Charlotte PERRIAND (1903-1999)

Model commonly known as Méribel noir, originally designed around 1941. Suite of 2 chairs. Cylindrical legs in black-lacquered ash, joined under the seats by cross-members. The curved back bands are in solid black-lacquered ash; the upper edges are profiled. The seats are mulched. Antique editions from the 1950s. Used condition, good condition. H. 75.5 cm W. 42 cm D. 42 cm Bibliography : - Art & Décoration N° 9 of 1948. Identical model reproduced on page 9. - Jacques Barsac Charlotte Perriand L'œuvre complète, volume 2, 1940-1955 Editions Archives Charlotte Perriand/Norma, Paris, 2015. The original plan and elevation of our seat model reproduced on page 102, identical models reproduced on page 161. - Jacques Barsac Charlotte Perriand L'œuvre complète, volume 3, 1956-1968 Editions Archives Charlotte Perriand/Norma, Paris, 2015. Identical models reproduced on pages 268, 333 and 336. - Patrick Favardin Le Style 50 Un moment de l'art français Editions Sous le Vent-Vilo, Paris, 1987. Identical model reproduced on page 23.