72 - Charlotte PERRIAND (1903–1999)

Charlotte PERRIAND (1903–1999) Chair, Model No. 20, known as “Tout bois,” circa 1947. Made of ash and ash veneer, with a thick, slightly concave circular seat and a hollowed-out trapezoidal backrest, resting on three tapered legs mounted at an angle. H.: 71.5 cm; W.: 36.5 cm; D.: 40 cm. Produced by Équipement de la maison. Signs of wear, missing veneer, and damage to the seat. Provenance: Acquired by Mrs. X from Équipement de la maison, located at 4 Rue Marcel-Peretto in Grenoble. Passed down through the family. Bibliography: Catalog of the “Mobi Boom” exhibition, Éditions Musée des Arts Décoratifs, 2010; a similar model is reproduced as a drawing in the “Équipement de la maison” catalog, p. 72. Jacques Barsac, *Charlotte Perriand: The Art of Living*, Éditions Norma, 2005; a similar model is reproduced on p. 280. Patrick Favardin, *Les décorateurs des années 50*, Éditions Norma, 2002; a similar model is reproduced on p. 132. Jacques Barsac, *Charlotte Perriand: The Complete Works, Volume 2, 1940–1955*, Éditions Norma, similar model reproduced on pp. 169 and 171. Galerie Laffanour, *Living with Charlotte Perriand*, Éditions Skira, 2019, similar model reproduced on p. 341.