Vintage Design
At the end of the 1950s, Charlotte Perriand was asked to design and furnish the city of Cansado, in Mauritania. This mining town was built to house the staff of the Société des Mines de Fer de Mauritania “MIFERMA” and is organized according to an industrial logic, with three distinct districts, “worker”, “supervisors” and executives. In the 1960s, nearly 5,000 people lived in this new town.
This rest bench furnished the accommodation of the officers in Cansado. It consists of a black lacquered metal leg, 13 mahogany slats and a storage box covered in bright white laminate. The mattress and backrest have been redone in gray wool cloth from Nobilis.
Edition: Steph Simon, Circa 1959 – 1967.
Bibliography: Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand, Un art d’habiter, 1903-1959, Paris, 2005, page 440 for similar models. François Laffanour, Steph Simon, Retrospective 1956-1974, Paris, 2007
| Creator | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Design Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Production Period | 1960 to 1969 |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Mid-Century |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Partially restored
|
| Product Code | GJR-1928706 |
| Materials | Mahogany, Metal |
| Color | Grey |
| Width |
260 cm 102.4 inch |
| Depth |
70 cm 27.6 inch |
| Height |
36 cm 14.2 inch |
| Seat Height | 14.2 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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