The Modern Movement was defined by an ongoing debate about how to harmonise regional craftsmanship with the universal language of rationalism. Charlotte Perriand made a major and lasting contribution to this conversation through her return to simple materials and primary forms, drawing inspiration especially from Alpine architecture. “La manque de matériaux donnait de l’imagination,” she recalled in her memoirs — it was the scarcity of materials that encouraged creativity within mountain and rural communities.

Dimensions: Ø33 x H.26,7 cm
Structure: Black stained oak