Charlotte Perriand Custom Made Nuage / Authentic 1958 Mid-Century, Paris France

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The Nuage, which means cloud in French, is a masterful work of design. Its airy composition exudes playfulness, striking a dynamic balance between harmony and disharmony. Charlotte Perriand, who considered storage objects to be integral to her design process, spent her entire career pondering ways to seamlessly integrate them into her interiors. In her manifesto "Un art d'habiter" (1950), she wrote that storage space is the most essential element in household amenities, without which empty spaces in a dwelling are unthinkable. While IKEA and similar concepts offer mountable furniture that can adapt to the needs of users, this was not the case when Charlotte Perriand introduced her modular and flexible furniture. The Nuage was one of the earliest examples of this, featuring modular parts that were easy to join and rearrange. It followed a structuralist philosophy, creating organism-like pieces that were asymmetrical, freely adapted to specific needs, and without a distinct beginning or end. This Nuage comes from Cité Cansado, Mauritania, and is part of a private collection. The gallery owner personally handpicks each piece and only sells authentic midcentury objects. All parts are original and unrestored, with visible traces and indicators of authenticity. During restoration, the patina is carefully preserved, including old cracks, scratches, worn lacquer, and even the wood's natural oxidation from human touch. As fakes and reproductions abound, buying from experts is recommended, and a Certificate of Authenticity is included. This Nuage is truly a one-of-a-kind rarity.

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