Charlotte Perriand, bench from Cite Cansado, Mauritania

Charlotte Perriand
bench from Cite Cansado, Mauritania

Negroni and Metal Meuble for Galerie Steph Simon
1958
lacquered mahogany, enameled steel, laminate, upholstery
26.5 h × 101.75 w × 27.5 d in (67 × 258 × 70 cm)

Bench features one drawer and three cushions.

Provenance: Cite Cansado, Mauritania | The Mar Silver Collection
Condition Report: Older restored condition with some scuffs, scratches, and dents throughout. Bench with age cracks to slats, minor dents and losses to corners, and 5.5 inch section of one slat with repair. Side table with moderate scuffs, scratches, some minor chips and paint transfer overall. Drawer sticks slightly, with stains to interior. Upholstery is in good condition, with only minor soil, and sunfading.