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Charlotte Perriand, French Mid-Century, Early Straw-Back Meribel Chairs c. 1946
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Description
Charlotte Perriand, French Mid-Century Modern, Four Meribel Dining or Side Chairs, France c. 1946
A set of four early example Meribel chairs by Charlotte Perriand, made exclusively for the chalets of Meribel in France circa 1946. Each chair features curved backrests, straw seats, and a crosstie underneath. Appraised by Michael Jefferson, a private advisor of 20th Century art and design in 2024 at $24,000. We recommend each example by re-strung; our gallery can assist in restoration.
Provenance: Part of the private collection of the co-founder of MDFG gallery in Brooklyn, NY.
Ash, Straw; France, c. 1946
Height: 30 inches, Width: 16 inches, Depth: 16.5 inches, Seat Height: 17.5 inches -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (exact item) Origin: France Period: 1920-1949 Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Seats and backs need to be re-strung. Greenwich Living Design can assist with restoration while maintaining the historical integrity of each piece. Creation Date: 1946 Number of Pieces: 4-5 Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Dealer Reference #: 101-9437 Incollect Reference #: 779676 -
Dimensions
W. 16 in; H. 30 in; D. 16.5 in; W. 40.64 cm; H. 76.2 cm; D. 41.91 cm; Seat H. 17.5 in; Seat H. 44.45 cm;
Message from Seller:
GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN (est. 1975) is an Antique and 20th Century Art & Design Gallery located in Stamford, CT for over 30 years. Our gallery carries rare and important design objects by both iconic and lesser-known designers from the 18th to the 20th Century – with a focus on 20th Century French design. Recent installations feature Pierre Jeanneret, Maison Jansen, Gio Ponti, Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne, Warren Platner, Ueli Berger, Massimo Vignelli, and many more.