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CHARLOTTE PERRIAND Un art d'habiter - $425 (Brooklyn)
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This book is a monograph on the acclaimed French architect and furniture designer, Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999), a significant figure in 20th-century design and modern interior architecture.
Perriand was known for her influential designs, including furniture pieces like chaise lounges and armchairs, and her work on projects ranging from ski resorts to worker's housing and interiors for the Unité d'habitation.
The book covers the period from 1903 to 1959 and explores her creative history, political thought, and collaborations with other prominent architects, engineers, and artists of her time.
It highlights Perriand's philosophy of design, emphasizing accessible, functional, and flexible spaces, often incorporating natural materials and free-form shapes.