Living with Charlotte Perriand: The Art of Living

Living with Charlotte Perriand presents a catalog of the great designers work, object by object. Her chairs, tables and bookshelves in all their different iterations are seen here both up close and “at home,” as installed in the living spaces of collectors. Photographs of both historical and contemporary settings show how Perriands furniture stands the test of time and taste. Essays by Franois Laffanour and Cynthia Fleury provide a deeper insight into Perriand’s work and retrace her life and collaboration with other great artists, designers and architects of her time, such as Le Corbusier and Jean Prouv. Additionally, quotes from Perriand and the collectors who live with her designs are interpersed throughout the book.
Charlotte Perriand (190399) was a French architect and designer known for the playful mix of materials and styles in her furniture. In her article “LArt de Vivre” (1981) she states, “The extension of the art of dwelling is the art of livingliving in harmony with mans deepest drives and with his adopted or fabricated environment.”

Hardcover: 352 pages

• Publisher: Skira Paris (August 20, 2019)

• Language: English

• ISBN-10: 237074104X

• ISBN-13: 978-2370741042

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 1.3 x 11.6 inches