Mahogany Cansaodo Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, 1962

About This Piece

Vintage Design

"Cansado" model bench created by Charlotte Perriand, a true collector's item. Designed for the company "MIFERMA", it furnished the apartments of the company's executives.

Its resolutely modern design makes it an essential piece that is easy to place in an interior. The structure and base are in black lacquered steel, topped with 13 mahogany slats.

The cushions are covered with an Anthracite wool sheet by Nobilis.

Provenance: Housing for executives in the mining town of Cansado, Mauritania, built in the 1960s by the Société des Mines de Fer de Mauritania “MIFERMA” to house its staff. Part of the furniture was designed by Charlotte Perriand between 1959 and 1967.

Edition Steph Simon, Circa 1959 - 1967.

Bibliography: Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand, Un art d'habiter, 1903-1959, Paris, 2005, page 440 for similar models. François Laffanour, Steph Simon, Retrospective 1956-1974, Paris, 2007.

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Creator	Charlotte Perriand
Manufacturer	Steph Simon
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	France
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Mid-Century
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Partially restored
Product Code	GJR-1975390
Materials	Mahogany, Metal
Color	Grey
Width	190 cm 190 cm
Depth	70 cm 70 cm
Height	36 cm 36 cm
Seat Height	36 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg