Mahogany Cansaodo Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, 1962

“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. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising
from
misattribution