Tokyo Chaise Lounge
Category
Chaise Longue
Brands
Designers
Dimensions
L 155 cm - P 55 cm - H 65 cm
Finiture
Teak, Bamboo, Coating on request
Year
1940 - 2011
The Tokyo Chaise Longue, designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1940 during her stay in Japan, reinterprets the LC4 Chaise Longue by replacing steel with bamboo, inspired by local craftsmanship. Composed of twelve curved slats, it offers an organic and welcoming seat. Produced by Cassina since 2011, it is available in bamboo or teak, with cushions also suitable for outdoor use.
Cassina
Cassina was founded in 1927 in Meda (Milan) by Cesare and Umberto Cassina, inaugurating industrial design in Italy in the 1950s. The brand's identity is found in an original union where technological aptitude is closely linked to traditional craftsmanship. Cassina maintains its ancient heart, the carpentry, the linchpin of all its workmanship. It is characterised by a transversal culture of absolute quality, which makes each Cassina piece unique.
Charlotte Perriand
Charlotte Perriand was one of the fundamental figures in the history of modern design. Born in Paris in 1903, in 1927 she began to collaborate with Le Corbusier and Jeanneret, dealing with the research and development of interior spaces. This active participation with such important personalities and the experience of her long stay in Japan represent the peak working moments in Charlotte's life. She received multiple honors and several retrospective exhibitions were dedicated to her
