French Modernism

In the Manner of Charlotte Perriand & Jean Prouvé

Shelve / Room Divider

Plywood, Maple Veneer

Unknown Designer / Cabinetmaker, France, c.1950

Twelve Shelve Recto-Verso / Double-Side Cabinet that can be used as room divider. This shelves cabinet was primary designed specifically for children, as children's furniture, with safety features and proportions tailored to their size and comfort.

French modernism, as seen in the designs of Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, and Pierre Jeanneret, embraced industrial mass production with a clear focus on functionality and craftsmanship. Their work beautifully combined human comfort, social equality, and natural warmth with modern materials, while highlighting engineering precision, innovation, and a deep sense of social responsibility.

From a private collector. Have it first provenance from a school, Chambéry, Savoie, France.

In good original condition, naturally showing signs of wear

H: 80cm x W: 155cm x D: 30cm