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Charlotte Perriand's Ventaglio 511 Table

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Abstraction. Known for her collaborations with Le Corbusier and her Asian inspired designs, French architect Charlotte Perriand designed the Ventaglio 511 in 1972. Resissued by Cassina in 2004 as part of the Masters Series, the odd fan-shaped table has three unique legs and creates unconventional seating arrangements...

 
 
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We became interested in sharing this table after reading Rob Walker's most recent Consumed column (from the NYT Magazine) with interest his column discusses watches and how their design has often trumped their original function of telling time. While this unique table continues to perform all the functions of a table although differently it highlights Charlotte Perriand's contribution to the modern movement in producing works that transcend the basic function and present something new.

The table is available from Cassina in a natural or low-sheen, black-stained oak for approximately $10,000.

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too bad there isn't a photo of folks seated at the table

posted by Lourdes on 2007-10-29 10:26:43
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man, i swear i'd cut and/or bruise myself on every corner of that thing! rounded edges weren't part of the designer's practical aesthete???

posted by *heather leaf* on 2007-10-29 12:25:27
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