Table en Forme Libre by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

Table en Forme Libre (free form table) by French 20th Century designer Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. The designer began to conceptualise her table ‘en Forme Libre’  in 1938. It was to be the centrepiece in her atelier, located in the Montparnasse arrondissement, Paris. Local gallery owner Steph Simon was the first to put it into production during the 1950s. Seats 6-8.

The Designers Inspiration Rounded edges and asymmetric lines. “fluid asymmetries” – Charlotte Perriand.

Fabrication Solid wood top and legs with legno lacaato lucido (high gloss lacquer) in Col – Comfort (French grey), Legs of solid beechwood with internal concealed pulleys for fastening to top. Adhesive felt feet.

Design Consigned Stylist French design and style, beautifully executed by Cassina. This warm ‘French grey’ is absolute elegance. Works as a dining table or desk. Can seat up to eight, excellent for small spaces.

Design Consigned Insider A table that has inspired other designers to break away from the norms of table shape. The seven table from B&B Italia and the YBU table by Jean Pierre are examples. (see below)

2025 RRP AUD $25,010 in this same lacquer finish

Design Consigned Collectors Excellent example of early French 20th Century design.

Mark of Authenticity Wears Cassina and Charlotte Perriand markings including signature and production number.

Our Condition Report 4/5 Excellent. Purchased in 2020. Only minimal use noted. A couple of faint surface scratches only visible in bright natural light.

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