Charlotte Perriand's ‘Nuage’ bookcase performs at Paris auction

The post-war industrial modernist designs of Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand remain firm sellers. Pieces from their best-documented commissions, like the furnishings created in the 1950s for the student residences of the Cité Universitaire in Paris, are particularly strong.

Artcurial’s May 16 design sale in Paris had a plentiful supply of works by both designers. Picture…

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