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In 1966, Japanese architect Junz\u00f4 Sakakura was commissioned by the Japanese government to design a new residence for the Japanese ambassador in Paris. He entrusted his friend Charlotte Perriand with the interior architecture and furniture design. Once again, she was to reveal her in-depth knowledge of Japan. For the large reception room, she designed a monolithic five-seater sofa whose prestige and solemnity structured the space architecturally. This majestic work consists of an over seven metre-long base that curves upwards on either side of the seating. Resting on four set-back legs, the sofa appears to float above the ground, while the caning on its flanks creates an impression of lightness.<\/p>\n

Developing this exceptional and unique piece demanded a great deal of work from Charlotte Perriand at the time. Nearly sixty years later, the Japanese Embassy in Paris helped to identify every detail of this banquette so that it could be manufactured once more, in limited numbers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rosewood, cane and Jim Thomson Thai silk
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