{"id":50730,"date":"2026-04-20T14:55:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patrickseguin.com\/news\/focus-on-free-form-by-charlotte-perriand\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:16:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:16:56","slug":"focus-on-free-form-by-charlotte-perriand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patrickseguin.com\/en\/news\/focus-on-free-form-by-charlotte-perriand\/","title":{"rendered":"Focus on ‘Free Form’ by Charlotte Perriand"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the end of the 1930s, CHARLOTTE PERRIAND<\/strong> developed a new formal language, directly inspired by nature and by the observation of bodily gestures. She began designing \u201cForme Libre\u201d tables and desks, whose irregularly shaped tops broke with the strict geometry of traditional furniture design.These forms are not merely expressive: they respond to a careful consideration of use, circulation around the object, and user comfort.<\/p>\n

FORME LIBRE LOW TABLE, CA. 1956<\/strong>
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The \u201cForme Libre\u201d low table, produced circa 1956, extends these explorations on a more domestic scale. Its solid oak top, with its soft lines, emphasizes the natural pattern of the wood while structuring the space in a fluid manner. The thickness of the top and the softened edges reinforce the object\u2019s tactile dimension. The three tapered legs in bent sheet steel by JEAN PROUV\u00c9<\/strong> ensure stability while introducing a contrast of materials and a sense of lightness. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\nFORME LIBRE DESK, CA. 1960<\/strong>
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The desk, created circa 1960, is part of this approach. Made of solid wood, it highlights the material\u2019s sensory qualities\u2014density, warmth, and grain. The thickness of the top, the visible joinery, and the slightly inclined edges all contribute to an approach that is both constructive and tactile. The design naturally follows the working position and the contact of the hand, reflecting a close attention to ergonomics. <\/span><\/p>\n

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