Charlotte Perriand "CP1" Sconces for Steph Simon, Red, 1958, Set of 2

Design
1958

Manufacture
1950-1959

Location
Lonigo, IT

Charlotte Perriand "CP1" sconces for Steph Simon, red steel, France, 1958, set of two.

Charlotte Perriand designed the CP1 wall sconce in 1958, merging functional lighting with modular adaptability. The CP1 was conceived as a modular, space-saving lighting solution, reflecting her belief in practicality and adaptability. It mounts vertically or horizontally, integrating seamlessly with recessed automation systems or surface installations. Arranged in multiple configurations, it creates dynamic light compositions. A metal shade with a red finish sits on an elegant wall plate, with a button switch ensuring ease of use. is a prime example of her functionalist approach to design. Known for her philosophy of "useful forms" (formes utiles), Perriand aimed to create objects that seamlessly integrated into everyday life.
Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) played a key role in modern design. At 24, she gained recognition for her tubular steel furniture. In the mid-1930s, she shifted to natural materials like wood and cane. Her 1940 journey to Japan as an industrial design advisor deepened her interest in traditional techniques. This influence shaped her approach, blending craftsmanship with modernist principles.
Steph Simon, a pivotal figure in postwar design distribution, played a crucial role in bringing avant-garde furniture to a broader audience. His Parisian gallery, active from the 1950s to the 1970s, represented designers such as Jean Prouvé, Serge Mouille, and Charlotte Perriand. Simon’s collaboration with Perriand ensured her lighting and furniture designs reached both public and private spaces, reinforcing her influence in modern interiors.

The set can be split. The sconces can be sold singularly.