Indochine Cassina

The Indochine armchair, created by designer Charlotte Perriand in 1943 for the Cassina collection, is the epitome of comfort.

The armchair's base is a stationary piece of solid walnut wood, and its backrest is a semi-circular tubular cushion that swivels around. A panel made of poplar plywood serves as the base for the cushioned seat and backrest, which can be upholstered in either fabric or leather. The designer's heavy reliance on wood highlights the fine woodwork that was put into each piece in the Cassina series.

The Indochine armchair's ageless style stems from its origin in Vietnam, where the designer drew inspiration from the country's signature materials and processing methods.

In addition to deriving inspiration from the locations where she lives, Charlotte Perriand also incorporates materials, skilled labor, and customary practices into her creations, which gives them a distinctive quality. This design philosophy is what makes her work distinctive.