Vintage Design
This lounge chair is called le surrepos du Docteur Pascaud. It was manufactured in Paris, France, circa 1924 and features a natural beech frame, upholstered and covered with horse hair and, most likely, brown pony skin leather. It’s frame also features a wooden wheel for adjusting the wonderful padded backrest and seat. The chair was designed and created with movable armrests so that getting in and out of the chair was easy.
This design was an inspiration for Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand when they worked on their idea of creating a continuously adjustable lounge chair, which eventually resulted in their famous “Chaise longue basculante” made of tubular steel.
We believe that this stunning chair might be one of the first ones that have been made. It stood the test of times well, though it shows significent wear consisting age and use (see:photo’s). Completed with a back cushion. Charming Collectors item with great patina!
Lit. J. Barsac, Charlotte Perriand. Un art d’habiter, Paris 2005, p. 50 (sketch by Charlotte Perriand, 1928, p. 51 (advertisement for le Surrepos du docteur Pascaud and sketches by Ch. Perriand, 1928)
| Manufacturer |
Dr. Pascaud |
|---|---|
| Design Period | 1920 to 1949 |
| Production Period | 1920 to 1929 |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | British Colonial |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Heavy signs of use
|
| Product Code | LL-1469965 |
| Materials | Beech, Leather, Horse Skin |
| Color | Brown |
| Width |
151 cm 59.4 inch |
| Depth |
86 cm 33.9 inch |
| Height |
100 cm 39.4 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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