Doron Hotel Armchair
Made by Cassina
Designed by Charlotte Perriand
Designed in 1947 for the Hôtel Doron in Méribel Les Allues, this armchair emerged from Charlotte Perriand's sustained dialogue with Alpine vernacular architecture, a tradition shaped by necessity, natural material, and communal warmth. The chair carries that sensibility without nostalgia.
The frame is solid wood, its joinery direct and unhurried. Generous polyurethane foam padding softens the silhouette while allowing the underlying structure to remain legible. The result is a chair that offers genuine rest without surrendering its formal authority.
Reissued by Cassina as part of the Maestri collection, the Doron armchair sits among Perriand's most considered works, pieces that reconcile the handmade with the modern, the regional with the universal. It is furniture shaped by place and by purpose, and it reads that way in any room it enters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Doron Hotel Armchair and when?
The Doron Hotel Armchair was designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947 for the Hôtel Doron in Méribel Les Allues, France. It reflects her enduring interest in regional craft traditions and ergonomic, human-centered form.
What materials are used in the Doron Hotel Armchair?
The chair features a solid wood frame paired with polyurethane foam padding. The material palette draws from Alpine building traditions, emphasizing natural warmth and structural integrity.
Is the Doron Hotel Armchair part of Cassina's Maestri collection?
Yes. Cassina reissues the Doron Hotel Armchair under its Maestri program, which preserves and produces authoritative editions of works by architects and designers of historical significance, including Le Corbusier, Gerrit Rietveld, and Charlotte Perriand.
How does the Doron Armchair relate to Perriand's broader body of work?
The Doron chair sits within Perriand's extensive work designing mountain resort interiors during the 1930s-1950s, where she synthesized modernist principles with local Alpine craft. It shares the same philosophy of material honesty and bodily comfort found across her furniture and spatial designs.
What are the lead times for made-to-order Cassina pieces?
Cassina's made-to-order pieces are produced in Italy and typically require several months for production and delivery. Lead times vary by configuration; a design professional or showroom consultant can provide specific estimates based on current production schedules.
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