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?
Charlotte Perriand designed the Doron armchair in 1947 for the Hôtel Doron in Méribel Les Allues, France. It reflects her engagement with Alpine building traditions and the use of natural, locally sourced materials.
What is the Cassina Maestri collection?
The Maestri collection is Cassina's program dedicated to reissuing canonical works by architects and designers of historical significance, including Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, and Gio Ponti. Each piece is produced with close attention to the proportions and material intent of the original.
What materials are used in the Doron armchair?
The armchair is constructed with a solid wood frame and polyurethane foam padding. Upholstery options vary by configuration, and the frame's joinery reflects the honest, craft-oriented approach characteristic of Perriand's mountain-period work.
How does the Doron armchair relate to Perriand's broader body of work?
The Doron armchair belongs to a period when Perriand moved away from tubular steel modernism toward warmer, regionally inflected forms. Her Alpine projects, including furniture for Les Arcs and Méribel, represent a distinct and deeply influential chapter in twentieth-century design.
Is the Doron armchair made to order?
Yes, as a Cassina Maestri piece, the Doron armchair is produced to order, with lead times that reflect the craftsmanship involved in its construction. Configuration options, including upholstery, should be confirmed at the time of purchase.
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