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The “Grand Confort” and “LC1” armchairs, designed in collaboration by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, are among the most iconic pieces of 20th-century modernist furniture.

The “Pine Cone” light fixture, created in the 1950s by Danish designer Poul Henningsen, represents a technical and aesthetic feat. Made up of 72 metal petals carefully arranged in rows of six.

The library of the Southeast Asian Student House, designed under the direction of architect-decorator Camille Richard, is an iconic space where Art Deco design and Asian artistic influences blend harmoniously.

The lamp n°509 bis, designed in 1929 by Jean Perzel, represents an important milestone in the history of Art Deco design. Known for his focus on visual comfort, Perzel created this light fixture in metal and opaline glass, featuring a swiveling bronze cover that allows the light to be directed. © Atelier Jean Perzel, Paris

Designed by Jean Prouvé, one of the most influential designers and engineers of the 20th century, the wood and metal chairs of the theater in the Maison du Brésil perfectly embody his philosophy: a design that is functional, robust, and streamlined.

A French cabinetmaker and decorator, Eugène Printz was a major figure of the Art Deco movement. Trained by his father in the tradition of classical furniture, he shifted in the 1920s toward more modern creations, combining metal with fine woods.

An iconic figure of 20th-century modern architecture, Le Corbusier was also a visionary furniture designer. Initially trained as a craftsman, he developed a rigorous, functional approach to aesthetics that he applied equally to buildings and furnishings.

A pioneer of modern design, Charlotte Perriand made a name for herself in 1927, at just 24 years old, with her Bar under the Roof presented at the Salon d’Automne in Paris. Noticed by Le Corbusier, she began a defining collaboration that would shape her career.