California corner sofa by Jacques Charpentier 1970s

The california sofa, designed by parisian designer jacques charpentier, is an ingenious model composed of two corner modules and three individual modules. This sofa was put on sale in 1970 by galerie flat in paris and brussels, marking its entry into the market. Its fame grew thanks to its publication in several leading french design magazines of the time, including an appearance in the magazine la maison française in april 1971. The modular design of this sofa responds to practical considerations. Charpentier deliberately opted for this approach in order to avoid the complications linked to the dimensions of a one-piece four-seater sofa. Such a piece of furniture would have been excessively bulky and heavy, making it difficult to move through stairs or hallways. This sofa recently benefited from a complete restoration, with a new gray velvet covering, thus offering a new aesthetic. Each base is carefully finished in stainless steel.

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