Mexique (Mahogany) from Cassina

Included as one of the tables en forme libre created by Charlotte Perriand between 1938 and 1939, the final design was developed in 1952 for the students’ rooms of the Maison du Mexique at the Cité Universitaire Internationale in Paris. With a frame designed to be as compact as possible, the tables could be juxtaposed to create larger, symmetrical units. In 1952, the wooden legs were replaced by triangular-section bent metal.

In 1956, the low- level version was created for the Galerie Steph Simon in Paris. The generous depth of the wooden table-top, available in solid wood, as well as with a gloss or matte finish, resonates with rare beauty. Meanwhile, form follows function in the edges form, reflecting the size of the human hand.

The table has a solid wood top in mahogany, but is also available in American walnut or lacquered. The frame is optionally lacquered in black matt or dark nickel grey.