François-Xavier Lalanne, “Sardine” cushion
François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008)
"Sardine" cushion
Circa 1972
Sardine-shaped cushion.
Polyester foam padding covered with a hand painted leather. Signed "LALANNE", "C", dated 1972, numbered 5.
In 1971, Jane Holze who was the Daedalus Concept’s director in NY, asked François-Xavier Lalanne to design two pieces. F-X Lalanne created a sofa in shaped of Sardines box.
In 1972, this piece was exhibited at Leo Castelli’s gallery, in NY during the exhibition «Furniture designed by Artists».
The Sardines had a great success.
Only a few Sardines has been produced. Each Sardine are covered with a hand-painted leather and signed by the hand of the artist.
Hauteur 25 cm - Longueur 127 cm - Largeur 21 cm
Provenance :
- Collection privée du Sud de la France.
