Dr Pascaud's Le Surrepos lounge chair, 1920s velvet chaise longue

Superb 1920s armchair, named "le surrepos" by Doctor Pascaud. Made in France, this armchair has a mechanism that allows it to tilt to an almost reclining position thanks to a wooden side wheel. The two side armrests open like a pavilion, outwards, thanks to a small lever, for easy installation and lifting. The base is made of red beech wood. 2 original authentication labels, in metal, are affixed on either side, under the armrests. It is upholstered in a very high quality velvet, with brightly colored stripes, buttercup yellow and royal blue. It was designed for therapeutic use and is very comfortable. It can be used in the condition in which you see it. This armchair is sold in the condition that you can see in the photos. Its structure is solid. The padding is in very good condition, the velvet fabric is in perfect condition, without holes, tears or stains. Its tilting mechanism works very well and the armrests also open perfectly. Note however: that the straps, located at the bottom of the backrest, have cracked (see photos). This is not felt at all in the chair and the seat remains comfortable. The wood of the base has been treated but has small holes and a flaking coating. Dimensions: L: 73cm, W: 154cm, H of the backrest: 96cm, W of the seat: 50cm. For the record, Jacques Barsac, in his work on Charlotte Perriand, explains that Le Corbusier provided the reference for this chair, designed for therapeutic purposes, to Charlotte Perriand, so that she could use it as inspiration for the LC4 chaise longue. Bibliography: Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand, Un Art d'Habiter, éditions Norma, Paris, 2005, p. 51.