Charlotte PERRIAND (1933-1999) & Jean PROUVE (1901-1984)
“Brazza” Cabinets, 1952

Two-door cabinet, model BH3
L. 227 x H. 79.5 x D. 61 cm
Three door colors: “Brazza” gray, light “Brazza” green, ivory.

This innovative concept for an integrated cabinet features a facade independent of the interior fittings. It is composed of a removable frame, partly made of folded steel sheet and partly of folded aluminum sheet, into which “ironwood” slides are embedded, allowing the diamond-patterned aluminum doors to slide. Two or four doors, depending on the model, with profiled solid red wood handles, manufactured by André Chetaille.

Inside, a central cheek plate and four lateral corner pieces, made of folded steel sheet and featuring regularly spaced perforations, serve as racks onto which pegs supporting the solid padauk shelves are attached.

In-situ, the “body” of the cabinet was formed by the building’s masonry, reconstructed according to the original dimensions in marine-varnished plywood, oak veneer, or painted plywood.

In its standard version, the “Brazza” cabinet is available in eight models, all designed according to the same principle, but differing in the number of doors, size, and interior layout. These models are adapted for multiple locations and functions, including wardrobes, bookshelves, and various storage solutions for living rooms, bedrooms, or kitchens.

The director’s apartment and the guest accommodation, both located on the rooftop terrace, were also equipped with cabinets of specific dimensions.