André CHETAILLE (1906-1978) Large sideboard, circa 1960. In ash and ash veneer, with quadrangular body and chamfered-edge top and bottom shelves, opening with three front sliding doors with profiled grips, resting on three elliptical feet. Interior fitted with shelves and drawers. H. 104 cm; W. 320 cm; D. 50 cm. Scratches, wear, discoloration, missing parts. For convenience, the top and bottom shelves have been shortened on the left-hand side. Charlotte Perriand met André Chetaille while working on the competition for university housing in Antony, France, in 1950-1951. Chetaille made the tops of Jean Prouvé's central trapezoid tables for the library room. He went on to become Prouvé's favorite cabinetmaker, producing some of his finest creations.