Caning, an old fashion technique of weaving on a frame using rattan cane, first appeared on the seats and backs of chairs in the mid 18th century. The decorative motif soon became synonymous with furniture design throughout Western Europe during the reign of Louis XV, having appeared on sofas, armchairs and headboards.
Nearly two centuries later, Christian Dior debuted his first collection for his namesake French couture house amongst a sea of eighteenth century cannage chairs. Monsieur Dior, seemingly enchanted by the furniture’s design, began experimenting with the chair’s old fashion canning technique, eventually employing the pattern as a decorative motif for the brand’s “Eau Fraîche” perfume in 1953. In the years that followed, Dior’s predecessors returned to this theme often, incorporating the pattern within the designs of clothing, accessories and fine jewelry.
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Nearly two centuries later, Christian Dior debuted his first collection for his namesake French couture house amongst a sea of eighteenth century cannage chairs. Monsieur Dior, seemingly enchanted by the furniture’s design, began experimenting with the chair’s old fashion canning technique, eventually employing the pattern as a decorative motif for the brand’s “Eau Fraîche” perfume in 1953. In the years that followed, Dior’s predecessors returned to this theme often, incorporating the pattern within the designs of clothing, accessories and fine jewelry.
Get your hands on a piece of Dior's rich history, only at luxuness.com.
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