Charlotte Perriand Cansado Console Sideboard

The Cansado Console by French designer Charlotte Perriand is a slice of design history. First created in the late 1950s for the workers’ housing of Cité Cansado, a mining town in Mauritania, this piece demonstrates Perriand’s forward-thinking approach to everyday living: functional, democratic, and effortlessly elegant.

Its pared-back form — a rectangular top (commonly in grey melamine or Formica) set on a black lacquered metal base — distils the essence of mid-century modernism. Today, it’s a sought-after collector’s piece, bridging industrial pragmatism with timeless style.

Fans of Severance will also recognise the console in Devon and Ricken’s mid-century home, where it sits comfortably among other modernist treasures. Whether placed in a hallway, living room, or study, this console carries both cinematic cachet and design pedigree.


The Cansado Console is not only a versatile and practical piece, but also a conversation starter — carrying the legacy of one of design’s great visionaries.

Bring Charlotte Perriand’s design mastery into your home – Available from vintage marketplaces such as Chairish