Charlotte Perriand

French, 1903-1999

A pioneer of modernism in France, Charlotte Perriand was one of the most influential figures in 20th-century design and architecture. In her long career, Perriand’s aesthetic grammar constantly evolved, moving from the tubular steel furniture of the Machine Age to a lyrical naturalism that is reflected in her enduring designs for chairs, sconces, daybeds and other works.

Perriand’s studies at the Ecole de L'Union Centrale de Arts Decoratifs left her enthralled by Charles-Édouard "Le Corbusier" Jeanneret and his vision of a new, rational architecture. In 1924, she joined his studio to design furniture along with Pierre Jeanneret, Corbu’s partner and cousin.

Together, they devised some of the finest examples of early modernist furniture, including two icons of the era: the B306 chaise — later renamed the LC4 — with its swooping frame and hide upholstery; and the chunky, steel-framed Grand Confort club chair. Both pieces were part of the LC line, which saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. (Furniture created by Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret was originally produced by Austrian manufacturer Thonet but Italian firm Cassina acquired the production and sales rights to their works in 1964.)

Collaborative design produced another Perriand triumph: in the early 1950s, she and Jean Prouvé were engaged to produce desks, worktables and bookcases for the University of Paris. The bookcases — slim pine shelves with brightly painted aluminum dividers — are minimalist mid-century masterpieces.

By the end of that decade, Perriand’s aesthetic had changed completely from the earliest days of her career. She produced a series of furniture in ebonized wood: chairs with gentle S-curve legs, front and back; tables with elliptical tops. In the 1960s, Perriand pushed the boundaries of prefab to produce high-quality housing and furnishings at low cost for the French ski resort Les Arcs. She also adopted an almost rustic look at the time, designing simple chairs with dowel-cut frames and rush seats.

Everything in Perriand’s oeuvre is beautiful, whether it’s the centerpiece of a décor or an accent, and her work is in every great design collection, public and private.

The vintage Charlotte Perriand furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes stools, coffee tables, case pieces, lighting and more.

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$3,673

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Pair of Cassina LC7 Swivel Chairs by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret, Signed

$6,250 / item

H 28.3 in W 24.4 in D 23.6 in

Pair of Cassina LC7 Swivel Chairs by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret, Signed

By Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand

Located in San Diego, CA

Authentic pair of LC7 swivel armchairs produced by Cassina as part of the celebrated Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret®, and Charlotte Perriand® collection. Originally designed in 1927...

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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Charlotte Perriand

Materials

Metal, Chrome

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

$817 / item

H 2.76 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Price is per 1 light Wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from the Haute Savoie region of France. 1970s editions. Very good condition, n...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina

$8,210 / set

H 25.6 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in

Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Vilnius, LT

Pair of vintage LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, black-white pony skin upholstery. Marked/engrav...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

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Chrome

Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina

$8,210 / set

H 25.6 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in

Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier

Located in Vilnius, LT

Pair of vintage LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, black pony skin upholstery. Marked/engraved on ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

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Chrome

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

$4,164

H 25.6 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chrome tubular steel, cognac color leather upholstery. Marked/engraved on the f...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

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Steel

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

$4,164

H 25.6 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in black painted tubular steel, cognac color leather upholstery. Marked/engraved o...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

Materials

Steel

Cassina x Louis Vuitton LC4 CP Chaise Longue Limited Edition No. 0355/1000

$13,089

H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 63 in

Cassina x Louis Vuitton LC4 CP Chaise Longue Limited Edition No. 0355/1000

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Louis Vuitton

Located in Brussels, Brussels

An exceptional LC4 chaise longue by Cassina in collaboration with Louis Vuitton, this limited edition tribute to Charlotte Perriand was released in 2014 as part of the Louis Vuitton Icones Collection. Only 1,000 numbered examples exist worldwide. The chaise combines the iconic ergonomic silhouette of the original 1928 design with Louis Vuitton’s exclusive natural saddle leather on the mattress, headrest, and footrest. The polished chrome-plated frame and basalt-finished base elevate the luxury aesthetic. Marked on the base with the limited edition inscription and serial number, this piece is a must-have for discerning collectors of 20th-21st century design. Dimensions: Standard LC4 Edition: No. 0355/1000 Provenance: Cassina & Louis Vuitton Limited 2014 To celebrate the 110th anniversary of the birth of French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand, Cassina and Louis Vuitton re-launched the 'LC4' chaise longue in 2014. The LC4 has originally been designed by Perriand in collaboration with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928. The LC4 Louis...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Charlotte Perriand CP-1 Wall Lights for Galerie Steph Simon, Red, France

$3,820

H 2.56 in W 6.3 in D 4.93 in

Pair of Charlotte Perriand CP-1 Wall Lights for Galerie Steph Simon, Red, France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Rare pair of CP-1 wall lights designed by Charlotte Perriand for Galerie Steph Simon, France, circa 1950. These iconic mid-century modern wall sconces are among Perriand’s most recog...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand

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Metal

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Charlotte Perriand Sale Prices

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Creation Year

2026	$1,080	Stools	Leather	1930
2026	$7,118	Commodes and Chests of Drawers	Pine	circa 1960
2026	$1,200	Chairs	Chrome	Contemporary
2026	$952	Stools	Chrome	Circa 1980
2026	$1,100	Stools	Leather, Chrome	circa 1960s
2026	$6,000	Wall Lights and Sconces	Steel	1960s
2026	$14,500	Chairs, Dining Room Chairs	Leather	1920s
2026	$1,310	More Lighting, Wall Lights and Sconces	Metal, Aluminum	Contemporary
2026	$2,300	Side Chairs, Armchairs	Rope, Oak	1955
2026	$1,314	Wall Lights and Sconces, More Lighting	Aluminum, Metal	Contemporary
2026	$650	Stools	Oak	1960s
2026	$20,655	Coffee and Cocktail Tables, Benches	Metal, Wood	circa 1950
2026	$1,832	Stools, Benches	Wood	1900s
2026	$1,536	Wall Lights and Sconces	Metal, Aluminum	Contemporary
2026	$588	More Lighting, Wall Lights and Sconces	Metal, Aluminum	Contemporary
2026	$1,179	More Lighting, Wall Lights and Sconces	Metal, Aluminum	Contemporary
2026	$1,743	Tables	Wood	Aucune idée
2026	$2,242	Side Tables	Metal, Pine	circa 1975
2026	$5,500	Chaise Longues	Steel, Leather, Chrome	2006
2026	$12,000	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Metal, Wood, Pine	1960s

$3,673

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$174-$31,526

Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Cp 1 Wall Lights

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$1,986

Number Available

Cp 1 Wall Lights

By Charlotte Perriand

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Styles

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French architect Charlotte Perriand (1903–99) was an inimitable trailblazer in the field of design, defining modern living in the 20th century through her pursuit of functionality. The sleek CP-1 wall lamps she created in the 1960s represent her belief that design wasn’t meant to produce merely decorative objects, but objects that responded to the needs of the user most practically and efficiently. In the 1920s, design was plagued with sexism (the landscape has since improved, but there is s...

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Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool

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$14,752

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Lc2 Petit Confort Chair

Average Price

$7,445

Number Available

Lc2 Petit Confort Chair

By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret

Materials

Metal, Animal Skin, Leather, Chrome, Steel

Styles

Bauhaus, Mid Century Modern

Does anything sound more comfortable than a “cushion basket”? That’s what Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (1887–1965), a.k.a. Le Corbusier, and his collaborators, cousin Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967) and Charlotte Perriand (1903–99), dubbed the LC2 Petit Confort chair (as well as the rest of the similarly shaped seats in the LC series), the group’s modern take on an age-old form: the club chair.The LC2 Petit Confort chair quite literally inverts the traditional construction of a chair (or any piece ...

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Lc3 Grand Confort Chair

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$7,087

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Charlotte Perriand furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Charlotte Perriand furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charlotte Perriand furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 414 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 238 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Charlotte Perriand were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Guillerme et Chambron, Zanotta, and Gio Ponti. Prices for Charlotte Perriand furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $154 and can go as high as $266,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,985.

Questions About Charlotte Perriand

What is Charlotte Perriand known for?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
Charlotte Perriand is known for being a pioneer of modernism in France. She was one of the most influential figures in 20th-century design and architecture. In her long career, Perriand’s aesthetic grammar constantly evolved, moving from the tubular steel furniture of the Machine Age to a lyrical naturalism that is reflected in her enduring designs for chairs, sconces, daybeds and other works. Explore a diverse assortment of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
What did Charlotte Perriand make?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Charlotte Perriand made a variety of chairs, stools, coffee tables, case pieces, lighting and other types of furniture. Some of her most notable works include the B306 chaise, later renamed the LC4, and the chunky, steel-framed Grand Confort club chair, both of which she designed collaboratively with Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier. She is also known for producing an acclaimed series of furniture in ebonized wood. Explore a wide range of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
How do I pronounce Charlotte Perriand?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To pronounce Charlotte Perriand, say "Shar-LOAT PAIR-ee-uh." Her surname is French, and in that language "and" represents a sound somewhere between "uh" and "ah," rather than rhyming with land and sand and it does in English. You'll find a collection of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
Where did Charlotte Perriand work?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Charlotte Perriand worked in the studio of the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier. She frequently collaborated with fellow designer Pierre Jeanneret. Together, they created two legendary modern furniture designs: the B306 chaise and the Grand Confort club chair. Shop a range of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
What design movement was Charlotte Perriand a part of?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Charlotte Perriand was part of the modern design movement. Many people consider her to be a pioneer of modernism in France and one of the most influential figures in 20th-century design and architecture. In her long career, Perriand's aesthetic grammar constantly evolved, moving from the tubular steel furniture of the Machine Age to a lyrical naturalism that is reflected in her enduring designs for chairs, sconces, daybeds and other works. Find a selection of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.