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Charlotte Perriand White Black Cabinet

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Sideboard
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand's creation of the 'Cansado' sideboard for Steph Simon in 1958 stands as a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Sideboard
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Sideboard
H 28.5 in W 62 in D 18.5 in
'Cansado' Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charlotte Perriand; Cansado; Steph Simon; Mid-Century Modern; Modernist Design; 1950s; 1960s; 1958
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Charlotte Perriand Attr. Three Tiered Shelf Unit
Located in New York, NY
Charlotte Perriand (French, 1903-1999(, Attributed Mid-Century Modern Three Tiered Wood Shelving
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20th Century Cabinets

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Wood

Large 'Horizontale' White Oak and Black Steel Shelving Unit by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 'Horizontale' shelving unit in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made of 8 solid clear
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves

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Steel

Storage Cabinet University Residence in France, Jean Zay, 1950, Alain Richard
By Alain Richard
Located in Paris, FR
for designers, including Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand Marcel Gascoin, Roger Landault, Jean
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Vintage 1950s French Buffets

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Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wicher Zeilmaker with a black frame with white ends and a dark green painted seat and backrest.  It was
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
school teacher Wicher Zeilmaker with a black frame with white ends and a dark green painted seat and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
white contrasting parts. Seat and back in green lacquered multiplywood. The black red and blue
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
white contrasting parts. Seat and back in green lacquered multiplywood. The black red and blue
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
school teacher Wicher Zeilmaker with a black frame with white ends and a dark green painted seat and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Leather

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Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' Wall Lamp in White
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' wall lamp in white. Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivoting shade that combines form with function, allo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

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Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s. These have yet to be restored. Price inclu...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Charlotte Perriand Midcentury "Bauche" Rush Stool, Ash, 1960s, France
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Varnished solid ash and straw “Bauche” stool by Charlotte Perriand for Sentou 1960s - Model designed in 1933. Original condition with nice patina. Literature: Charlotte Perriand U...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Ash

File Rack by Pierre Jeanneret, Low Cupboard, PJ-050202, Chandigarh, 1957-58
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
File Rack; Pierre Jeanneret; Le Corbusier; Low Cupboard; PJ-050202; Chandigarh; 1957; 1958; 1950s; India; Cabinet; Shelving Unit; Mid-Century Modern; Bookshelf; Sideboard; Room Divid...
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

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Wood

Luigi Tiengo Surfboard Gondola Sofa for Cimon
By Hella Jongerius, Cimon
Located in Hanover, MA
Strikingly sculptural vintage early 1960s gondola sofa with floating surfboard upholstered back designed by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Ltée of Montreal in 1964. Loose seat cushion. Walnu...
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Walnut

Low Easy Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for La Cachette, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Low Easy Chairs; Charlotte Perriand; Hotel La Cachette; Les Arcs 1600; France; Savoie France; Mid-Century Modern; Modernist Design; Oak Wood; Charlotte Perriand low fireplace chair...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Available on order (production lead time: 13-14 weeks). Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Pric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Natural Red Oak Square Coffee Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All natural red oak square coffee table. 2" thick tabletop.
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2010s Mexican Black Forest Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

“Fit Table” Travertine Marble Minimalist Coffee Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Table is a minimalist style coffee table made of treated Travertine marble. This coffee table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Travertine

Ewa Dining Chair, Blackened Oak with Natural Fiber Rush
By Jake Whillans
Located in Hamilton, ON
This updated nod to a classic adds bucolic spirit and rich texture to any dining setting. Exploring time-honored craft traditions, the Ewa dining chair features a handwoven seat and ...
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2010s Canadian Chairs

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Rush, Rope, Papercord, Oak, Wood

Antony Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Antony lounge chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, 2002. Authentic and labeled. 2 available, priced and sold individually.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Ewa Dining Chair, White Oak with Natural Fiber Rush
Located in Hamilton, ON
This updated nod to a classic adds bucolic spirit and rich texture to any dining setting. Exploring time-honored craft traditions, the Ewa dining chair features a handwoven seat and ...
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2010s Canadian Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Rush, Oak, Wood, Rope

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Linen

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Rewire Custom Multicone Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire custom multicone chandelier with 6 pivoting shades. Painted metal shade with brass hardware. Takes 6 E26 bulbs, 40 watts/max.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Charlotte Perriand MId-Century Modern LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched in 2018. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy....
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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Charlotte Perriand, Enfilade Cabinet Known as "Cansado"
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
"Charlotte PERRIAND (1903-1999) Enfilade cabinet with black lacquered support on which rests a
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20th Century Cabinets

Cansado Sideboard with Drawers by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in lyon, FR
Cansado sideboard with drawers by Charlotte Perriand circa 1954 Ash wood structure. The base is
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Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand, Cansado Model for Steph Simon, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Toulouse, France
Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand, Cansado model (Mauritania), for Steph Simon (1958). The frame is
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Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Sideboards

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'E'
By Charlotte Perriand, Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
This standing cabinet with lacquered metal doors in black and white and wooden door handles, slides
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'E'
Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'E'
H 68.9 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
"Cansado" Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Charlotte Perriand "Cansado" sideboard, circa 1960. Made of ashwood with two sliding
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Iron

"Cansado" Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand
"Cansado" Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand
H 27.75 in W 62.25 in D 18.25 in
Sideboard from Cité Cansado by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
are usually white and black, but this cabinet has two original black doors.
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Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

A "Cansado" Sideboard By Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Girona, Spain
Designed by Charlotte Perriand *, c. 1958, for Steph Simon, Paris. Mahogany veneer, black and
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Vintage 1950s French Sideboards

A "Cansado" Sideboard By Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Girona, Spain
Designed by Charlotte Perriand*, c 1958, for Steph Simon, Paris. Mahogany veneer, black and white
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Vintage 1950s French Sideboards

Cansado Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A sideboard by Charlotte Perriand, from the Cansado mining city in Mauritania. Structure in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Wood

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood and Metal "Cansado" French Sideboard
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Madrid, ES
Sideboard model "Cansado" designed by Charlotte Perriand. Made of mahogany wood structure with two
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Steel

Charlotte Perriand-Inspired Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and stylish contemporary solid wood tv console or bookcase in the style of Charlotte Perriand
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20th Century American Sideboards

Charlotte Perriand-Inspired Console
Charlotte Perriand-Inspired Console
H 25.75 in W 60 in D 18.125 in
A "Cansado" Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Girona, Spain
Designed by Charlotte Perriand *, c. 1958, for Steph Simon, Paris, mahogany veneer, black and white
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Vintage 1950s French Sideboards

Andre Cordemeijer Sideboard by Gispen Culemborg 1962
By A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
amazing sideboard looks a lot of some designs by Charlotte Perriand. It has a dark grey metal outside and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Credenzas

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Consado Sideboard Buffet Mahogany Wood Black White Laminate
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
This Cansado four-drawer and sliding door sideboard or buffet was designed by Charlotte Perriand
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany

Charlotte Perriand Consado Sideboard Buffet Mahogany Wood Black White Laminate
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
This Cansado four-drawer and sliding door sideboard or buffet was designed by Charlotte Perriand
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany

Charlotte Perriand, Cansado Sideboard, France, circa 1958, Mauritania
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999), Sideboard, Opening with two doors and four drawers, Black and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Charlotte Perriand & Steph Simon Two Doors Sideboard from Cité Cansado, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
2 doors sideboard by renowned French designer Charlotte Perriand. Edited by Steph Simon. Model
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Formica, Ash

Teak Sideboard with Black and White Painted Sliding Doors and Five Drawers
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Madrid, ES
Teak sideboard with two black and white painted sliding doors in the style of Charlotte Perriand
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Oak, Black and White 'Horizontale' Shelving Unit by Design Frères
By Charlotte Perriand, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An oak, black and white 'Horizontale' shelving unit by Design Frères. In the six shelves version
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Shelves

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Steel

French 1960s Modular Display Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand style midcentury display cabinet or bookcase in walnut with three walnut sliding
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Vintage 1960s French Cabinets

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Walnut

French 1960s Modular Display Cabinet
French 1960s Modular Display Cabinet
H 68.5 in W 72 in D 17.5 in
Andre Sornay Paneled Bedside Stands, 1950s
By Andre Sornay
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nightstands, veneer, plywood, wood, in black and white, France, 1950s These two end tables are
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Plywood

Andre Sornay Paneled Bedside Stands, 1950s
Andre Sornay Paneled Bedside Stands, 1950s
H 24.61 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Charlotte Perriand style of
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte Perriand style of wall sideboard sliding doors storage with black&white laquered wood
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Vintage 1960s French Bookcases

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Elm

Charlotte Perriand style of
Charlotte Perriand style of
H 13 in W 98.82 in D 10.24 in
Charlotte Perriand Sideboard, France, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, Paris, 1958. Mahogany veneer, black and white Formica sliding
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Vintage 1950s French Buffets

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Steel

Charlotte Perriand Sideboard, France, 1958
Charlotte Perriand Sideboard, France, 1958
H 27.5 in W 62.25 in D 18.5 in
Cansado Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in lyon, FR
Two-door Cansado sideboard by Charlotte Perriand. Mahogany and melamine white and black. 1954
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Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany

Cansado Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand
Cansado Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand
H 16.15 in W 59.06 in D 26.78 in
Original Bloc Sideboard from Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
A beautiful and original Charlotte Perriand Bloc sideboard, three black and white doors from cité
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Vintage 1950s French Sideboards

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Iron

Original Bloc Sideboard from Charlotte Perriand
Original Bloc Sideboard from Charlotte Perriand
H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 18.12 in
Cansado Two Doors Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in lyon, FR
Cansado two doors sideboard by Charlotte Perriand. Mahogany and white and black melamine. Grey/blue
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Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Mahogany

Charlotte Perriand "Bahut Bloc" , Cansado Mining, circa 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Villeurbanne, Rhone Alpes
3-door sideboard designed by Charlotte Perriand for Cité Cansado, circa 1958 Edited by Galerie
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Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

“Enfilade” by Charlotte Perriand from la cité Cansado in Mauritania, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
frame painted black consisting of four feet. Designed by Charlotte Perriand from la cité Cansado in
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Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

“Enfilade” by Charlotte Perriand from la cité Cansado in Mauritania, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
frame painted black consisting of four feet. Designed by Charlotte Perriand from la cité Cansado in
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Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Sideboard in Mahogany 'c'
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Beautiful and really rare Charlotte Perriand sideboard edited by Steph Simon. This piece is made
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Sideboard in Mahogany 'c'
Charlotte Perriand Sideboard in Mahogany 'c'
H 29.14 in W 62.21 in L 29.14 in
Charlotte Perriand Sideboard in Mahogany 'f'
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon, Jean Prouvé
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Beautiful and really rare Charlotte Perriand sideboard edited by Steph Simon. This piece is made
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Sideboard in Mahogany 'f'
Charlotte Perriand Sideboard in Mahogany 'f'
H 29.14 in W 62.21 in D 17.72 in
1950's ash and laminate Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand 'e'
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon, Jean Prouvé
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Sideboard in ash and laminate by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1958. Beautiful and really rare
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'D' by Tubax
By Charlotte Perriand, Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
This 1952 standing cabinet with lacquered metal doors in black and light white and wooden door
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'D' by Tubax
Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'D' by Tubax
H 68.9 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
1940s Multicolored Zinc Plated Metal Plywood Esu Shelf Charles & Ray Eames 'c'
By Herman Miller, Charlotte Perriand, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
feature the sought after primary color combination of red, blue, grey, white and black. The shelf comes in
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Zinc

Danish Design Modern Shelves 1950s
Located in Marseille, FR
black and white, later mounted unoriginal brushed steel legs with shoes of teak wich gives charm and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Design Modern Shelves 1950s
Danish Design Modern Shelves 1950s
H 52.37 in W 31.5 in D 9.85 in
Sideboard from Cansado Mining by Charlotte Perriand Sideboard
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Villeurbanne, Rhone Alpes
base is in painted black metal. Charlotte Perriand is a French architect and designer, famous for her
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Vintage 1960s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Resort, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Fossano, IT
sides, black laminate on the top. Nice large wooden knobs. Designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1960
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Plastic, Pine

Charlotte Perriand Sideboard in Mahogany 'h'
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon, Jean Prouvé
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Sideboard, black and white laminate, corpus mahogany, Charlotte Perriand, France 1958. Beautiful
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Sideboard in Mahogany 'h'
Charlotte Perriand Sideboard in Mahogany 'h'
H 29.14 in W 62.21 in D 17.72 in
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Charlotte Perriand White Black Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic charlotte perriand white black cabinet available at 1stDibs. A charlotte perriand white black cabinet — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage charlotte perriand white black cabinet now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer charlotte perriand white black cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each charlotte perriand white black cabinet bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld and Design Frères each produced at least one beautiful charlotte perriand white black cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Charlotte Perriand White Black Cabinet?

A charlotte perriand white black cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,136, while the lowest priced sells for $2,384 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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