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Set of 8 Charlotte Perriand / Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs, France, 1960s
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare set of eight original Charlotte Perriand / Robert Sentou Dordogne chairs, France, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 30.12 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Pair of 1970s Carved Solid Pinewood Stools in the Style off Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
not designed by Charlotte Perriand
As original Charlotte Perriand stools range around $5000 a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
H 17.92 in Dm 14.57 in
2x Vintage Original Leather selected by Charlotte Perriand Stool for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Markington, GB
largest stock holders of Original Charlotte Perriand chairs in the world, please have a look at the other
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 37.8 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Original Les Arcs Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s, Set of six chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Perriand chairs.
We, eu vintage are the largest stock holders of Original Charlotte Perriand chairs in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
12 Les Arcs Dining Chairs Design by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Perriand chairs.
We, eu vintage are the largest stock holders of Original Charlotte Perriand chairs in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
1960'S Vintage one Original Leather Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand, DalVera
Located in Markington, GB
Charlotte Perriand Stools and Chairs.
We, eu vintage are the largest stock holders of Original Charlotte
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
1960'S Vintage one Original Leather Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand, DalVera
Located in Markington, GB
Charlotte Perriand Stools and Chairs.
We, eu vintage are the largest stock holders of Original Charlotte
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
1960's Vintage 3x Original Leather stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Markington, GB
stock holders of Original Charlotte Perriand chairs in the world, please have a look at the other
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
1960'S Vintage Two Original Leather by Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs
By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
cognac coloured thick leather seats.
These are all original stools by Charlotte Perriand.
We have a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
1960's Vintage 3x Original Leather by Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Markington, GB
requirements
We, eu vintage are the largest stock holders of Original Charlotte Perriand chairs in the world
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Vintage 1960's cognac colour Leather Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
are all original stools selected by Charlotte Perriand.
This will be the only set of these stools in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
4 Black Les Arcs Dining Chairs Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
for 1 chair). designed / chosen by Charlotte Perriand for and used in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Four Black Leather Stools Selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
These are the rarest black original leather stools by Charlotte Perriand.
Sought after four black
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
1960's Vintage 2 or 4 Original Leather stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Original Charlotte Perriand chairs in the world, please have a look at the other listings we have avaiable
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Les Arcs Chairs Chosen by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s, Set of Four
By Charlotte Perriand, DalVera
Located in Markington, GB
Perriand chairs.
We, eu vintage are the largest stock holders of Original Charlotte Perriand chairs in the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
12x Black Leather Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort Dining Chairs
By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
, width 48 cm.
We, eu vintage are the largest stock holders of Original Charlotte Perriand chairs in the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
By Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, 12 Leather Dining Chairs
By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
holders of Original Charlotte Perriand chairs in the world, please have a look at the other listings we
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Red Leather Perriand Chairs for Les Arcs, 1960
Located in Markington, GB
the largest stock holders of Original Charlotte Perriand chairs in the world, please have a look at
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Charlotte Perriand for "Les Arc" Original Leather Barstool, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in The Hague, NL
Bar stool selected by Charlotte Perriand for the furnishing of the chalets in the luxury “Les Arcs
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Original Jumo 600 Chrome Lamp Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Oirlo, LI
The 600 desk lamp by the French manufacturer JUMO is one of Charlotte Perriand's most famous lamp
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One original CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Original Red Mid-Century Wall Lights (3 available)
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally designed wall lights by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon.
A design classic. The
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Original Yellow Mid-Century Wall Lights (3 available)
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally designed wall lights by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon.
A design classic. The
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 6.7 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in
Charlotte Perriand Original Grey Mid-Century Wall Lights (4 available)
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally designed wall lights by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon.
A design classic. The
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Stool 1960s Design for Les Arcs Original Vintage Piece
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Stool – 1960s Design for Les Arcs Original Vintage Piece with Patina
This
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 11.42 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Orcières' Stools in Original Black Paint c. 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Orcières stools with completely original black paint.
France c. 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 16.25 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Charlotte Perriand Mexique Outdoor Low Table For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and purity of line that distinguish the original design.
Charlotte Perriand began designing the “en
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Charlotte Perriand Mexique Outdoor Low Table For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and purity of line that distinguish the original design.
Charlotte Perriand began designing the “en
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Charlotte Perriand Mexique Outdoor Low Table For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and purity of line that distinguish the original design.
Charlotte Perriand began designing the “en
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Charlotte Perriand, Black Berger High Milk or Shepherd Stool
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Charlotte Perriand. Sentou was a French furniture designer who collaborated with Perriand on several
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Charlotte Perriand Chairs from "La Cascade" at Les Arcs 1600.
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Chairs from "La Cascade" at Les Arcs 1600
These are pine chairs designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Chairs from "La Cascade" at Les Arcs 1600.
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Chairs from "La Cascade" at Les Arcs 1600
These are pine chairs designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Low Tabourets or Stools Model Berger c1955 Stained Black
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
Original low stools or tabourets, well known as the Berger Stool, designed by Charlotte Perriand
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, 24 Leather Dining Chairs
By DalVera
Located in Markington, GB
, depth 60 cm, width 48 cm.
We, eu vintage are the largest stock holders of Original Charlotte Perriand
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Charlotte Perriand Méribel Wood Stool for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The price is dependent on the chosen material.
This stool model Meribel is designed by Charlotte
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak, Walnut
An Ebonized Meribel Dining Table, Wood, Charlotte Perriand (attr.), France 1959
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Les Allues, Meribel. Assumingly designed by Charlotte Perriand. Original dark stained pinewood with a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 32.68 in
Charlotte Perriand Set Of Three Mexique Outdoor Low Table For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
same harmony and purity of line that distinguish the original design.
Charlotte Perriand began
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 51.19 in
Selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, 24 Leather Dining Chairs
By DalVera
Located in Markington, GB
of Original Charlotte Perriand chairs in the world, please have a look at the other listings we have
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
French Mid Century "N17" Wooden Ash & Straw Stool by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French four legged wooden mid century "N17" stool in ash with the original straw by Charlotte
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Straw, Ash
H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
black stained ash. The seat is available in fabric or leather.
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Pine Desk for Les Arcs with Matching Stool, 1960s France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
steel hardware on the sides. Highly collectible piece of Charlotte Perriand design. Original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Pine
H 30 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in
Charlotte Perriand Limited Edition Ventaglio Wood Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, revisiting Charlotte Perriand’s original design, and the ends of the top present refined wooden joints in the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots for Cassina, Italy, new
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material/color/model of the product.
Nuage à Plots by Charlotte
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Original Mid-Century Charlotte Perriand "CP1" Wall Lights, France 1960s
By Steph Simon, SCE France 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
Electriques) in the 1960s/70s.
Designed by iconic French modernist Charlotte Perriand in the 1960s, these all
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Original Mid-Century Charlotte Perriand "CP1" Wall Lights, France 1960s
By SCE France 1, Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in London, GB
Electriques) in the 1960s/70s.
Designed by iconic French modernist Charlotte Perriand in the 1960s, these all
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Original Mid-Century Charlotte Perriand "CP1" Wall Lights, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon, SCE France 1
Located in London, GB
Electriques) in the 1960s/70s.
Designed by iconic French modernist Charlotte Perriand in the 1960s, these all
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Inspired Dark Brown Bamboo Extra Tall Bar Stools
By Charlotte Perriand, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 tall Mid-Century black stained bamboo bar stools inspired by Charlotte Perriand. In
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 44.75 in W 19 in D 18.25 in
Charlotte Perriand Doron type table for the Résidence Les Allues in Méribel 1971
By Charlotte Perriand, René Martin
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
in its original condition.
René Martin was Charlotte Perriand's cabinetmaker in Méribel-les-Allues
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Pine
H 29.14 in Dm 40.95 in
Mid-Century Perriand Inspired Ladder Back Oak Church Chairs with Rush Seats
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quaker Style ladder back dining chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand in original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 38 in W 19.25 in D 20.25 in
Original Jumo 600 Chrome Lamp Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Yves Jujeau, Maison Jumo, Andre Mounique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Jumo 600 chrome lamp selected by Charlotte Perriand. This lamp was designed by Yves JUjeau
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Original Jumo 600 Chrome Lamp Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Maison Jumo, Andre Mounique, Yves Jujeau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Jumo 600 chrome lamp selected by Charlotte Perriand. This lamp was designed by Yves JUjeau
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Original Jumo 600 Chrome Lamp Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Maison Jumo, Andre Mounique, Yves Jujeau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Jumo 600 chrome lamp selected by Charlotte Perriand. This lamp was designed by Yves Jujeau
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Original Jumo 600 Chrome Lamp Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Maison Jumo, Andre Mounique, Yves Jujeau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Jumo 600 chrome lamp selected by Charlotte Perriand. This lamp was designed by Yves JUjeau
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Chaise-Longue Model LC4 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
& CHARLOTTE PERRIAND.
Original production by Cassina, with brand and serial number. Prod. Cassina, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 24.81 in W 63 in D 22.25 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Sofa light blue or black
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
the utmost respect of the creator’s original intent. Cassina undertook its first revisitation of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
H 27.96 in W 100.79 in D 30.71 in
French Straw and Solid Wood Stool
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Perriand.
Good original vintage condition with a nice patina.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
2 Original Stained Beech Benches circa 1950/1960
By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original stained beech benches circa 1950/1960 in the style of Charlotte Perriand, Chapo.
price
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Beech
Original Cassina Black Leather LC4 Chaise Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier 2006
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Detroit, MI
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 and exhibited at the Paris Salon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Chrome Desk Lamp with Lacquered Blue Sputnik Design, French, 1970s, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
condition. Original design.
Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Pauline, Serge Mouille
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 24.5 in W 10 in D 9 in
Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Pine Coat Rack
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
wonderful change to have an original Charlotte Perriand piece, for a very appealing price.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Pine
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Original Charlotte Perriand For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal original charlotte perriand for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and natural fiber, every original charlotte perriand was constructed with great care. Find 1881 options for an antique or vintage original charlotte perriand now, or shop our selection of 282 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer original charlotte perriand, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right original charlotte perriand, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made original charlotte perriand over the years, but those crafted by Charlotte Perriand, Cassina and Pierre Jeanneret are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Original Charlotte Perriand?
Prices for an original charlotte perriand can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $79 and can go as high as $266,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Original Charlotte Perriand
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Charlotte 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Charlotte 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Charlotte 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Charlotte 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.
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