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.

Average Sold Price

$3,601

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Lc4 Chaise Longue

Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

$5,550

H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 63 in

Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Tubular chrome frame, black base, adjustable reclining positions, and ergonomic form. Stamped with the C...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Charlotte Perriand

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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

$13,007

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

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

$14,000 / set

H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...

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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Charlotte Perriand

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Chrome

Le Corbusier for Cassina Lc4 Chaise Lounge in Pony Hide

$4,850

H 27 in W 64 in D 22 in

Le Corbusier for Cassina Lc4 Chaise Lounge in Pony Hide

By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Seattle, WA

Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, or simply Le Corbusier (1887-1965), was a rock star. Alongside Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier was one of the leading architects o...

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2010s Italian Bauhaus Charlotte Perriand

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Steel

Les Arcs Dining Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand, Leather, 1960s

$875

H 32 in W 19 in D 24 in

Les Arcs Dining Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand, Leather, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in San Diego, CA

Dining chair commissioned / selected by Charlotte Perriand for the interior design of the apartements of 'Les Arcs' Ski Resorts in the French Alps. Chromed tubular frame in metal wi...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

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Chrome

LC2 Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina Signed Mid Century Modern Art Deco

$8,850 / set

H 27.5 in W 30 in D 27.5 in

LC2 Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina Signed Mid Century Modern Art Deco

By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of LC2 Petite Modele Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928, these chairs are authentic authorized produced by Cass...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

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Chrome, Metal

Charlotte Perriand "CP-1" Wall Lights, 1960

$1,300 / item

H 6.5 in W 5 in D 3 in

Charlotte Perriand "CP-1" Wall Lights, 1960

By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic black and white enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand, adjustable reflectors, can be mounted horizontally or vertically, manufactured and distributed by Steph Simon, Pari...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

$1,147

H 10.24 in W 13 in D 13 in

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool For Cassina Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Thi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

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Aluminum

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Charlotte Perriand Sale Prices

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2026	$1,179	More Lighting, Wall Lights and Sconces	Metal, Aluminum	Contemporary
2026	$5,227	Dining Room Sets, Dining Room Tables	Elm	1960s
2026	$3,270	More Lighting, Wall Lights and Sconces	Metal, Aluminum	Contemporary
2026	$635	Coat Racks and Stands	Pine	c1970
2026	$1,336	Stools	Rattan, Chrome	1960's
2026	$1,899	Stools	Oak	1955
2026	$2,583	Stools	Wood, Birch	1950s
2026	$520	Stools	Oak	1960
2026	$4,000	Stools	Pine	1960
2026	$4,500	Wall Lights and Sconces	Metal	1960s
2026	$8,316	Beds and Bed Frames	Rope, Pine	circa 1960
2026	$1,621	Benches, Stools	Wood	1900s
2026	$6,734	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Metal, Wood, Pine	1960s
2026	$589	More Lighting, Wall Lights and Sconces	Aluminum, Metal	Contemporary
2026	$1,178	Wall Lights and Sconces, More Lighting	Aluminum, Metal	Contemporary
2026	$19,774	Sideboards	Mahogany	1950
2026	$1,268	Stools	Pine	Circa 1979
2026	$2,880	Wall Lights and Sconces	Metal, Enamel	1968
2026	$7,800	Stools	Pine	Circa 1950
2026	$2,610	Stools	Pine	Circa 1960

$3,601

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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$1,983

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Metal, Aluminum

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Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool

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$14,689

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Lc3 Grand Confort Chair

Average Price

$7,439

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Lc4 Chaise Longue

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$7,291

Number Available

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By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret

Materials

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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 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.
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.
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.