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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.

Perriand’s studies at the Ecole de L'Union Centrale de Arts Decoratifs left her enthralled by Le Corbusier 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 with its swooping frame and hide upholstery; and the chunky, steel-framed Grand Confort club chair. 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 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 mid-1960s, she adopted an almost rustic look, designing simple chairs with dowel-cut frames and rush seats. Yet everything in Perriand’s oeuvre is beautiful, whether it’s the centerpiece of a décor or an accent. Charlotte Perriand’s work is in every great design collection, public and private. Works on these pages will show you why.

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Cp 1 Wall Lights
Cp 1 Wall Lights
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool
Lc4 Chaise Longue
Lc4 Chaise Longue
Lc1 Chair
Lc1 Chair
512 Ombra Lounge Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina 2004, Set of 2
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in NIEUW-VOSSEMEER, NB
Originally designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953 and produced in very small numbers back in the 50s. The Ombra was inspired by the pure lines and craftsmanship of Japanese furniture making, an inspiration that came to Perriand during the 1940s when she was living in Japan. The Ombra chairs...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

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Steel, Chrome

Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stools or side tables designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. These solid pine wood stools embody the essence of minimalist design bringing both comfort and...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand

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Pine

Charlotte Perriand Midcentury "Bauche" Rush Stool, Ash, 1960s, France
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
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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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand

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Ash

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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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand

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Oak

Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perriand’s Nuage...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

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Aluminum

Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand

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Paper

  • Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
  • Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
  • Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
  • Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
H 5.71 in W 5.71 in D 0.6 in
Early Year 'LC2' Black Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable pair of Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chairs (authentic signed and earlier year production examples) in gorgeous thick Italian black leather are in ...
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1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Charlotte Perriand

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Chrome

Rare Pair of Oak Stools for Les Arcs by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare pair of medium height oak stools with beautiful patina made for Les Arcs Ski Resort in Savoie France.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand

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Pine

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Cp 1 Wall Lights
Cp 1 Wall Lights
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$1,799
Number Available
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Cp 1 Wall Lights
By Charlotte Perriand
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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Mid Century Modern
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
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool
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$17,906
Number Available
11
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool
By Charlotte Perriand
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Mid Century Modern
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Lc4 Chaise Longue
Lc4 Chaise Longue
Average Price
$5,667
Number Available
11
Lc4 Chaise Longue
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather, Metal, Steel
Styles
Mid Century Modern
Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the Swiss-born designer and architect known as Le Corbusier (1887–1965), famously described the houses he designed as machines to live in. It is only fitting then that he would furnish each home with its own machines built to meet specific needs. Designed in 1928, the LC4 chaise longue is a “relaxing machine,” according to Le Corbusier, its curves mimicking those of a lounging body. Part of his first-ever collection of furniture, made in collaboration with designer ...
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Lc1 Chair
Lc1 Chair
Average Price
$3,885
Number Available
8
Lc1 Chair
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather, Metal, Chrome, Steel
Styles
Mid Century Modern
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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 351 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 198 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 Votre Maison. Prices for Charlotte Perriand furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £152 and can go as high as £104,818, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £5,240.
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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.
  • 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.

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