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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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...
Steel
Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
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...
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
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 ...
Chrome
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...
Steel
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
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...
Steel
$13,212
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, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
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...
Steel, Chrome
$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 Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
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...
Chrome, Steel
Pine Bench from Les Arcs, France, circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Solid pine bench, model selected for Les Arcs 1800 ski resort, in the French Alps. Perriand's passion for the mountains and her dedication to creating a perfect skiing experience is...
Pine
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