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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$1,605
H 13 in Dm 13 in
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern, In Stock Now
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool For Cassina Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. American walnut. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cas...
Wood
$24,653 / item
H 69.69 in W 84.65 in D 13.78 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characteris...
Aluminum
$4,013
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 33.08 in
Pine daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, circa 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Corner daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand for the apartments of the Résidence Nova at Les Arcs, circa 1970. Crafted in solid pine, it features a sla...
Pine
$13,750
H 29.14 in W 80.32 in D 29.93 in
Cassina "LC5" Daybed / Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
A superb example of the LC5, produced by Cassina under license and stamped with the maker's edition mark, model number LC5, serial number F01191, and the facsimile signature of Le Co...
Chrome
Solid Pine Dining Table, Les Arcs, France 1975
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Solid pine rectangular dining table, selected for the French ski resort "Les ARCS". Passionate about mountains, Charlotte Perriand worked during 20 years (1967-1989) on the design ...
Pine
$19,605 / item
H 13 in Dm 55.12 in
Rio Low Table by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, Rattan & Wood, Italy
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The historic Rio design low table combines uncommon beauty and utmost function...
Rattan, Wood
$23,506 / item
H 22.84 in W 35.44 in D 87.8 in
Limited Edition Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover the beauty of the Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse, a limited edition chaise longue crafted by Cassina. Originally designed in 1940 for a Japa...
Bamboo
Charlotte Perriand Plana Coffee Table For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Plana Coffee Table For Cassina A designer coffee table where extremely complex technology meets simplicity of shape to express ...
Oak
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