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.

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$3,965

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Set of Four Charlotte Perriand N.19 Wood and Rattan Mid Century Modern Chairs

$10,819

H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 17.52 in

Set of Four Charlotte Perriand N.19 Wood and Rattan Mid Century Modern Chairs

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Set of Four Charlotte Perriand N.19 Wood and Rattan Mid-Century Modern Chairs, circa 1950 Set of four Charlotte Perriand N.19 chairs, circa 1950. Each chair features a solid wooden ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand

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Wood

Cowhide LC4 Chaise Longue by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret, Cassina, Italy

$5,238

H 27.17 in W 22.25 in D 63 in

Cowhide LC4 Chaise Longue by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret, Cassina, Italy

By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Brussels, Brussels

An elegant vintage example of the celebrated LC4 chaise longue, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand and manufactured by Cassina in Italy circa late 1970...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

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Steel

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Wood & Metal, Mid-Century Modern

$9,680

H 9.45 in W 74.81 in D 27.56 in

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Wood & Metal, Mid-Century Modern

By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

This Charlotte Perriand Cansado bench is a rare and exceptional piece that was designed by the iconic French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand. The bench was edited by Steph ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern, In Stock Now

$1,594

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...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Dining Table by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, 1975

$1,765

H 27.96 in W 47.25 in D 26.38 in

Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Dining Table by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, 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 ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

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Pine

Méribel Chair by Charlotte Perriand, Early BCB Edition, circa 1950

$2,448

H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 1.58 in

Méribel Chair by Charlotte Perriand, Early BCB Edition, circa 1950

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Méribel chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1940s for the interiors of the Méribel ski resort in the French Alps. The ash wood structure consists of four rounded legs conn...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand

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Rush, Oak

Charlotte Perriand Wood Stool for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960

$1,651

H 15.36 in W 16.93 in D 12.41 in

Charlotte Perriand Wood Stool for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Wood stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960. This simple and beautifully functional stool is a fine example of Perriand’s work for the interiors of Le...

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Limited Edition Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse by Cassina

$23,477 / 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...

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Charlotte Perriand Sale Prices

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2026	$1,540	Wall Lights and Sconces	Metal, Aluminum	Contemporary
2026	$2,610	Stools	Pine	Circa 1960
2026	$8,500	Sideboards	Ash	1954
2026	$670	Stools	Oak	1950
2026	$12,328	Dining Room Chairs, Chairs	Straw, Wood	1950s
2026	$549	Footstools	Straw, Rush, Organic Material, Wood	early 20th century
2026	$589	More Lighting, Wall Lights and Sconces	Metal, Aluminum	Contemporary
2026	$589	More Lighting, Wall Lights and Sconces	Metal, Aluminum	Contemporary
2026	$589	More Lighting, Wall Lights and Sconces	Metal, Aluminum	Contemporary
2026	$1,898	Stools	Wood	unknown
2026	$400	Ashtrays, Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche	Art Glass	circa 1970
2026	$2,990	Stools	Leather, Chrome	circa 1960s
2026	$9,000	Club Chairs, Armchairs	Leather, Chrome	2000's
2026	$4,900	Sofas	Steel, Mohair, Feathers	1985
2026	$4,500	Dining Room Tables	Oak	1960
2026	$3,000	Daybeds	Pine	Circa 1970
2026	$4,500	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Oak	1960
2026	$265	Stools	Oak	1950's
2026	$1,250	Daybeds, Chaise Longues	Velvet, Teak, Steel	Mid-Century
2026	$5,180	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Oak	1950

$3,965

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$265-$31,526

Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Cp 1 Wall Lights

Average Price

$1,928

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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

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$15,165

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By Charlotte Perriand

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Lc1 Chair

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$6,444

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Lc1 Chair

By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier

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Animal Skin, Leather, Metal, Chrome

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Lc4 Chaise Longue

Average Price

$7,644

Number Available

Lc4 Chaise Longue

By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret

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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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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.
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.
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.
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.