Skip to main content

Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

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.

to
1
2
3
Height
to
Width
to
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
477
60
21
15
14
Creator: Charlotte Perriand
Kitchen Drawers by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1800 ski resort Pinewood, 1960s
Kitchen Drawers by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1800 ski resort Pinewood, 1960s

Kitchen Drawers by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1800 ski resort Pinewood, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Kitchen drawers designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, a ski resort in the Alps. These doors come from a kitchen of Les Arcs 1800, Résidence La Nova. Manufactured in France in...

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Set of Three Pairs of Charlotte Perriand Slat Doors, circa 1950, France
Set of Three Pairs of Charlotte Perriand Slat Doors, circa 1950, France

Set of Three Pairs of Charlotte Perriand Slat Doors, circa 1950, France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Girona, Spain

Set of three pairs of Charlotte Perriand large slat doors Hisotry: Le Courboulay Building, Le Mans, France Provenance: Gallery Clément Cidivino, circa 1950, ...

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Colour Panel, Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1970s
Colour Panel, Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1970s

Colour Panel, Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1970s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A rare double-sided colour panel by Charlotte Perriand, created during the Les Arcs project. Encased in a natural wood frame, the panel presents two distinct compositions: one side i...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Related Items
1970s Greek Key Drawer Cabinet Pulls Patinated Brass
1970s Greek Key Drawer Cabinet Pulls Patinated Brass

1970s Greek Key Drawer Cabinet Pulls Patinated Brass

$1,250 / set

H 0.75 in W 5 in D 2 in

1970s Greek Key Drawer Cabinet Pulls Patinated Brass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Midcentury Hardware Greek Grecian Key Brass Pulls mounting 2.25 spread. No screws. Set of two .75 d x 5 long x 2 d Preowned original vintage ...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

French Cast Iron Figural Flatback Rust Patina Garden Panel
French Cast Iron Figural Flatback Rust Patina Garden Panel

French Cast Iron Figural Flatback Rust Patina Garden Panel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A cast iron flatback panel originally from a balcony rail in France. Dating to the mid-late 19th century, these decorative objects were used as building or garden elements. Heavy, weighing about 25 pounds, and aged with a beautiful patina, the panel shows a robed figure within an ornate scrolled frame. Imagine it as a piece of outdoor sculpture, used as a fireback, turned into a table base, or framed in a garden gate. Measures: 26.5 inches H x 15.5 inches W x 1.25 inches deep. In very good antique condition with the desired rusted patina.

Category

1850s French International Style Antique Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson
Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson

Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson

$1,358 / set

H 0.79 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in

Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 13 x D 8 x H 2 cm Materials: Aluminum Palais lever handle in aluminium. Each handle i...

Category

2010s Australian Modern Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Massive Antique Arch Form Doors
Pair of Massive Antique Arch Form Doors

Pair of Massive Antique Arch Form Doors

$8,000 / set

H 114 in W 65 in D 2.75 in

Pair of Massive Antique Arch Form Doors

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of antique doors with arched and paneled design with remnants of old green and other encrusted paint. The doors do have some old hinges an...

Category

19th Century Rustic Antique Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of 17th Century Oak Armoire Doors from France
Pair of 17th Century Oak Armoire Doors from France

Pair of 17th Century Oak Armoire Doors from France

$1,600 / set

H 54.5 in W 21.75 in D 2.25 in

Pair of 17th Century Oak Armoire Doors from France

Located in Dallas, TX

Originally part of an antique armoire, these oak doors were hand carved in France during the 1600s. The beautiful doors are rectilinear in theme, with ...

Category

17th Century French Antique Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of 3 Art Deco Glass Door Handles with Plates
Set of 3 Art Deco Glass Door Handles with Plates

Set of 3 Art Deco Glass Door Handles with Plates

$1,200 / set

H 2.25 in W 2 in D 6.5 in

Set of 3 Art Deco Glass Door Handles with Plates

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous set of 3 Art Deco glass door handles with plates. Amazingly complete set! Probably made in the US circa 1925-30. These ar...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Louis XVI Style Doors
Pair of Louis XVI Style Doors

Pair of Louis XVI Style Doors

$2,660Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 88.5 in W 24 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Louis XVI Style Doors

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of tall painted doors with original hardware. Will need new glass. Other doors available but not with glass panel. Doors can work well in Swedish Gustavian style decor

Category

19th Century French Gustavian Antique Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique French Painted Decorative Floral Panel
Antique French Painted Decorative Floral Panel

Antique French Painted Decorative Floral Panel

$14,000

H 43 in W 59 in D 2.5 in

Antique French Painted Decorative Floral Panel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Originally purchased from Hollyhock in West Hollywood, California. A large panel in ecru paint with carved painted and gilt high relief decoration- a gilt bow and swags at the top over a basket of fruits with a garden rake...

Category

19th Century French Provincial Antique Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique Pinewood Trellis Obelisks, Tall Garden Decor, France, 1900
Antique Pinewood Trellis Obelisks, Tall Garden Decor, France, 1900

Antique Pinewood Trellis Obelisks, Tall Garden Decor, France, 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique pair of tall treillis obelisks in Versailles green topped by pointed finials, in good condition. These antique hand crafted painted Pinewood obelisks have multiple layers ...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Diamond Pattern Doors
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Diamond Pattern Doors

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Diamond Pattern Doors

$3,935 / set

H 76 in W 54.5 in D 4 in

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Diamond Pattern Doors

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish doors with geometric patterns and original paint from the 19th century. This pair of antique doors from Sweden feature a repeating diamond pattern, comprised of a s...

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Provençal Doors, Carved/Painted Blue, Late 19th Century France
Pair of Antique Provençal Doors, Carved/Painted Blue, Late 19th Century France

Pair of Antique Provençal Doors, Carved/Painted Blue, Late 19th Century France

$3,462Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 82.68 in W 32.29 in D 1.19 in

Pair of Antique Provençal Doors, Carved/Painted Blue, Late 19th Century France

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Pair of old Provençal interior doors, with carved panels painted in blue, one was a panel (the lowest), built in the late 19th century in the south of France. Delicate and elegant c...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Antique French Door Shutters from a Chateau, 19th Century
Pair of Large Antique French Door Shutters from a Chateau, 19th Century

Pair of Large Antique French Door Shutters from a Chateau, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

These monumental arched antique door shutters were salvaged from a 19th century French chateau. They would have been on the ground floor, attached...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Previously Available Items
Bathroom Fiberglass Door by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980
Bathroom Fiberglass Door by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980

Bathroom Fiberglass Door by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Nestled high in the French Alps, the ski resort of Les Arcs is more than just a destination, it’s a landmark of modernist design, thanks to the pioneering vision of Charlotte Perrian...

Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Bathroom Fiberglass Door by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980
Bathroom Fiberglass Door by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980

Bathroom Fiberglass Door by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Nestled high in the French Alps, the ski resort of Les Arcs is more than just a destination, it’s a landmark of modernist design, thanks to the pioneering vision of Charlotte Perrian...

Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Charlotte Perriand : Prefabricated Kitchen from les Arcs 1800, France 1979
Charlotte Perriand : Prefabricated Kitchen from les Arcs 1800, France 1979

Charlotte Perriand : Prefabricated Kitchen from les Arcs 1800, France 1979

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

A true museum piece, this kitchen unit by Charlotte Perriand was designed to equip apartments in the Les Arcs 1800 ski resort, a project to which she dedicated nearly 20 years of he...

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bar from Les Arcs 2000 by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1979
Bar from Les Arcs 2000 by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1979

Bar from Les Arcs 2000 by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1979

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Bar designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Nova residence, built and furnished at Les Arcs 2000 in the French Alps in 1979. Made of solid pine, it was placed in front of the kitche...

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Charlotte Perriand : Prefabricated Kitchen from les Arcs 1800, France 1979
Charlotte Perriand : Prefabricated Kitchen from les Arcs 1800, France 1979

Charlotte Perriand : Prefabricated Kitchen from les Arcs 1800, France 1979

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

A museum piece, this kitchen block by Charlotte Perriand, designed to equip the apartments of the Arcs 1800 ski resort, a project to which she devoted nearly 20 years of her life. The prefabricated kitchen is...

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Charlotte Perriand Red Fiberglass Door with Frame & Mirror, Les Arcs France 1968
Charlotte Perriand Red Fiberglass Door with Frame & Mirror, Les Arcs France 1968

Charlotte Perriand Red Fiberglass Door with Frame & Mirror, Les Arcs France 1968

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Charlotte Perriand. Complete door with door frame, original mirror, original handles and hinges. Red lacquered fiberglass and chromed metal. Desi...

Category

1960s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Chrome

8 Charlotte Perriand Bath Cabin Units, Les Arcs, Savoy, France, 1975
8 Charlotte Perriand Bath Cabin Units, Les Arcs, Savoy, France, 1975

8 Charlotte Perriand Bath Cabin Units, Les Arcs, Savoy, France, 1975

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Paris, FR

Rare 8 complete Prefabricated Bath Units, Les Arcs, Savoy, France, 1975 by Charlotte Perriand. In molded fiberglass shells in red an special and unique pro...

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Charlotte Perriand Door for Les Arcs, circa 1960
Charlotte Perriand Door for Les Arcs, circa 1960

Charlotte Perriand Door for Les Arcs, circa 1960

Sold

H 75.6 in W 25.2 in D 3.55 in

Charlotte Perriand Door for Les Arcs, circa 1960

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Door designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski Resort, circa 1960, manufactured in France. Fiber glass structure, lacquered wood. In original condition, with minor wear con...

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

6 Charlotte Perriand Bath Cabin Units, Les Arcs, Savoy, France, 1975
6 Charlotte Perriand Bath Cabin Units, Les Arcs, Savoy, France, 1975

6 Charlotte Perriand Bath Cabin Units, Les Arcs, Savoy, France, 1975

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Paris, FR

Rare 6 complete prefabricated bath units, Les Arcs, Savoy, France, 1975 by Charlotte Perriand. In molded fiberglass shells in red an special and unique pro...

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Pairs of Charlotte Perriand Slat Doors, circa 1950, France
Set of Four Pairs of Charlotte Perriand Slat Doors, circa 1950, France

Set of Four Pairs of Charlotte Perriand Slat Doors, circa 1950, France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Girona, Spain

Set of four pairs of Charlotte Perriand small slat doors Hisotry: Le Courboulay Building, Le Mans, France Provenance: Gallery Clément Cidivino circa 1950,...

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Charlotte Perriand Door for Les Arcs, circa 1960
Charlotte Perriand Door for Les Arcs, circa 1960

Charlotte Perriand Door for Les Arcs, circa 1960

Sold

H 75.6 in W 25.2 in D 3.55 in

Charlotte Perriand Door for Les Arcs, circa 1960

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Door designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski Resort around 1960, manufactured in France. Fiber glass structure, lacquered wood. In good original condition, with minor wea...

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Charlotte Perriand architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Charlotte Perriand architectural elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of softwood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charlotte Perriand architectural elements, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original architectural elements by Charlotte Perriand were created in the modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider architectural elements by and Jean Prouvé. Prices for Charlotte Perriand architectural elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $10,000 and can go as high as $26,901, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $18,450.
Questions About Charlotte Perriand Architectural Elements
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.