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.
Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand, circa 1970 — France
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant Lumax ashtray designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, manufactured in France around 1970. Crafted in glass, this piece embodies the purity and functionality of moder...
Glass
Lumax Glass Ashtray by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant Lumax glass ashtray, designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, manufactured in France circa 1970. This example is the large Lumax model, a rarer version of the design...
Glass
Charlotte Perriand Vase À Fleurs Échancré by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Vase À Fleurs Échancré Manufactured by Cassina ASIAN TRANSPARENCIES A blown glass vase designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1940s. Made of mould-blown glass, t...
Glass
The Ritz-Carlton Lisbon Porcelain Ashtray Vide-Poche, circa 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Ritz-Carlton Lisbon Porcelain Ashtray, Vide-Poche, White and Brown, circa 1970s A collectible vintage porcelain ashtray from Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, one of Europe’s most ...
Porcelain
$350
H 3.13 in W 5.94 in D 5.94 in
Designed by Le Corbusier for Lumax Glass Desk Tidy, Vide Poche, Catchall
By Le Corbusier, Lumax
Located in Atlanta, GA
Industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory (desk tidy, ashtray, or catchall) manufactured by Lumax, France. Original design by Le Corbusier. The vide-poche is in excellent cond...
Glass
$350
H 3.13 in W 5.94 in D 5.94 in
Designed by Le Corbusier for Lumax Glass Desk Tidy, Vide Poche, Catchall
By Le Corbusier, Lumax
Located in Atlanta, GA
Industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory (desk tidy, ashtray, or catchall) manufactured by Lumax, France. Original design by Le Corbusier. Measurements: Overall: 5.94 in wid...
Glass
$400
H 1.19 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Desk Tidy, Catchall Bowl
By Lumax, Le Corbusier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning industrial, thick, molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, vide poche, or cigar ashtray, was manufactured by Lumax, France, circa 1950. The original design by Le Cor...
Glass
$682 / item
H 5.52 in Dm 3.55 in
21st Century by Feix & Merlin "CHARLOTTE SUPER MICRO" Marble Vase for Ikebana
Located in massa, IT
Marble Vase designed by Feix & Merlin. Size: Diameter 9 x 14 height Materials: Calacatta Carrara Designed by: Feix & Merlin.
Marble
$306
H 1.97 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Ashtray in Glass with a yellow light color Square Shape France, circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1970, in France. Transparent and Yellow Color.
Art Glass
Turquoise Crystal Ashtray signed by Moser, Italy, 1970s
By Moser
Located in Roma, IT
Exceptional ashtray made of high-quality vibrant aquamarine colored crystal. This marvelous and unique piece was produced by Moser in Italy during the 1970s, and is signed on the bot...
Crystal
Green and Yellow Le Sirenuse Ashtray Vide-Poche
Located in New York, NY
Green and Yellow Le Sirenuse Ashtray Vide-Poche. Hand-painted vide-poche ashtray dish with two stylized sirens / mermaids holding a small yellow house inscribed Le Sirenuse, Positano...
Ceramic
$1,830
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Black Oyster Vase by Charlotte Moreno Kølkjær, Glazed Stoneware, 2026
By Charlotte Moreno Koelkjaer
Located in København K, DK
Black Oyster Vase (2026) by Charlotte Moreno Kølkjær is a unique vessel in glazed stoneware. Its dark, shell-like exterior opens onto a flesh-toned red interior, giving the work an i...
Ceramic
$400
H 1.19 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Catchall Bowl, circa 1950
By Lumax, Le Corbusier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1950s Industrial thick-molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, vide poche, or cigar ashtray was manufactured by Lumax in France. The original design by Le Corbusier, titled "...
Glass
$1,023
H 4.34 in W 12.21 in D 10.04 in
Large 2.8kg Lucid Glass "Brutalist" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray, FRANCE, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: glass bowl shell element Origin: France Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element was produced in the 1970s in France. It is made of solid very heavy ...
Murano Glass
Art Nouveau Green iridescent glass Pique Fleurs' vase by Loetz' with Grille
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Green iridescent glass Pique Fleurs' vase by Loetz' with Grille Subtle, hand blown glass vase in the Art Deco style. This design for vases is often called 'Pique fleurs'...
Brass
$350
H 2 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Lumax Molded Glass Ashtray, Desk Accessory Catchall, Design by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Lumax
Located in Atlanta, GA
This industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, ashtray, or catchall, was crafted by Lumax, France, circa 1950. The piece boasts an original design by Le Corbusier. ...
Glass
Vintage Orrefors Crystal Fleur Vase, Signed, Sweden
By Jan Johansson, Orrefors
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A tapered crystal vase with 10 point fleur design, acid etched script signature. It retains the original manufacturer's silver metallic label and is signed. CREATOR Sign...
Crystal
$306
H 1.97 in Dm 5.12 in
Vide Poche or Ashtray in Glass, Bubles Patterns France, circa 1970 From Biot
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1970, in France. It has been made in Biot. Transparent yellow Color.
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2
By Lumax, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Art Glass
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H 3.13 in W 5.94 in D 5.94 in
Charlotte Perriand Le Corbusier Catch-all Ashtray Hand-Crafted Art Glass, 1950s
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hudson, NY
One of a pair. Industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory (desk tidy, ashtray, or catchall) manufactured by Lumax, France. Original design. The vide poche is in excellent condit...
Glass, Art Glass
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H 2.37 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand, circa 1970 — France
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant Lumax ashtray designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, manufactured in France around 1970. Crafted in glass, this piece embodies the purity and functionality of moder...
Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
By Lumax, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
By Lumax, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
By Lumax, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
By Lumax, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2
By Lumax, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2
By Lumax, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2
By Lumax, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax
By Lumax, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2
By Lumax, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2
By Lumax, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Art Glass
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2
By Lumax, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...
Art Glass
1972. Charlotte Perriand Storages Boxes
By Charlotte Perriand, Guy Rey-Millet, Jean Prouvé
Located in Perpignan, FR
Storage boxes designed by Charlotte Perriand, jean Prouvé and Guy Rey-Millet for the mountain refugee "La Vanoise" French alpes. see pictures. Set include 10 boxes. 6 boxes...
Pine