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.
$1,300 / item
Charlotte Perriand "CP-1" Wall Lights, 1960
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic black and white enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand, adjustable reflectors, can be mounted horizontally or vertically, manufactured and distributed by Steph Simon, Pari...
Metal
French Mid Century Charlotte Perriand "CP-1" Wall Lamps for Steph Simon, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set French mid century wall lights / sconces model "CP-1" in black and white metal by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon Paris, 1960s. In good original condition. Dimensions: ...
Metal
Nemo Pivotante À Poser E26 Table Lamp in Pastel Blue by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Innovative design for the 50s but still a contemporary table lamp. The lighting output is adjusted by the opening or closure of the volets. Its cylindrical body opens on two sides on...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Black for Nemo
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in black for Nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are s...
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in All White for Nemo
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in All White for Nemo Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these ne...
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' Wall Lamp in Anthracite Grey
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' wall lamp in anthracite grey. Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivotin...
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' Wall Lamp in White
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' wall lamp in white. Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivoting shade th...
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' Wall Lamp in Light Blue
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' wall lamp in light blue. Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivoting sha...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are sti...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in Black
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in black. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are sti...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Yellow 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights
By Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand yellow 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are still...
Metal, Aluminum
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Yellow Wall Light
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' yellow wall light. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly prod...
Aluminum, Metal
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in White
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, ...
Aluminum, Metal
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Black and White
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in black and white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are st...
Metal, Aluminum
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Aluminum
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly prod...
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Blue for Nemo
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in blue for Nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly...
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Red for Nemo
By Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in red for Nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly ...
Metal, Aluminum
Midcentury Charlotte Perriand Chrome Wall or Ceiling Flushmount, Solken, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand, Sölken Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - iconic type - rare in chrome - marked by label
Chrome
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Red
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in red. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, t...
Aluminum, Metal
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Black
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in black. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these...
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Natural Aluminum
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in natural aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produ...
Aluminum, Metal
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Yellow
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in yellow. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produc...
Metal, Aluminum
$5,300 / set
Pair of CP1 Sconces by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CP1 sconces by Charlotte Perriand. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the 1960s. Red and black enamel. Red panel can pivot to flap forward in either direction vertically. Mou...
Steel
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in Red
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in red. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are still...
Metal, Aluminum
Applique Á Volet Pivotant by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Applique Á Volet Pivotant by Charlotte Perriand. Current production by Nemo Lighting Masters collection. Designed and m...
Aluminum
$2,200 / item
Charlotte Perriand Yellow CP1 Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic vintage Charlotte Perriand CP1 sconces. Made in the 1960s. Painted steel. Newly rewired for US standards. 5 available in this color. Priced indivi...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Pair Of Black French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of black sconces designed by the iconic Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, circa 1960. These mid-century modern wall lights feature an adjustable main structure, allowing for f...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Petite' Wall Lamp in Light Blue
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Petite' wall lamp in light blue. Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivoting sha...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in Aluminum
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Appliqueà Volet Pivotant' wall lights in aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are s...
Metal, Aluminum
$2,200 / item
Large CP-1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare large scale, enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand with adjustable reflectors in black enameled finish with two sockets each, optional horizontal or vertical mount, manufac...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Aluminum
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these new...
Metal, Aluminum
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Blue
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in blue. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, ...
Aluminum, Metal
$541Sale Price / item|20% Off
Nemo Applique Cylindrique Petite Wall Scone in Light Blue
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charlotte Perriand designed Applique Cylindrique for her mountain chalet Le Vieux Matelot in Saint Nicolas de Véroce in the early 30s. Perriand’s interest in pivoting screens reflect...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Large CP-1 Wall Lights, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare large scale, enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand with adjustable steel reflectors in black enameled finish with two sockets each. Made in the 1960s. Optional horizontal o...
Steel
$1,500 / item
CP-1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand with adjustable reflectors in rare yellow finish, optional horizontal or vertical mount, manufactured and distributed by Steph Simon...
Metal
6 Black Charlotte Perriand CP1 Wall Light Sconces, Les Arcs, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic Black sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962. They where produced by Steph Simon Gallery until the seventies. They are made o...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in Sage Green for Nemo
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in sage green for Nemo. Originally designed in 1950 by the iconic Charlotte Perriand, these newly...
Aluminum, Metal
Charlotte Perriand CP1 Iconic Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962. They where produced by Steph Simon Gallery until the sev...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Red, 1958, Set of 2
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, red steel, France, 1958, set of two Charlotte Perriand designed the CP1 wall sconce in 1958, merging functional lighting with modul...
Steel
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Blue
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in blue. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are st...
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand CP1 Wall Light, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1962
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Wall light-CP1-1962- by Charlotte Perriand CP1 / plastic base. Stamped Charlotte Perriand & StephSimon on the base. Screw hole part cracked.８ Designer: Charlotte Perriand Edition S...
Plastic
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Red, 1958, Set of 6
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, red steel, France, 1929, set of six Charlotte Perriand designed the CP1 wall sconce in 1958, merging functional lighting with modul...
Steel
$664Sale Price / item|20% Off
Nemo Lampe de Bureau Reading Floor Lamp E14 in Blue Grey by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Starting from the necessity of illuminating the faces reflected in the mirror of a cabinet designed for the famous French glassworks Boussois, in 1965 Charlotte Perriand designed the...
Glass
Nemo Pivotante À Poser E26 Table Lamp in Sage Green by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Innovative design for the 50s but still a contemporary table lamp. The lighting output is adjusted by the opening or closure of the volets. Its cylindrical body opens on two sides on...
Steel
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in White
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are still made...
Metal, Aluminum
One of 3 Philips Vintage Infrared Heat Lamp Charlotte Perriand HP 3603 Infraphil
By Charlotte Perriand, Philips
Located in Miami, FL
One of 3 Industrial French Architect and Designer Charlotte Perriand designed Mid-Century Modern Philips Heat Lamp, Desk Lamp or Table Lamp in different designs. Model Number HP 3603...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Petite' Wall Lamp in White
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Petite' wall lamp in white. Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivoting shade th...
Metal, Aluminum
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Mirrored Wall Light
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Mirrored Wall Light. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are ...
Steel, Metal
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Yellow for Nemo
By Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in yellow for Nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these new...
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in Blue for Nemo
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in blue for Nemo. Originally designed in 1950 by the iconic Charlotte Perriand, these newly produ...
Aluminum, Metal
$2,200 / item
Charlotte Perriand Black CP1 Sconces, 1960s France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Charlotte Perriand CP1 sconces. Made in the 1960s. Painted steel. Newly rewired for US standards. 12 in stock and available in black. Priced individually. Other colors and qua...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in Red for Nemo
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in red for Nemo. Originally designed in 1950 by the iconic Charlotte Perriand, these newly produc...
Metal, Aluminum
$664Sale Price / item|20% Off
Nemo Lampe de Bureau Reading Floor Lamp E14 in White by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Starting from the necessity of illuminating the faces reflected in the mirror of a cabinet designed for the famous French glassworks Boussois, in 1965 Charlotte Perriand designed the...
Glass
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black Metal CP-1 Wall Light, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall sconces with rotating shades by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials...
Metal
$7,232Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Black CP-1 French Wall Light
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall Sconces with Rotating Shades by Charlotte Perriand for Galerie Steph Simon, Circa 1960 Illuminate your space with the innovative design of these wall sconces by the renowned Fr...
Metal
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in Blue
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in blue. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are stil...
Steel, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in Light Gray for Nemo
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in light gray for Nemo. Originally designed in 1950 by the iconic Charlotte Perriand, these newly produced authorized re-editions ...
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in Light Blue for Nemo
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in light blue for Nemo. Originally designed in 1950 by the iconic Charlotte Perriand, these newly produced authorized re-editions ...
Metal, Aluminum
Appliqué A Volet Pivotant Double by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Appliqué A Volet Pivotant double by Charlotte Perriand. Current production by Nemo Lighting designed and manufactured in France. Aluminum adj...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in Yellow for Nemo
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in yellow for Nemo. Originally designed in 1950 by the iconic Charlotte Perriand, these newly...
Metal, Aluminum