Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
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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Creator: Charlotte Perriand
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Set of 9 French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Set of nine 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 fle...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Set of Three Gold 1960s Charlotte Perriand Disc Wall Light by Honsel, Germany
By Charlotte Perriand, Honsel
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of three wall light sconces
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Honsel
Age:
1960s
Set of three original 1960s modernist German wall light made ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Aluminum
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958, Set of 12
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, black steel, France, 1958, set of twelve
Charlotte Perriand designed the CP1 wall sconce in 1958, merging functional lighting with ...
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1660s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Black
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in black.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produce...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Aluminum
Two 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. Enameled aluminum. Rewired for U.S. standards. Adjustable reflector...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
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Steel
CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless antique enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand. Adjustable hardwired sconce can be mounted horizontally or vertically.
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1960s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
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20th Century French Modern Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Infraphil Heat table or sconces by Philips
By Philips, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950
- Infraphil
- Iconic model
- made in Netherlands
- made of metal, glass
- re-polished
- fully funktional
- Marked.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958, Set of 4
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, black steel, France, 1958, set of four
Charlotte Perriand designed the CP1 wall sconce in 1958, merging functional lighting with mo...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Vintage Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs CP1 Wall Light or Sconces - Yellow
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CP1 wall lights, designed by Charlotte Perriand for the iconic Les Arcs ski resort. Crafted from aluminum, these sconces have a sleek and minimalist style. The enameled shade pivots up or down, reducing glare and allowing easy light...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Gray CP1 Sconces, 1960s France
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. 4 in stock and available in gray. Priced...
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1960s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand "CP-1" Wall Lights-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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Set of 24 French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of twenty-four sconces designed by the iconic Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, circa 1960. These mid-century modern wall lights feature an adjustable main structure, allowing ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Original Grey Mid-Century Wall Lights (4 available)
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally designed wall lights by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon.
A design classic. The adjustable shades hide the bulb but can be turned to diffuse light equally or direct...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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 grey finish, optional horizontal or vertical mount, manufactured and distributed by Steph Simon, ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Red Metal Cp-1 Wall Light, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall sconces with rotating shades by Charlotte Perriand for Galerie Steph Simon, circa 1960.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) she was born in Paris in 1903 and attended the E´cole de l'Union centrale des Arts de´coratifs from 1920-1925. Charlotte Perriand designed furniture made of anodized aluminium and chromium-plated steel, showing it at the 1927 "Salon d'Automne" in Paris.
After meeting Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand worked with him and Pierre Jeanneret until 1937. The revolutionary tubular steel furnishings and system furniture designed by the three were presented as "E´quipement de l'habitation" (home equipment) at the 1929 "Salon d'Automne," where they were widely acclaimed.
In 1930 the Union Des Artistes Modernes (UAM) was founded in Paris, a group that viewed itself as a countermovement challenging such establishment organizations as the "Salon d'Automne" and also advocated Art Deco and Modernism. From 1931 Charlotte Perriand showed her own work solo there. In 1937 Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret collaborated on designing a mountain chalet of sheet aluminium, which they showed at the "Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne" and later they came up with plans for prefab houses...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958, Set of 6
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, black steel, France, 1958, set of six
Charlotte Perriand designed the CP1 wall sconce in 1958, merging functional lighting with mod...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Original Yellow Mid-Century Wall Lights (3 available)
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally designed wall lights by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon.
A design classic. The adjustable shades hide the bulb but can be turned to diffuse light equally or direct...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958, Set of 9
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, black steel, France, 1958, Set of nine
Charlotte Perriand designed the CP1 wall sconce in 1958, merging functional lighting with mo...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
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...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Red, 1958, Set of 4
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, red steel, France, 1929, set of four
Charlotte Perriand designed the CP1 wall sconce in 1958, merging functional lighting with modu...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black Steel, France, 1958
Charlotte Perriand designed the CP1 wall sconce in 1958, merging functional lighting with modular adaptab...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Red & Black Wall Lights
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Set of 8 Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' red and black wall lights.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958, Set of 2
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, black steel, France, 1958, set of two
Charlotte Perriand designed the CP1 wall sconce in 1958, merging functional lighting with mod...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Mirrored Wall Light
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Set of 12 French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of twelve 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...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Set of Six French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six 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 flex...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Original Red Mid-Century Wall Lights (3 available)
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally designed wall lights by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon.
A design classic. The adjustable shades hide the bulb but can be turned to diffuse light equally or direct...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Charlotte Perriand wall lights and sconces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charlotte Perriand wall lights and sconces, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 40 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 36 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces by Nemo Lighting, Jacques Biny, and Maison Lunel. Prices for Charlotte Perriand wall lights and sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $184 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,250.
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Questions About Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Charlotte 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, 2024Charlotte 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, 2022To 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, 2022Charlotte 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, 2024Charlotte 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.
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