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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
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

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Metal

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

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Aluminum

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

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...
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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 Honsel, Charlotte Perriand
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

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

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Metal

Set of Three Infrared Wall Sconces by Charlotte Perriand for Philips
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three infrared wall sconces by Charlotte Perriand for Philips. Designed by Charlotte Perriand in the early 1950s. These have ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

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Steel

Vintage Charlotte Perriand Saturn Wall Sconces for Philips, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of original Charlotte Perriand sun-lamps (Type 7529) up-cycled to wall or table lamp by our in-house electrician. Everything is original besides the sockets and new maxi-bulbs...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

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Steel

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

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

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Plastic

Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958, Set of 9
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
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

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Steel

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

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Steel

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

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Steel

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Steel

Wall light CP-1 by Charlotte Perriand, 1980s, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A timeless modernist wall light designed by Charlotte Perriand. The CP-1 features a minimal black metal construction with a clever adjustable front plate that allows you to control t...
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1980s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

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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

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Steel

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

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Metal

Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Bristol, GB
Pair of wall lights. Model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from the Haute Savoie region of France. These are 1970s editions. Metal with original pain...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Petite' Wall Lamp in Anthracite Grey
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'applique cylindrique petite' wall lamp in anthracite grey. Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivotin...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum

Charlotte Perriand Large CP1 Wall Lamp for Steph Simon, France, 1960s
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Renens, CH
Large Model – Original Condition This is a single, individual large-format CP1 wall lamp designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon in the early 1960s. Originally conceived fo...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

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

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Steel

Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958, Set of 2
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
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

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Steel

Set of 8 Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Red & Black Wall Lights
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
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

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Metal, Aluminum

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

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Metal

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

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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

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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...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces

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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.
Questions About Charlotte Perriand Wall Lights and Sconces
  • 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.

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