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.
Pine Bench from Les Arcs, France, circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Solid pine bench, model selected for Les Arcs 1800 ski resort, in the French Alps. Perriand's passion for the mountains and her dedication to creating a perfect skiing experience is...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1600, Pair of Stools, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of iconic pine benches from Charlotte Perand for Les Arcs ski resort in the Alps of eastern France. No adornments, no frills, utilitarian construction that could be carved and ...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Wood & Metal, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This Charlotte Perriand Cansado bench is a rare and exceptional piece that was designed by the iconic French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand. The bench was edited by Steph ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pine Bench by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Solid pine bench, model selected for Les Arcs 1800 ski resort, in the French Alps. Perriand's passion for the mountains and her dedication to creating a perfect skiing experience is...
Pine
Low bench with drawer by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This legendary Low Slat Bench was designed in the 1950s by the pioneering French modernist Charlotte Perriand and retailed through the prestigious Galerie Steph Simon in Paris. The d...
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Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Wood & Metal, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand. Edited by Steph Simon. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Wood Stool for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wood stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960. This simple and beautifully functional stool is a fine example of Perriand’s work for the interiors of Le...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand, Bench, Pine, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, France, c. 1960s. Light discoloration throughout. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.75"H x 63.0"W x 12.0"D All i...
Pine
Pine Bench for Les Arcs by Chalrotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A 3 seater bench designed under the supervision of Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, a French ski resort.
Pine
Pine Bench by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s, minimalism simple design
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A solid pine bench by Charlotte Perriand. The restrained form and carefully balanced proportions highlight the designer’s timeless approach to material and space.
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Charlotte Perriand Wood Stool for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wood stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960. This simple and beautifully functional stool is a fine example of Perriand’s work for the interiors of Le...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Mid Century Modern Wood Cansado Bench Daybed by Steph Simon
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare Cansado bench / daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand and edited by Steph Simon, circa 1950. Originally conceived for the Cansado project in Mauritania, Africa, this elegant mo...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Wood Bench for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wood bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960. This long wooden bench is a beautiful example of Perriand’s work for the interiors of Les Arcs, the celeb...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Pine Bench for Les Arcs, 1970s France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine 3 seater bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. A beautiful example of iconic Perriand design. Pine was the wood of choice for much ...
Pine
Pine Bench from La Rive Residence, Arc 1600, France, circa 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Solid pine bench from La Rive Residence, Arc 1600, built in the early 1970s. The building was designed by architect Bernard Taillefer, who worked closely with Charlotte Perriand on ...
Pine
$17,018 / set
Charlotte Perriand pine benches Les Arcs 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, IDF
A pair of solid pine benches designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1970s for the furnishing of the apartments in the Les Arcs ski resort. Composed of rectangular sections forming the...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Low Table, Bench or Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Low table that can also be used as a sofa or bench designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufac...
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Platform Low Bench by Charlotte Perriand, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This minimalist platform bench, designed by the legendary Charlotte Perriand, embodies her signature language of pure form, natural materials, and architectural balance. Crafted in solid wood, the bench radiates warmth and stillness, inviting contemplation through its grounded proportions and artisanal texture. Its understated structure — composed of horizontal slats resting on block legs — references both traditional Japanese influences and the rational clarity of European modernism. Whether used as a bench, display platform, or daybed base...
Wood, Pine
Monumental Charlotte Perriand Pine Storage Bench for Les Arcs, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pine storage bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Just over 7 feet long. Presently the only one of its kind for sale. Perfect patina to th...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Paris, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. Signs of age, patina, and the traces of...
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Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa in Black Leather for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the size/variation and material of the sofa. Modular system that can be used as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaun...
Wood, Leather
Les Arcs Bench with Backrest by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Les Arcs; bench; Backrest; Charlotte Perriand; Pine; French Modernism; 1970s; Pine bench designed by the French designer Charlotte Perriand in the 1970s. It is composed of four fe...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Wood Stool for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wood stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960. This simple and beautifully functional stool is a fine example of Perriand’s work for the interiors of Le...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Long Pine Bench for Les Arcs, 1970s France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine 4 seater bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. A beautiful example of iconic Perriand design in an amazingly unusual length stretch...
Pine
Italian wood fabric bench Tokyo by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wood and fabric bench Tokyo by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, 1960s Bench or sofa model Tokyo with seat and backrest, padded and upholstered in white-beige fabric. The woode...
Fabric, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Wood & Metal, Mid-Century Modern, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare Cansado bench designed by Charlotte Perriand and edited by Steph Simon, originally created for the furnishing of Cansado, Mauritania, circa 1950s. This iconic bench is a highly...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Bench from Nova Residence Arcs 1800, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Pine bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for Nova residence, Les Arcs 1800 in 1970s. The seat made with two thick pine planks. Four legs connected with a spa...
Pine
Slate Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1980s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare, solid pine bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Résidence Les Mirantins and Les Archeboc at Les Arcs ski resort, an exceptional example of 1980s Alpine design. Created ...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs Pine Bench, Mid-Century Modern, France, Circa 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand solid pine bench made for the interiors of Les Arcs Resort in the French Alps, circa 1970. Constructed from two thick parallel seat planks joined to wide slab legs...
Pine
Banc S14 Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Banc S14 Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand Banc en pin, circa 1970 Measures: 45 x 29.5 x 42 800 €.
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