Charlotte Perriand Chairs

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.
Perriand’s studies at the Ecole de L'Union Centrale de Arts Decoratifs left her enthralled by Le Corbusier 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 with its swooping frame and hide upholstery; and the chunky, steel-framed Grand Confort club chair. 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 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 mid-1960s, she adopted an almost rustic look, designing simple chairs with dowel-cut frames and rush seats. Yet everything in Perriand’s oeuvre is beautiful, whether it’s the centerpiece of a décor or an accent. Charlotte Perriand’s work is in every great design collection, public and private. Works on these pages will show you why.
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Modern Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Straw, Pine
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1960s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Chrome
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Rush, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Metal
1960s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Leather
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1960s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Leather
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Wood, Rush
Mid-20th Century French Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Ash, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Wood, Wicker
2010s Italian Modern Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Chairs
Metal, Chrome