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 daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, circa 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Corner daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand for the apartments of the Résidence Nova at Les Arcs, circa 1970. Crafted in solid pine, it features a sla...
Pine
Cassina "LC5" Daybed / Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
A superb example of the LC5, produced by Cassina under license and stamped with the maker's edition mark, model number LC5, serial number F01191, and the facsimile signature of Le Co...
Chrome
Meribel Daybed by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Originating from the French ski resort town of Méribel—a region closely associated with Charlotte Perriand’s pioneer alpine modernism—this vintage solid pine daybed epitomizes functi...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand, Chaise longue basculante, B306 Lounge Chair, France, 1930s
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
This iconic model designed by the young Charlotte Perriand, together with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, was manufactured by Thonet-France from 1930 to 1937 and sold under the re...
Copper, Steel
Daybed by Charlotte Perriand for Méribel Les Allues, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1950s for the chalets of Méribel Les Allues, France. This piece of furniture is a testament to Perriand's timeless design ethos, combinin...
Wood, Pine
Flavigny Daybed by Prouvé & Perriand, Metal & Wood, France, 1950
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury Modern; Modernist Design; Cité Cansado; Charlotte Perriand; Jean Prouvé; Modernism; S.C.A.L Daybed; Bed; 1950s; Mid-20th Century; Type Flavigny; Daybed type Flavigny, des...
Metal
Jean Prouvé “SCAL” Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, 1940
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Jean Prouvé “SCAL” Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, France, 1940 Designed in 1940 by Jean Prouvé for Atelier Jean Prouvé, the “SCAL” daybed is a rare example of the designer’s early ...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Pine Stool for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Great lines and simplicity common with Perriand designs. Wooden cross brace under the seat an...
Pine
Les Arcs chairs by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in MADRID, ES
Les Arcs chairs were designed by Charlotte Perriand for the alpine resort of Les Arcs in the Tarentaise valley in the 1960s. Set of 4 chairs. Original saddle leather. Light patina on...
Chrome
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
Charlotte Perriand Pine Side Table for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine side table/stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Great lines. Good vintage condition. Super functional with inset shelf to be used ...
Pine
Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. It has 4 folding feet, see the last pictures. The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been uphols...
Bouclé, Teak
$8,500
H 26 in W 51.5 in D 28 in
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand LC2 Divano Two-Seat Sofa for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Black leather and chrome plated tubular steel LC2 two-seater loveseat, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. An original 1980s licensed pro...
Chrome
$37,565 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
12 Les Arcs Dining Chairs Design by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of 12 chairs, difficult to find a set of chairs like this on any web site worldwide! designed by Charlotte Perriand for and used in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, circa 1960. ...
Metal
Jean Prouvé Scal Bed, Mid-Century Modern, France, circa 1960
By Jean Prouvé
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The "SCAL" bed is an iconic design by Jean Prouvé. It showcases a sleek design with a frame made of black-lacquered metal; The cushion and mattress are made in cotton cloth. The b...
Steel
$25,533Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Méribel Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1948
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Set of six "Méribel" chairs by Charlotte Perriand. Varnished wood and rope. Model created circa 1948 Bibliography: - Intérieurs de Chalets et Maisons de campagne, L. Rodighiero, E...
Wood
Oak Daybed by Guillerme & Chambron, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Guillerme & Chambron in the 1960s, this French oak daybed reflects the duo’s instinct for sculptural simplicity and everyday utility. This example is fitted with a c...
Linen, Oak
Danish Rosewood Daybed by Kai Winding for Hundevad, 1960s Vintage
By Poul Hundevad, Kai Winding
Located in Southampton, NJ
An outstanding 1960s Rosewood daybed by Kai Winding for Hundevad and Company finished on all sides with original fitted slats featuring beautiful wood grains with warm luster. Scarce...
Felt, Wood, Rosewood
$5,254
H 27.17 in W 22.25 in D 63 in
Cowhide LC4 Chaise Longue by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret, Cassina, Italy
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An elegant vintage example of the celebrated LC4 chaise longue, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand and manufactured by Cassina in Italy circa late 1970...
Steel
4 Charlotte Perriand pine stools, Les Arcs, 1960's
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in BELFORT, FR
Rare set of four square stools attributed to Charlotte Perriand for the French ski station Les Arcs in the 1960's. This stool has been used by Charlotte Perriand in Les Aguilles Griv...
Wood, Pine
$10,165Sale Price|33% Off
H 27.25 in W 71 in D 27.25 in
Early Year LC2 Black Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' three-seat sofa (authentic signed and earlier year production example with low number production number stamped on the fram...
Steel
Les Arcs Daybed with backrest by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Sofa bed designed by Charlotte Perriand for the apartments of the Résidence Nova in Les Arcs, circa 1970. Crafted from solid pine, its slatted frame conceals two rolling storage dr...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Steph Simon, ca. 1962
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
"Candaso" model bench or daybed created by Charlotte Perriand, a true collector's item. Conceived for the company "MIFERMA", it furnished the apartments of its executives. Its reso...
Wood
Les Arcs Bench by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
This example of a sofa bed was once part of the furnishings in the apartments of the iconic Résidence Nova in Les Arcs, a creation of the talented Charlotte Perriand. The structure...
Pine
Les Arcs Daybed by Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
This example of a sofa bed was once part of the furnishings in the apartments of the iconic Résidence Nova in Les Arcs, a creation of the talented Charlotte Perriand. The structure...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Steph Simon, ca. 1962
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
By Charlotte Perriand, a thirteen mahogany slats bench resting on black lacquered metal legs. It can also be stunning as a low table in a living room. The mattress and cushions have...
Wood
Sold
H 22.84 in W 76.38 in D 33.47 in
Charlotte Perriand Daybed for Méribel Les Allues, France, c. 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Charlotte Perriand daybed, originally designed for the ski resort chalets of Méribel Les Allues in the French Alps during the 1950s. Executed in solid pine with a low architectural f...
Linen, Pine
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Steph Simon, ca. 1962
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
By Charlotte Perriand, a thirteen mahogany slats bench resting on black lacquered metal legs. It can also be stunning as a low table in a living room. The mattress and cushions have...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Steph Simon, ca. 1962
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
By Charlotte Perriand, a thirteen mahogany slats bench resting on black lacquered metal legs. It can also be stunning as a low table in a living room. The mattress and cushions have...
Wood
Pine sofa bed by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Sofa bed from the Résidence Nova in Les Arcs, designed by Charlotte Perriand as part of her large-scale project for the French Alpine resort. Made of solid pine, the slatted frame i...
Pine
Les Arcs Bench by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
This example of a sofa bed was once part of the furnishings in the apartments of the iconic Résidence Nova in Les Arcs, a creation of the talented Charlotte Perriand. The structure...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Steph Simon, ca. 1962
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
By Charlotte Perriand, a thirteen mahogany slats bench resting on black lacquered metal legs. It can also be stunning as a low table in a living room. The mattress and cushions have...
Wood
Sold
H 22.84 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Jean Prouvé SCAL Daybed & Aluminum Areator Panel, Charlotte Perriand N17 Stool
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French set of mid century iconic and important design pieces by Jean Prouvé & Charlotte Perriand. This set features an all original architectural wall mounted areator air alumin...
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Steph Simon, ca. 1962
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
By Charlotte Perriand, a thirteen mahogany slats bench resting on black lacquered metal legs. It can also be stunning as a low table in a living room. The mattress and cushions have...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Meribel daybeb
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
rare bench by Charlotte Perriand for the chalets fitted out by Christian Durupt, and manufactured in Méribel les Allues in the 1960s. The handles are based on those of the Cité Radieuse...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench with Drawer Steph Simon
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
In the late 1950s, Charlotte Perriand was commissioned to undertake the design and furnishing of Cansado, a town in Mauritania. This mining settlement was purpose-built to house the ...
Wood