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.
Cassina "LC5" Daybed / Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, 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
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
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
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
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
Daybed Flavigny by Jean Prouvé, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
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
$1,845
H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Pine Stool, Les Arcs Ski Resort, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Pine Stool, Les Arcs Ski Resort, 1960s This original pine stool was designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1960s for Les Arcs, the renowned ski resort ...
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 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
Italian Daybed - 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Italian production 1960s Daybed Bamboo and bent wicker frame; upholstered seat covered in a beige fabric. Dimensions H67/45 x W205 x D95 cm
Fabric, Bamboo
An Oak Stool for Les Arcs by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare medium height pine stool with beautiful patina made for Les Arcs Ski Resort in Savoie France.
Pine
Le Corbusier "LC2 Petit Modele" Sofa for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Coronado, CA
This "LC2 Petit Modele" sofa was originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928. This vintage example was manufactured by Cassina in the 1980s. ...
Steel
$37,128 / 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
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
Upholstery
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
$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 Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
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
$5,550
H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 63 in
Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Tubular chrome frame, black base, adjustable reclining positions, and ergonomic form. Stamped with the C...
Chrome, 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
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