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.
Charlotte Perriand Chairs from "La Cascade" at Les Arcs, 1600
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of chairs by Charlotte Perriand. Chairs were designed for La Cascade, the grouping of tilted apartments at Les Arcs 1600 ski resort. Made in the mi...
Pine
"Bauche" Dining Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Bauche" chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, a timeless embodiment of mid-century design. Crafted in the 1950s, these iconic chairs are a testament to Perriand's vision of ...
Straw, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Dordogne Chairs for Robert Sentou, France c1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in Denver, CO
Set of six dining chairs "Dordogne" for Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou. The chairs are made with an ash frame and a handwoven straw seating. Three of the chairs have a lighter ...
Straw, Ash
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 10
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of ten An icon with a versatile and functional...
Leather
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chair for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chair for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927 An icon with a versatile and functional soul, the "L...
Leather
Selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, Leather Dining Chairs
By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of chairs 2, Designed by Charlotte Perriand for and used in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, circa 1960. These chairs were commissioned to be made by DalVera, one of the best Italian furniture...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 8
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, Set of eight An icon with a versatile and function...
Leather
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1927, Set of 6
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, Cognac leather and steel, Italy, 1927, set of six. An icon with a...
Leather
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 4
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and metal, Italy, 1927, Set of four An icon with a versatile and functional soul...
Leather
Les Arcs Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s, set of 6
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs in leather and chromed metal. This model was designed by Charlotte Perriand for the French ski resort of Les Arcs in the 1960s. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time a...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand “LC8” Stool for Cassina, 1929
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand “LC8” stool for Cassina, leather and steel, Italy, 1929. The LC8 stool, designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927, is part of the LC collection, the result of the collaboration between Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Perriand herself. Its first presentation took place at the Salon d'Automne in 1929. In 1928, the designers designed two variants of the seat, LC7 and LC8, with and without backrests. The LC7 armchair...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 2
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and metal, Italy, 1927, Set of two An icon with a versatile and functional soul,...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Brown Leather, Set of 12
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of twelve An icon with a versatile and functio...
Leather
Vintage Dordogne dining chairs by Charlotte Perriand /Robert Sentou - France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Price is for 1 chair. 3 chairs available. This exquisite set of three vintage ‘Dordogne’ dining chairs is presented in remarkable original cond...
Wood, Ash
Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm Vintage Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand. Its rush is original and condition is good. Edition Step...
Rush, Wood
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Sand Beige Leather, Set of 8
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, sand beige leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of eight. ...
Leather
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 6
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of six An icon with a versatile and functional...
Leather
By Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, 12 Leather Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand, DalVera
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of chairs, you will not find another set of 12 chairs like this one on any web site worldwide! by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, circa 1960. Very nice chrom...
Metal
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Mid Century Modern Wood Rattan, Nº 19, French Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of dining chairs, model n19, designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Solid wood base and legs, and rush seat. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age an...
Rattan, Wood
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
Set of Six "Meribel" Chairs by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six "Meribel" chairs by Charlotte Perriand. Made in France, circa 1950s. Literature: J. Barsac, "Charlotte Perriand, Un art d'ha...
Rush, Ash
Meribel chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, 1950s, set of 4
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 wooden chairs with straw seat designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1950s, model: Meribel. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST U...
Straw, Wood
Charlotte Perriand ensemble of 6 black chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in LU
Ensemble of six chairs by Charlotte Perriand in straw and black wood. This ensemble has a great provenance from Pierre Bergé. There is 4 higher chairs and 2 lower ones with a height...
Straw, Wood
12x Brown Leather Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort Dining Chairs
By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Charlotte Perriand ‘Les Arcs’ Dining Chairs, France, 1960s – Exceptional Set ICONIC & EXTREMELY RARE — NOW ON 1stDibs An outstanding and highly sought-after set of dining chairs se...
Metal
Superb Pair of Early Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche chairs, France, 1950s, with very rare green coloured cordon. These examples most likely produced ...
Rush, Wood
Set of Four Mid-Century Charlotte Perriand 'Dordogne' Rush Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
A set of four dining chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Robert Sentou. Rush seat rests and backs on ash frames. France, c1950s. 'Dordogne' Model. Vintage condition, the...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Sand Beige Leather, Set of 6
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, sand beige leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of six. An icon with a versatile and func...
Leather
2x Black Leather Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort Dining Chairs
By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Charlotte Perriand ‘Les Arcs’ Dining Chairs, France, 1960s – Exceptional Set ICONIC & EXTREMELY RARE — An outstanding and highly sought-after set of dining chairs selected by Char...
Metal
"Bauche" Dining Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Bauche" chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, a timeless embodiment of mid-century design. Crafted in the 1950s, these iconic chairs are a testament to Perriand's vision of ...
Straw, Wood
Dining Chair by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining chair designed by Charlotte Perriand, manufactured for the interior of the iconic Les Arcs in the French Alps in the 1960s. This rare chair embodies the sleek sophistication c...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chair for Cassina, Sand Beige Leather, 1927
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chair for Cassina, sand beige leather and black metal, Italy, 1927 An icon with a versatile and functional soul, t...
Leather
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Sand Beige Leather, Set of 2
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, sand beige leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of two. An icon with a versatile and func...
Leather
1960s Dal Vera Stacking Chairs for Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs Resort Set of 6
By Dal Vera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of stacking chairs, believed to be produced by the Italian manufacturer Dal Vera. Charlotte Perriand had selected the chairs for use in the Les Arcs ski reso...
Metal
Rudder back n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm Vintage Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand. Ladder back models are rare. The seat is original. The wo...
Rush, Wood
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand chair No 27 or Meribel Original straw Rene Martin
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand for the French ski resort of Meribel, circa 1940/60 Original patine with original rare untouched thick straw in museum condition for Rene Martin ...
Straw, Ash
12x Black Leather Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort Dining Chairs
By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of chairs, you will not find another set of 12 black leather chairs like this one on any web site worldwide! Selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, circ...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, 1964, Set of 4
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, straw and wood, France, 1964, set of four. The chairs have a simple and timeless design. The fancy backrest and seat in straw co...
Straw, Wood
Les Arcs Chairs Chosen by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s, Set of Four
By Charlotte Perriand, DalVera
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of chairs, difficult to find a set of four chairs like this on any web site worldwide! designed / chosen by Charlotte Perriand for and used in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, c...
Metal, Chrome
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Leather, 1927, Set of 4
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, sand beige leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of four. An icon with a versatile and fun...
Leather