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.
Early Year LC2 Black Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
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
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modular ...
Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modular ...
Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modul...
Wood, Leather
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modul...
Wood, Leather
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modul...
Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modular ...
Leather, Wood
H 26.5 in W 51.5 in D 27.75 in
Le Corbusier "LC2 Petit Modele" Sofa for Cassina, 1980s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
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
H 27 in W 70 in D 28 in
Le Corbusier LC2 Armchair + 3-Seat Sofa Set in Black Leather & Chrome, Alivar
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Alivar, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 set of 3-seater sofa and armchair in chrome tube steel and black leather. Made in Italy by Alivar, a highly collectible licensed / authorized produ...
Steel, Chrome
H 26.4 in W 29.9 in D 27.6 in
LC2 Club Chair By Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand for Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Original LC2 Petit Modele Lounge Chair, initially designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. This example was produced in Italy ...
Chrome
H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in
LC3 Grand Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, black leather
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Chicago, IL
LC3 Grand Modele Armchair for Cassina. Black leather and chrome plated steel. Newer production, circa 2010 or later. One of the most iconic chairs, t...
Chrome
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
LC2 Two-Seat Sofas by Le Corbusier Edited by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of sofas made of polished chrome-plated steel frame and leather cushion. Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, and edited by Cassina in 1978. ...
Steel
H 25.6 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is ...
Leather
H 27.5 in W 30.32 in D 29 in
Pair of Cassina licensed Le Corbusier LC2 black leather in chrome lounge chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret, Atelier International, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Ferndale, MI
Le Corbusier' iconic 1928 design created with his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the LC2 a petite version of his "Grand Comfort" lounge chair features exte...
Steel, Chrome
H 24.25 in W 39.25 in D 29 in
Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Atelier International, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier Grand Modèle LC3 club chair by Cassina Original design France 1928 / Italy c. 1970s black leather with white and ...
Steel
H 26.38 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969. It features its original brown leather upholstery. Winner of t...
Chrome
H 24.25 in W 39.25 in D 29 in
Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Atelier International, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier Grand Modèle LC3 club chair by Cassina Original design France 1928 / Italy c. 1970s gray leather with white, grey...
Steel
H 26.5 in W 51.5 in D 27.75 in
Authentic Cassina LC2 Black Leather Two-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier 1994
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele two-seat black leather sofa originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was produced by Cassina in 1994. The ...
Steel, Chrome
H 10.63 in W 55.52 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Low Table, Bench or Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
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...
Wood
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 25.6 in
Rare pair Chamrousse armchairs by Charlotte Perriand / Steph Simon, France 1940s
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare pair armchairs model ‘Chamrousse’ by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France 1940’s. These chairs are made out of ash and features straw seats and backs. Presented in it...
Straw, Ash
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 25.6 in
Rare pair Chamrousse armchairs by Charlotte Perriand / Steph Simon, France 1940s
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare pair armchairs model ‘Chamrousse’ by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France 1940’s. These chairs are made out of ash and features straw seats and backs. Presented in its ori...
Straw, Ash
H 16.54 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modul...
Wood, Leather
H 28 in W 71 in D 31 in
Early Year LC2 Cream Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, 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 earlier embossed signature style and early AI di...
Steel
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte Perriand straw chair series known as the meribel chair Charlotte chose this model to furnish her chalet in this ski resort tha...
Ash
H 27.25 in W 71 in D 27.25 in
'LC2' Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina (authentic signed) LC2 three-seat sofa with teal blue fabric cushions and tubular chrome frame. The L...
Chrome
H 27.25 in W 71 in D 27.25 in
'LC2' Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina (authentic signed) LC2 three-seat sofa with charcoal grey fabric cushions and tubular chrome frame. The LC2 was designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier; his cousin and colleague Pierre Jeanneret; and Charlotte Perriand. Produced by Cassina from 1965 to today, this authentic sofa retains its Cassina sticker label to the lower frame, original Cassina repeat logo fabric under the seat cushions, Cassina fabric...
Chrome
H 24.02 in W 39.77 in D 24.02 in
Early Limited Edition Matching Le Corbusier LC3 and LC2 Set by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Dronten, NL
Exquisite set of 4 LC3 armchairs and one LC2 loveseat. The 'LC3 - Grand Modèle' is the pinnacle in living grand; grand in style and grand in comfort. Pair...
Steel
H 24 in W 39.75 in L 24 in
Early Production 'LC3' and 'LC2' Set by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you want the most comfortable and sizable club chair and sofa to sink your heinie into, this grouping of three Le Corbusier for Cassina (signed) LC2 and LC3's is the living room set for you (and of course, your heinie). Large and in-charge, the 'LC3 - Grand Modèle' is the pinnacle in living grand; grand in style and grand in comfort. Paired with an 'LC2 - Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle' loveseat, these early production examples (circa 1965-1970) are an Ideal collectors set. The LC3 and LC2 was designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier; his cousin and colleague Pierre Jeanneret; and Charlotte Perriand. Produced by Cassina from 1965 to 2011, this LC2 settee and pair of LC3 club chairs are early production year examples (original Cassina years) with early production stamped frames with model and inventory numbers making this a sought-after collectors set. On-trend lightly distressed patina on the grey frames as can be seen in photos - there are no issues to the frames other than the age and wear to the grey finish, structurally they are in very good condition. We can repaint and lacquer the frames upon request, contact us for more details. Orange colored velvet cushions are in vintage condition and work very nicely with the vintage gray frames. We can reupholster the cushions to new fabric or leather of your choosing upon request, contact us for more details. these fantastic extra-wide 'LC3' lounge chairs and LC2 two-seat sofa are suitable for interior designers and their most demanding collector clients. The soft orange velvet with vintaged grey frames adds a laid-back casualness ideal for those who love vintage patina and the warmth that age provides in their home. These elegant and sophisticated LC2 club chairs and LC3 loveseat...
Steel
'LC2' Three-Seat Sofa in Black Leather by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina (authentic signed) LC2 three-seat sofa in gorgeous thick Italian black leather and tubular chrome frame. We also have the matchin...
Chrome
H 27 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
'LC2' Club Chairs and Sofa Living Room Set by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable set of Le Corbusier for Cassina (signed) LC2's in gorgeous thick Italian black leather include two club chairs and one three-seat sofa, priced in this lis...
Chrome