Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
French, 1903-1999
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.
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Creator: Charlotte Perriand
Charlotte Perriand 5 Door Bloc Cabinet, C. 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charlotte Perriand 5-Door ‘Bloc’ cabinet designed for Cité Cansado, Mauritania c. 1958, edited by Galerie Steph Simon.
Perriand’s ‘Elements-Blocs De Rangement’ cabinets issued by Steph Simon gallery, 1958 were composed of coreboard shelves veneered with a choice of different woods, braced by black lacquered sheet metal backs and side panels to ensure absolute rigidity. The side panels were perforated to accommodate racks for shelves or patented drawers in high-impact polystyrene in red, yellow, gray, or black . The sliding doors are melamine over masonite, which was favored over plywood or aluminum as they could be moved without making a noise.
Storage was a vital issue for Perriand, who believed that life was not possible without rational storage. “Create emptiness.” she wrote, “You have too many things in your homes". Her intention was to liberate space - a fundamental idea in her writings. For her, emptiness was the scope to think and move.
Measurements: 99" length x 30 1/2" height x 18 1/2" depth
Materials: Ribbon mahogany, lacquered metal, metal legs with inset oak feet, melamine over masonite doors.
Condition: Original, untouched condition. Patina as to be expected with age (actual patina, not neglect). Wood shelves are adjustable with original metal brackets. Legs have chips and loss of lacquer as to be expected with age. These could be repainted if desired, we prefer not to do any restoration. Please refer to images and feel free to be in touch with any questions.
Provenance: Cité Cansado, Mauritania; Private Collection.
Literature: Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand, L'œuvre complète, Vol. 3: 1956-1968...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Charlotte Perriand 513 Riflesso Storage Unit by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Storage unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1939. Relaunched in 2014.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Part of the Cassina collection since 2004, the Riflesso storage unit cr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 513 Riflesso Storage Unit for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material/finish. Available in anodized aluminum, black painted anodized aluminum and mahogany. The price given applies to the piece as shown in the first...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perriand’s Nuage...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perriand’s Nuage shelving unit...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Monumental Charlotte Perriand Pine Cabinet Staircase for Les Arcs, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare pine staircase designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Just over 6 feet tall with 8 steps. Steps can be walked on all the way to the top ...
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1960s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Nuage Shelving Unit by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid Centruy Modern Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit model Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pine chest of drawers by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. 4 pull out drawers. Made of solid pine, circa 1960. Good original condition. Fun piece of collectible design from the popula...
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1960s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pine chest of drawers by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. 4 pull out drawers. Made of solid pine, circa 1960. Good original condition. Fun piece of collectible design from the popula...
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1960s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Duo of Dresser Shelves by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in LYON, FR
Superb duo of Charlotte Perriand dresser shelves from 1969 from the les arcs 1600 ski resort, residence la Cascade. They are made of pine and chipboard as w...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand Shelf, Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Charlotte Perriand shelf made for Les Arcs ski resort. Circa 1960s. Solid slab of Pine wood secured onto a steel frame glazed in a white ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perriand’s Nuage...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand, Illuminated Shelf "Les Arcs 1600
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Charlotte PERRIAND -
Illuminated shelf "les Arcs 1600,
Circa 1965
White lacquered metal
Measures: H 148 x W 34 x D 9 cm
Price: 890 euros.
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20th Century French Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Perriand Style Mid-Century French Sideboard
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
A good looking mid-20th sideboard.
France, c1960s.
In the style of Charlotte Perriand but unknown maker.
Raised on iron legs.
One shelf internally.
Generally good...
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Mid-20th Century French Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Charlotte Perriand Desk for Les Arcs with Matching Stool
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Charlotte Perriand desk for Les Arcs. Circa 1960s. Comes with matching stool. This solid pine table can be used as a console or writing desk. Beautiful vintage condition and wea...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand Chest for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pine bedside cupboard by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. One pull out drawer. One door which opens to a shelf with two spaces for storage. Made of solid pine, circa 1960. Good origi...
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1960s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand Bed Side Table for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pin bedside cupboard by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. One pull out drawer. One door which opens to a shelf with two spaces for storage. Made of solid pine, circa 1960. Good origin...
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1960s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand Pair of Shelves "Les Arcs 1600, Circa 1965
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Charlotte Perriand
Pair of shelves "Les ARCS 1600
Circa 1965
Size 1 : H147 x W34 x D4.5 cm ( White lacquered metal )
Size 2 : H149 x W16 x D5 cm ( Stainless steel )
Price ...
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20th Century French Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand Wardrobe Frontage from 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lyon, FR
Important closet facade, sliding structure, mahogany frame and handles, agglomerate panels (wood particles).
The set is structured with 9 sliding doors on 3 levels.
Overall dimensions: H 230, W 307 cm
Provenance: Le Couteur building, rue Courboulay, Le Mans. (Built between 1958 and 1965).
Charlotte Perriand Jean proved...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Rare Charlotte Perriand Wall-Mounted Shelf for Les Arcs 1600, France circa 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Malibu, US
Rare wall-mounted shelf designed by acclaimed architect and designer Charlotte Perriand for the ski resort Les Arcs 1600 in Savoie, France in the 1970s.
Furniture from Les Arcs is c...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Wall Mounted Cabinet with Desk for Les Arcs by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Wall Mounted Cabinet with desk for Les Arcs by Charlotte Perriand
Charlotte Perriand was a designer and architect active in early 20t...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret, Sideboard "Equipement de la maison"
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in New York, NY
Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret
Sideboard "Equipement de la maison", circa 1947
Wood
Measures: 47.25 H x 96.5 W x 16.75 D inches
120 H x 245.1 W x 42.5 D cm
Body: 30H inch...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Charlotte Perriand case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Charlotte Perriand case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charlotte Perriand case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 36 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Charlotte Perriand were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Maison Jansen, Pierre Chapo, and Jacques Adnet. Prices for Charlotte Perriand case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $968 and can go as high as $146,350, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,763.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Charlotte Perriand made a variety of chairs, stools, coffee tables, case pieces, lighting and other types of furniture. Some of her most notable works include the B306 chaise, later renamed the LC4, and the chunky, steel-framed Grand Confort club chair, both of which she designed collaboratively with Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier. She is also known for producing an acclaimed series of furniture in ebonized wood. Explore a wide range of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Charlotte Perriand is known for being a pioneer of modernism in France. She 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. Explore a diverse assortment of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Charlotte Perriand, say "Shar-LOAT PAIR-ee-uh." Her surname is French, and in that language "and" represents a sound somewhere between "uh" and "ah," rather than rhyming with land and sand and it does in English. You'll find a collection of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Charlotte Perriand worked in the studio of the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier. She frequently collaborated with fellow designer Pierre Jeanneret. Together, they created two legendary modern furniture designs: the B306 chaise and the Grand Confort club chair. Shop a range of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Charlotte Perriand was part of the modern design movement. Many people consider her to be a pioneer of modernism in France and 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. Find a selection of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
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