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 Wood Forme Libre Console Doron Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A functional and, at the same time, architectural object in true Charlotte Perriand style. A design console envisioned to fit in different areas of the home: from the entrance and ha...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Wood Forme Libre Table Basse by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soft, enveloping shapes characterise the design low table authored by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. A low version of the ‘en forme libre’ dining table...
Wood
$7,436Sale Price|25% Off
Console with Drawer Grey Formica Cite Cansado, circa 1950 by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Console designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1958. Manufactured in France, circa 1958. Laminated plastic-covered plywood, painted steel and grey moulded plastic. Drawer moulded wi...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Wood Forme Libre Console Doron Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A functional and, at the same time, architectural object in true Charlotte Perriand style. A design console envisioned to fit in different areas of the home: from the entrance and ha...
Wood
Console desk by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Wall-mounted console desk by Charlotte Perriand. The elongated wood top and slender metal supports reflect Perriand’s approach to functional alpine interiors — minimal, architectural...
Wood
Console Table by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare wooden console table was designed by Charlotte Perriand for a private residence in Méribel Les Allues, France. Characterised by its sculptural simplicity, the piece feature...
Wood
Wall-Mounted Console Table by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Charlotte Perriand, this distinctive wall-mounted wooden table is conceived as a compact architectural element, intended to integrate seamlessly into the corner of a room...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Wood Forme Libre Table Basse by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soft, enveloping shapes characterise the design low table authored by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. A low version of the ‘en forme libre’ dining table...
Wood
Console Desk by Charlotte Perriand, Cansado Mauritania, Circa 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Charlotte Perriand. Crafted in wood, steel, plastic.
Steel
Charlotte Perriand, White Console, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Consoles Charlotte Perriand, 1960s An original shape, powerful but pure at the same time. The small circular recesses allow the accessories of everyday life to be placed in them wi...
Fiberglass
Charlotte Perriand Enfilade Cansado 1958 Console
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in LU
Charlotte Perriandd Commode from 1958 in warm brown wood and light grey
Wood
$29,747
Cansado sideboard
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
91 x 150 x 39.5 cm Cansado sideboard Mahogany wood
Mahogany
Charlotte Perriand, White Console, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Consoles Charlotte Perriand, 1960s An original shape, powerful but pure at the same time. The small circular recesses allow the accessories of everyday life to be placed in them wi...
Fiberglass
Charlotte Perriand, White Console, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Consoles Charlotte Perriand, 1960s An original shape, powerful but pure at the same time. The small circular recesses allow the accessories of everyday life to be placed in them wi...
Fiberglass
Price Upon Request
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Table, Cité Cansado, Mauritania
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in New York, NY
Charlotte Perriand - Cansado table, Cité Cansado, Mauritania Laminated plywood, painted metal Ed. Steph Simon.
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Mexique Coffee Table for Cassina Italy
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Skokie, IL
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched in 2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Included as one of the tables en forme libre created between 1938 and 1939, t...
Steel
$4,600
H 5.75 in W 98.75 in D 16.12 in
Englander & Bonta, Console Table, Wood, Formica, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander & Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A wall mounted wood and wood-colored formica console table with gilt details produced by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, c. 1950s. From an interior commissioned by Englander &...
Formica, Wood
Charlotte Perriand "Rio" Coffee Table in Cane by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material. Also available in marble. The low table by Charlotte Perriand is composed of six segments of different radius, arranged in a circle but offset from one another to create an uneven outer border in solid wood with a hole in the center, envisioned as a spatial center of gravity. Currently available in just one size, the Rio low table...
Cane, Wood
$3,010
H 31.89 in W 61.42 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Console Table with Tapered Legs and Formica Top, Italy c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Mid-Century console table with tapered legs and original green Formica top. Wear consistent with age and use. Must be wall-mounted with screws for stability.
Formica, Oak
Art Deco-style dressing table/console table, French, 1950s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This Art Deco-style dressing table is a French piece from the 1950s. It features a mahogany frame with clean lines, complemented by a chrome-plated metal crossbar. This piece can als...
Metal
$6,416
H 16.54 in W 21.66 in D 11.03 in
French Mid Century Side Console Table in Black Metal by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French black lacquered mid century half round console side table by Mathieu Matégot for Steph Simon Paris, 1950s. In good original condition with patina from age and use. Matche...
Metal
$6,900
H 28.5 in W 108 in D 28.75 in
'La Barca' Foldable Ash Wood Console by Piero De Martini for Cassina, 1975
By Piero De Martini, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
‘La Barca’ extendable dining table designed by Piero De Martini in 1975 for Cassina featuring a beautiful honey hued oak. La Barca means Boat. Both the legs and top extend to create...
Wood
$2,519Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Charlotte Perriand style. Sculptural side table in pine wood, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Sculptural side table in pine wood in the style of Charlotte Perriand, 1970s. It can be used as a side table, magazine rack or seat. Made of pine wood, this piece has a hole on one o...
Wood, Pine
$33,830
H 27.96 in W 96.46 in D 27.96 in
Charlotte Perriand Brasil dining table produced by Sentou, France, 1970s
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Large Solid Mahogany Table, Brazil Model, Designed by Charlotte Perriand, Produced by Sentou, in the 1970s This large geometric table features a substantial tabletop supported by fo...
Wood
$2,550
H 28 in W 34 in D 19.25 in
French Oak Console Table Charlotte Perriand Style Mid Century Modern Desk Bar
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined French Oak Desk, in the style of Charlotte Perriand, France, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a console table, desk, vanity, or bar. Retains warm or...
Oak, Wood
$15,200
H 9.06 in W 70.48 in D 27.56 in
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Paris, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. Signs of age, patina, and the traces of...
Iron
$3,900
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Teak Console Table by Gaston Poisson, French Design, 1950s
By Gaston Poisson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It features a clean and elegant design, raised on tapered legs characteristic of post-war French furniture. The front is composed of three drawers, including a cleverly designed cent...
Teak
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H 1.58 in W 62.21 in D 19.69 in
Corner console by Charlotte Perriand for the Nova residence, Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Wall-mounted corner console designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Nova residence, developed at Les Arcs 1800 between 1976 and 1981. Crafted in solid pine, it features an asymmetric...
Pine
Wall-Mounted Console Table by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Charlotte Perriand, this wall-mounted wooden console was created in the 1970s for the ski resort of Les Arcs 1800 and used as a bar in the Les Arandelieres residence. It ...
Metal, Steel
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H 27.56 in W 83.86 in D 21.66 in
Console table by Charlotte Perriand, Africa, 1950s, simple form table, wabi-sabi
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A console table designed by Charlotte Perriand. Carved from solid wood, its sculptural form and single cylindrical leg reflect Perriand’s unique approach between architecture and nat...
Wood
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H 26.78 in W 27.17 in D 27.56 in
Solid pine console, Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1800, circa 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Designed by Charlotte Perriand for the residences of Les Arcs 1800 ski resort in the 1970s, this solid pine bar top features a free-form outline with a slightly slanted edge. Origina...
Metal
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H 28.15 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Charlotte Perriand Black Metal and Formica Console for Cite Cansado, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Behold the timeless allure of a console designed by the visionary Charlotte Perriand, circa 1958. Crafted in France with meticulous attention to detail, this piece bears the unmistak...
Wood
Console by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1800
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Console designed by Charlotte Perriand for the ski resort Les Arcs 1800 in France in the 1970s. With a free-form design featuring a subtly angled edge, this thick, solid pine top ex...
Pine
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H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 18.9 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Console Cite Cansado, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Console designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Manufactured in France, circa 1950. Drawer moulded with Modele Charlotte Perriand or Brevete S.G.D.G. Some break in the drawer as shown in the photo. Grey laminated plastic-covered plywood, painted steel. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) she was born in Paris in 1903 and attended the E´cole de l'Union centrale des Arts de´coratifs from 1920-1925. Charlotte Perriand designed furniture made of anodized aluminium and chromium-plated steel, showing it at the 1927 "Salon d'Automne" in Paris. After meeting Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand worked with him and Pierre Jeanneret until, 1937. The revolutionary tubular steel furnishings and system furniture designed by the three were presented as "E´quipement de l'habitation" (home equipment) at the 1929 "Salon d'Automne," where they were widely acclaimed. In 1930 the Union Des Artistes Modernes (UAM) was founded in Paris, a group that viewed itself as a countermovement challenging such establishment organizations as the "Salon d'Automne" and also advocated Art Deco and Modernism. From 1931 Charlotte Perriand showed her own work solo there. In 1937 Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret collaborated on designing a mountain chalet of sheet aluminium, which they showed at the "Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne" and later they came up with plans for prefab houses...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Console Cite Cansado, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Console designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Manufactured in France, circa 1950. Black laminated plastic-covered plywood, painted steel. In good original condition, with ...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Console with Drawer Cite Cansado, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Console designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1958. Manufactured in France, circa 1958. Black laminated plastic-covered plywood, painted steel and grey moulded plastic. Drawer ...
Steel
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H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 18.9 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Console Cite Cansado, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Console designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Manufactured in France, circa 1950. Drawer moulded with Modele Charlotte Perriand or Brevete S.G.D.G. Some break in the drawe...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Console with Drawer Cite Cansado, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Console designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1958. Manufactured in France, circa 1958. Black laminated plastic-covered plywood, painted steel and red moulded plastic. Drawer ...
Metal
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H 26.78 in W 71.66 in L 26.78 in
Charlotte Perriand Suspended Desk from the Méribel les Allues Ski Resort
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte Perriand Suspended desk from the Méribel les Allues ski resort designed for a chalet room in the 1950s in arolle wood (mountain softwood).
Pine