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.
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Pine Hanging Cupboard for Les Arcs, France
By Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Pine Hanging Cupboard for Les Arcs, France, 1960s This rare and authentic pine hanging cupboard was designed by renowned architect and designer...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Side Board from Les Arcs, 2 Doors, Green Top
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Item No. A wall-mounted cabinet designed by Charlotte Perriand. This is designed for Les Arcs ski resort in 1970s. This beautiful two door cabinet is made from pine wood and melami...
Pine, Laminate
Charlotte Perriand Orange sheet metal panels 1968 Arcs ski resort
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte Perriand set of orange sheet metal panels from the arcs ski resort in 1968 perfect condition the interior designs made by Charlotte Perriand always bring an artistic dimen...
Sheet Metal
Charlotte Perriand Side Board from Les Arcs, 2 Doors, Green Top
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A wall-mounted cabinet designed by Charlotte Perriand. This is designed for Les Arcs ski resort in 1970s. This beautiful two door cabinet is made from pine wood and melamine laminate...
Laminate, Pine
Charlotte Perriand Side Board from Les Arcs, 2 Doors, Green Top
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A wall-mounted cabinet designed by Charlotte Perriand. This is designed for Les Arcs ski resort in 1970s. This beautiful two door cabinet is made from pine wood and melamine laminate...
Laminate, Pine
Pine 1800 Wall Shelf by Charlotte Perriand, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Pine 1800 Wall Shelf by Charlotte Perriand Vintage Design Original from a private cottage, fully restored with varnish. Additional information: Materials: Pine Color: Tan Design Pe...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Pillar Bar Arcs ski resort 1976
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte Perriand Pillar bar from the Arcs Ski Resort Les Arcs 1976 Residence les Lauzieres.
Pine
French Vintage Mirrored Hanging Wall Shelf
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage 20th century mirror-back hanging wall shelf in Louis XVI style gold gilt frame. The arched top of the mirror is crowned with a floral garland, transitioning into a lay...
Velvet, Glass, Mirror, Wood
$3,950
H 37.75 in W 25.75 in D 11.75 in
19th Century Painted Skåne Wall Cabinet with Reeded Doors, Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional nineteenth-century painted wall cabinet originating from the Skåne region of southern Sweden, an area celebrated for its richly decorated folk furniture traditions. Cr...
Wood
$3,750
H 36 in W 40.25 in D 14.25 in
A period gustavian wall cabinet with glossed doors scraped to original paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Gustavian period wall cabinet from Sweden, late 18th century, retaining its remarkable original surface and timeworn patina. The cabinet features a simple rectangular form with two glazed doors, each framed with wooden mullions that divide the glass into panels, creating a refined balance of proportion and symmetry. The paint has been carefully scraped back to its original layers both inside and out, revealing a soft, warm ochre tone with subtle variations that speak to centuries of age and use. The interior provides practical storage while maintaining the cabinet’s understated neoclassical elegance, typical of the Gustavian era. With its versatile scale, this piece may be mounted on a wall or used as a countertop cabinet...
Glass, Wood
$2,947
H 61.03 in W 63.78 in D 14.77 in
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is contains one cabinet with drawers and 7 shelves This piece is completely adjustable, and...
Teak
Wall-Mounted Wooden Showcase Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in High Point, NC
A sculptural wall-mounted showcase cabinet defined by its stepped architectural cresting, softened edges, and deep charcoal-washed patina. Designed to hang on the wall, the piece bri...
Brass
$12,028
H 68.12 in W 59.06 in D 22.84 in
Charlotte Perriand Wardrobe from Les Arcs Ski Resort, circa 1968
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Charlotte Perriand wardrobe design and installed in Les Arcs Ski Lodge in the french alps in 1967. It offers a large amount of storage with a single slidi...
Pine
A hanging cabinet from Sweden with glass doors in grey
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish hanging cabinet is crafted in pine and finished in a soft grey paint with a gentle patina that highlights its age and character. T...
Glass, Wood
$4,445
H 10.5 in W 35.5 in D 7.25 in
Shigeru Uchida Floating Aluminum Wall Cabinets With Sliding Doors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shigeru Uchida floating aluminum wall cabinets with sliding doors. Pastoe, Netherlands. Four available, priced separately. Measurements: 35.5” width, 7.25” depth, 10.5” height (each)
Aluminum
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Hanging Cupboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming Swedish Gustavian hanging cupboard from the 18th century, retaining its original blue-gray painted surface with exceptional age, patina, and hand-painted folk details. The...
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Shelf, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small wall shelf designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.375"H x 22.3"W x 3.125"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Pine
Olive Green Chinoiserie George III Hanging Corner Cupboard
Located in Chireno, TX
Olive green Chinoiserie George III hanging corner cupboard dating to the late 18th century. In excellent condition. Original dark, olive green painted finish embellished with painted...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Bookshelf with Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage freestanding unit makes a wonderful addition to any home or office. Dual cabinets, including a lower record cabinet, make this ideal for...
Walnut
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H 16 in W 24 in D 0.19 in
Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand Le Corbusier Comme des Garçons Exhibition Poster
By Comme des Garçons, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in San Diego, CA
Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand Le Corbusier Comme des Garçons Exhibition Poster depicting a drawing of a Prouve Standard Chair. The exhib...
Paper
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H 20.87 in W 92.72 in D 15.36 in
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...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Storage Facade, Circa 1950s, France
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A wooden wall cabinet with the doors that designed by Charlotte Perriand and manufactured by Ateliers Jean Prouvé. The doors were originally used a...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Side Board from Les Arcs, 2 Doors, Black Top
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A wall-mounted cabinet designed by Charlotte Perriand. This is designed for Les Arcs ski resort in 1970s. This beautiful two door cabinet is made from pine wood and melamine laminat...
Laminate, Pine
Charlotte Perriand Console for Les Arcs 1800, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Charlotte Perriand console bar for Ski resort Les Arcs 1800, France 1970s. Beautiful free form shape with a nice skewed carved front. This model was used as a...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Side Board from Les Arcs, 2 Doors, Black Top
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A wall-mounted cabinet designed by Charlotte Perriand. This is designed for Les Arcs ski resort in 1970s. This beautiful two door cabinet is made from pine wood and melamine laminate...
Laminate, Pine
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H 4.73 in W 33.47 in D 2.37 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Pine Wood Coat Rack for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coat rack designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort circa 1960, manufactured in France. Pinewood. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Coat Rack for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coat rack designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort circa 1960, manufactured in France. Pinewood. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
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H 66.54 in W 34.45 in D 4.34 in
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Wall-Mounted Coatrack, circa 1950
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coatrack designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand manufactured in France around 1950. Oak and Iron. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pr...
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H 7.49 in W 49.22 in D 13 in
Nuage Bibliothèque designed in 1956 by Charlotte Perriand for Ateliers Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Dronten, NL
Nuage Bibliothèque designed in 1956 by Charlotte Perriand for Ateliers Jean Prouvé. We offer museum quality crating and affordable worldwide shipping. Feel free to inquire!
Aluminum, Steel