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Charlotte Perriand Benches

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 Cansado bench Steph Simon France 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large slat bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Cité Cansado in Mauritania and manufactured by Steph Simon in 1958. The bench is constructed with solid teak wooden slats and ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Cansado Low Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charlotte Perriand slatted bench and coffee Table, model Cansado, crafted in collaboration with Steph Simon in 1954. Constructed from the finest walnut wood, this piece infuses any s...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Metal

A " Bauche " Bench by Charlotte Perriand France 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A rare long bench by Charlotte Perriand. In very good original condition. Original rush.
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1950s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Rush, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Bench from Les Arcs, France circa 1968
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Malibu, US
A classic, simple and functional pine bench designed by acclaimed architect and designer Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. A wonderful example of Perriand’s ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Pine

Charlotte Perriand Long Bench from Les Arcs, France circa 1968
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Malibu, US
A classic, simple and functional pine 4-seater bench designed by acclaimed architect and designer Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. A wonderful example of Pe...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Pine

Charlotte Perriand wooden bench
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in PARIS, FR
Solid pine bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort, 1970s. In very good condition, with very slight signs of wear. LP1766
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Mid-20th Century Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Pine

Charlotte Perriand Long bench from Les Arcs, France, 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Malibu, US
Classic pine bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. A beautiful example of iconic Perriand design in an amazingly unusual length stretching 5.25 ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Pine

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand. Edited by Steph Simon. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench with a Drawer, circa 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench with side table and drawer and cushions from Cite Cansado, Mauritania. Designed by Charlotte Perriand in France circa 1958. Mahogany wood...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Long Pine Bench for Les Arcs, 1970s France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine 4 seater bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. A beautiful example of iconic Perriand design in an amazingly unusual length stretch...
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1970s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Pine

Pine Bench for Les Arcs by Chalrotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A 3 seater bench designed under the supervision of Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, a French ski resort. The initial model with round dowels for the joints on the seat.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Pine

Low Table from Les Arc 1600, by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Low table used in Les Arcs 1600. This piece was designed for Les Arcs 1600, one of Charlotte Perriand's most important works. The material is made of Swiss pine wood. Can be used ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Pine

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Metal Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Edited by Steph Simon (France) Wood, metal frame legs has been redone according the original. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand. Edited by Steph Simon. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand. Edited by Steph Simon. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Manufactured by Steph Simon (France), circa 1950. Wood, lacquered metal frame and legs. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand. Edited by Steph Simon. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Wood, metal Dimensions: D 70 cm x W 260 cm x H 24 cm. About designer: 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 aluminum 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 aluminum, 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 made of aluminum. In 1940 Charlotte Perriand became a design consultant to the Japanese Board...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand. Edited by Steph Simon. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Wood, metal Dimensions: D 70 cm x W 260 cm x H 23 cm. About designer: 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 aluminum 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 aluminum, 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 made of aluminum. In 1940 Charlotte Perriand became a design consultant to the Japanese Board...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This Charlotte Perriand Cansado bench is a rare and exceptional piece that was designed by the iconic French architect and designer Ch...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand. Edited by Steph Simon. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand. Edited by Steph Simon. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Charlotte Perriand Refolo Low Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low table that can be use as a sitting, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This surface...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Wood

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench with a Drawer, circa 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This stunning bench with drawer was designed by the renowned French designer Charlotte Perriand in 1958, while working on a project in Cite Cansado, Mauritania. The bench is made of ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand 'Cansado' Bench / Coffee Table for Steph Simon 'No.2'
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
A scarce bench, daybed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. But easily and best placed we believe as a coffee table. France, circa 1950s. Originally designed by legendary designer Perriand for the 'cite Cansado' project and subsequently retailed in Paris with Steph Simon. A thirteen slat model, 190 W. An authentic piece, with some historical repairs and wear commensurate with age. Original unusual screws are evidenced on the underside. Location: London Gallery...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Metal

Pine Bench for Les Arcs by Chalrotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A 3 seater bench designed under the supervision of Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, a French ski resort.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Pine

Set of Two Charlotte Perriand Large Wood Benches for Les Arcs, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Benches designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort circa 1960, manufactured in France. Pinewood. In original condition, with 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...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Pine

Charlotte Perriand Refolo Low Table, Bench or Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Low table that can also be used as a sofa or bench designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The price given applies t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa in Black Leather for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the sofa as shown in the first picture. Prices vary dependent on the size/variation and material of the sofa. Modular system that can be used as a sofa, be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Leather, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench in Mahogany Wood Bench
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Manufactured by Steph Simon (France), circa 1950. Mahogany wood, lacquered metal frame and legs. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Steel

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Paris, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
Charlotte Perriand counts as one of the masters of French modernist design together with Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé or Pierre Jeanneret. Her works are highly valued until present time...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Iron

Les Arcs Bench with Backrest by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Les Arcs; bench; Backrest; Charlotte Perriand; Pine; French Modernism; 1970s; Pine bench designed by the French designer Charlotte Perriand in the 1970s. It is composed of four fe...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Pine

Pine Bench Les Arc by Charlotte Perriand, French Modernism, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pine Bench Les Arc by Charlotte Perriand, French Modernism, 1970s Pine bench designed by the French designer Charlotte Perriand in the 1970s. It is c...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Pine

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench in Ash Wood
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Wood, lacquered metal frame and legs. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition, with minor wear consiste...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Steel

Charlotte Perriand Bench from Nova Residence Arcs 1800, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Pine bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for Nova residence, Les Arcs 1800 in 1970s. The seat made with two thick pine planks. Four legs connected with a spa...
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1970s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Pine

Banc S14 Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Banc S14 Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand Banc en pin, circa 1970 Measures: 45 x 29.5 x 42 800 €.
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1970s Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Vintage oak sofa in the style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the charm of a bygone era with our vintage oak bench, inspired by the style of Charlotte Perriand. This beautiful sofa, made in the 1960s in the south of France, exudes hist...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Oak

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench with Drawer Steph Simon
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
In the late 1950s, Charlotte Perriand was commissioned to undertake the design and furnishing of Cansado, a town in Mauritania. This mining settlement was purpose-built to house the ...
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1960s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Wood

Daybed by Charlotte Perriand for Méribel Les Allues, France, 2008
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1950s for the chalets of Méribel Les Allues, France. This masterpiece of design embodies the perfect harmony between functionality and ae...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Leather, Pine

Monumental Charlotte Perriand Pine Storage Bench for Les Arcs, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pine storage bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Just over 7 feet long. Presently the only one of its kind for sale. Perfect patina to th...
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1960s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches

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Pine

Charlotte Perriand benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Charlotte Perriand benches 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 benches, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 32 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original benches 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 benches by Pierre Chapo, and Steph Simon. Prices for Charlotte Perriand benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $880 and can go as high as $30,300, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,000.

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Questions About Charlotte Perriand Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    Charlotte 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 21, 2024
    Charlotte 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Charlotte 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 1, 2024
    Charlotte 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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