French Architect and Designer Charlotte Perriand Consado Sideboard or Buffet
View Similar Items
French Architect and Designer Charlotte Perriand Consado Sideboard or Buffet
About the Item
- Creator:Charlotte Perriand (Designer)
- Design:
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 63 in (160.02 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU81989719843
CP-1 Wall Lamps
French architect Charlotte Perriand (1903–99) was an inimitable trailblazer in the field of design, defining modern living in the 20th century through her pursuit of functionality. The sleek CP-1 wall lamps she created in the 1960s represent her belief that design wasn’t meant to produce merely decorative objects, but objects that responded to the needs of the user most practically and efficiently.
In the 1920s, design was plagued with sexism (the landscape has since improved, but there is still much room for growth) — the Bauhaus, for example, admitted women but they were encouraged to enroll in weaving workshops. In the face of structures like this, Perriand trained as an architect and built a triumphant, multifaceted career. She famously worked alongside giants of mid-century design like Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret and later with Jean Prouvé and Fernand Léger, creating towering, decorative bookcases and codesigning icons such as the tubular steel LC4 Chaise Longue (1928) along the way.
Perriand, an unsung visionary in a world crowded by the names of celebrated men, was preoccupied with understanding how people lived and moved through spaces. She called this the “art of living,” writing that “…the profession of architecture is work in the service of humanity.” The minimalist CP-1 wall lamps embody this belief: Their enameled sheet-metal plates are positioned over the bulb, and the plates pivot and rotate so that the user can control the direction and intensity of light.
Much like the ideals of the modernist movement from which they emerged, the CP-1 wall lamps — originally sold exclusively by Galerie Steph Simon in Paris — are outwardly unexceptional, but their ingenuity lies in Perriand’s deep understanding of the needs of their users. Through her remarkable career, she helped define an ideology that continues to inspire generations of designers.
Charlotte Perriand
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.
Perriand’s studies at the Ecole de L'Union Centrale de Arts Decoratifs left her enthralled by Le Corbusier 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 with its swooping frame and hide upholstery; and the chunky, steel-framed Grand Confort club chair. 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 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 mid-1960s, she adopted an almost rustic look, designing simple chairs with dowel-cut frames and rush seats. Yet everything in Perriand’s oeuvre is beautiful, whether it’s the centerpiece of a décor or an accent. Charlotte Perriand’s work is in every great design collection, public and private. Works on these pages will show you why.
- Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench in Ash WoodBy Charlotte PerriandLocated in Chicago, ILBench designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Wood, lacquered metal frame and legs. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition, with minor wear consiste...Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches
MaterialsSteel
- Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench in Mahogany Wood BenchBy Charlotte PerriandLocated in Chicago, ILBench designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Manufactured by Steph Simon (France), circa 1950. Mahogany wood, lacquered metal frame and legs. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (...Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
MaterialsSteel
- Charlotte Perriand Pine Wood Stools for Les Arcs Ski Resort, France, circa 1960By Charlotte PerriandLocated in Chicago, ILCharlotte Perriand pair of iconic pine wood stools or tables for Les Arcs ski resort, circa 1960. Manufactured in France. These are the iconic Charlotte Perriand simple and straig...Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
MaterialsPine
- Charlotte Perriand Aluminum Large Round Wall Lights Selected for Les ArcsBy Charlotte PerriandLocated in Chicago, ILCharlotte Perriand selected these light sconces for the French ski resort she was designed Les Arcs. They were edition by Staff Leuchten circa 1960. Brushed stainless steel. Shown w...Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsStainless Steel
- French Architect and Artist Arik Levy Polished Stainless Steel Log SculpturesBy Arik LevyLocated in Chicago, ILThe French architect and artist Arik Levy mirror polish stainless steel small log sculptures from "Absent Nature" exhibit at Wright, 2007. Each signed w...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sculptures
MaterialsStainless Steel
- Jacques Adnet French Oak and St Gobain Verre Eglosime Side or End TableBy Jacques AdnetLocated in Chicago, ILJacques Adnet French oak side table with beautiful 1.25” thick St Gobain glass showing a subtle gilded verre eglomise. The glass is inset into the table top. The oak has subtle sophi...Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
MaterialsGlass, Oak
- Charlotte Perriand BCB SideboardBy Charlotte PerriandLocated in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FRRectangular wooden sideboard, "Bahut BCB" by Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) & Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) Ash Georges Blanchon / L'Équipement de la maison Editor Opening with two ...Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
MaterialsWood
Unavailable$55,000 - rare Charlotte Perriand "bloc" sideboard 1958By Charlotte PerriandLocated in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FRrare charlotte perriand "bloc" sideboard circa 1958 in super original vintage condition edited by steph simon in ash wood & laquered metal , so...Category
Vintage 1950s French Minimalist Sideboards
MaterialsMetal
- 'Bloc' Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand for Cité Cansado, France, 1950sBy Charlotte PerriandLocated in Antwerp, BEModernism; Midcentury Modern; Simplicity; Charlotte Perriand; Cité Cansado; 1958; 1950s; France; Modernist Design; 1960s; Sideboard 'bloc' by Charlotte Perriand, a timeless piece de...Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
MaterialsMetal
- 'Bloc' Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand for Cité Cansado, France, 1950sBy Charlotte PerriandLocated in Antwerp, BEMinimalism; Modernism; Midcentury Modern; Simplicity; Charlotte Perriand; Cité Cansado; 1958; 1950s; France; Sideboard 'Bloc' by Charlotte Perriand, a timeless piece designed for C...Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
MaterialsMetal
- 'Cansado' Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France, 1950sBy Charlotte Perriand, Steph SimonLocated in Antwerp, BECharlotte Perriand; Cansado; Steph Simon; Mid-Century Modern; Modernist Design; 1950s; 1960s; 1958; Mauritania; France; 'Cansado' sideboard by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon in ...Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
MaterialsWood
- Wall Mounted 'Les Arcs’ Cabinet / Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand, France 1970sBy Charlotte PerriandLocated in Echt, NLWall Mounted ‘Les Arcs’ Cabinet in very good condition. Designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1970s for the Les Arcs ski resort in France. This beautiful two door cabinet is made from Solid pine, laminate and veneered lacquered panels. The top is made from a anthracite laminate and is framed by a solid pine wooden rim. The doors and sides of the cabinet are made from a white lacquered veneer, on the doors you can find two large solid pine knobs. There is one shelve behind each of the doors. The cabinet was fully restored and is in very good condition. We have a similar model in another listing. We offer a variety of insured shipping services, ask us for the possibilities and competitive pricing. If you have any questions about our shipping options or this item please feel free to contact us. Charlotte Perriand was born on 24 October 1903 in Paris. She studied at the École de l'Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs from 1920 to 1925. Two years later, she began working as an interior designer, based at her studio on Place Saint-Sulpice. Her research and interest in furniture design led her to collaborate with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in the 1920s and 1930s. During this time she worked on major projects including the Villa Church, the Villa Savoye, the Cité du Réfuge for the French Salvation...Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
MaterialsLaminate, Wood, Pine, Lacquer