Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Wall-Mounted Coatrack, circa 1950
View Similar Items
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Wall-Mounted Coatrack, circa 1950
About the Item
- Creator:Charlotte Perriand (Designer),Le Corbusier (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 66.54 in (169 cm)Width: 34.45 in (87.5 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Barcelona, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU142723900352
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 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.
Le Corbusier
Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier, was a highly influential architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer whose career spanned almost five decades.
A pioneer of progress-minded modern architecture, Le Corbusier sought to impose a rational order on the chaos of the world through design. He rejected the excessive architectural ornament and developed a style that became known as brutalism, creating buildings with elemental geometric forms that were made of industrial materials such as steel and reinforced concrete. Le Corbusier believed that pure, well-designed spaces could offer a lesson in how little is needed to achieve happiness. To convey this notion, the architect prioritized modern, open interiors and emphasized light, rational designs. His architecture and interiors share a clear sense of space and structural order, underlining the beauty in harmony, proportion and simplicity.
Le Corbusier’s furniture espouses these same ideals. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made design. In his furniture, Le Corbusier broke new ground in ergonomics. The shape of the LC4 chaise is taken directly from the human form; the classic cowhide upholstery makes the sitter feel weightless; and the piece features an adjustable positioning mechanism to promote total relaxation.
Such planning and intelligence were the hallmarks of Le Corbusier’s career. Whether in his designs for private residences such as the Villa Savoye near Paris, apartment towers like the Unité D'habitation in Marseilles, or in his furniture, he worked toward a style of living that was expansive and flexible. The strength and simplicity of line of Le Corbusier’s sofas and other seating pieces give them a sculptural presence in any décor, yet they are sublimely restful. And as you will see on 1stDibs, Le Corbusier’s furniture reflects a worldly taste: it is at once refined, cosmopolitan and chic.
- Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for LumaxBy Charlotte Perriand, Le CorbusierLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaLumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
MaterialsGlass
- Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for LumaxBy Charlotte Perriand, Le CorbusierLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaLumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
MaterialsGlass
- Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for LumaxBy Le Corbusier, Charlotte PerriandLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaLumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
MaterialsGlass
- Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for LumaxBy Charlotte Perriand, Le CorbusierLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaLumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
MaterialsGlass
- Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for LumaxBy Charlotte Perriand, Le CorbusierLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaLumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
MaterialsGlass
- Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for LumaxBy Charlotte Perriand, Le CorbusierLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaLumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
MaterialsGlass
- Architectural Element of Charlotte Perriand, 1988By Charlotte PerriandLocated in Lyon, FRArchitectural element of Charlotte Perriand, 1988. Its function is to be both a headboard and a stair railing which provided access to the upper level of the duplex. These elements c...Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
MaterialsPine
- Wall Hooks 'Bakelite and Brass', Vienna, circa 1950sLocated in Wien, AT6 wall hooks ( bakelite and brass ), Vienna, circa 1950s Priced and sell per piece Original condition.Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
MaterialsBrass
- 5 Wall Hooks, Vienna, circa 1950sLocated in Wien, AT5 wall hooks Vienna, circa 1950s Original condition.Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
MaterialsBrass
$767 / set - 8 Wall Hooks 'Bakelite and Brass', Vienna, circa 1950sLocated in Wien, ATWall hooks 'Bakelite and Brass', Vienna, circa 1950s Black Original condition.Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
MaterialsBrass
- Wall Hooks 'Bakelite and Brass', Vienna, circa 1950sLocated in Wien, ATWall hooks 'Bakelite and Brass', Vienna, circa 1950s Black and pink.Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
MaterialsBrass
- 4 Hertha Baller Wall Hooks, circa 1950sLocated in Wien, AT4 Hertha Baller wall hooks, circa 1950s Original condition.Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
MaterialsBrass
$350 / set