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Charlotte Perriand CP1 Iconic Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France
Charlotte Perriand CP1 Iconic Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France

Charlotte Perriand CP1 Iconic Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Paris, FR

Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962.

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20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs Flush Mount Sconce by Honsel Leuchten
Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs Flush Mount Sconce by Honsel Leuchten

Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs Flush Mount Sconce by Honsel Leuchten

By Honsel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Honsel Leuchten, the German lighting manufacturer, produced these sconces as part of a selection made by Charlotte Perriand for her Les Arcs ski resort project in the French Alps.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Chrome

Charlotte Perriand CP1 wall sconce, Les Arcs 1600, France, circa 1969.
Charlotte Perriand CP1 wall sconce, Les Arcs 1600, France, circa 1969.

Charlotte Perriand CP1 wall sconce, Les Arcs 1600, France, circa 1969.

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR

Designed in 1962-1963 as part of the extensive furniture program developed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort, in collaboration with architect Gaston Regairaz.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand CP1 wall sconce, Les Arcs 1600, France, circa 1969.
Charlotte Perriand CP1 wall sconce, Les Arcs 1600, France, circa 1969.

Charlotte Perriand CP1 wall sconce, Les Arcs 1600, France, circa 1969.

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR

Designed in 1963 as part of the extensive furniture program developed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort, in collaboration with architect Gaston Regairaz.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

6 Black Charlotte Perriand CP1 Wall Light Sconces, Les Arcs, France
6 Black Charlotte Perriand CP1 Wall Light Sconces, Les Arcs, France

6 Black Charlotte Perriand CP1 Wall Light Sconces, Les Arcs, France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Paris, FR

Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic Black sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962.

Category

20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs CP1 Wall Light or Sconces - Yellow
Vintage Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs CP1 Wall Light or Sconces - Yellow

Vintage Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs CP1 Wall Light or Sconces - Yellow

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

CP1 wall lights, designed by Charlotte Perriand for the iconic Les Arcs ski resort. Crafted from aluminum, these sconces have a sleek and minimalist style.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Large wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s
Large wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s

Large wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Delft, NL

Dimensions: 50 cm diameter , 15cm Depth Condition: Good has a small scratch see photo Material: Aluminium

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

set of 2 cubic Charlotte Perriand LES ARCS Style Wall Lights, FRANCE 1960s
set of 2 cubic Charlotte Perriand LES ARCS Style Wall Lights, FRANCE 1960s

set of 2 cubic Charlotte Perriand LES ARCS Style Wall Lights, FRANCE 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall light with indirect light source Origin: FRANCE Age: 1960s rare set of Original 1960s modernist wall Lights with indirect light source. This light was desig...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

rare cubic Charlotte Perriand LES ARCS Style Wall Light by COSACK, Germany 1960s
rare cubic Charlotte Perriand LES ARCS Style Wall Light by COSACK, Germany 1960s

rare cubic Charlotte Perriand LES ARCS Style Wall Light by COSACK, Germany 1960s

By Cosack Leuchten, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall light with indirect light source Producer: Cosack Leuchten, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1960s rare Original 1960s modernist wall Light with indirect lig...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

rare cubic Charlotte Perriand LES ARCS Style Wall Light by COSACK, Germany 1960s
rare cubic Charlotte Perriand LES ARCS Style Wall Light by COSACK, Germany 1960s

rare cubic Charlotte Perriand LES ARCS Style Wall Light by COSACK, Germany 1960s

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall light with indirect light source Producer: Cosack Leuchten, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1960s rare Original 1960s modernist wall Light with indirect lig...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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Les Arcs Bedroom Sconce Prototype by Charlotte Perriand
Les Arcs Bedroom Sconce Prototype by Charlotte Perriand

Les Arcs Bedroom Sconce Prototype by Charlotte Perriand

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 4.88 in D 3.63 in

Les Arcs Bedroom Sconce Prototype by Charlotte Perriand

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Chicago, IL

Bedroom sconce prototype Designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs France, circa 1960s This rare prototype is the only one believed to currently exist Metal Measure:...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand, Large Pine Wood Ceiling Lamp for Les Arcs, 1800
Charlotte Perriand, Large Pine Wood Ceiling Lamp for Les Arcs, 1800

Charlotte Perriand, Large Pine Wood Ceiling Lamp for Les Arcs, 1800

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Porto, PT

A large and rare ceiling plafonnier in pine wood by Charlotte Perriand from Les Arcs 1800. Working condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Pine

Charlotte Perriand Flush Wall Lamp for Les Arcs, Sconce, 1960s
Charlotte Perriand Flush Wall Lamp for Les Arcs, Sconce, 1960s

Charlotte Perriand Flush Wall Lamp for Les Arcs, Sconce, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Space Age Flush wall light from the 1960s. These sconces were commissioned / selected by Charlotte Perriand for the interior design of the flats of the 'Les Arcs' and Méribel Ski Re...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France
Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France

Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Paris, FR

Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962.

Category

20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France
Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France

Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Paris, FR

Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962.

Category

20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

16 Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France
16 Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France

16 Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Paris, FR

Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962.

Category

20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

16 Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France
16 Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France

16 Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Paris, FR

Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962.

Category

20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s
Wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s

Wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Delft, NL

Wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s
Wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s

Wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Delft, NL

Wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’sDimensions: 35 cm Diameter, 18cm D Material: Aluminium Condition: Good Period: 1970’s Designer: Charlotte Perriand

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Three Sconces by Charlotte Perriand, les Arcs circa 1970
Set of Three Sconces by Charlotte Perriand, les Arcs circa 1970

Set of Three Sconces by Charlotte Perriand, les Arcs circa 1970

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Passionate about the mountains, Charlotte Perriand devoted nearly 20 years of her life to the architectural and development project of the Les Arcs ski resort. This set of circular...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminium Wall Sconce as Used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1970s
Aluminium Wall Sconce as Used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1970s

Aluminium Wall Sconce as Used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1970s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Brussels, BE

Aluminium wall sconce as Used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs - 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Large wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s
Large wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s

Large wall Sconce by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Delft, NL

Dimensions: 53cm Diameter, 8cm Depth Material: Aluiminium Color: Silver

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs CP1 Wall Light or Sconces - Crimson Red
Vintage Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs CP1 Wall Light or Sconces - Crimson Red

Vintage Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs CP1 Wall Light or Sconces - Crimson Red

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

CP1 wall lights, designed by Charlotte Perriand for the iconic Les Arcs ski resort. Crafted from aluminum, these sconces have a sleek and minimalist style.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Wall Sconce disc by attributed to Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s
Wall Sconce disc by attributed to Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s

Wall Sconce disc by attributed to Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Delft, NL

Wall Sconce disc by attributed to Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs , 1970’s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Aluminum Sconces Used by Charlotte Perriand in Les Arcs, France, 1970s
Set of Aluminum Sconces Used by Charlotte Perriand in Les Arcs, France, 1970s

Set of Aluminum Sconces Used by Charlotte Perriand in Les Arcs, France, 1970s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Echt, NL

Aluminum sconces in very good condition. These lamps were used by Charlotte Perriand to decorate the apartments of Les Arcs Ski Resort in France.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1/8 Aluminum Sconces Used by Charlotte Perriand in Les Arcs, France, 1970s
1/8 Aluminum Sconces Used by Charlotte Perriand in Les Arcs, France, 1970s

1/8 Aluminum Sconces Used by Charlotte Perriand in Les Arcs, France, 1970s

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Echt, NL

Aluminum sconces in very good condition. 8 lamps available These lamps were used by Charlotte Perriand to decorate the apartments of Les Arcs Ski Resort in France They are made o...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1/6 Large Aluminum Sconces Used by Charlotte Perriand in Les Arcs France, 1970s
1/6 Large Aluminum Sconces Used by Charlotte Perriand in Les Arcs France, 1970s

1/6 Large Aluminum Sconces Used by Charlotte Perriand in Les Arcs France, 1970s

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Echt, NL

Aluminum sconces in very good condition. 6 lamps available These lamps were used by Charlotte Perriand to decorate the apartments of Les Arcs Ski Resort in France They are made o...

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Paire d'appliques Pour Les Arcs 1600, Charlotte Perriand
Paire d'appliques Pour Les Arcs 1600, Charlotte Perriand

Paire d'appliques Pour Les Arcs 1600, Charlotte Perriand

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Paire d'appliques pour les Arcs 1600, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1970 Dimensions: 14.5 x 13 cms 590 €.

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Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Other

Charlotte Perriand, ‘SCP-1’ Wall Lights (Les Arcs), France, 1960s
Charlotte Perriand, ‘SCP-1’ Wall Lights (Les Arcs), France, 1960s

Charlotte Perriand, ‘SCP-1’ Wall Lights (Les Arcs), France, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed for Les Arcs, Perriand’s aluminum wall sconces are functional and minimal.

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Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Scone or Ceiling Lamp by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960s
Scone or Ceiling Lamp by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960s

Scone or Ceiling Lamp by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Nijmegen, NL

Sconce or ceiling lamp by Charlotte Perriand for the French ski resort called "Les Arcs", from the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

CP1 Wall Light from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
CP1 Wall Light from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

CP1 Wall Light from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Single wall light. Original 1960s wall light, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand. Sourced directly from Les Arcs winter resort in the French Alps. The SCE maker's lab...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Price is per light. Wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced direct from Les Arcs, France. The set are 1970s editions. Very good condition, ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960-1970
CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960-1970

CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960-1970

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

8 available - price is per light. All in similar condition. Original 1960s wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced direct from Les Arcs, Fran...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

CP1 wall light from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
CP1 wall light from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

CP1 wall light from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Model CP1 wall light / sconce designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from the Haute Savoie region of France. 1970s edition. Light signs of age and use. SCE maker...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

French CP1 Wall Lamp, Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, Les Arcs 1960s
French CP1 Wall Lamp, Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, Les Arcs 1960s

French CP1 Wall Lamp, Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, Les Arcs 1960s

By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Brussels, Brussels

This lamp is from the 1960-70s and has been sourced in one of the apartments of the Ski Resorts of Les Arcs. in the French Alps In vintage condition, beautiful patina.

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

1 available Model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from an estate clearance in the Haute Savoie region of France. These are 1970s editions. Very good c...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

4 available - Price is per 1 light Model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from the Haute Savoie region of France. These are 1970s editions. Metal with ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

4 available - Price is per 1 light Model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from an estate clearance in the Haute Savoie region of France. These are 1970s...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

6 available - Price is per 1 light Model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from the Haute Savoie region of France. These are 1970s editions. Metal with ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Price is per light - 2 available. Please enquire if you require more. Model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from the Haute Savoie region of France. Th...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

7 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs France, 1962
7 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs France, 1962

7 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs France, 1962

By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arcs ski resort in French Alpes in 1962.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

7 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs France, 1962
7 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs France, 1962

7 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs France, 1962

By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arcs ski resort in French Alpes in 1962.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

12 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs France, 1962
12 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs France, 1962

12 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs France, 1962

By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arcs ski resort in French Alpes in 1962.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

8 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1962
8 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1962

8 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1962

By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arcs ski resort in French Alpes in 1962.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

8 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1962
8 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1962

8 Iconic Black CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1962

By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arcs ski resort in French Alpes in 1962.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand for Les Arc Wall lamp Disc Mid-Century Gold -1970-
Charlotte Perriand for Les Arc Wall lamp Disc Mid-Century Gold -1970-

Charlotte Perriand for Les Arc Wall lamp Disc Mid-Century Gold -1970-

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in The Hague, NL

Elevate your interior with this stunning vintage wall disc lamp by Cosack Leuchten, a true gem from the 1970s. This exquisite, gold colored piece embodies the bold and sophisticated ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Pair of CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Pair of CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Set of 2 lights Original 1960s wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand. Sourced directly from Les Arcs winter resort in the French Alps. The set of lights were source...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Set of 4 CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Set of 4 CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Set of 4 lights Original 1960s wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand. Sourced directly from Les Arcs winter resort in the French Alps. The set of lights were source...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of 5 CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Set of 5 CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Set of 5 CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Set of 4 lights Original 1960s wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand. Sourced directly from Les Arcs winter resort in the French Alps. The set of lights were so...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Set of 2 wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from an estate clearance in the Haute Savoie region of France. These are 1970s editions. Ve...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Pair of wall lights. Model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from the Haute Savoie region of France. These are 1970s editions. Metal with original pain...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Pair of wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from the Haute Savoie region of France. These are 1970s editions. Metal with original paint ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Set of 2 wall lights. Model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from an estate clearance in the Haute Savoie region of France. These are 1970s editions. M...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Pair of wall lights. Model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from the Haute Savoie region of France. These are 1970s editions. Metal with original pain...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Pair of CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

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Set of Three Charlotte Perriand Style LES ARCS Wall Light by Staff, Germany 1970
Set of Three Charlotte Perriand Style LES ARCS Wall Light by Staff, Germany 1970

Set of Three Charlotte Perriand Style LES ARCS Wall Light by Staff, Germany 1970

By Charlotte Perriand, Staff Leuchten

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

The light are in style as the model series chosen by Charlotte Perriand for to decorate the apartments of Les Arcs Ski Resort. Dimensions: Diameter 35cm Depth 7cm Condition:...

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Wall Lights Model CP1 by Charlotte Perriand for "Les Arcs", in Black Metal 1960s
Wall Lights Model CP1 by Charlotte Perriand for "Les Arcs", in Black Metal 1960s

Wall Lights Model CP1 by Charlotte Perriand for "Les Arcs", in Black Metal 1960s

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Pair of sconces by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon edition, with adjustable shade in Enameled black and white painted steel. Book reference, Un Art de Vivre, Flammarion, pg. 52. ...

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Set of 2 Charlotte Perriand LES ARCS Style Wall Lights by COSACK, Germany 1970s
Set of 2 Charlotte Perriand LES ARCS Style Wall Lights by COSACK, Germany 1970s

Set of 2 Charlotte Perriand LES ARCS Style Wall Lights by COSACK, Germany 1970s

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Article: Wall light, set of 2 Producer: Cosack Leuchten, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Set of 2 Original 1970s modernist wall Lights with indirect light sources....

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Set of 4 CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Set of 4 CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Set of 4 CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Set of 4 wall lights. Model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from the Haute Savoie region of France. These are 1970s editions. Metal with original pai...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Set of 4 CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Set of 4 CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Set of 4 CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Set of 4 wall lights. Model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from an estate clearance in the Haute Savoie region of France. These are 1970s editions. ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Set of 2 CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Set of 2 CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Set of 2 CP1 Wall Lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

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Pair of model CP1 wall lights designed by Charlotte Perriand in the late 60s. SCE makers labels present on all lamps. Both in good condition with no damage or dents, some signs of ...

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Set of 4 CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Set of 4 CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Set of 4 CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Set of 4 wall lights. Model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from the Haute Savoie region of France. These are 1970s editions. Metal with original pai...

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Set of 2 x CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Set of 2 x CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Set of 2 x CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Set of 2 wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced direct from Les Arcs, France. The set are 1970s editions. Very good condition, no damage or...

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Set of 4 x CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
Set of 4 x CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

Set of 4 x CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Bristol, GB

Set of 4 wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced direct from Les Arcs, France. The set are 1970s editions. Very good condition, no damage or...

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Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Set of 6 x CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
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Set of 6 x CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

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Set of 6 wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from an estate clearance in the Haute Savoie region of France. The set are 1970s editions. ...

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Set of 6 x CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
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Set of 6 x CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

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Set of 6 wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from an estate clearance in the Haute Savoie region of France. The set are 1970s editions. ...

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Set of 4 x CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
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Set of 4 x CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70

By Charlotte Perriand

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Les Arcs Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic les arcs sconce available at 1stDibs. Each les arcs sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and steel. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect les arcs sconce — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A les arcs sconce is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made les arcs sconce has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon and Staff Leuchten are consistently popular.

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Prices for a les arcs sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $490 and can go as high as $4,218, while the average can fetch as much as $1,174.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

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