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.
Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Nuage à Plots by Charlotte Perriand belongs to a select gro...
Aluminum
$4,808Sale Price|25% Off
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Architectural Piece, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Discover a rare piece of Mid-Century Modern design with this Charlotte Perriand architectural piece, originally designed for Les Arcs France in 1960. Made of high-quality wood, this ...
Wood
LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Green Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Armchair Created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Cassina’s production of the Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret® and Charlo...
Metal
$22,732 / item
Charlotte Perriand Table en Forme Libre, Wood by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Charlotte Perriand started work on the tables en forme libre...
Wood
$1,224Sale Price|25% Off
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Stool in Walnut Wood, Modern Design, Available Now
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool For Cassina Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. American walnut. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cas...
Wood
Chair Bauche n18 by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chaise bauche numéro 18 de Charlotte Perriand vers 1950.
Rope, Ash
Les Arcs Chair Chosen by Charlotte Perriand 60s by Dal Vera, italy
By Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera
Located in Lucija, SI
Leather and chrome chair selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs c1960. Great patina This is a must have chair
Steel, Chrome
‘Cansado’ Low Bench by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1958 for the Cité Cansado housing project in Mauritania, this low bench reflects her approach to functional modernism adapted to specific environme...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful example of Charlotte Perriand's Berger stool--her famous modernist interpretation of the classic tripod wood milking stool. This particular stool shows considerable wea...
Hardwood
$932Sale Price / item|20% Off
French Coat Rack by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, Pinewood, 1960s - 2 avail.
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Coat rack with three hangers designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, a ski resort in the Alps. The project was one of the largest in Perriand's career. She was then in her 60s...
Pine
$9,500Sale Price|24% Off
'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' two-seat loveseat sofa, signed (see pics, in gorgeous thick Italian black leather on chrome steel frame is in beautiful vin...
Steel
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Yellow
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in yellow. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produc...
Metal, Aluminum
Cassina LC2 Petit Armchair by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, Italy
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele black leather armchair originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was made in Italy by Cassina in 1983. The ...
Steel, Chrome
"Bauche" Dining Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Bauche" chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, a timeless embodiment of mid-century design. Crafted in the 1950s, these iconic chairs are a testament to Perriand's vision of ...
Straw, Wood
Console Desk by Charlotte Perriand, Cansado Mauritania, Circa 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Charlotte Perriand. Crafted in wood, steel, plastic.
Steel
Vintage Charlotte Perriand Saturn Wall Sconces for Philips, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of original Charlotte Perriand sun-lamps (Type 7529) up-cycled to wall or table lamp by our in-house electrician. Everything is original besides the sockets and new maxi-bulbs...
Aluminum
Locker cabinet by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Locker cabinet designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort. Constructed in pine with original green painted doors, this utilitarian yet warm piece reflects Perriand’s huma...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in Blue for Nemo
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in blue for Nemo. Originally designed in 1950 by the iconic Charlotte Perriand, these newly produ...
Aluminum, Metal
Dinning table by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s, simple design
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A wooden table by Charlotte Perriand, embodying her philosophy of honest materials and functional beauty. The restrained construction and warm wood surface reveal a quiet balance bet...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs pine dinning table
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs pine and metal dinning table
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Pine Stool, Les Arcs Ski Resort, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Pine Stool for Les Arcs Ski Resort, France, 1960s – 1 Available Designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort in Savoie, France during the 1960s, thi...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Forme libre table in black lacquered designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Cha...
Wood, Lacquer
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 10
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, set of ten An icon with a versatile and functional...
Leather
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit model nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise ...
Aluminum
Charlotte PERRIAND, Dining Table, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte PERRIAND (1903-1999) Grooved table, model designed around 1954, piece acquired at the Steph Simon Gallery around 1960 Ash dining room table. Thick top with a slightly cha...
Ash
One of 3 Philips Vintage Infrared Heat Lamp Charlotte Perriand HP 3603 Infraphil
By Charlotte Perriand, Philips
Located in Miami, FL
One of 3 Industrial French Architect and Designer Charlotte Perriand designed Mid-Century Modern Philips Heat Lamp, Desk Lamp or Table Lamp in different designs. Model Number HP 3603...
Metal
XL 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
Metal
Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Atelier International, Le Corbusier
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier Grand Modèle LC3 club chair by Cassina Original design France 1928 / Italy c. 1970s black leather with white and ...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Petite' Wall Lamp in Light Blue
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Petite' wall lamp in light blue. Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivoting sha...
Metal, Aluminum
Wall-Mounted Shelf, Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Minimalist wall-mounted shelf designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs. Crafted in solid pine with a single glass insert, designed with Perriand’s signature balance of utility...
Glass, Pine
$17,474 / item
Rio Table by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, Italy, new
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Base and frame in oak. Price is per table and varies dependent on the choice of material Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in...
Marble
High stool in ash, Berger model by Charlotte Perriand, France 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
An icon of 20th-century design, the Berger high stool designed by Charlotte Perriand embodies raw and functional elegance. Inspired by Alpine craftsmanship, this chair pays homage to...
Ash
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Sage Green Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sage green Forme Libre table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Charlotte Perrian...
Wood, Lacquer
Charlotte Perriand “Dordogne” Chairs, Set of 6, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful set of six “Dordogne” dining chairs designed by Charlotte Perriand. A timeless and highly recognizable design, combining solid wood craftsmanship with handwoven rush seatin...
Wood
Set of Six Charlotte Perriand Dordogne Chairs for Robert Sentou, France c1950
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999), a key figure of European modernism, famously started her career with a rebuff from Le Corbusier’s studio: “We don’t embroider cushions here.” Not dete...
Pine, Straw
Les Arcs table by Charlotte Perriand in pine, 1960'
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in LYON, FR
Large pine table by Charlotte Perriand, designed for the Les Arcs ski resort in the 1960s. The tabletop shows signs of wear, but this gives it a beautiful patina with its honey colo...
Pine
$2,597Sale Price|19% Off
Table à manger ronde Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs vintage en pin des années 60 70
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table à manger ronde vintage des années 60 70, en pin, de Charlotte Perriand pour Les Arcs, avec 2 battants du plateau rabattables sur les côtés pour en faire une petite table rectan...
Pine
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Dordogne Chairs for Robert Sentou, France c1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in London, GB
Set of four or six available. Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999), a key figure of European modernism, famously started her career with a rebuff from Le Corbusier’s studio: “We don’t em...
Straw, Pine
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina, Black Oak, Modern
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Oak stained black. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials ...
Aluminum
$20,401 / item
Charlotte Perriand 513 Riflesso Storage Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Storage unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1939. Relaunched in 2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Part of the Cassina collection since 2004, the Riflesso storage unit cr...
Aluminum
LC2 Club Chair By Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Original LC2 Petit Modele Lounge Chair, initially designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. This example was produced in Italy ...
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927, Set of 4
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and metal, Italy, 1927, Set of four An icon with a versatile and functional soul...
Leather
Selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, Leather Dining Chairs
By DalVera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of chairs 2, Designed by Charlotte Perriand for and used in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, circa 1960. These chairs were commissioned to be made by DalVera, one of the best Italian furniture...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-56. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characterise Charlotte Perria...
Aluminum
Early LC1 Chair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand, Cassina, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brussels, Brussels
LC1 chair was designed by Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928. Cassina bought the rights and started to produce these chairs around 1960. This particular ...
Steel, Chrome
Charlotte Perriand 9 Tabouret de Sale de Bains For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand 9 Tabouret de Sale de Bains For Cassina Included in the Collection Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, the 9 Tabouret hi...
Chrome
Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stools or side tables designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. These solid pine wood stools embody the essence of minimalist design bringing both comfort and...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand LC9 Tabouret Stool by Cassina, Fabric & Steel
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen material. Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlott...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Blue for Nemo
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in blue for Nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly...
Metal, Aluminum
Cansado Mauritania Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand, Mauritania, Circa 1954-62
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Charlotte Perriand. Crafted in ash wood, steel.
Steel
Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1600, Pair of Stools, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of iconic pine benches from Charlotte Perand for Les Arcs ski resort in the Alps of eastern France. No adornments, no frills, utilitarian construction that could be carved and ...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool, 1950s France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collectible Berger stool by Charlotte Perriand in an elegant dark finish. Circa 1950s. You can find this stool featured in the Charlotte Perriand complete works Volume 2.
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Large CP-1 Wall Lights, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare large scale, enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand with adjustable steel reflectors in black enameled finish with two sockets each. Made in the 1960s. Optional horizontal o...
Steel
$7,764 / item
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Chair For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Chair For Cassina Designed in 1943 by Charlotte Perriand, this timeless design chair is the interpretation in wood of the...
Walnut
Charlotte Perriand 513 Riflesso Storage Unit for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material/finish. Available in anodized aluminum, black painted anodized aluminum and mahogany. The Riflesso storage unit, created in 1958 by Charlotte ...
Aluminum
Dining Chair by Christian Durupt and Charlotte Perriand, France, 1969
By Charlotte Perriand, Christian Durupt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining chair in pine wood, a timeless masterpiece born from the collaboration between Christian Durupt and Charlotte Perriand in 1969. Crafted from exquisite pine wood, this striking...
Pine
Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sideboard, designed by Charlotte Perriand in France during the 1960s, reflects her approach to storage as a synthesis of function, proportion, and material clarity. The composit...
Metal
n°21 Armchair by Charlotte Perriand, France, Circa 1950's
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Charlotte Perriand. Ash frame with hand-woven rush seat & back.
Rush, Ash
$8,941 / set
Les Arcs chairs by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in MADRID, ES
Les Arcs chairs were designed by Charlotte Perriand for the alpine resort of Les Arcs in the Tarentaise valley in the 1960s. Set of 4 chairs. Original saddle leather. Light patina on...
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chair for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1927
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chair for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927 An icon with a versatile and functional soul, the "L...
Leather