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 Paravent Ambassade Screen, Canaletto Walnut, Italy
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade For Cassina A painstaking architectural composition, an artist’s design puzzle made for the interior decor of...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 kitchen doors from an Arcs 1600 apartment, complete with 6 handles and 12 original hinges. State of use, small high furnitu...
Wood
Kitchen Drawers by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1800 ski resort Pinewood, 1960s
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Kitchen drawers designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, a ski resort in the Alps. These doors come from a kitchen of Les Arcs 1800, Résidence La Nova. Manufactured in France in...
Pine
Colour Panel, Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare double-sided colour panel by Charlotte Perriand, created during the Les Arcs project. Encased in a natural wood frame, the panel presents two distinct compositions: one side i...
Wood
Pair of sliding doors, Charlotte Perriand, 1960s, France, decorative panel.
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Sliding wooden doors designed by Charlotte Perriand, featuring a harmonious balance of proportion and material. An architectural element that reflects her pursuit of simplicity and f...
Wood
Washstand, Basin, Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare basin unit - washstand designed by Charlotte Perriand, echoing her work for the Les Arcs ski resort in France. This minimalist basin embodies Perriand’s vision of functional, ...
Fiberglass
Charlotte Perriand Corner Fireplace "Hotel des 3 Arcs", 1969
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Charlotte Perriand Corner fireplace hotel des 3 arcs The arches, 1969 Unique copies Hexagonal fireplace in the spirit of the station tables Steel and ...
Iron
$10,000Sale Price / set|33% Off
Set of Three Pairs of Charlotte Perriand Slat Doors, circa 1950, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Girona, Spain
Set of three pairs of Charlotte Perriand large slat doors Hisotry: Le Courboulay Building, Le Mans, France Provenance: Gallery Clément Cidivino, circa 1950, ...
Pine
Door element by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A minimalist door with rounded edges, expressing the architectural vocabulary found in Charlotte Perriand’s projects. Its functional simplicity and gentle form embody Perriand’s visi...
Wood
Les Arcs Dining Table in Pine by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Dining table by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs resort project, France, 1960s. The design combines a substantial solid pine top with a minimalist black lacquered steel pedestal ...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs Solid Pine Dining Table or Desk, France, 1960s
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An original Les Arcs dining table designed by Charlotte Perriand and produced in France during the 1960s. While sharing the restrained functional language that defines the celebrate...
Steel
Wooden block panel by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1970s, object
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An architectural wooden panel designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs. Crafted in solid pine with Perriand’s signature cut-out detail, this modular element was used as a part...
Wood
Handmade Zelige Tile in Terracota Colour
Located in Marbella, ES
Handmade glazed zelige tile in terracota colour in size 10x10 cm. Price per M2 of 165 Euro, which corresponds to 100 tiles of 10x10 cm.
Terracotta
French Cast Iron Figural Flatback Rust Patina Garden Panel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A cast iron flatback panel originally from a balcony rail in France. Dating to the mid-late 19th century, these decorative objects were used as building or garden elements. Heavy, weighing about 25 pounds, and aged with a beautiful patina, the panel shows a robed figure within an ornate scrolled frame. Imagine it as a piece of outdoor sculpture, used as a fireback, turned into a table base, or framed in a garden gate. Measures: 26.5 inches H x 15.5 inches W x 1.25 inches deep. In very good antique condition with the desired rusted patina.
Iron
Antique French Painted Paneled Cupboard Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Slightly distressed French Provincial paneled doors for a cabinet this striking pair of doors wear their age with grace, and would bring c...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Doors with Wrought Iron Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of stunning stripped 19th century French doors with wrought iron, featuring bold molded detail framing the lower panels as well as the intricate wrought iron inserts, which open...
Wrought Iron
Folding Screen Room Divider in Solid Mahogany
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding screen made in solid frames of mahogany wood with brass details, circa 1950.
Mahogany
Charlotte Perriand Corner Fireplace "Hotel des 3 Arcs", 1969
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Charlotte Perriand Corner fireplace hotel des 3 arcs The arches, 1969 Unique copies Hexagonal fireplace in the spirit of the station tables Steel and ...
Iron
$3,650 / set
H 76 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique Pinewood Trellis Obelisks, Tall Garden Decor, France, 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of tall treillis obelisks in Versailles green topped by pointed finials, in good condition. These antique hand crafted painted Pinewood obelisks have multiple layers ...
Pine
Set of 4 French Stained-Glass Windowed Doors
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This beautiful set of early 20th-century French stained-glass windowed doors features vibrant Art Nouveau–inspired motifs, highlighted by rich reds, greens, and amber tones. The hand...
Stained Glass, Wood
Classical Solid Marble Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Marble Sink Basin Serpentine fronted character piece with deep gadroon style carving 24" wide 15-3/4" deep Limited Stock
Carrara Marble
1970s Polished Solid Brass Campaign Drawer Pulls
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six 1970s polished solid brass camping style drawer pulls. Newly professionally polished to a high shine. Mounting hardware is not included.
Brass
$575Sale Price|50% Off
H 9.26 in W 5.71 in D 2.96 in
French, 18th Century White Marble Panel depicting a vase
Located in Buisson, FR
Very decorative and beautiful weathered white marble panel depicting a vase. France, circa 1750-1800. Measurements include the wooden base. H:23,5cm W:14,5cm D:7,5cm
Marble
Panel with glass porthole - 1960 Jean Prouvé - Studal
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare Panel with glass porthole - 1960 Jean Prouvé - Studal . Self-supporting porthole bin. . Aluminium and glass. . Saint Egreve technical building/ architect Gutton . Dimension...
Aluminum
Wooden door panel by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A pine door panel embodying Charlotte Perriand’s pursuit of natural simplicity. Used in her alpine architecture projects, its rhythmic planks and warm tone convey the essence of craf...
Wood
Bathroom Fiberglass Door by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Nestled high in the French Alps, the ski resort of Les Arcs is more than just a destination, it’s a landmark of modernist design, thanks to the pioneering vision of Charlotte Perrian...
Fiberglass
Sliding Door by Charlotte Perriand, 1970s, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This model from Charlotte Perriand’s private Alpine project in Meribel les Allues, France. Crafted in the early 1960s as part of a pioneering mountain chalet, this sliding door panel...
Pine
Bathroom Fiberglass Door by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1980
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Nestled high in the French Alps, the ski resort of Les Arcs is more than just a destination, it’s a landmark of modernist design, thanks to the pioneering vision of Charlotte Perrian...
Fiberglass
Room Divider, Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Charlotte Perriand was a pioneering French designer and architect known for her innovative approach to modern furniture and interior design. A key figure in the Bauhaus movement, sh...
Oak
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H 91.74 in W 61.03 in D 26.78 in
Charlotte Perriand : Prefabricated Kitchen from les Arcs 1800, France 1979
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A true museum piece, this kitchen unit by Charlotte Perriand was designed to equip apartments in the Les Arcs 1800 ski resort, a project to which she dedicated nearly 20 years of he...
Stainless Steel
Bar from Les Arcs 2000 by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1979
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Bar designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Nova residence, built and furnished at Les Arcs 2000 in the French Alps in 1979. Made of solid pine, it was placed in front of the kitche...
Stainless Steel
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H 91.74 in W 61.03 in D 26.78 in
Charlotte Perriand : Prefabricated Kitchen from les Arcs 1800, France 1979
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A museum piece, this kitchen block by Charlotte Perriand, designed to equip the apartments of the Arcs 1800 ski resort, a project to which she devoted nearly 20 years of her life. The prefabricated kitchen is...
Stainless Steel
Bath Door ‘Les Arcs 1600’ by Charlotte Perriand - entrance door
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Charlotte Perriand oversaw the design team at Les Arcs beginning in the late 1960s and with the progressive group, designed and built Arc 1600, Arc 1800 and Arc 2000 at the resort. T...
Stainless Steel
Charlotte Perriand stairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte Perriand rare staircase for the Les Arcs1600 ski resort in 1968 larch structure
Wood
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H 76.38 in W 28.15 in D 2.17 in
Charlotte Perriand Red Fiberglass Door with Frame & Mirror, Les Arcs France 1968
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Charlotte Perriand. Complete door with door frame, original mirror, original handles and hinges. Red lacquered fiberglass and chromed metal. Desi...
Chrome
Pair of Service Doors by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Culver City, CA
With wonderful patina and original paint.
Metal