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 Pine Wood Stool for Les Arcs, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, circa 1960, France. This pine wood stool is in nice condition, with signs of use consistent with age, while retaining a ...
Pine
$1,941
H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 12.01 in
French Design Charlotte Perriand, Pine Stool for Les Arcs, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Renens, CH
Original pine stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort in the 1950s. Made in solid pine with a minimalist and functional design characteristic of Perriand’s w...
Pine
$2,559Sale Price|25% Off
H 15.36 in W 16.93 in D 12.41 in
Charlotte Perriand Wood Stool for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wood stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960. This simple and beautifully functional stool is a fine example of Perriand’s work for the interiors of Le...
Wood
$2,559Sale Price|25% Off
H 15.36 in W 16.93 in D 12.41 in
Charlotte Perriand Wood Stool for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wood stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960. This simple and beautifully functional stool is a fine example of Perriand’s work for the interiors of Le...
Wood
$1,845
H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
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
$2,559Sale Price|25% Off
H 16.93 in W 17.72 in D 11.42 in
Charlotte Perriand Wood Stool for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wood stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, circa 1960. This simple and beautifully functional stool is a fine example of Perriand’s work for the interiors of Le...
Wood
$1,845
H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Pine Stool, Les Arcs Ski Resort, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Pine Stool, Les Arcs Ski Resort, 1960s This original pine stool was designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1960s for Les Arcs, the renowned ski resort ...
Pine
$1,850
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Pine Stool, Les Arcs Ski Resort, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Pine Stool, Les Arcs Ski Resort, 1960s This original pine stool was designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1960s for Les Arcs, the renowned ski resort ...
Pine
$5,825
H 16.54 in W 17.52 in D 12.21 in
Charlotte Perriand Pine Wood Stool, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski Resort, circa 1960, manufactured in France. Pinewood. In nice condition, with wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Pine Stool for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Great lines and simplicity common with Perriand designs. Wooden cross brace under the seat an...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool by Cassina, Natural Oak, Italy
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Natural oak. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author. Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood. Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos. Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret Berger...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-1961. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with ...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author. Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood. Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos. Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life, led to the creation of two historic design low table-stools inspired respectively by the milking stool used by mountain shepherds in the French town much loved by the author. Placed individually or in lively arrangements, the two low tables bring the pleasing lightness of solid wood to indoor settings emphasized by the continuity of the grain between the top and the edges and the countless natural variations in the wood. Each piece is made of unique solid wood, so every piece will be different from one another and not exactly as the one on the photos. Both pieces are inspired by the mountains. While the latter takes its name from the milking-stool used by alpine shepherds, the former is inspired by the French locality much loved by designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The turned seat meets the stylised legs both in the Tabouret...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture and mountain life...
Aluminum
