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.
Cowhide LC4 Chaise Longue by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret, Cassina, Italy
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An elegant vintage example of the celebrated LC4 chaise longue, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand and manufactured by Cassina in Italy circa late 1970...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern, In Stock Now
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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
Pine daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, circa 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Corner daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand for the apartments of the Résidence Nova at Les Arcs, circa 1970. Crafted in solid pine, it features a sla...
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Dining Table by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, 1975
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Solid pine rectangular dining table, selected for the French ski resort "Les ARCS". Passionate about mountains, Charlotte Perriand worked during 20 years (1967-1989) on the design ...
Pine
Cassina "LC5" Daybed / Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
A superb example of the LC5, produced by Cassina under license and stamped with the maker's edition mark, model number LC5, serial number F01191, and the facsimile signature of Le Co...
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving Unit midel Nuage designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1952-1956. Relaunched by Cassina in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Authenticity and avant-garde characteris...
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Plana Coffee Table For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Plana Coffee Table For Cassina A designer coffee table where extremely complex technology meets simplicity of shape to express ...
Oak
Limited Edition Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover the beauty of the Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse, a limited edition chaise longue crafted by Cassina. Originally designed in 1940 for a Japa...
Bamboo
Set of 6 Bar Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960s France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of six bar stools by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort in Savoie, France. Perriand spent nearly two decades on the architecture and interiors at Les Arcs, one of t...
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand 'CP-1' Wall Lights in Yellow, 1960
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand with adjustable reflectors in rare yellow finish, optional horizontal or vertical mount, manufactured and distributed by Steph Simon...
Metal
Pair of Authentic Black leather Chrome lounge chairs Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Authentic pair of Modern LC2 lounge or club chairs Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in Soft Black Leather with Chrome frames Made by Cassina. Chairs shows little to no signs of use very co...
Chrome, Steel
LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina LC3 “3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Armchair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand Created to celebrate the 60th a...
Metal
CP1 wall lights from Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, France 1960-70
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Bristol, GB
Price is per 1 light - Currently 2 available. Please enquire should you require more. Wall lights, model CP1 designed by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon. Sourced from the Haute ...
Steel
Cassina LC1 “Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, 60” Red Limited Edition Chair
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina LC1 “Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, 60” Limited Edition Chair Created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Cassina’s production of the Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret® and Char...
Metal
LC3 Grand Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, black leather
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Chicago, IL
LC3 Grand Modele Armchair for Cassina. Black leather and chrome plated steel. Newer production, circa 2010 or later. One of the most iconic chairs, t...
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, brown-white pony skin upholstery. Marked/engrav...
Chrome
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, white / brown pony skin upholstery. Marked/engraved on t...
Chrome
LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
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
Pair of Cassina LC7 Swivel Chairs by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret, Signed
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in San Diego, CA
Authentic pair of LC7 swivel armchairs produced by Cassina as part of the celebrated Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret®, and Charlotte Perriand® collection. Originally designed in 1927...
Metal, Chrome
LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Blue Armchair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina LC3 “3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Armchair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand Created to celebrate the 60th anniv...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Wood Forme Libre Console Doron Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A functional and, at the same time, architectural object in true Charlotte Perriand style. A design console envisioned to fit in different areas of the home: from the entrance and ha...
Wood
Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand, circa 1970 — France
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant Lumax ashtray designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, manufactured in France around 1970. Crafted in glass, this piece embodies the purity and functionality of moder...
Glass
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, Wood & Metal, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This Charlotte Perriand Cansado bench is a rare and exceptional piece that was designed by the iconic French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand. The bench was edited by Steph ...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Wood Forme Libre Table Basse by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soft, enveloping shapes characterise the design low table authored by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. A low version of the ‘en forme libre’ dining table...
Wood
Cassina LC4 Black Leather Chaise Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier 1994
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC4 chaise lounge chair designed by Le Corbusier was produced by Cassina in 1994. The chair features a classic black leather pad and headrest on a tubular steel frame ...
Steel, Chrome
Charlotte Perriand, Stools for Les Arcs, Pine, France, 1968
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine stools, designed and produced by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1968. Designed for Les Arcs ski resort. Wood presents with a heavy loss to lacquer Wood presents with mo...
Pine
Set of Six Charlotte Perriand Porcelain Dinnerware Plates by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hand-decorated porcelain dinnerware service, based on ancient influences filtered through the modern sensibilities of an extraordinary pioneer of modernity. Designed by Cassina in ...
Porcelain
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
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in black painted tubular steel, cognac color leather upholstery. Marked/engraved o...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand 513 Riflesso Storage Unit by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Charlotte Perriand 513 Riflesso storage unit, reissued by Cassina, is a true work of art that reflects the designer's impeccable taste and sense of st...
Aluminum
Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, black pony skin upholstery. Marked/engraved on ...
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. With the Ombra Tokyo chair, Charlotte Perriand came up with an iconic ...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand, set of six chairs, Les Arcs 1960 ski resort model.
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Charlotte Perriand, set of six chairs (Les Arcs 1960 ski resort model), excellent condition, beautiful patina on the thick leather, chrome tubular frame, circa 1960, France. Height: ...
Chrome
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 LC7 Leather Chair by Cassina, Modern Italian Design
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leather upholstered LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC coll...
Steel
Pine Bench from Les Arcs, France, circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Solid pine bench, model selected for Les Arcs 1800 ski resort, in the French Alps. Perriand's passion for the mountains and her dedication to creating a perfect skiing experience is...
Pine
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
Charlotte Perriand Wood Forme Libre Table Basse by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soft, enveloping shapes characterise the design low table authored by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. A low version of the ‘en forme libre’ dining table...
Wood
Enfilade Charlotte Perriand / Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1954
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in Perpignan, FR
Enfilade – Charlotte Perriand / Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1954 200x70x45 cm Ce buffet provient de l’aménagement intérieur réalisé en 1954 par Charlotte Perriand pour l’immeuble HLM di...
Ash
Charlotte Perriand Rio Coffee Table, Solid Oak & Rattan, Mid-Century
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Rio Coffee Table For Cassina The historic Rio design low table combines uncommon beauty and utmost functionality in an a...
Oak
Rudder back n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm Vintage Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand. Ladder back models are rare. The seat is original. The wo...
Rush, Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC9 Stool, Rattan & Steel, Mid-Century Modern
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by...
Steel
Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm Vintage Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand. Its rush is original and condition is good. Edition Step...
Rush, Wood
Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The Modulor in 1954 and Modulo...
Paper
Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Doron Hotel armchair was designed in 1947 by Charlotte Perriand, a real mo...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Nuage Shelving Unit, Wood and Aluminium by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
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
Charlotte Perriand, Bench, Pine, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort, France, c. 1960s. Light discoloration throughout. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.75"H x 63.0"W x 12.0"D All i...
Pine
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...
Chrome
LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Green Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, 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
Cassina LC1 “Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, 60” Green Limited Edition Chair
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina LC1 “Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, 60” Limited Edition Chair Created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Cassina’s production of the Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret® and Char...
Metal
French Wooden Mid Century "Brazil" Dining Table By Charlotte Perriand, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare French wooden mid century rectangular "Brazil" dining table in dark stained mahagony and larch wood designed by Charlotte Perriand and produced in France during the late 1960s...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Petite' Wall Lamp in White
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Petite' wall lamp in white. Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivoting shade th...
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in All White for Nemo
By Nemo Lighting 1, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in All White for Nemo Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these ne...
Metal, Aluminum
Le Corbusier Der Modulor 2 Book, 1955
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The Modulor in 1954 and Modulo...
Paper
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
Charlotte Perriand "Berger" Stool, 1953
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful wooden stool 'Berger', designed by Charlotte Perriand, distributed by Steph Simon made with the typical Perriand connection on its tripod base.
Wood
Early Year 'LC2' Leather Club Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1980s, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable early year collectors example of the Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chair (authentic signed example, see pics) in gorgeous thick Italian black leathe...
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Limited Edition Ventaglio Wood Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining table, model Ventaglio, designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1972. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. AN ICON IN LIMITED SERIES The table by Charlotte Perriand, among the most-...
Wood
1954. Étagère Charlotte Perriand
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Perpignan, FR
Etagère 2 portes– Charlotte Perriand / Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1954 210 x 30 x 35 cm / Acajou et bois comprimé Ce buffet provient de l’aménagement intérieur réalisé en 1954 par Charlo...
Ash
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Natural Aluminum
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in natural aluminum. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produ...
Metal, Aluminum