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.
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Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade Screen by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Paravent Ambassade indoors screen designed by Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735 and Pernette Perriand-Barsac. Manufactured in Italy by Cassina. ...
Porcelain
Charlotte Perriand Paravent Ambassade Screen for Cassina, Italy - new
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material. Available in American walnut, black stained oak or natural oak. Paravent Ambassade indoors screen designed by Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Style Room Divider
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s in great vintage condition. This piece works great as a cabinet or as a room divider - both sides feature sliding doors and are identical. There is general wear including pa...
Wood
Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider
Located in Kent, Dover
A French three fold room divider in hand stitched black crocodile skin. The reverse of plain dark wood, and with brass hinges.
Leather
$1,610Sale Price|20% Off
H 57.09 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in
1970s Italian room divider folding screen in style, Siso
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Double-sided screen by Siso, Italy, mid-century This is a charming double-sided screen from the 1970s, created by Siso, which combines functionality and aesthetics in a unique piece....
Wood
4 Panel Needle point Room Divider
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This 4 panel needlepoint room divider is an elegant fusion of decorative artistry and practical design. Hand-stitched with intricate floral motifs, it showcases urns overflowing with...
Textile
Handcrafted Poplar Wood Screen/Room Divider
By Cassina
Located in Brussels, BE
Sculptural Elegance for Any Space This stunning handcrafted room divider, meticulously designed in solid poplar wood, features a unique interlocking pattern, this piece combines bot...
Poplar
Asian Modern Room Divider Screen
Located in Houston, TX
Asian Modern Room Divider Screen. Offered is a beautiful three panel black Hollywood Regency or Asian Modern three panel room divider screen with a...
Wood
Fabric Screen for Knoll & Associates
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern curved room divider with a solid wood frame upholstered in green fabric. Designed and manufactured in the USA by Knoll, 1960s.
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Ash Room Divider, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
Wood, Ash
$3,800
H 70.86 in W 94.5 in D 7.87 in
Achille Castiglioni Zanotta Room Divider Paravent Black, Italy 1980
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
Achille Castiglioni Zanotta Room Divider Paravent Black, Italy Beautiful space screen designed by Achille Castiglioni. It's all black with black gaze, black steel columns and black...
Steel
Welded Aluminum Room Divider, Art Deco Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Panels are from the ceiling of an old church in North Carolina. Welded together by a craftsman to create this absolutely sensational room divider screen. Ships disassembled in th...
Aluminum
Vintage Etched Glass Paravent Screen Room Divider
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage 4 Panel Etched Glass Screen Art Deco...
Brass
Vintage Room Divider With Floral Motif.
Located in Seattle, WA
Three Pane Room Divider , Painted Green on one Side with a Floral Motif on the Other. Edges are Yellow , the Top of the Middle Pane is White, Probably From Exposure to the Elements O...
Wood
Mid Century Italian 3 Panel Screen
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Italian 3 panel Screen. Unsigned. The only other one found went through Bonhams Auction in 2010. It is identical to it Th person I got it from removed the hinges and had ...
Metal
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H 22.45 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Charlotte Perriand Modernist Luggage Rack, Tubular Steel, Les Arcs, France, 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Labrit, Landes
Luggage rack made by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1968 for the ski resort Les Arcs. Support formed by wooden slats, resting on a chromed metal structure. Lot 2 Shipping: 64/51/41 ...
Chrome
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H 22.45 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Charlotte Perriand Modernist Luggage Rack, Tubular Steel, Les Arcs, France, 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Labrit, Landes
Luggage rack made by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1968 for the ski resort Les Arcs. Support formed by wooden slats, resting on a chromed metal structure. Shipping: 64/51/41 Woo...
Chrome
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H 23 in W 20 in D 15 in
Charlotte Perriand Modernist Luggage Rack, Tubular Steel, Les Arcs, France, 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century luggage stand from the 1950s by Charlotte Perriand, executed by Les Arcs, France. Made of tubular steel and wood, in good condition with charming patina. Coul...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Luggage Racks-Stools for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic luggage rack or stool by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. Tubular chrome frame with pine slats. Wood in original vintage condition. Could also be used as a side table. Fantas...
Chrome