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 Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs, France 1960s This is a description of a pine chest of drawers that was designed ...
Pine
$4,800 / item
Charlotte Perriand Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pine chest of drawers by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. 4 pull out drawers. Made of solid pine, circa 1960. Good original condition. Fun piece of collectible design from the popula...
Pine
$4,800 / item
Charlotte Perriand Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pine chest of drawers by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. 4 pull out drawers. Made of solid pine, circa 1960. Good original condition. Fun piece of collectible design from the popula...
Pine
$17,897
Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte Perriand wall sideboard with doors and drawers Steph Simon from the famous Les Adrets residence. Certainly the most accomplished residence and the closest to the aspiration...
Plastic, Pine
Charlotte Perriand Bed Side Table for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pin bedside cupboard by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. One pull out drawer. One door which opens to a shelf with two spaces for storage. Made of solid pine, circa 1960. Good origin...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Chest for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pine bedside cupboard by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs. One pull out drawer. One door which opens to a shelf with two spaces for storage. Made of solid pine, circa 1960. Good origi...
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Pine Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Chest of Drawers for Les Arcs, France 1960s This is a description of a pine chest of drawers that was designed ...
Pine
$2,188 / item
H 21.66 in W 19.49 in D 19.1 in
Arcate bedside table, in oak wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il comodino Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include settimanali e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Wood, Oak
$8,225 / item
H 43.71 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots for Cassina, Italy, new
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material/color/model of the product. Nuage à Plots by Charlotte Perriand belongs to a select group of furnishings that are ...
Aluminum
$3,200
H 23.63 in W 20.08 in D 9.65 in
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
$2,434Sale Price|40% Off
H 37.01 in W 42.52 in D 21.46 in
Lovely Antique Victorian Walnut Military Campaign Officers Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Walnut Military officers Campaign chest of drawers A very good looking period used piece, the drawers have lots of origina...
Brass
$1,765
H 27.56 in W 35.63 in D 57.49 in
Mid 20th Century Fir & Ash Wood Chest Of Drawers in the style of C. Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale an elegant mid-century modern chest of drawers that celebrates the rustic aesthetic typical of Alpine chalets. Its minimalist design and emphasis on ...
Ash, Fir, Plywood
$16,502
H 19.3 in W 45.48 in D 20.08 in
Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare very large Howard & Son’s 1881 stamped burr & burl walnut chest of drawers with military history These are pretty much the finest quality chest of drawers I have ever laid my hands on, they are substantial in weight, the cuts of walnut have a deep rich grain and simply glow in the right light, they are the most exquisite quality. The inside top right drawer is stamped Howard & Son’s Berners street, there is also remnants of a paper label which has the serial number on of 8696 4332 and then “Easy Chair & Sofa Factory, Howard & Son’s Upholsterers 2526 & 27 Berners Street London Patent dining table” What a great piece of history. The real Piece De Resistance! Is the back of the drawers, they have the original name tag of the owner who commissioned them, one Sir C Pigott, its dated Sept 12 1881, the full history of the good chap is as follows "Captain Pigott, was born 13 January 1859, son of Sir Charles Robert Pigott, 3rd Baronet, and Mary Louisa (who died in 1873), daughter of Captain C Hallowell Carew, RN, of Beddington Park, Surrey. He joined the 60th King's Royal Rifles; served in the Zulu War...
Walnut
$17,062
H 34.65 in W 58.67 in D 78.75 in
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Bed, Pinewood, Mid-Century Modern, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bed designed by Charlotte Perriand for Meribel, circa 1960. Manufactured in France. Pinewood. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a ...
Wood
John Stuart Chrome and Lacquered Chest of Drawers
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1970s three drawer chest of drawers retailed by John Stuart in the style of Milo Baughman. Three drawers with chrome hardware float above the floor in a parsons form lacquere...
Chrome
$5,597 / set
H 34.26 in W 29.14 in D 19.69 in
Georgian Design Pair of Antique Bedside Chest of Drawers & Brass Batwing Handles
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Elegant Pair of Matching English Antique Four Drawer Bedside Chests with Batwing Brass Handles on Bracket Feet of a Georgian Design.
Brass
$15,297
H 23.63 in W 55.12 in D 74.81 in
A double bed frame by Charlotte Perriand - "Hôtel La Cachette" - France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Double bed frame by Charlotte Perriand, a rare piece from the 1960s, originally designed for the prestigious "Hôtel La Cachette" at Les Arcs 1600 in Savoie, France. This bed embodies...
Beech
Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique chest of drawers has been given new life with a recent black painted finish. Note in the photos the slight distressing which compliments its age and brings out touches of the natural oak wood beneath. The graceful cabriolet feet, paneled sides, serpentine front and lower carved medallion all reflect its French country styling. This small dresser may also be used as a nightstand, with two short top drawers over the two longer lower drawers which all function smoothly. This chest of drawers has been restored so it is strong and stable. Any nicks, scratches, separation, etc are simply signs of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this chest. ** In light of current affairs and fluctuating fuel prices shipping quotes and timelines are estimates only. Buyer is required to notify us upon purchase if there are interior or exterior stairs, steps, or freight elevators...
Wood, Paint
$10,002
H 28.75 in W 73.63 in D 20.48 in
Midcentury Bed Room Set with Bed Two Nightstands and Dressing Paolo Buffa Style
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Fine Italian midcentury bed room set with a pair bed frame, a pair of nightstands and an elegant dressing with a glass top. Excellent vintage ...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand ' Les Arcs'
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Vintage chest of drawers by Charlotte Perriand, as Used in the Iconic Les Arcs Ski-Resort. This remarkable vintage cabinet, crafted by the legendary Charlotte Perriand and onc...
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Desk Console in Ash Wood Méribel, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte Perriand drawer unit with a central part forming a hairdresser. Structure in ash and arolle. Furniture from the ski resort Méribel les allues in Savoie, Hotel Le grand Coe...
Ash
Charlotte Perriand, Cansado Chest
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte PERRIAND (1903 - 1999) "Cansado" Wood and metal chest : top and drawers made of ash veneer, two melamine sliding doors, four painted steel feet. Height : 72,5 cm/28.5 in...
Steel