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.
Pine Dining Table in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Round pine dining table in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made of beautiful pine wood, this table features an enchanting tabletop. Pairing effortlessly with our straw dining chairs...
Pine
Solid Pine Table by Charlotte Perriand, French Modern Design, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charlotte Perriand; French design; 1920's; Modernism A unique collection of 10 Perriand tables. Very pretty solid pine table by the French designer Charlotte Perriand, this model was created in the 1960s for the creation of the Les arcs ski resort. We have 10 tables with legs available and 1 extra table top without legs. Charlotte Perriand (24 October 1903 – 27 October 1999) was a French architect and designer. Her work aimed to create functional living spaces to believe that better design helps create a better society. In her article "L'Art de Vivre" from 1981, she states "The extension of the art of dwelling is the art of living — living in harmony with man's deepest drives and with his adopted or fabricated environment." Charlotte liked to take her time in space...
Pine
Console Table by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare wooden console table was designed by Charlotte Perriand for a private residence in Méribel Les Allues, France. Characterised by its sculptural simplicity, the piece feature...
Wood
Side Table by Charlotte Perriand for Hôtel Les Trois Arcs, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
This side table, designed by Charlotte Perriand for Hôtel Les Trois Arcs in 1967-1968, is an exceptionally rare piece, with only three ever produced. Its distinctive three-part leg s...
Wood
Square Table by Charlotte Perriand for 'Les Arcs', France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Square table by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort in France, embodying the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Modern dining. This table features a square pine table top gracef...
Metal
Wall-Mounted Desk by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1970s for the ski resort Les Arcs 1800, this wall-mounted desk or console exemplifies her approach to functional, sculptural design in alpine ar...
Metal
Charlotte Perriand – Les arcs 1800 Dining Table, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Charlotte Perriand – Les arcs 1800 Dining Table, 1970s The chair in the image is not included.
Steel
Dinning table by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s, simple form
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A free-form dining table designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort. The thick pine top and folded metal legs reveal Perriand’s architectural sense of balance between...
Metal
Dining Table, Charlotte Perriand, Les arcs 1800 , 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A striking dining table created for Les Arcs project. The solid wooden top rests on a robust industrial-style base, balancing warmth with structural strength. The restrained geomet...
Steel
Adjustable table by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs, circa 1975
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Rare height-adjustable rectangular table with rounded edges designed by Charlotte Perriand designed for the resort of Les Arcs in the 1970s. It has a glued laminated pine top of re...
Metal
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
