Charlotte Perriand Benches
French, 1903-1999
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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Creator: Charlotte Perriand
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand.
Edited by Steph Simon.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa).
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Fabric
Dordogne Straw Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Robert Sentou, France, 1960s
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Dordogne Straw Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Robert Sentou, France, 1960s
The Dordogne bench, a remarkable piece designed by the renowned designer Charlotte Perriand and crafted b...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Straw
Charlotte Perriand "Tokyo" Bench with Cushions by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Envisioned in Tokyo in 1953 by Charlotte Perriand and still remarkably relevant today, this modular piece can be used as a low coffee table, bench, or – with cushions – as a sofa.
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Fabric, Oak
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Low Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low table that can be use as a sitting, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This surface...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Wood
514 Refolo Tokyo seating bench by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina 2000s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Magnificent and iconic design by Charlotte Perriand, the Refolo bench, also commonly known as Tokyo bench consists of natural solid oak in geometric pattern with slightly oval feet p...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Leather, Oak
Pine Bench for Les Arcs by Chalrotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A 3 seater bench designed under the supervision of Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, a French ski resort.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
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 Ch...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Metal
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand.
Edited by Steph Simon.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa).
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Metal
Low Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Cité Cansado, France, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Cansado Bench, designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954, is crafted from solid oak with an enameled steel base, balancing warmth with industrial strength. The parallel wood slats ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Metal, Steel
A " Bauche " Bench by Charlotte Perriand France 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A rare " Bauche " bench by Charlotte Perriand.
France 1950s
In ashwood and straw (original).
In very good original condition
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1950s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Straw, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand.
Edited by Steph Simon.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa).
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Metal
Les Arcs Bench by Charlotte Perriand, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Les Arcs Long Pine Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand, a remarkable piece from her celebrated ski resort project in Les Arcs, France, circa 1960. Crafted from solid pine, it showca...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Pine
Monumental Charlotte Perriand Pine Storage Bench for Les Arcs, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pine storage bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. Just over 7 feet long. Presently the only one of its kind for sale. Perfect patina to th...
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1960s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Low Table, Bench or Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Low table that can also be used as a sofa or bench designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Wood
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Manufactured by Steph Simon (France), circa 1950.
Wood, lacquered metal frame and legs.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Metal
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Wood Metal Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Edited by Steph Simon (France)
Wood, metal frame legs has been redone according the original.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Metal
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa in Black Leather for Cassina, Italy - new
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the size/variation and material of the sofa. Modular system that can be used as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Wood, Leather
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand.
Edited by Steph Simon.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa).
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Metal
Charlotte Perriand Mid Century Wooden "Cansado" Bench Table by Steph Simon 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Cansado bench / low table by Charlotte Perriand produced by Steph Simon for city of Mauritania, Africa 1950s. In good original condition with patina from age and use.
Dimensio...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Metal
Low Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Cité Cansado, France, 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Cansado Bench, designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954, is crafted from solid oak with an enameled steel base, balancing warmth with industrial strength. The parallel wood slats ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Metal, Steel
"Cansado" Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in bruxelles, BE
Authentic wood and metal bench designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 50s. Wear due to time and age.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Metal
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Studio City, CA
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench from Cité Cansado, Mauritania, circa 1958. Stained pine, painted steel. Measures 75"L x 25.5"W x 9"H
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1950s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Teak
Large Wood Bench from les Arcs by Charlotte Perriand, 1985
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Grand bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for furnishing the Les Mirantins residence, one of the architect's last projects at Les Arcs from 1984-1987, featuring duplex studio apartm...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Cansado Bench, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Charlotte Perriand.
Edited by Steph Simon.
Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa).
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Metal
Slate Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1980s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare, solid pine bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Résidence Les Mirantins and Les Archeboc at Les Arcs ski resort, an exceptional example of 1980s Alpine design. Created ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand Bench from Nova Residence Arcs 1800, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Pine bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for Nova residence, Les Arcs 1800 in 1970s. The seat made with two thick pine planks. Four legs connected with a spa...
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1970s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand Long Pine Bench for Les Arcs, 1970s France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine 4 seater bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. A beautiful example of iconic Perriand design in an amazingly unusual length stretch...
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1970s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Pine
Banc S14 Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Banc S14 Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand
Banc en pin, circa 1970
Measures: 45 x 29.5 x 42
800 €.
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1970s Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Wood
Charlotte Perriand Pine Bench for Les Arcs, 1970s France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine 3 seater bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. A beautiful example of iconic Perriand design in a slightly darker stain. Pine was t...
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1970s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand Pine Bench for Les Arcs, 1970s France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine 4 seater bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. A beautiful example of iconic Perriand design. Pine was the wood of choice for much ...
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1970s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand Long Pine Bench for Les Arcs, 1970s France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine 4 seater bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. A beautiful example of iconic Perriand design in a gorgeous dark stain and an amazin...
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1970s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Pine
Platform Low Bench by Charlotte Perriand, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This minimalist platform bench, designed by the legendary Charlotte Perriand, embodies her signature language of pure form, natural materials, and architectural balance. Crafted in s...
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1970s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Wood
Charlotte Perriand Pine Bench for Les Arcs, 1970s France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic pine 3 seater bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. A beautiful example of iconic Perriand design. Pine was the wood of choice for much ...
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1970s French Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Pine
Les Arcs Bench with Backrest by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Les Arcs; bench; Backrest; Charlotte Perriand; Pine; French Modernism; 1970s;
Pine bench designed by the French designer Charlotte Perriand in the 1970s. It is composed of four fe...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Pine
Pine Bench Les Arc by Charlotte Perriand, French Modernism, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pine Bench Les Arc by Charlotte Perriand, French Modernism, 1970s
Pine bench designed by the French designer Charlotte Perriand in the 1970s. It is c...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charlotte Perriand Benches
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Pine
Charlotte Perriand benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Charlotte Perriand benches are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charlotte Perriand benches, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 32 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original benches by Charlotte Perriand were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider benches by Pierre Chapo, and Steph Simon. Prices for Charlotte Perriand benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $880 and can go as high as $30,300, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,000.
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Questions About Charlotte Perriand Benches
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Charlotte Perriand made a variety of chairs, stools, coffee tables, case pieces, lighting and other types of furniture. Some of her most notable works include the B306 chaise, later renamed the LC4, and the chunky, steel-framed Grand Confort club chair, both of which she designed collaboratively with Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier. She is also known for producing an acclaimed series of furniture in ebonized wood. Explore a wide range of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Charlotte Perriand is known for being a pioneer of modernism in France. She 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. Explore a diverse assortment of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Charlotte Perriand, say "Shar-LOAT PAIR-ee-uh." Her surname is French, and in that language "and" represents a sound somewhere between "uh" and "ah," rather than rhyming with land and sand and it does in English. You'll find a collection of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Charlotte Perriand worked in the studio of the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier. She frequently collaborated with fellow designer Pierre Jeanneret. Together, they created two legendary modern furniture designs: the B306 chaise and the Grand Confort club chair. Shop a range of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Charlotte Perriand was part of the modern design movement. Many people consider her to be a pioneer of modernism in France and 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. Find a selection of Charlotte Perriand furniture on 1stDibs.
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