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What is Charlotte Perriand known for?

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What is Charlotte Perriand known for?
Charlotte 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.
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Vintage Cassina Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, and Perriand LC2 Club Chair
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Originally designed to be exhibited in 1929 at the Salon d’Automne in Paris, the three-piece design collaboration relied mostly on Charlotte Perriand's genius. Dubbed a "basket of cu...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

Pine Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Méribel, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pinewood stool, crafted in the 1960s by the renowned French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand. Originally created for the lodging facilities at the French ski resort Les Arcs...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Pine

Pine Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Méribel, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pine wood bench, crafted in the 1960s by the renowned French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand. Originally created for the lodging facilities at the French ski resort Les Arc...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Pine

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench with Drawer Steph Simon
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
In the late 1950s, Charlotte Perriand was commissioned to undertake the design and furnishing of Cansado, a town in Mauritania. This mining settlement was purpose-built to house the ...
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Vintage 1960s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Charlotte Perriand Midcentury "Bauche" Rush Stool, Ash, 1960s, France
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Varnished solid ash and straw “Bauche” stool by Charlotte Perriand for Sentou 1960s - Model designed in 1933. Original condition with nice patina. Literature: Charlotte Perriand U...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Ash

CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One original CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1960s. Enameled aluminum. Rewired for U.S. standards. Adjustable r...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

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