Charlotte Perriand

24 October 1903 – 27 October 1999

Charlotte Perriand was a French architect and designer who was a major figure in modern furniture design. She worked for a decade in the studio of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, co-designing celebrated tubular-steel furniture. Her later work embraced natural materials and was influenced by extended stays in Japan.

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Born in Paris, France
24 October 1903

Charlotte Perriand was born in Paris.

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Studied at the École de l'Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs
1920 – 1925

Perriand trained in furniture design in Paris.

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Exhibited Bar sous le toit at the Salon d'Automne
1927

Her aluminum and chrome bar installation brought her early acclaim.

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Joined the studio of Le Corbusier
1927 – 1937

Perriand became responsible for furniture and interior fittings in Le Corbusier's atelier.

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Co-designed the LC tubular-steel furniture collection
1928 – 1929

She co-created iconic chairs and chaise longues with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret.

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Traveled to Japan as a design adviser
1940 – 1942

Perriand worked in Japan advising on industrial art and absorbing Japanese craft traditions.

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Designed interiors for Les Arcs ski resort
1967 – 1982

She led interior and furniture design for the Les Arcs resort in the French Alps.

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Published her memoir Une vie de création
1998

Perriand released her autobiography reflecting on her design career.

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Died in Paris, France
27 October 1999

Charlotte Perriand died in Paris at the age of 96.

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