Charlotte Perriand

Charlotte Perriand was one of the most defining designers of the modernist era. She introduced a novel approach to design – a belief that better design supported a better society. This direct social impact of design made Perriand stand out in a male-dominated industry and society.

During her career, Perriandworked with the Le Corbusier studio (alongside Pierre Jeanneret) and later on, Jean Prouvé – fellow powerhouses in the French design world.

In 1981, Perriand wrote “the art of dwelling is the art of living - living in harmony with man's deepest drives and with his adopted or fabricated environment.” This connection to furniture being functional art, and how surrounding yourself with thoughtful design can transform the way one lives their life is evident in Perriand’s designs, and set her apart from her peers.

Iconic pieces such as the Bureau dit FormeL ibre and the Bahut dit Cansando were not only perfectly ergonomic, functional and simple in the modernist ethos –but also strikingly beautiful, playful in their forms and details.  

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