Charlotte
Perriand

Charlotte Perriand (1903–1999) was a French architect and designer who played a key role in modernist furniture and interior design, collaborating with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. She co-designed iconic pieces like the LC4 Chaise Lounge, revolutionizing functional, ergonomic design. Perriand later developed human-centered architecture, working on projects such as Les Arcs ski resort in France and prefabricated housing in Japan. Her work embraced natural materials, modular systems, and social responsibility, influencing 20th-century modernism. A pioneer for women in architecture, her legacy continues to shape contemporary design philosophy, furniture innovation, and spatial composition.