Charlotte Perriand was a pioneering modernist who saw design as a tool for social progress. Undeterred by an early rejection from Le Corbusier’s studio, she went on to become one of his most important collaborators and later an influential designer in her own right. Her work blended the organic beauty of nature with the functional ideals of the machine age, shaped by her egalitarian, left-leaning politics.

This monograph highlights Perriand’s iconic interiors, furniture, and architectural projects—along with never-before-seen sketchbooks that reveal her creative process. From her breakthrough 1927 Le Bar sous le toit to her celebrated chaise longues and major building projects across Europe, Tokyo, Rio, and London, the book underscores her lifelong commitment to accessible, human-centered design.