"Beauty," Olafur Eliasson, 1993. In this work, a spotlight shines through a layer of mist to create a rainbow that's only visible from certain angles.

Charlotte Perriand. Copyright Archives Charlotte Perriand.

1993, Pierluigi Cerri.

Charlotte Perriand in the mountains of Savoie, France, circa 1930. Copyright Archives Charlotte Perriand.

A photo of Verner Panton from 1993. © Panton Design, Basel

Photo from: designmuseum.org

Vitra Fire Station, Weil am Rhein, Germany, 1993

A photomontage made by Perriand in 1929.

The evolution and construction of each chair takes place in Kingsnorth’s London studio.

This collection from Kingsnorth combines vintage chair frames with biomorphic fabric forms, making each chair a truly unique and one of a kind piece.

Kingsnorth embeds various fabrics on reclaimed vintage frames creating a surprisingly comfortable cushion.

Charlotte Perriand, Tokyo outdoor chaise, 2012.

Each chair is individually handcrafted and sculpted using upholstered foam.

Perriand’s stay in Japan also inspired this modular shelving system, built with sliding doors in an array of colors. Easily assembled to fit any space, these pieces could become freestanding furniture or, in the case of this image from the Air France library, become the focus of an entire room or wall.

Kingsnorth’s Hybreed chair collection is composed of an assortment of frames, fabrics, and colors.

The Rio table by Charlotte Perriand is now in production thanks to Cassina. The black marble top signals an interest in exploring deeper shades of the classic stone—a growing trend.

Chaise Lounge (1928)Perriand’s first landmark collaboration with Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, this triptych of chromium-plated steel chairs, presented a Modernist view of living. Each was crafted with a specific function. The B301 sling back chair was for conversation, the LC2 Grand Confort was for relaxation, and the B306 chaise lounge was meant for sleeping. Above, Perriand, sporting a Josephine Baker hairstyle, poses with the lounge. She’d later re-interpret this signature work with bamboo. Photo via designmuseum.org.

Charlotte Perriand, Mexique bookshelf (with Jean Provué), 1953.

The living room is furnished with pieces by some of the greatest names in vintage design, such as Hans Wegner, Eero Saarinen and Charlotte Perriand, and also more recent pieces from the 1900s by Philippe Starck, among others.

The Waterloo International Terminal, 1993, in London. Image courtesy Jo Reid/John Peck.

Another Japanese-inspired piece, this stackable chair is formed from a single bent piece of plywood. Introduced during a return visit to Japan, the graceful folds of this piece are said to be inspired in part by bunraku (puppet theater).

Kellogg spent five years working on the house, and the structure was completed in 1993.

A miniature Eames rocker nestles in a Charlotte Perriand bookcase.

Project: Backstage installation at the DIITO shop, Brussels With its chunky, oversize embroidery, Charlotte Lancelot’s Silaï collection of rugs, poufs, and cushions for GAN provides a visceral link to its making. “You can connect with the person who made the stitches,” she says. “The thick wool yarns provide softness to the view and to the touch, creating a comfortable and heartening cocoon.” By activating the surface, the collection inspires the user to imagine the floor as furniture. “The materials we use to make products are just as important as the design and shape. When we use furniture, we’re touching it.” says Lancelot.

One of Perriand’s early sketches of the LC4. The original prototypes were made for the interior of the Villa Church Pavilion, a house near Paris that was designed for an American couple.

Perriand’s spin on an office chair demonstrated her ability to integrate stark elements (the metal frame) while respecting the chair’s owner (cushions resting on coil springs). A wooden prototype Perriand developed while in what was then called Indo-China in 1943 was recently reissued by Cassina.

Perriand's photographs are on display next to her Berger and Méribel stools at the Cassina showroom in New York City. Photo by Federica Carlet.

A portrait of Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, and Pierre Jeanneret. Cassina has produced the entire LC collection since 1965.

A Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance chair, Charlotte Perriand wall sconce, and Greta Grossman Grasshopper floor lamp round out a corner in the living room. Deau made the side table herself.

Net screen by Charlotte Ryberg for Atelier Ryberg. See it at Swedish Milan Goes Milan, La Posteria, Via Sacchi 5.

The limited-edition LC4 CP chaise longue, based on Perriand's original LC4, indtroduced in 1928. It features a self-supporting mattress attached directly to its frame. Le Corbusier dubbed the original LC4 the "relaxing machine" becuase of the way it reflected the natural human form for maximum comfort. Image courtesy of Cassina.

Tony and Charlotte Perez designed and built their own 280-square-foot home, which features an expansive deck off of the front facade.

In the living room, an antique farm table surrounded by Charlotte Perriand chairs adds an organic element to the streamlined space.

Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, and Pierre Jeanneret designed the LC4 Villa Church lounge for Cassina.