Edited by Katia Baudin, Waleria Dorogova, Harald Krejci, Marko Daniel. Text by Jacques Barsac, Katia Baudin, Véronique Boone, Emanuele Coccia, Pia Debray Sandelin, Waleria Dorogova, Katharina Ehrl, Barbara Herzog, Michel d’Hoe.
Newly translated and never-before-published materials from Perriand's personal archive offer an intimate look at the modernist designer beloved by generations
Guided by a humanistic philosophy that intertwined people, nature and art, Charlotte Perriand (1903–99) championed social progress through designs that were both functional and beautiful. Always navigating the balance between tradition and innovation, industry and nature, her approach to practical, forward-thinking living spaces continues to inspire generations of creatives worldwide. Her legacy stands for commitment, ecological responsibility and a deep belief in the potential of design in shaping a better future. This groundbreaking and comprehensive monograph celebrates one of the most influential designers and architects of the 20th century—and reveals the striking relevance of her work today. Featuring newly translated manifestos written over five decades, original research and previously unpublished material from Perriand's Paris archive, The Art of Dwelling presents a portrait of a visionary who imagined living spaces beyond geographic, political, and temporal boundaries. From her collaboration with Le Corbusier to the landmark alpine architecture Les Arcs, it becomes clear how Perriand drew on cultural traditions and technological innovation to understand design as a social mission.
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[Celebrates] Charlotte Perriand’s art of living in 200 photographs, where metal embraces the body and modernity yields gracefully to the eye.
“IT IS A REVOLUTION. The FUTURE will favor materials which best solve the problems propounded by the new man. I understand by the NEW MAN the type of individual who keeps pace with scientific thought, who understands his age and lives it: The Aeroplane, the Ocean Liner and the Motor are at his service; Sport gives him health; His House is his resting place. WHAT IS HIS HOUSE TO BE? Hygiene must be considered first: Soap and water. Tidiness: standard cupboards with partitions for these. Rest: resting machines for ease and pleasant repose. Beds: armchairs: chaises longues: Office chairs and tables: Stools, some high and some low: Folding chairs. The French word for furniture, ‘MEUBLES’ comes from the Latin, ‘mobilis’: meaning things that can be moved about. The only things that come into this category are chairs and tables. We have stated the problem; now we must solve it.” This excerpt and 1938 photograph—of French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand’s Montparnasse studio—are from new release Charlotte Perriand: The Art of Dwelling, published to accompany the exhibition on view at Museum der Moderne, Salzburg, through September 13, 2026. continue to blog
FORMAT: Hbk, 7.5 x 10.25 in. / 272 pgs / 200 color. LIST PRICE: U.S. $55.00 LIST PRICE: CANADA $77 ISBN: 9783775761659 PUBLISHER: Hatje Cantz AVAILABLE: 8/18/2026 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Active AVAILABILITY: In stock TERRITORY: NA LA
Published by Hatje Cantz. Edited by Katia Baudin, Waleria Dorogova, Harald Krejci, Marko Daniel. Text by Jacques Barsac, Katia Baudin, Véronique Boone, Emanuele Coccia, Pia Debray Sandelin, Waleria Dorogova, Katharina Ehrl, Barbara Herzog, Michel d’Hoe.
Newly translated and never-before-published materials from Perriand's personal archive offer an intimate look at the modernist designer beloved by generations
Guided by a humanistic philosophy that intertwined people, nature and art, Charlotte Perriand (1903–99) championed social progress through designs that were both functional and beautiful. Always navigating the balance between tradition and innovation, industry and nature, her approach to practical, forward-thinking living spaces continues to inspire generations of creatives worldwide. Her legacy stands for commitment, ecological responsibility and a deep belief in the potential of design in shaping a better future. This groundbreaking and comprehensive monograph celebrates one of the most influential designers and architects of the 20th century—and reveals the striking relevance of her work today. Featuring newly translated manifestos written over five decades, original research and previously unpublished material from Perriand's Paris archive, The Art of Dwelling presents a portrait of a visionary who imagined living spaces beyond geographic, political, and temporal boundaries. From her collaboration with Le Corbusier to the landmark alpine architecture Les Arcs, it becomes clear how Perriand drew on cultural traditions and technological innovation to understand design as a social mission.
