Rating and value of furniture, lamps, tables by Pierre Chareau

If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Pierre Chareau and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will guide you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Artist's quotation and value 

Thanks to his success with his innovative vision of architecture, Pierre Chareau established himself as a sure value on the art market from his lifetime. In recent years, the artist's stock has continued to rise. Very much in evidence on the French and American markets, Pierre Chareau's furniture is one of his most sought-after works. A piece of furniture signed by Chareau can fetch millions of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his Religieuse SN 31 luminaire dating from 1923, which fetched €1,552,860 whereas it was estimated at between €690,160 and €1,035,240. 

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The artist's works and style

Throughout his career, Pierre Chareau's artistic output was prolific and varied. His flagship works were lighting fixtures  he produced wall lamps, pendant lights, table lamps ... but also furniture with a design that was always very pure, being one of the first to use glass and steel.

The life of Pierre Chareau

Pierre Chareau (1883 - 1950) was a leading designer of the early 20th century. He was born in Bordeaux, a city he soon left to study at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts.

From 1899, he worked for Waring & Gillow as a draughtsman, before opening his own architecture and design agency in 1919. He exhibited at the Salon d'Automne, where his talent and ingenuity were noticed; he was one of the first to create sliding and pivoting furniture, suitable for everyday use. He was soon nominated as a sociétaire at the Salon d'Automne. In 1922, he participated in the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs.

He created a variety of furniture pieces, but is best known for his lighting fixtures, including the Religieuse depicting alabaster leaves.

In 1925, he opened a boutique in the heart of Paris, on rue du Cherche-Midi, to sell his work as well as that of other designers. He collaborated with Marcel l'Herbier and Jean Lurçat on certain pieces of furniture.

Dr. Dalsace was one of his most loyal clients, and he created the Maison de verre for him, conceived as a space in its own right forming a whole.

In 1940, Chareau left for the United States, having received a large commission from Robert Motherwell for the total decoration of his house. He completed another villa in Spring Valley at the end of his career.

He died in 1950 in East Hampton, aged 67.

Pierre Chareau's imprint on his period

Pierre Chareau left a considerable mark on his era. Excelling in the decorative arts and particularly in lighting design, he was a role model for generations of artists after him. His works are highly prized on the auction market, and their value continues to soar. 

His signature

Not all of Pierre Chareau's works are signed. To be sure of the originality of your property, it's best to have it appraised.

Expertise your property

If you own a work by Pierre Chareau, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and chartered auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work.

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each object.