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

If you own a work by or based on the work of the artist Pierre Chareau and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can advise 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. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price.

Artist's rating and value 

Pierre Chareau's success with his innovative vision of architecture made him a sure bet on the art market during 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 by Chareau can fetch millions of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his Religieuse SN 31 lighting fixture dating from 1923, which sold for €1,552,860, whereas its estimate was 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 products were lighting fixtures, including wall lamps, pendant lights and table lamps, as well as furniture with a clean, uncluttered design, 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 studio in 1919. He exhibited at the Salon d'Automne, where his talent and ingenuity came to the fore; he was one of the first to create sliding and pivoting furniture for everyday use. He was soon nominated as a sociétaire at the Salon d'Automne. In 1922, he took part in the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs.

He made a variety of furniture, 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 and that of other designers. He collaborated with Marcel l'Herbier and Jean Lurçat on certain pieces of furniture.

Doctor Dalsace was one of his most loyal customers, 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 to completely decorate his house. At the end of his career, he built another villa in Spring Valley.

He died in East Hampton in 1950, aged 67.

Pierre Chareau's imprint on his period

Pierre Chareau left a considerable mark on his era. He excelled in the decorative arts, particularly in lighting design, and set an example for generations of artists to follow. His works are highly prized on the auction market, and their value continues to soar. 

His signature

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

Appraising 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 certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work.

If you're thinking of 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 item.