Pierre Chareau (August 4, 1883 – August 24, 1950) was a French architect and designer.
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Chareau was born in Le Havre, France. He went to the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris by the time he was 17.[1]
Chareau is credited for building the first house in France made of steel and glass, the Maison de Verre.[2]
His designs were noted for their complex nature.[1]
Chareau was a member of Congrès International d'Architecture Moderne.