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Le Corbusier Art

French, Swiss, 1887-1965

Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier, was a highly influential architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer whose career spanned almost five decades.

A pioneer of progress-minded modern architecture, Le Corbusier sought to impose a rational order on the chaos of the world through design. He rejected the excessive architectural ornament and developed a style that became known as brutalism, creating buildings with elemental geometric forms that were made of industrial materials such as steel and reinforced concrete. Le Corbusier believed that pure, well-designed spaces could offer a lesson in how little is needed to achieve happiness. To convey this notion, the architect prioritized modern, open interiors and emphasized light, rational designs. His architecture and interiors share a clear sense of space and structural order, underlining the beauty in harmony, proportion and simplicity.

Le Corbusier’s furniture espouses these same ideals. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made design. In his furniture, Le Corbusier broke new ground in ergonomics. The shape of the LC4 chaise is taken directly from the human form; the classic cowhide upholstery makes the sitter feel weightless; and the piece features an adjustable positioning mechanism to promote total relaxation.

Such planning and intelligence were the hallmarks of Le Corbusier’s career. Whether in his designs for private residences such as the Villa Savoye near Paris, apartment towers like the Unité D'habitation in Marseilles, or in his furniture, he worked toward a style of living that was expansive and flexible. The strength and simplicity of line of Le Corbusier’s sofas and other seating pieces give them a sculptural presence in any décor, yet they are sublimely restful. And as you will see on 1stDibs, Le Corbusier’s furniture reflects a worldly taste: it is at once refined, cosmopolitan and chic.

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Artist: Le Corbusier
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Unité, Planche 10 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Nude Animal
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) (Swiss-French, 1887-1965) Title: "Unité, Planche 10" (Set of 2) Portfolio: Unité *Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is...
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1960s Surrealist Le Corbusier Art

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Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Unité, Planche 5 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Abstract
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) (Swiss-French, 1887-1965) Title: "Unité, Planche 5" (Set of 2) Portfolio: Unité *Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is ...
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1950s Surrealist Le Corbusier Art

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Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Unité, Planche 19 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Bull Cow
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) (Swiss-French, 1887-1965) Title: "Unité, Planche 19" (Set of 2) Portfolio: Unité *Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is...
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1960s Surrealist Le Corbusier Art

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Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Unité, Planche 8 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Abstract
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) (Swiss-French, 1887-1965) Title: "Unité, Planche 8" (Set of 2) Portfolio: Unité *Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is ...
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1960s Surrealist Le Corbusier Art

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Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Unité, Planche 15 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Abstract
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) (Swiss-French, 1887-1965) Title: "Unité, Planche 15" (Set of 2) Portfolio: Unité *Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is...
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1960s Surrealist Le Corbusier Art

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Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Unité, Planche 16 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Abstract
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) (Swiss-French, 1887-1965) Title: "Unité, Planche 16" (Set of 2) Portfolio: Unité *Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is...
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1960s Surrealist Le Corbusier Art

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Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Unité, Planche 3 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Le Corbusier Etching Modern Aquatint
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) (Swiss-French, 1887-1965) Title: "Unité, Planche 3" (Set of 2) Portfolio: Unité *Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is ...
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1960s Surrealist Le Corbusier Art

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Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

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Find a wide variety of authentic Le Corbusier art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Le Corbusier in lithograph, aquatint, etching and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Le Corbusier art, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of André Minaux, Will Barnet, and Ben Shahn. Le Corbusier art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $700 and tops out at $42,500, while the average work can sell for $3,900.
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    Le Corbusier invented a style of design called brutalism, which is characterized by unornamented, sleek and smooth furniture and architecture. The design style emphasizes hand-crafted, natural elements and rejects modern materials and technology. Shop a range of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Le Corbusier’s style of design is known as brutalism and his furniture designs are minimalist and efficient. Many of his furniture pieces combine industrial design with comfort and warmth. Shop a selection of Le Corbusier furniture from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier, is famous for his work as an architect, city planner and designer who combined bold sculptural expressionism with functionality. Often referred to as the pioneer of progress-minded architecture, Le Corbusier is widely influential. His career spanned almost five decades, and his furniture is known to be refined and chic. Shop a selection of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Le Corbusier's architectural style was modernism. Specifically, he helped to shape the International Style, which emphasized simple, rectilinear forms and open interior spaces. A fine example of this approach can be seen in Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye in Paris. Not just an architect, Le Corbusier also worked as a designer, and his furniture is largely associated with the mid-century modern design movement. Find a selection of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.

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