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Le Corbusier was an architect, furniture designer and city planner who is famous for designs that combined bold expression and function. He promoted open, efficient spaces and clean geometric forms. Find furniture designed by Le Corbusier and his collaborators on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage LC3 white leather chrome frame lounge chair by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage wide lounge chair by Le Corbusier. Model LC3 in white cream Leather in very good vintage condition. Triple chrome plated steel frame. Manufactured by Gordon International. Al...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lumax Molded Glass Ashtray, Desk Accessory Catchall, Design by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Lumax
Located in Atlanta, GA
This industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, ashtray, or catchall, was crafted by Lumax, France, circa 1950. The piece boasts an original design by Le Corbusier. ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928.
Base in black painted tubular steel, cognac color leather upholstery.
Marked/e...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928.
Base in chromed tubular steel, pony skin upholstery.
Marked/engraved on the fr...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 black leather chair designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured by Cassina in 1990's.
Engraved serial umber 46639, Le Corbusier signature and Cassina mark.
Ver...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Designed by Le Corbusier for Lumax Glass Desk Tidy, Vide Poche, Catchall
By Le Corbusier, Lumax
Located in Atlanta, GA
Industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory (desk tidy, ashtray, or catchall) manufactured by Lumax, France. Original design by Le Corbusier.
The vide poche is in excellent cond...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Glass
