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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.
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Located in Vilnius, LT
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Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vilnius, LT
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Base in chromed tubular steel, brown-white pony skin upholstery.
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Set Of Two Vintage Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
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Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928.
Base in chromed tubular steel, pony skin upholstery.
Marked/engraved on the frame: Cass...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, 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, black pony skin upholstery.
Marked/engraved on ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome


