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What is Le Corbusier famous for?
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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Signed Le Corbusier Lithograph, Crossed Hands
By Le Corbusier
Located in Toronto, ON
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a pencil signed edition 16/150 Le Corbusier lithograph, Crossed Hands (Mains Croisees). It is in excellent vintage condition and is framed in ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Le Corbusier Lithograph On paper, Totem
By Le Corbusier
Located in Toronto, ON
This exceptional vintage lithograph is signed in the plate Le Corbusier 1963. It is beautifully mounted in a gold gilt frame and was originally purchased in a prominent Toronto galle...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Paper

Le Corbusier Lounge Chair LC4 Black Leather For Cassina, Italy, 2010 
By Le Corbusier
Located in Brussels, BE
Le Corbusier Lounge Chair LC4 ,Black Leather For Cassina, Italy, 2010
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of LC2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Circa 1970
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Renens, CH
Pair of LC2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier for Cassina. It has light beige fabric cushions and a red tubular frame. It is very comfortable and in very good condition. Dimension ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome

Chaise Longue 2072 / B306 (LC4) by Wohnbedarf, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Wohnbedarf, Embru, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Renens, CH
A very rare Chaise Longue 2072 / B306 liege by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand (The lounge bed is known as the LC4 from 1964, when Cassina started production)....
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Pair of 'LC2' Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1990s, Signed
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable pair of Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chairs (authentic signed examples, see pics) in gorgeous thick Italian black leather are in beautiful vintage ...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

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Chrome

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