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Why is he called Le Corbusier?
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The Swiss architect and designer is called Le Corbusier because he chose the name for himself. Born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, Le Corbusier derived his pseudonym from the surname Lecorbésier, which belonged to some of his family members. 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 excessive architectural ornament and created buildings with elemental geometric forms. Le Corbusier’s furniture espouses these same ideals. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient, but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Find a wide range of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
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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
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, white leather upholstery.
Marked/engraved on the frame: ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
LC2 Le Corbusier Longue Chair Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina.
Tubular chrome frame, black base, adjustable reclining positions, and ergonomic form.
Stamped with the C...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Cassina x Louis Vuitton LC4 CP Chaise Longue Limited Edition No. 0355/1000
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Louis Vuitton
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An exceptional LC4 chaise longue by Cassina in collaboration with Louis Vuitton, this limited edition tribute to Charlotte Perriand was released in 2014 as part of the Louis Vuitton Icones Collection. Only 1,000 numbered examples exist worldwide.
The chaise combines the iconic ergonomic silhouette of the original 1928 design with Louis Vuitton’s exclusive natural saddle leather on the mattress, headrest, and footrest. The polished chrome-plated frame and basalt-finished base elevate the luxury aesthetic.
Marked on the base with the limited edition inscription and serial number, this piece is a must-have for discerning collectors of 20th-21st century design.
Dimensions: Standard LC4
Edition: No. 0355/1000
Provenance: Cassina & Louis Vuitton Limited 2014
To celebrate the 110th anniversary of the birth of French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand, Cassina and Louis Vuitton re-launched the 'LC4' chaise longue in 2014. The LC4 has originally been designed by Perriand in collaboration with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928.
The LC4 Louis...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel, Chrome
