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Corbusier Ottoman

Le Corbusier 2 Ottoman by Cassina, Eco-Friendly Modern Design
Le Corbusier 2 Ottoman by Cassina, Eco-Friendly Modern Design

Le Corbusier 2 Ottoman by Cassina, Eco-Friendly Modern Design

By Le Corbusier

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Le Corbusier 2 ottomane, Durable For Cassina A few measured strokes of the pen and the Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle armchair becomes the consummate synthesis of form and fun...

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2010s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand for Cassina LC2 Ottoman in Black Leather
2010s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand for Cassina LC2 Ottoman in Black Leather

2010s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand for Cassina LC2 Ottoman in Black Leather

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an LC2 ottoman, originally designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Unique mid century modern low cane maple blonde stool ottoman studio craft
Unique mid century modern low cane maple blonde stool ottoman studio craft

Unique mid century modern low cane maple blonde stool ottoman studio craft

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique mid century modern low cane maple blonde stool or Ottoman. studio craft. Great Design very minimalist. Good vintage condition. Hand caned some may have been replaced over time...

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Cassina licensed Le Corbusier LC2 black leather chrome lounge chairs & ottoman
Cassina licensed Le Corbusier LC2 black leather chrome lounge chairs & ottoman

Cassina licensed Le Corbusier LC2 black leather chrome lounge chairs & ottoman

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina

Located in Buffalo, NY

Also included is an LC2 ottoman, originally designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928

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1990s Italian Bauhaus Living Room Sets

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Le Corbusier LC2 Petit Modele Ottoman
Le Corbusier LC2 Petit Modele Ottoman

Le Corbusier LC2 Petit Modele Ottoman

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H 15.8 in W 28.5 in D 22.4 in

Le Corbusier LC2 Petit Modele Ottoman

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in San Diego, CA

LC2 ottoman designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina in 1970s It features a chromed tubular steel frame engraved brand visible on a chromed steel tube as pictured.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Corbusier LC8 Swivel Stool
Corbusier LC8 Swivel Stool

Corbusier LC8 Swivel Stool

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Corbusier LC8 Swivel Stool

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The LC8 swivel stool was designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand and consists of a round, thickly padded seat in patinated cognac leather fitted on...

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Le Corbusier - Cassina Gray Beige Petit Confort LC2 Club Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Le Corbusier - Cassina Gray Beige Petit Confort LC2 Club Lounge Chair + Ottoman

Le Corbusier - Cassina Gray Beige Petit Confort LC2 Club Lounge Chair + Ottoman

By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This chair features an ottoman, which, like the chair, sports a Cassina tag on the underside and Cassina imprinted onto the side of the frame.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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