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Vintage LC1 Chair by Le Corbusier, 1970s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage LC1 Chair designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina in 1970s. Tubular steel and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage LC1 Chair  by Le Corbusier, 1970s
Vintage LC1 Chair  by Le Corbusier, 1970s
H 25.99 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Early LC1 Chair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand, Cassina, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Vorst, BE
Corbusier LC/1 10601". This is the way the early Cassina chairs were signed. The Brand name Cassina appeared
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Union des Artistes Modernes. The chair’s LC-Y leather and trivalent chromium plating hold Greenguard
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Union des Artistes Modernes. The chair’s LC-Y leather and trivalent chromium plating hold Greenguard
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Union des Artistes Modernes. The chair’s LC-Y leather and trivalent chromium plating hold Greenguard
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Union des Artistes Modernes. The chair’s LC-Y leather and trivalent chromium plating hold Greenguard
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Union des Artistes Modernes. The chair’s LC-Y leather and trivalent chromium plating hold Greenguard
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Union des Artistes Modernes. The chair’s LC-Y leather and trivalent chromium plating hold Greenguard
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Union des Artistes Modernes. The chair’s LC-Y leather and trivalent chromium plating hold Greenguard
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Union des Artistes Modernes. The chair’s LC-Y leather and trivalent chromium plating hold Greenguard
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand White LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC1 white chair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Lc1 Chairs by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Union des Artistes Modernes. The chair’s LC-Y leather and trivalent chromium plating hold Greenguard
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand Lc1 Chair Outdoor Collection by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2019
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 Chair Outdoor Collection by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2019
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two LC1 Chairs by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Union des Artistes Modernes. The chair’s LC-Y leather and trivalent chromium plating hold Greenguard
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two LC1 Chairs by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Union des Artistes Modernes. The chair’s LC-Y leather and trivalent chromium plating hold Greenguard
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two LC1 Chairs, Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Union des Artistes Modernes. The chair’s LC-Y leather and trivalent chromium plating hold Greenguard
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

LC1 Style Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Sheffield, MA
The LC1 style occasional lounging arm chairs with leather and springs straps and chrome frame are
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

LC1 Style Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair
LC1 Style Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair
H 26 in W 24.75 in D 25.38 in
Corbusier LC1 Sling Lounge Chairs in Hair-On-Hide Leather, A Pair
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Round Top, TX
Now known as the 1 Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, the LC1 chair was originally introduced at the Salon
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Late 20th Century Italian International Style Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1950s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand LC1 Basculant Lounge Chair Stendig Label
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Thonet, Le Corbusier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original 1950s LC1 Basculant Sling Lounge Chair, initially designed by Le Corbusier
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Vintage 1950s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier Cow-Hide Chairs by Cassina, Italy, 1965 - Signed and Numbered
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of LC/1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in style of 'LC1' by Le Corbusier, Black Leather
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of six stunning mid-century modern leather lounge chairs, in the style of the iconic 'LC1
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
-supporting ecru fabric with natural leather trimmings. This version of the LC1 chair was presented in 1930
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

LC1 Style Canvas Sling Lounge Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Mid-Century Modern chrome and leather strap arm rests, safari style lounge chair with canvas
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

LC1 Style Canvas Sling Lounge Chair
LC1 Style Canvas Sling Lounge Chair
H 25.75 in W 27.38 in D 27.5 in
Bauhaus chairs LC1 by Le Corbusier for Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus chairs LC1 by Le Corbusier for Cassina in very nice original vintage condition with signs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

LC 1 set in horse skin - Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand - Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional matching LC-1 set in its original horse skin. First owner (2008) with original invoice
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

3 Armchairs mod. LC 1 1970s Le Corbusier - Cassina -Made in ITALY
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Le 3 poltroncine modello LC1 de Le Curbusier è riprodotte da Cassina in Italia, negli anni 80, sono
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950's Authentic Le Corbusier Marked STENDIG LC1 Basculant Chairs Thonet Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of very special and original vintage LC1 Basculant Sling chairs. They
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Margas LC1 Lounge Chair - Walnut & C.O.M - by Louise Liljencrantz for &Tradition
By Louise Liljencrantz
Located in Dubai, AE
important role model in her life, this elegant lounge chair promise to become fundamental in adding warmth
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Lc1 Armchairs by Le Corbusier - a Pair
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage pair of Lc1 Italian armchairs designed by Le Corbusier, circa 1970s. This pair features a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Margas LC1 - Walnut & Karakorum 001 - by Louise Liljencrantz for &Tradition
By Louise Liljencrantz
Located in Dubai, AE
important role model in her life, this elegant lounge chair promise to become fundamental in adding warmth
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Margas LC1 Walnut & Karakorum 001 by Louise Liljencrantz for &Tradition
By Louise Liljencrantz
Located in Dubai, AE
important role model in her life, this elegant lounge chair promise to become fundamental in adding warmth
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 black leather chair designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured by Cassina
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2012
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Outdoor Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen color and finish. LC1 white Outdoor chair by Le Corbusier
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Vintage Cassina Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jeanneret LC2 Leather Armchairs
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Highclere, Newbury
pieces, such as the LC1 Sling Chair, the LC3 Sofa, and the LC4 Chaise Longue. The LC4, in particular, is
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2012
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Black Leather Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage LC1 black leather chairs designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured by
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Cassina LC1 Fauteuil á dossier basculant designed by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
One (of three) Fauteuil á dossier basculant or mostly named LC1 lounge chair Late 1990ies edition
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret Charlotte Perriand LC1 Black Leather
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand LC1 black leather lounge chair. chromed
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier: Furniture and Interiors 1905-1965 by Arthur Ruegg (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
LC2 or the sling chair LC1, which were done in cooperation with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Le Corbusier LC1 Chair Ivory Moc Croc Patent Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Early numbered LC1 chair by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. Early production number 210
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Vintage 1960s French Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier, LC1 Chair, Leather and Polished Chrome Steel
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in NEW YORK, NY
From the Lumifer Gallery Collection. LC1 - Sling chair, originally titled Basculant, originally
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

LC1 "Le Corbusier" by Cassina n 22066 - 22067 with black frame
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Carpi, IT
Discover the pinnacle of enduring elegance with this exemplary pair of LC1 chairs by Le Corbusier
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

LC1 Sessel Von Le Corbusier Für Cassina, 1970er
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Lübeck, DE
Hier wird mal wieder ein echter Klassiker angeboten. Wer kennt sie nicht die Le Corbusier Reihe von Cassina. Die Entwürfe zu dieser Reihe von Pierre Jeanneret und Charlotte Perriand ...
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Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Cassina "LC1" Armchairs in Black Leather and Chrome
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Great condition. Just minor wear from age and use.
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Early 2000s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

After Le Corbusier LC1 Style Chairs
By Le Corbusier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Nice vintage pair of Italian leather "sling" or "strap" chairs in the style of Le Corbusier's LC1
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

After Le Corbusier LC1 Style Chairs
After Le Corbusier LC1 Style Chairs
H 27.75 in W 27.75 in D 27.75 in
Pair of Early Le Corbusier LC1 Sling Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Litchfield, CT
A pair of Le Corbusier LC1 sling chairs, black leather on chrome frames. The leather elements
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Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Pair of LC-1 Chairs by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Dallas, TX
A nicely patinated pair of LC-1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier in brown leather.
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Vintage 1930s Lounge Chairs

Pair of LC-1 Chairs by Le Corbusier
Pair of LC-1 Chairs by Le Corbusier
H 26 in W 23.5 in D 25.325 in
Pr Corbusier LC 1 chairs in tan leather
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Corbusier LC 1 chair, unsigned probably Cassina, possibly Thonet. Icon of Rationalist applied design
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Le Corbusier LC1 Chair by Cassina in Ponyskin, 1970s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Le Corbusier LC1 chair in ponyskin, 1970s. In good used condition. Signed in the metal frame.  
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

N° 175 / 176 Early / 2x Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret & Ch. Perriand-LC1 Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Munster, NRW
Find here a couple of an extremely early production-N° 175 / 176! These LC1 chairs have padded
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early LC1 Chair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand, Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vorst, BE
LC1 chair was designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Pair of LC1 Chairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1928 and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Le Corbusier LC1 Chairs
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Jeanneret,Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier Basculant Chairs manufactured by
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Italian Armchairs

Pair of Le Corbusier LC1 Chairs
Pair of Le Corbusier LC1 Chairs
H 26 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
LC 1 Chair by Cassina/ Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Easy chair LC1 with adjustable back. Frame of chrome plated tubular steel with armrests of
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French Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Hide

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in style of 'LC1' Chair, Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning Mid-century modern leather lounge chair, in the style of the iconic 'LC1' chair designed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Le Corbusier Numbered Steel and Black Leather LC1 Chairs for Cassina, 1970s
By Le Corbusier
Located in IT
Famous tilting backrest LC1 chairs with steel structure and black leather seats. They are also
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Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier Style Cowhide Upholstery 'Lc-1' Chair
By Le Corbusier
Located in Valladolid, ES
A gorgeous couple of LC-1 armchairs, Midcentury, in the style of Le Corbusier from a private
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Periand LC1 Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Corbu sling chair designed in 1928 with leather replaced. Retains remnant of Cassina label and has
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Early 20th Century Italian International Style Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

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Lc1 Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lc1 chair for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, metal and leather, every lc1 chair was constructed with great care. Find 199 options for an antique or vintage lc1 chair now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a lc1 chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right lc1 chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Le Corbusier, Cassina and Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand each produced at least one beautiful lc1 chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Lc1 Chair?

Prices for a lc1 chair start at $695 and top out at $86,000 with the average selling for $4,176.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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Questions About Lc1 Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the venerated Swiss-born architect-designer known as Le Corbusier, and collaborators Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) and Charlotte Perriand designed the LC1 chair in the late 1920s. Its unique design allows the backrest to move as you shift positions, allowing the chair to deliver optimal support. The LC1 was part of a series that saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. Find a range of Le Corbusier chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.