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LC2 Armchair Alivar Italy 1990s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful pair of LC2 armchairs by Le Corbusier .Black Leather upholstery . On a Chrome on Steel
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Leather

LC2 Armchair   Alivar Italy 1990s
LC2 Armchair   Alivar Italy 1990s
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 27.17 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Armchairs Pair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of LC2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand. Numbers
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two LC2 Armchair by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina in Italy. Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair has played a role in the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier LC2 Armchair + 2-Seat Sofa Set in Black Leather & Chrome
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Alivar
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 set of 2-seater sofa and armchair in chrome tube steel and black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Le Corbusier LC2 Armchair + 3-Seat Sofa Set in Black Leather & Chrome, Alivar
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Alivar, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 set of 3-seater sofa and armchair in chrome tube steel and black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Le Corbusier LC2 Leather Armchair by Cassina carmin
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC2 armchair in red carmin leather was designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina. It
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier LC2 Naturale Z Leather Armchair by Cassina sand ecru, Set of 2
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC2 armchair in the highest exclusive leather quality was designed by Le Corbusier and
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair has played a
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Of iMaestri Le Corbusier 2 Armchair in Mocha Leather by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair was designed by Le Corbusier in
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina in Italy. Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair has played a role in the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina in Italy. Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair has played a role in the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina in Italy. Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair has played a role in the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina in Italy. Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair has played a role in the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 20/123 Le Corbusier LC3 Armchairs by Cartwright, Jeanneret, and Perriand
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Pasadena, TX
. None was better known than Le Corbusier. Pair of 20/123 Corbusier LC2 armchairs by Jack Cartwright
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier, Wide Lounge Chairs
By Le Corbusier
Located in Napa, CA
Jeanneret) are the LC2 and LC3 armchairs. Le Corbusier hardly needs an introduction, his works span from
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Late 20th Century German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Le Corbusier, Wide Lounge Chairs
Le Corbusier, Wide Lounge Chairs
H 31 in W 40.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Vintage LC2 Corbusier Armchairs
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage LC2 Corbusier armchairs. Original leather and chrome frame.      
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Poltrona Lc2 Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Minerbio, BO
CONTATTARE PER CONOSCERE LE REALI SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE. Poltrona Originale Le Corbusier come visibile in foto, eccellenti condizioni generali. La pelle molto spessa al tatto non pres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Modernist LC2 Easy Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Armchair LC2 Petit Modèle with polished chrome frame and separate very deep blue leather cushions
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Early 20th Century French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

LC2 Club Chair by P. Jeanneret, Le Corbusier & C. Perriand for Alivar, 1980s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Alivar
Located in Poznań, PL
Exceptional design and making. Very good vintage condition. Investment design - pieces with an attribtution mark increase in value over time.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Early Pierre Chapo 'S10X' Armchair in Cognac Leather and Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, armchair model 'S10X', elm, leather, France, circa 1964. This design is an early
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Pair of LC 2 Le Corbusier Style Armchairs Contemporary Black Frames
By Le Corbusier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair LC-2 Contemporary Bauhaus Style Lounge Chairs. ClassIC Le Corbusier design. Maker
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Early 2000s Unknown Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Unique Brutalist Modernist Pair Mid Century Amchairs Chairs Le Corbusier Style
By Le Corbusier
Located in London, GB
This unique and rather severe looking pair of 20th Century armchairs wouldn’t look out of place on
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Late 20th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Early Pierre Chapo Pair of Lounge Chairs 'S10X' in Patinated Black Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, pair of armchairs model 'S10X', elm, leather, France, circa 1964. This design is an
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Poltrone "Break 401" di Mario Bellini per Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Conversano, IT
poltrona "LC4 Chaise Longue" e il divano "LC2". Negli anni successivi, Cassina ha continuato a collaborare
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Vintage 1970s Italian 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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
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
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair (New Old Stock)
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
Manufactured circa 1972 by Cassina in Italy for Atelier International, Ltd.(Licensee of Cassina for import/distribution in the United States). Designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pier...
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC2 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs. External steel
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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

LC 2 set 1978 - Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand - Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional LC-2 matching set in its original black leather. First owner (1979) with original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Early Le Corbusier LC2 Petite Modele Armchair in Original Tobacco Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super Early Pair of LC2 Petite Modele Armchair Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
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Vintage 1940s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand(Rare color)
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC2 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs. External steel
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Le Corbusier LC2 Style Orange Upholstered Chair
Located in New York, NY
Le Corbusier Model LC2 Style Bright Orange Upholstered Armchair, chromed metal frame, "Made in
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc2 Divano Two-Seat Sofa
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle armchair, two and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Sofa Pro in Light Blue
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched by Cassina in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. LC2 is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Early Year LC2 Black Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian maker Cassina. This elegant and sophisticated LC-2 sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina would work
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Two-Seat Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle Armchair, two and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Two-Seat Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle Armchair, two and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 2-Seat Sofa by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle Armchair, two and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Alfred Sandblasted Euro Oak Lounge Chair/Armchair Natural Leather, Mandy Graham
By Mandy Graham
Located in Torrance, CA
Alfred black chair by Mandy Graham Alfred A01, chair lounge armchair Walnut / sandblasted oak
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

ALFRED Black Lounge Chair/Armchair in Walnut/Oak with Leather Seat, Mandy Graham
By Mandy Graham
Located in Torrance, CA
ALFRED black chair by Mandy Graham ALFRED A01, chair lounge armchair Walnut / sandblasted oak
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather cushions are held in a chrome-plated steel corset. The LC-2 and LC-3 were referred as Cusion
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

LC 1 set in horse skin - Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand - Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise-longue. As with all of
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early LC3 Lounge Chairs, Le Corbusier by Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Renens, CH
Jeanneret) are the LC2 and LC3 armchairs. Le Corbusier hardly needs an introduction, his works span from
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier: Furniture and Interiors 1905-1965 by Arthur Ruegg (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
artist, also created a vast oeuvre of interior and furniture designs. The chaise-longue LC4, the armchair
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Italian 20th Century Maralunga Sofa In Original Red Fabric By Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
included the LC1, LC2, and LC3 armchairs, and the LC4 chaise longue. Today Cassina is the exclusive
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Vintage 1970s Italian Other Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, in Teack whis two Cristal Tops
By Cesare Lacca, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
design. These included the LC1, LC2, and LC3 armchairs,and the LC4 chaise longue. Today Cassina is the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Crystal

Lc2 Armchair, Designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in lyon, FR
Lc2 armchair, designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Circa 2000. The
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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Lc2 Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lc2 armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every lc2 armchair was constructed with great care. Find 89 options for an antique or vintage lc2 armchair now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lc2 armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A lc2 armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lc2 armchair over the years, but those crafted by Cassina, Le Corbusier and Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Lc2 Armchair?

Prices for a lc2 armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $760 and can go as high as $147,388, while the average can fetch as much as $4,891.

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