Vintage Le Corbusier LC2 Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Le Corbusier LC2 Italy 1980s
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier
Materials
Chrome
Le Corbusier
French, Swiss, 1887-1965
Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier, was a highly influential architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer whose career spanned almost five decades. His designs for sofas, chairs and other furniture are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort.
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 the excessive architectural ornament and developed a style that became known as brutalism, creating buildings with elemental geometric forms that were made of industrial materials such as steel and reinforced concrete.
Le Corbusier believed that pure, well-designed spaces could offer a lesson in how little is needed to achieve happiness. To convey this notion, the architect prioritized modern, open interiors and emphasized light, rational designs. His architecture and interiors share a clear sense of space and structural order, underlining the beauty in harmony, proportion and simplicity.
Le Corbusier’s furniture espouses these same ideals. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made design. In his furniture, Le Corbusier broke new ground in ergonomics.
The shape of the LC4 chaise is taken directly from the human form; the classic cowhide upholstery makes the sitter feel weightless; and the piece features an adjustable positioning mechanism to promote total relaxation. Bereft of ornament and prized for its functionality, the LC series created by Le Corbusier, Perriand, and Pierre is currently manufactured by Cassina.
Such planning and intelligence were the hallmarks of Le Corbusier’s career. Whether in his designs for private residences such as the Villa Savoye near Paris, apartment towers like the Unité D'habitation in Marseilles, or in his furniture, he worked toward a style of living that was expansive and flexible. The strength and simplicity of line of Le Corbusier’s sofas, chaise longues and other seating pieces give them a sculptural presence in any décor, yet they are sublimely restful. And as you will see on 1stDibs, Le Corbusier’s furniture reflects a worldly taste: it is at once refined, cosmopolitan and chic.
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Set Of Two Vintage Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
$2,840 / set
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 29.14 in
Set Of Two Vintage Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of Two Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Authentic Black leather Chrome lounge chairs Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina
$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26 in W 30 in D 27 in
Pair of Authentic Black leather Chrome lounge chairs Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Authentic pair of Modern LC2 lounge or club chairs Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in Soft Black Leather with Chrome frames Made by Cassina. Chairs shows little to no signs of use very co...
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Materials
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Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s
$53,534 / set
H 27.17 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of French mid century wooden "X-chairs" in light stained teak and a red decorative and original leather by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India 1950s In good vintage an...
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Cassina LC4 “Chaise Longue à Réglage Continu, 60” Blue Limited Edition Chair
$15,406 / item
H 27.17 in W 63 in D 22.21 in
Cassina LC4 “Chaise Longue à Réglage Continu, 60” Blue Limited Edition Chair
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina LC4 “Chaise Longue à Réglage Continu, 60” Limited Edition Created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Cassina’s production of the Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret® and Charl...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier
Materials
Metal
Pair of Cassina LC7 Swivel Chairs by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret, Signed
$6,250 / item
H 28.3 in W 24.4 in D 23.6 in
Pair of Cassina LC7 Swivel Chairs by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret, Signed
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in San Diego, CA
Authentic pair of LC7 swivel armchairs produced by Cassina as part of the celebrated Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret®, and Charlotte Perriand® collection. Originally designed in 1927...
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Le Corbusier
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Le Corbusier Wool Tapestry, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Tapis La Main Ouverte For Cassina Inspired by Le Poème de l’Angle Droit, the art book published in only 250 exemplars that contains the vision of Le Corbusier on archit...
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Materials
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Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier
Materials
Chrome
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Lc2 Petit Confort Chair
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Number Available
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Does anything sound more comfortable than a “cushion basket”? That’s what Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (1887–1965), a.k.a. Le Corbusier, and his collaborators, cousin Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967) and Charlotte Perriand (1903–99), dubbed the LC2 Petit Confort chair (as well as the rest of the similarly shaped seats in the LC series), the group’s modern take on an age-old form: the club chair.The LC2 Petit Confort chair quite literally inverts the traditional construction of a chair (or any piece ...
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Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the Swiss-born designer and architect known as Le Corbusier (1887–1965), famously described the houses he designed as machines to live in. It is only fitting then that he would furnish each home with its own machines built to meet specific needs. Designed in 1928, the LC4 chaise longue is a “relaxing machine,” according to Le Corbusier, its curves mimicking those of a lounging body. Part of his first-ever collection of furniture, made in collaboration with designer ...
Le Corbusier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Le Corbusier furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Le Corbusier furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 104 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 66 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Le Corbusier were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Tecno, Rodolfo Dordoni, and Carlo De Carli. Prices for Le Corbusier furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £121 and can go as high as £121,787, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £3,233.
Questions About Le Corbusier
- What is Le Corbusier famous for?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Le 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- What did Le Corbusier invent?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Le Corbusier invented a style of design called brutalism, which is characterized by unornamented, sleek and smooth furniture and architecture. The design style emphasizes hand-crafted, natural elements and rejects modern materials and technology. Shop a range of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.
- Why is he called Le Corbusier?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024The 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.
- What was Le Corbusier’s style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Le Corbusier’s style of design is known as brutalism and his furniture designs are minimalist and efficient. Many of his furniture pieces combine industrial design with comfort and warmth. Shop a selection of Le Corbusier furniture from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What was Le Corbusier’s theory?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Le Corbusier's theory is known as the five points of architecture. Developed in the 1920s, these principles had a major influence on the approach to modern architecture and include pilotis (elevating a building on pylons), the free design of a façade, the free design of a ground plan, a horizontal window and a roof garden. The architect prioritized modern, open interiors and emphasized light, rational designs. His architecture and interiors share a clear sense of space and structural order, underscoring beauty in harmony, proportion and simplicity. He rejected excessive architectural ornament and created buildings with elemental geometric forms that were made of industrial materials such as steel and reinforced concrete. Le Corbusier’s furniture espoused these same ideals. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient, but at the same time, they offer supreme comfort. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Le Corbusier furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Le Corbusier's architectural style was modernism. Specifically, he helped to shape the International Style, which emphasized simple, rectilinear forms and open interior spaces. A fine example of this approach can be seen in Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye in Paris. Not just an architect, Le Corbusier also worked as a designer, and his furniture is largely associated with the mid-century modern design movement. Find a selection of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Le Corbusier furniture is part of the modernist movement, with simple and sleek designs at the forefront of all furniture pieces. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024Charles-Édouard Jeanneret was called Le Corbusier because that was the name the French-Swiss designer and architect chose for himself. His maternal grandfather's name was Lecorbésier, and Jeanneret altered the surname to create his adopted name. Le Corbusier was a pioneer of progress-minded modern architecture who sought to impose rational order on the chaos of the world through design. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Le Corbusier furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The main difference between Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier is the architects’ philosophy. Frank Lloyd Wright helped pioneer organic architecture—buildings that coexist harmoniously with their natural surroundings. As a result, he often preferred to use natural and even local materials in his buildings and furniture. Le Corbusier was more progress-minded and sought to impose rational order on the world's chaos through design. He focused on designs for living in modern urban settings. In his furniture, he tended to blend natural and human-made materials, such as tubular chrome and genuine leather. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier furniture.
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