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Le Corbusier Bowls and Baskets

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.

Find a collection of vintage Le Corbusier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand, circa 1970 — France
Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand, circa 1970 — France

Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand, circa 1970 — France

$418

Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand, circa 1970 — France

By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Elegant Lumax ashtray designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, manufactured in France around 1970. Crafted in glass, this piece embodies the purity and functionality of moder...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Bowls and Baskets

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Designed by Le Corbusier for Lumax Glass Desk Tidy, Vide Poche, Catchall
Designed by Le Corbusier for Lumax Glass Desk Tidy, Vide Poche, Catchall

Designed by Le Corbusier for Lumax Glass Desk Tidy, Vide Poche, Catchall

$350

Designed by Le Corbusier for Lumax Glass Desk Tidy, Vide Poche, Catchall

By Le Corbusier, Lumax

Located in Atlanta, GA

Industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory (desk tidy, ashtray, or catchall) manufactured by Lumax, France. Original design by Le Corbusier. The vide poche is in excellent cond...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

Lumax Molded Glass Ashtray, Desk Accessory Catchall, Design by Le Corbusier
Lumax Molded Glass Ashtray, Desk Accessory Catchall, Design by Le Corbusier

Lumax Molded Glass Ashtray, Desk Accessory Catchall, Design by Le Corbusier

$350

Lumax Molded Glass Ashtray, Desk Accessory Catchall, Design by Le Corbusier

By Lumax, Le Corbusier

Located in Atlanta, GA

This industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, ashtray, or catchall, was crafted by Lumax, France, circa 1950. The piece boasts an original design by Le Corbusier. ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Desk Tidy, Catchall Bowl
Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Desk Tidy, Catchall Bowl

Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Desk Tidy, Catchall Bowl

$400

Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Desk Tidy, Catchall Bowl

By Le Corbusier, Lumax

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning 1950s industrial, thick, molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, vide poche, or cigar ashtray, was manufactured by Lumax, France. The original design by Le Corbusier...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Bowls and Baskets

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Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Catchall Bowl, circa 1950
Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Catchall Bowl, circa 1950

Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Catchall Bowl, circa 1950

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Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Catchall Bowl, circa 1950

By Le Corbusier, Lumax

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 1950s Industrial thick-molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, vide poche, or cigar ashtray was manufactured by Lumax in France. The original design by Le Corbusier, titled "...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Desk Tidy, Catchall Bowl
Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Desk Tidy, Catchall Bowl

Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Desk Tidy, Catchall Bowl

$500

Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Desk Tidy, Catchall Bowl

By Le Corbusier, Lumax

Located in Atlanta, GA

1950s industrial, thick, molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, vide poche, or cigar ashtray, crafted by Lumax, France. The original design by Le Corbusier, titled "Nevada," was ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

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Le Corbusier bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Le Corbusier bowls and baskets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original bowls and baskets by Le Corbusier were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bowls and baskets by Jacques Blin, Monique Gerber, and Madoura. Prices for Le Corbusier bowls and baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $325 and can go as high as $400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $350.

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    The 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.
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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.
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    Le 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.
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    The 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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    Charles-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.

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