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.
Charlotte Perriand, Chaise longue basculante, B306 Lounge Chair, France, 1930s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in New York, NY
This iconic model designed by the young Charlotte Perriand, together with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, was manufactured by Thonet-France from 1930 to 1937 and sold under the re...
Copper, Steel
$10,703 / item
H 29.53 in W 58.67 in D 25.6 in
Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Chaise Longue for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Chaise Longue designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1940. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Also available w...
Bamboo, Teak
Sold|$8,900
H 39.75 in W 89.5 in D 29 in
French Early 19th Century Directoire Period Chaise Longue or Daybed
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome early 19th century French Directoire period chaise longue or daybed in walnut. The walnut has a wonderful patina and striking grai...
Walnut
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
Upholstery
Juan Pablo Molyneux French Tufted Chaise Lounge
Located in New York, NY
Juan Pablo Molyneux French tufted chaise lounge. The chaise lounge has loose cushions, a tufted seat with ultra-suede fabric.
Ultrasuede
Dutch 'Backbone' Chaise Longue in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise lounge, teak, aluminium and fabric, The Netherlands, 1990s. This exceptional Dutch chaise longue features a seating area crafted from teak...
Steel
Cassina LC4 Black Leather Chaise Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier 2006
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Detroit, MI
This original Cassina LC4 chaise lounge chair designed by Le Corbusier was produced in May of 2006 and features a black leather pad and headrest on a tubular steel frame with polishe...
Steel, Chrome
MCR Chaise Longue By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a contemporary chaise longue that evokes a sense of fluid movement. inspired by the organic profiles of dance movement, its curated form captures the language of mid century designs....
Fabric, Ash
Spy 664 Beige Chaise Longue by Emilio Nanni
By Billiani 1911, Cristina Celestino
Located in Milan, IT
Nothing invites more to enjoy moments of pure relaxation than a refined, plush chaise longue. Perfect as an addition to luxe, residential decors, this exquisite design features a solid beech frame tinted in a vibrant curry hue sustaining the generously padded resting area...
Wood, Textile, Beech
Elegance Chaise Longue, Cleopatra Daybed
Located in Delft, NL
An elegance chaise longue, Cleopatra daybed A daybed in curved shape with soft purple velours buttoned upholstered fabric The measurement is 190 cm l...
Fabric, Wood
$50,000
H 25.6 in W 61.42 in D 21.26 in
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriiand and Pierre Jeanneret, B306 lounge chair
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Charles Edouard JEANNERET dit LE CORBUSIER (1887 - 1965) Pierre JEANNERET (1896 - 1967) Charlotte PERRIAND (1903 - 1999) Lounge chair, Model B306, Thonet Edition, 1933. Black lacqu...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Chaise Longue by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise Longue designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1940. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. It is through this veritable piece of design history that Cassina expresses its exceptional wood-working mastery. Designed, but not realised, in 1940, by Charlotte Perriand during her time in Tokyo, this chair uses bamboo to revisit the famous LC4 chaise-longue. Its organic form, curvy and inviting, has been re-issued and is now available in teak, and well as bamboo wood. The seat of this recliner is made of twelve curved strips of wood while the joining elements are satin-finish brass studs. Adding mattresses for outdoor use provides dashes of colour to help furnish a veranda, terrace, or any other kind of outdoor space. A piece of design history that conveys Cassina’s exceptionally fine wood craftsmanship. A chaise longue with a sinuous, welcoming, organic shape, originally made from bamboo. An innovative project from 1940, put into production in 2011, crafted by Charlotte Perriand during her stay in Japan as a re-imagining of the LC4 based...
Bamboo
$1,397
H 24 in W 78 in D 31 in
French Early Modern Style Fully Adjustable Campaign Daybed or Chaise Longue
Located in New York, NY
A rare 19th century French wrought iron Campaign bed circa 1870 having folding capacity and a replaced burlap platform. Comfortable and composed ...
Metal
Sold
H 27.17 in W 63 in D 22.05 in
Cassina LC4 in Ponyskin by Le Corbusier & Charlotte Perriand, 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Wonderful chaise longue, model LC4 with ponyskin, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina in 1965. The chaise Longue...
Metal
Sold
H 24 in W 93 in D 29 in
Le Corbusier LC3 Grand Confort 3-Seat Sofa, White Leather, Down, Cassina, Italy
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Le Corbusier LC3 grand confort 3-seat sofa, white leather, down, Cassina, Italy. LC3 Divano 3 posti. Cromata structure. Pelle Scozia Bianco. Designed...
Stainless Steel
LC4 Noire Brown Leather Chaise Lounge for Cassina, Le Corbusier
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Miami, FL
Brown leather LC4 Noire chaise lounge with black leather bolster pillow on black tubular chrome and black steel base by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Ch...
Steel
Sold
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 63 in
Chaise Longue LC4 by Le Corbusier, C. Perriand, P. Jeanneret for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful chaise longue, model LC4 serial number 2344, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina in 1965. The chaise Longue was born from the inspiration of the three design artists who wanted to design a comfortable home furniture, where every person could rest, even without sleeping, relaxing the head, shoulders, back and legs. Initially designed in 1928, the chaise longue Le Corbusier was then serially produced in the mid-60s, will become over the years a true design icon. The structure of the amazing chaise longue is chrome-plated tubular steel, black lacquered metal frame, the headrest and mattress are upholstered and the upholstery is brown pony skin with shades. The chaise longue LC4 by Le Corbusier...
Steel
Sold
H 27.17 in W 63 in D 22.05 in
LC4 Marked and Numbered Cow Skin Chaise-Lounge 1990s Production by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in IT
Chaise lounge à réglage continu - LC4 famous iconic design piece, Designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand and produced by Cassina since 1965. It features Cowskin seat and black leather headrest, adjustable polished chrome plated steel frame and Black enamel steel base. This piece is signed and marked with production nr: 195588. in Excellent conditions, this piece has been produced in 1990s and used in few occasions and in a gently way. A video is available upon request. The LC4 chair...
Steel
Vintage LC4 Chaise Lounge by Le Corbusier Perriand and Jeanneret
By Le Corbusier
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
LC4 chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. Extremely good quality 1980s edition with polished chrome frame and black leather seat. The heigh...
Chrome
Lounge Armchair "LC4" Le Corbusier Cassina, Poney
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Please note that the pattern may vary LC4 Cassina. After architecture, Le Corbusier will take an interest in the late 1920s with furniture. With Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perri...
Leather
Lounge Armchair "LC4" Le Corbusier Cassina, Black
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
LC4 Cassina. After architecture, Le Corbusier will take an interest in the late 1920s with furniture. With Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, he will draw a line of furniture: LC1, the chair with tilting backrest, LC2, the comfort chair, LC3, the same in larger, LC 6...
Leather
Pair of Le Corbusier LC5 Sofa Day Beds by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair Le Corbusier LC5 sofa day bed by Cassina.
Chrome
Le Corbusier LC5 Sofa Day Bed by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Le Corbusier LC5 Sofa Day Bed is a three seat sofa with an attached backrest that pivots back to create a modern single bed. Very handsome and timeless. ...
Chrome