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.
Dinosaure Print by Le Corbusier, Etched Modern Artwork, Signed 2/100
By Le Corbusier
Located in Berlin, BE
"Dinosaure" by Le Corbusier. Signed in pencil and numbered 2/100. Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (1887 – 1965), known as Le Corbusier, was a Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, ...
Paper
Le Corbusier ‘Maison Du Brésil, Évolution Du Projet Le Corbusier-L.COSTA’ Print
By Le Corbusier
Located in London, GB
This poster is a Béton Brut favourite. The building it depicts was originally clad using a concrete technique known as ‘béton brut’ where the formwork of the moulding is retained on ...
Paper
Framed Lithograph "Open Hand" by Le Corbusier Circa 1955, Signed and Dated
By Le Corbusier
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Framed color lithograph on wove paper titled "Open Hand" by Charles Edouard Jeanneret Le Corbusier. Pencil signed Le Corbusier. Edition 9/150. "L-C" Dated 1955 in image. Charles-Édo...
Paper
Antique Print of a Boxer Dog by Th. Breidwiser, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
Made by Th. Breidwiser and published by Gerold and son in Vienna, Austria.
Paper
$514
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Signed, Numbered and Dated Limited Edition Colored Lithograph by Corneille
By Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (Corneille)
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This example is untitled, but depicts a cat and bird with head of a woman, and is numbered 54/99 and signed and dated 1999 and is in perfect condition. The artist is Guillaume Bever...
Paper
$725Sale Price|50% Off
H 19 in W 28 in D 0.75 in
Partridge Print by Keiko Minami, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, Japan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Keiko Minami (1911-2004). “ A Japanes painter and printmaker, Minami became well known for her work for UNICEF greeting cards and book illustrations....
Paper
Donald Sultan Print "Four Pears Signed and Numbered 32/100, 1989
By Donald Sultan
Located in Toledo, OH
Titled, "Four Pears", created by Donald Sultan, 1989. Matted, hand-signed, dated and numbered by the artist, 32/100. Very nice condition. Dimensions with the frame are 25.5" x 25.5" ...
Paper
Vintage Wallchart the Backery D.Lordey Rollable Poster Print
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A cottagecore vintage pull-down wallchart illustrating the job of a baker (view into a backery of the 1970s). The artist is D.Lordey, published by the Lehrmittelanstalt Koester & Co....
Canvas, Wood, Paper
Custom Framed Lithograph by Marcel Vertes, Signed and Numbered
By Marcel Vertès
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautiful custom-framed lithograph by Hungarian-born French artist, Marcel Vertes, entitled "Circus Queens". The piece is signed, Vertes, in the lower right corner and numbered, "30/50" in the lower left corner. The image itself measures 23" high x 16" wide. The frame is a 2" thick 2 toned framed, black and a subtle cerused-like grey. It was originally sold through the Vincent Price...
Wood
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.63 in W 39.63 in D 1.63 in
Large Framed Color Lithograph Women Horse Riders and Dancers Signed
Located in Miami, FL
A fine original color lithograph, depicting women horse riders and dancers will enhance any contemporary or modern setting. Signed by the artist on the lower right, Roy W. Name unidentified. This decorative art piece is Titled " Solstice II". The vibrant blue, white, terra cotta and mustard colors will enhance any setting. Measures: 39 5/8" Wide x 34 5/8" High x 1 5/8" Deep Ready to hang this large framed color lithograph...
Glass, Paper
$400
H 1 in W 23 in D 19 in
Modern Northern European woodcut print Seven Sacraments '1935' by Edgard Tytgat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tytgat's style can be described as a simplification of reality with an intended naivety. He derived his inspiration mainly from daily life and incorporated these experiences in his own dream world. For the present lot Tytgat was inspired by the traditional seven sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation or Chrismation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Tytgat also references the Flemish tradition of visual representation of these sacraments that dates back all the way to age of Jan van Eyck and Rogier van der Weyden...
Paper
$1,600
H 25.25 in W 25.25 in D 1.5 in
Donald Sultan Print, "Cherries" Signed and Numbered 51/100, 1988
By Donald Sultan
Located in Toledo, OH
Titled, "Cherries", created by Donald Sultan, 1988. Hand-signed, dated and numbered by the artist, 51/100. Very nice condition. Dimensions with the frame are 25.25" x 25.25" the imag...
Paper
Vintage Framed and Signed Joan Miro Lithograph “La Danse Nupitale”
By Joan Miró
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Framed and Signed Joan Miro Lithograph “La Danse Nupitale” This lithograph depicts an abstract multicolor work by Joan Miro. Miro artfully introduces a rainbow of blotchy co...
Paint, Paper
$295
H 11.25 in W 14.25 in D 1 in
Signed Limited Edition Modern Abstract Japanese Woodblock Print Sunset Sailing
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully composed, richly and brightly coloured modern abstract Japanese style woodblock print titled "Sunset Sailing" The work is han...
Metal
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
Hand Signed Limited Edition Lithograph "Les Jeux De L'ete" by Corneille
By Corneille 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand signed limited edition lithograph entitled "Les Jeux De L'ete" by Corneille, circa 1966. The print is in very good vintage condition and is numbered 48/100; the piece is signed ...
Paper
Le Corbusier Toreau lithograph
By Le Corbusier
Located in Pasadena, TX
One of Le Corbusier's iconic works of art. A really good addition to a collection. This lithograph is signed and dated 1963 in the plate. Very good colors.
Paper
“Se touchent les pieds” by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Berlin, BE
“Se touchent les pieds” by Le Corbusier Color Lithograph on Arches Paper Signed in pencil and numbered 57/150. Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (1887 – 1965), known as Le Corbusier, was a...
Paper
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H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Le Corbusier Framed Lithographie 'La Caiguda De Barcelona', Circa 1980
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed copy of original litographie 184 / 300, Chandigarh 2.11.60 Reedition Fundació La Caixa by Le Corbusier 'La caiguda de Barcelona'. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1988. In ...
Paper
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H 24.81 in W 18.9 in D 0.79 in
"Unité, Planche 11" Original Signed Etching and Aquatint by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Le Corbusier, a master of the 20th century architectural world, also produced many excellent works as a painter. Painting work is an important genre to recognize Le Corbusier. Archi...
Paper
Le Corbusier Large Lithograph "Taureau" 'Le Taureau' 1963
By Le Corbusier
Located in Amarillo, TX
Le Corbusier Large and rare color lithograph "Taureau" (Le Taureau) Limited edition by Galerie Heidi Weber, Zurich, Switzerland Printed by Imprimerie Mour...
Paper
Le Corbusier "Deux Têtes" (Two Heads) Serigraph 1960
By Le Corbusier
Located in grand Lancy, CH
"Deux Têtes" (Two Heads) Serigraph from Le Corbusier dated 1960 and signed in the stone. Illustrated in Catalogue Le Corbusier Peintre Galerie Beyeler ex...