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 of furniture, really) using an exoskeleton of chromed tubular steel instead of hiding the construction inside, prioritizing an emphasis on function that boldly declared their modernist approach. Meanwhile, thick leather cushions make the seat exceptionally comfortable and lend it a boxy appearance that is compatible with the architecture and design of the International Style in which the group worked.
The trio conceived the cube-like seats in the LC collection in 1928 for exhibition at the 1929 Parisian art fair Salon d’Automne, and Austrian manufacturer Thonet was producing the group's designs at the time. Decades later, in 1965, when the designers’ modernist style had become widely popular, the LC2 Petit Confort chair was issued by Italian manufacturer and high-end furniture company Cassina, which continues to produce it today, along with the stylistically similar LC3 collection.
The LC2 armchair was born of a period of experimentation with tubular chrome by the Le Corbusier group — archival sketches authored by Le Corbusier and Perriand are demonstrative of a two-year collaborative process, while Le Corbusier's brief identifies the latter as having been put in charge of furniture and interiors. (Furniture designer and architect Marcel Breuer, whose Cesca chair was similarly structured, was also working with chrome.) The use of chrome in the trio’s LC lines was groundbreaking at that point, and its aesthetic aligned well with Le Corbusier’s having given the furniture the mechanical-sounding label “domestic equipment.”
Pair of vintage Cassina LC2 chairs by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Le Corbusier' iconic 1928 design created with his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the petit version of his "Grand Comfort" lounge chair, the LC2 features the ...
Steel
LC2 Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina Signed Mid Century Modern Art Deco
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of LC2 Petite Modele Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928, these chairs are authentic authorized produced by Cass...
Chrome, Metal
$5,300Sale Price|23% Off
Early Year 'LC2' Leather Club Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1980s, Signed
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable early year collectors example of the Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chair (authentic signed example, see pics) in gorgeous thick Italian black leathe...
Chrome
Cassina LC2 Petit Armchair by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, Italy
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele black leather armchair originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was made in Italy by Cassina in 1983. The ...
Steel, Chrome
$9,700Sale Price|24% Off
'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' two-seat loveseat sofa, signed (see pics, in gorgeous thick Italian black leather on chrome steel frame is in beautiful vin...
Steel
Pair of Authentic Black leather Chrome lounge chairs Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
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...
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Cassina licensed Le Corbusier LC2 black leather in chrome lounge chairs
By Cassina, Atelier International, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Ferndale, MI
Le Corbusier' iconic 1928 design created with his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the LC2 a petite version of his "Grand Comfort" lounge chair features exte...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Le Corbusier LC2 Italian edition 70's armchairs black
By Le Corbusier
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Le Corbusier “LC2” Italian edition armchairs from the 70s. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, black leather seats and backrests (original fabric). Very good vintage condition...
Metal
LC2 Club Chair By Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand for Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Original LC2 Petit Modele Lounge Chair, initially designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. This example was produced in Italy ...
Chrome
Cassina LC2 Petit Armchair by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, 1983, 4x Avail
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele black leather armchair originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was made in Italy by Cassina in 1983. The ...
Steel, Chrome
White leather club chairs LC2 by Le Corbusier for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
White leather club chairs LC2 were designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina in the 1970s. Very nice original condition with patina.
Stainless Steel
Pair of LC2 Armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of LC2 Armchairs, designed by Le Corbusier in 1928 and realized by Cassina in 1970s. Upholstered in cream silk. Cassina original label and serial numbers marked on steel. Ver...
Steel
Authentic Cassina LC2 Black Leather Petit Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, 4x Avail
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele black leather armchair originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was made in Italy by Cassina in 1983. The ...
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in black painted tubular steel, cognac color leather upholstery. Marked/engraved o...
Steel
Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 black leather chair designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured by Cassina in 1990's. Engraved serial umber 46639, Le Corbusier signature and Cassina mark. Ver...
Chrome
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Chrome
Early Le Corbusier LC3 Grand Confort Club Chair for Cassina, 1965
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Hamburg, PA
This exceptional Le Corbusier LC3 Grand Confort club chair represents a cornerstone of modernist design, originally conceived in 1928 by Le Corbusi...
Chrome
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, pony skin upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: Cass...
Chrome
LC3 Grand Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, black leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Chicago, IL
LC3 Grand Modele Armchair for Cassina. Black leather and chrome plated steel. Newer production, circa 2010 or later. One of the most iconic chairs, t...
Chrome
$5,400
H 26 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Cassina LC2 Petit Armchair by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, 1983, 4x Avail
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele black leather armchair originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was made in Italy by Cassina in 1983. The ...
Steel, Chrome
Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Highland, IN
Le Corbusier' iconic 1928 design created with his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the petit version of his "Grand Comfort" lounge chair, the LC2 features the ...
Steel
$8,950Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in
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
An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...
Chrome
LC2 Club Chair By Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand for Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Original LC2 Petit Modele Lounge Chair, initially designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. This example was produced in Italy ...
Chrome
$5,550
H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 63 in
Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Tubular chrome frame, black base, adjustable reclining positions, and ergonomic form. Stamped with the C...
Chrome, Steel
$10,640Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...
Chrome
Fauteuil LC2 en cuir années 80 par Le Corbusier pour Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
Fauteuil LC2 dessiné par le trio Le Corbusier - Jeanneret - Perriand en 1928. Cuir d’origine bleu en bel état, pas de défaut à signaler. Dimensions: Largeur: 76 cm Profondeur: 70 cm ...
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Oxblood Leather 'LC2' Arm Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of LC2, Grand Fauteuil, Petit Modèle executed in beautiful and exquisite oxblood red leather with a chromed tubular steel frame. Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and C...
Steel, Chrome
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H 26.38 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Pair of LC2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Circa 1970
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Renens, CH
Pair of LC2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier for Cassina. It has light beige fabric cushions and a red tubular frame. It is very comfortable and in very good condition. Dimension ...
Chrome
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H 27 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Pair of 'LC2' Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1970s, Signed
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable pair of early year production examples of the Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chairs (authentic signed examples, see pics) in its original gorgeous th...
Chrome
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H 27 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Pair of 'LC2' Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1990s, Signed
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable pair of Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chairs (authentic signed examples, see pics) in gorgeous thick Italian black leather are in beautiful vintage ...
Chrome
Vintage Cassina Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, and Perriand LC2 Club Chair
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Originally designed to be exhibited in 1929 at the Salon d’Automne in Paris, the three-piece design collaboration relied mostly on Charlotte Perriand's genius. Dubbed a "basket of cushions," the LC2 club chair...
Leather
LC2 Armchair Alivar Italy 1990s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful pair of LC2 armchairs by Le Corbusier .Black Leather upholstery . On a Chrome on Steel frame . Manufactured by Alivar Italy 1990s . Very Good quality chairs . Comes with...
Leather
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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 27.17 in
Pair Le Corbusier LC2 Club Chair by Cassina Smoked Chrome Edition 2019
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Aachen, NW
These timeless iconic chairs by Le Corbusier model LC2 were designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina in the 2019. These club chairs coming from a special series and h...
Stainless Steel
Pair Early Le Corbusier LC2 Club Chair by Cassina, No 550 & 743
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Aachen, NW
These timeless iconic chairs by Le Corbusier model LC2 were designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina in the 1970s. These club chairs coming from the first series and ...
Stainless Steel
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 unknown. Nice original condition. Black powder coated frames quality fabric. Hand deliv...
Steel
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H 27 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Pair of 'Lc2' Black Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly comfortable pair of Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chairs (authentic signed examples) in gorgeous thick Italian black leather. The LC2 was designed in 1928 by L...
Chrome
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H 26.4 in W 29.9 in D 27.5 in
Le Corbusier - Cassina Gray Beige Petit Confort LC2 Club Lounge Chair + Ottoman
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantasitc Petit Confort lounge or club chair was designed by numerous artists, most notable among them being Le Corbusier, an icon of modern furniture design. Manufactured by Ca...
Chrome
