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 Charlotte Perriand (1903–99) and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967), the LC4 is an ode to the principles of modernism: rejection of ornament and the prioritization of functionality.
Le Corbusier believed that furniture should be an extension of our limbs and that it should adapt to our functions. In reflecting his sketches of the various positions of the lounging human body, the LC4 chaise longue features a fully movable frame that adjusts at the base, allowing the user to set it upright or fully reclined. The curved tubular steel base echoes the material exploration taking place at the beginning of the 20th century, in which designers experimented with the flexibility of steel, plastics and molded plywood. But the upholstery was cowhide or leather, the softness of which starkly contrasts with the industrial steel and angular shape. The LC4 has a sculptural presence in any given room, which is perhaps a result of Le Corbusier having dispensed with the metric system and instead drawing on his own system of proportion based on the “ideal” male body.
Furniture designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand — a gifted innovator who was initially dismissed by the French architect but was later tasked with creating furniture and interiors — was originally produced by Austrian manufacturer Thonet. But in 1964, the Italian furniture company Cassina acquired the production and sales rights to the LC4 chaise longue, and the LC collection, as it was christened, has been in production there ever since. The collection originally included 19 pieces, each titled in the same alphanumerical style — LC1, LC2, LC3 and so on — that encapsulated a full range of furniture, from armchairs to dining tables.
The LC4 remains the definitive chaise longue of the 20th century, its position secured by its unusual form and its representation of functionality and modernism. With the LC4, Le Corbusier also confronted the inconceivable challenge of making an object built like a machine feel inviting and comfortable.
Original LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Le Corbusier, 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
LC4 - Chaiselong in canvas by Le Corbusier
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Copenhagen, DK
LC 4 - Chaise longue in patinated natural canvas and black leather on a black lacquered steel frame. Designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Periand & Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina.
Steel
Mid-Century Modernist Chaise Lounge Model LC/4 5559 by LeCorbusier for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your interior with the iconic Mid-Century Modernist Chaise Lounge Model LC/4 5559, designed by Le Corbusier for Cassina. Made in Italy circa 1980, this piece is a stunning ex...
Chrome
Vintage Cassina LC4 Cowhide Leather Chaise Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic vintage Le Corbusier LC4 lounge chair dating from the 1960s was made in Italy by Cassina with authorized U.S. distribution by Atelier International (AI) Limited. This ...
Steel, Chrome
Cassina LC4 Black Leather Chaise Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier 2006
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
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
LC-4 Lounge Chair in White Leather by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1980s
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Authentic, iconic LC4 Chaise Longue in excellent condition, serial number: 68548
Metal
Chaise Longue 2072 / B306 (LC4) by Wohnbedarf, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Wohnbedarf, Embru, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Renens, CH
A very rare Chaise Longue 2072 / B306 liege by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand (The lounge bed is known as the LC4 from 1964, when Cassina started production)....
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh high stool with canework PJ-011001
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ-01101 High stool Chandigarh India Circa 1965-66 Verry pure and original mid twentieth century Pierre Jeanneret Model ...
Teak
Cassina Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Pony hide edition
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Aachen, NW
This timeless iconic chaise by Le Corbusier model LC4 was designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina in the 1990s. This chaise features a wonderful pony hide. An iconic...
Stainless Steel
$7,155 / item
H 27.17 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Longue for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Chaise lounge ...
Metal
$2,856
H 24.81 in W 22.84 in D 25.99 in
Early LC1 Chair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand, Cassina, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Brussels, Brussels
LC1 chair was designed by Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928. Cassina bought the rights and started to produce these chairs around 1960. This particular ...
Steel, Chrome
Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand 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
LC3 Grand Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, black leather
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
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
$4,960Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 63 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Chaise Longue LC4 for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's. Manufactured by Cassina edition circa 1970's. Signed on chrome: Le Corbusier, LC4, 98...
Chrome, Metal
$2,976
H 33.47 in W 63.39 in D 20.87 in
Bauhaus Chaise Lounge Model LC/4 3534 by LeCorbusier for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Knebel, DK
The iconic Modernist Chaise Lounge Model LC/4 3534, designed by Le Corbusier for Cassina in 1928 was designed with the intention of making a "sitting machine" - a chaise lounge that ...
Steel, Chrome
Le Corbusier Lounge Armchair LC4, Cassina Edition, Black Pony
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Lounge armchair LC4 Poney in black pony - Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Cassina Edition 2016 Engraved and numbered Sold with its certificate Measures: D 157 cm W 55 c...
Leather
$3,950
H 24.41 in W 38.98 in D 28.74 in
2006 Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand Cassina LC3 Club Lounge Chairs in Leather
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are LC3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modele Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928. These examples date to 2006 and were produced in Italy by Cassina. The listed price includes one LC3, and we have three chairs available for purchase. They feature upholstery in aniline black leather and have four loose cushions that are composed of thick composite foam. The frames are nickel-plated steel, having nylon webbing on the seat to hold the cushions in place. Cassina uses...
Steel
$8,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
LC2 Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina Signed Mid Century Modern Art Deco
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
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
$12,000 / set
H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in
Pair of 'LC3' Black Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of LC3 club chairs in thick supple black leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, signed with Cassina decking fabric, Cassina s...
Chrome
$5,218
H 27.56 in W 62.6 in D 35.44 in
Cassina Lounger LC4 by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Madrid, ES
Lounger 'LC 4' is Cassina’s quintessential chaise longue, designed in 1928, and based on an in-depth exploration of reclining chairs. Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jean...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$5,250
H 33 in W 22 in D 63 in
Charlotte Perriand for LeCorbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge by Cassina in Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
Le Corbusier held that furniture should be “extensions of our limbs and adapted to human functions.” The LC4 Chaise Longue (1928) embodies this notion with a “floating” frame that mo...
Steel
Sold
H 27.17 in W 22.25 in D 63 in
Chaise Longue LC4 brown leather Le Corbusier Perriand Cassina Cert. of Auth.
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Brussels, Brussels
LC4 chaise longue designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Serial number 27876, produced by Cassina in the 1980s. Comes with the original 'Certifi...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 63 in
Modernist Le Corbusier by Cassina LC4, "Poneyskin" Leather on Black Frame, 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Renens, CH
Arguably the most iconic piece by Swiss-born architect and designer Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret), the LC4 Chaise Longue exemplifies the modernist pursuit of form followin...
Metal, Steel
Original Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge Chair
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Burbank, CA
Original Cassina LC4 chaise lounge chair for sale. Designed by Corbusier in 1928, and is a Bauhaus design classic. This is a special edition with a light blue cross bar base and is s...
Metal, Chrome
Cassina LC4 black leather lounge chair by Le Corbusier
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Diest, BE
An icon of style and timeless elegance, the "LC4" chaise longue was designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in the 1928. The item we present here is the editi...
Chrome
Sold
H 29.5 in W 63 in D 22 in
Vintage Le Corbusier LC4 Cowhide Chaise Longue Recliner Cassina with Tags
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Portland, OR
A fantastic LC4 Chase lounge by Cassina designed by Le Corbusier with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. This signed official LC4 by Cassina has the original tags, it is in exc...
Stainless Steel
Vintage LC4 lounger Cassina Le Corbusier cowhide
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful LC 4 chaise longue with cowhide by Cassina for sale. The design is by Le Corbusier and is considered one of the most famous works in furniture history. C...
Cowhide
Sold
H 33.08 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Vintage LC4 lounger Cassina Le Corbusier leather with extra cowhide
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Berlin, DE
Condition: Good used condition with age-related signs of wear. (see pictures) Manufacturer: Cassina Designer: Le Corbusier Country of origin: Italy Period: not specified, Mid Century...
Leather
Sold
H 64 in W 22 in D 23 in
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Noire Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chair in the image resembles the LC4 Chaise Longue, designed by Le Corbusier, Perriand, and Jeanneret. This model, often called the "relaxing machine," was designed with ergonomi...
Metal
Sold
H 27.17 in W 22.25 in D 63 in
Chaise Longue LC4 Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand Cassina Cert. of Authenticity
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brussels, Brussels
LC4 chaise longue designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Produced by Cassina in Italy in the 1980ies, serial number 50238. Cassina certificate o...
Steel, Chrome
Le Corbusier Lounge Chair LC4 For Cassina, Cognac Leather, Italy
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Brussels, BE
Le Corbusier Lounge Chair LC4 For Cassina, Cognac Leather,Italy
Leather
Sold
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Charlotte Perriand Pair of steel and brown leather armchairs. OMBRA 512 model.
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vigevano, PV
Charlotte Perriand. Pair of steel and brown leather armchairs. OMBRA 512 model. Cassina production in the early 2000s. Perfect conditions.
Steel
Ponyskin LC4 by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Renens, CH
Probably the most well-known piece by the Swiss-born architect Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouard Jeanneret) is the chaise-longue model LC4. Le Corbusier hardly needs an introduction, h...
Metal
