Le Corbusier Bourgeois La Tourette Candlestick For Cassina

Name: Le Corbusier Bourgeois La Tourette Candlestick For Cassina
Brand: Le Corbusier
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Le Corbusier Bourgeois La Tourette Candlestick For Cassina A candlestick whose sleek minimalist lines enhance the exquisite character of the bronze, to illuminate the home with elegance and functionality. A candlestick whose sleek minimalist lines enhance the exquisite character of the bronze, to illuminate the home with elegance and functionality. Created for the main altar of the church in the Sainte Marie de La Tourette monastery, designed by Le Corbusier between 1953 and 1961, and re-imagined in partnership with the Fondazione named for the great architect, Bougeoir La Tourette is distinguished by the geometrics that fully reflect the style of the ecclesiastical architecture for which it was designed. The candlestick expands vertically: a square and an inverted trapezoid, positioned one atop the other, form a solid structure out of which the candle arises. Materials Polished brushed bronze, transparent protective coat. Base in Bulgarian red Scozia leather. A candlestick whose sleek minimalist lines enhance the exquisite character of the bronze, to illuminate the home with elegance and functionality. Created for the main altar of the church in the Sainte Marie de La Tourette monastery, designed by Le Corbusier between 1953 and 1961, and re-imagined in partnership with the Fondazione named for the great architect, Bougeoir La Tourette is distinguished by the geometrics that fully reflect the style of this ecclesiastical architecture. The candlestick expands vertically: a square and an inverted trapezoid, positioned one atop the other, form a solid structure out of which the candle arises. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the Designer: Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, was born at La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the Swiss Jura, in 1887; he died in France, at Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, on the French Côte d’Azur, in 1965.Early in his career his work met with some resistance owing to its alleged «revolutionary» nature and the radical look it acquired from its «purist» experiments; in time , however, it won the recognition it deserved and it is still widely admired. His message is still being assimilated by an ever increasing number of people in the profession, but his far-out avant-garde attitudes should be interpreted with due consideration for the use of rational systems in his planning method, evidenced by extremely simple modules and formes based on the functional logic.«Functionalism tending not so much to an exaltation of the mechanical function at the expense of the symbolic, as to the rejection of symbol that he now considers outmoded and insignificant and the restoration of the pratical function as a symbol of new values»(¹)In his activities as town-planner, architect and designer, his method of research continued to develop, at times going to the opposite extremes of a rich plastic idiom.Instances of this are: Unité d’Habitation, Marseille (1946-52); the Chapel at Ronchamp (1950-55);the Dominican Monastery «La Tourette» (1951-56); the Centre of Zurich (1964-65) the Hospital in Venice (1965).Much the same commitment will be found in the furniture of the Equipement intérieur de l’habitation (tables, chairs, armchairs, sofas) designed for the Salon d’Automne, 1928, with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand and “Casiers Standard”, system of container units designed for the Pavillon of the Esprit Nouveau, 1925, with Pierre Jeanneret.Cassina reproposes this furniture considered “up-to-date”; its clear and essential “form” is highly adaptable to change in time and in environment, constantly providing new significance.(¹) G.C.Argan, Arte Figurativa in the Enciclopedia Universale dell’arte, vol. 1, col. About The Manufacturer: Established in 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Italy, Cassina launched industrial design in Italy in the 1950s, based on a totally innovative approach that marked the transition from artisan production to mass production. With a mindset focused on research and innovation, Cassina combines technology and long-standing artisan craftsmanship. Memory, research, innovation. Cassina blends traditional skills and superior productivity, meticulous attention to detail and passion, uniqueness and experimentation, wellbeing and sustainability. Today, the company continues to address new lifestyles with the creation of complete, harmonious interior decor solutions that embody the best contemporary design for all areas of the home.

Creator:
Le Corbusier (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
2010-
Date of Manufacture:
Contemporary
Production Type:
New & Custom(Current Production)
Estimated Production Time:
9-10 weeks
Condition:
Seller Location:
Barcelona, ES
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1427242990242

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Le Corbusier

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.