Le Corbusier furniture – LC2 and LC3 armchairs – LC4 chaise longue
Developed in the late 1920s and then widely distributed throughout the 1950s and 1960s, these creations have enjoyed lasting international success. Leather armchairs, modernist lounge chairs, benches and daybeds combine chromed steel, full-grain leather and architectural proportions in an aesthetic that has become emblematic of modernist furniture.
Le Corbusier furniture – LC armchairs, lounge seating and modernist design
A leading architect, urban planner and designer of the 20th century, Le Corbusier developed several iconic pieces of international modernist furniture alongside Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. LC armchairs, lounge seating, tubular steel chairs and furniture produced from the 1950s onwards are now among the most celebrated creations of 20th-century design.
The LC1, LC2, LC3 and LC4 models stand out for their geometric lines, exposed metal frames and functional approach to comfort. Leather armchairs, modernist lounge chairs, sofas and chaise longues combine chrome-plated steel, full-grain leather and architectural proportions in an aesthetic that has become synonymous with modernist furniture.
Developed in the late 1920s and subsequently widely distributed throughout the 1950s and 1960s, these designs have enjoyed lasting international success. Le Corbusier’s armchairs fit naturally into contemporary interiors, architectural offices, professional spaces and residential projects.
Furniture designed by Le Corbusier emphasises clearly defined volumes and understated forms. Tubular steel structures contrast with generously proportioned cushions, contributing to an industrial and architectural aesthetic that continues to influence contemporary furniture design.
Le Corbusier’s work shares a strong connection with that of other major figures of modernism, including Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Mies van der Rohe and Florence Knoll, whose creations are also featured in our selection of 20th-century designer furniture.