The LC series, consisting of timeless classics such as the LC4 chaise longue, the LC2 and LC3 lounge chairs and the LC6 table as well as lesser known pieces, is one of the most enduring and popular series of furniture in the world. The series was designed by Le Corbusier, in cooperation with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand.

History

Le Corbusier was the artist name for Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris. He was originally born in Switzerland and he changed to the French nationality in his thirties. He was one of the founders of the International Style, a branch of modernism that became the dominant style in architecture for decades. He combined his work as an architect with painting, writing books and polemicals and designing furniture. The prolific output of Le Corbusier was produced in close cooperation with his nephew, Pierre Jeanneret, as well as with the architect Charlotte Perriand. Various pieces were designed for architecture projects or exhibitions that he was responsible for, allowing for 'total design' as one of the leading principles.

Products

The various pieces of furniture that were designed by Le Corbusier and his studio are available at Cassina. As Le Corbusier said: "Chairs are architecture, sofas are bourgois".

LC1 - Fauteuil à dossier basculant (1928)

The chair was designed for the Salone D'automne in Paris in 1929. The sling chair has a steel frame that is available as polished chrome plated or mat black enamel. The seat and back are available in ponyskin or cowskin (with black leather arms), Russian red leather (with matching arms) or black leather (with matching arms).

LC2 - Fauteuil Grand confort, petit modèle (1928)

The chair was designed for the Salone D'automne in Paris in 1929. It is available as a chair, a two- or a three-seater sofa and an ottoman with polished chrome plated, glossy basalt, grey, light blue, green, bordeaux, ochre, or matte black enamel steel frame. The loose cushions are made of polyurethane with polyester or feather padding and leather or fabric upholstery.

LC3 - Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle (1928)

The chair was designed for the Salone D'automne in Paris in 1929. It is available as an armchair with two arm-rests or and armchair with a left or right arm-rest, a two- or a three-seater sofa. The steel frame is available as polished chrome plated, glossy basalt, grey, light blue, green, bordeaux, ochre or mat black enamel. The loose cushions are made of polyurethane with polyester or feather padding and leather or fabric upholstery.

LC4 - Chaise Longue (1928)

The chaise was designed for the Salone D'automne in Paris in 1929. The chaise-longue has an adjustable polished chrome plated or matte black enamel steel frame, with a matte black enamel steel base. The set is avialable in ponyskin or cowskin (with black leather headrest), leather (with headrest in black leather or in the same colour as the seat) or special beige canvas (with natural, dark brown or black headrest and footrest).

LC5.F - Canapé (1934)

The sofa has a polished chrome plated steel frame, with cushions made of polyurethane foam and polyester wadding. The back cushions can be lowered, each hinging onto the rear framework, so as to increase the width of the sofa seat to create a single bed. The upholstery, available in leather or fabric, is completely removable through zippers.

LC6 - Aeroplane table, oval section (1928)

The table was designed for the Salone D'automne in Paris in 1929. It is available with a mat black, light blue or bicoloured (black legs, grey cross-bar) enamelled steel base. The base has four supporting points with steel threaded shanks, permitting height adjustement up to 50 mm. The top is available in crystal glass, textured glass, natural or black stained ash.

LC7 - Siège tournant fauteuil (1928)

The small revolving small armchair was designed for the Salone D’automne in Paris in 1929. It is available with a polished chrome plated, glossy basalt, grey, light blue, green, bordeaux, ochre or mat black enamel steel frame in two versions: with 4 or 5 legs. The back and seat cushion are padded with CFC-free polyurethane foam and polyester wadding, with leather or fabric upholstery.

LC8 - Siège tournant tabouret (1928)

The small revolving small stool was designed for the Salone D’automne in Paris in 1929. It is available with a polished chrome plated, glossy basalt, grey, light blue, green, bordeaux, ochre or mat black enamel steel frame. The seat cushion is padded with CFC-free polyurethane foam and polyester wadding, with leather or fabric upholstery.

LC9 - Siège de salle de bain (1928)

The bathroom stool was designed for the Salone D’automne in Paris in 1929.  It is available with a polished chrome plated steel frame and a seat with removable beige towelling.

LC10-P - Table glace claire (1928)

The table is available in various heights and sizes, square and rectangular in shape, with polished chrome steel legs and steel frame enamelled in glossy basalt, grey, light blue, green, bordeaux, ochre or mat black. The top is available in clear or textured glass with a thickness of 15 mm.

LC11-P - Table dalle de marbre (1934)

The table has a grey enamelled steel structure and cast iron base, with a top with a natural walnut finish.

LC12 - Table la roche (1925)

The table was designed for Maison la Roche. It is available in 3 different sizes, with a polished chrome plated, glossy basalt or light blue enamel steel frame. The tops are available in dark stained oak, crystal or textured glass, with a thickness of 15 mm.

LC13 - Fauteuil Wagon Fumoir (1931)

The armchair was designed for a railway company. It has a polished chrome plated steel frame, with cushions made of polyurethane foam and polyester padding and leather or fabric upholstery.

LC - Casiers standard (1925)

This cabinet system consists of modular container units, available in different depths and widths and in one height with the possibility of superimposition.

Cassina

Since 1964, Cassina Spa has been the exclusive manufacturer of Le Corbusier's furniture and of those crafted in collaboration with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. These pieces of furniture, which are included in the collection "I Maestri" by the Milanese firm are known by the LC code names described above, each bearing the indelible signature with the Foundation's logo and Le Corbusier's signature, as well as a serial number attesting to the quality control. All these marks are the guarantee of authenticity of the furniture produced by Cassina.