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The trio of Le Corbusier (1887-1965), Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) and Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) aimed to redefine the concept of modern furniture to meet the demands of contemporary society. Their project, which began in private, was unveiled to the general public as “Equipement intérieur d’une habitation” at the Salon d’Automne exhibition in Paris in 1929. Their artistic approach, characterised by extraordinary style, refined comfort and an unexpected fusion of materials, has made their creations legendary. Since 1965, they have continued to evolve in collaboration with Cassina, remaining a timeless symbol of modernity.

LC1

The LC1 armchair is a piece of furniture that combines a chromed steel base with strips of leather carefully arranged to form the seat. As with all his armchairs, Le Corbusier gave careful thought to the study of body posture, and in this context created the LC1 armchair as the ideal embodiment of comfort.

LC2

The LC2 is an emblematic design chair created in 1928 by Le Corbusier, in collaboration with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. It was designed for the villa of the American writer Henry Church in Ville-d'Avray, then presented at the Salon d'Automne in Paris in 1929 as part of the "Equipement intérieur d'une habitation" exhibition. The LC2 is distinguished by its cubic shape and innovative use of materials. It is made up of five independent cushions quilted in polyurethane, surrounded by a white lacquered/chromed tubular steel frame. This design symbolises the principles of rationalism and industrial production, offering a cocoon of comfort while presenting a distinct structure. The LC2 is now available in a range of versions, including sofa, footstool, 2-seater and 3-seater.

LC4

The LC4 is a remarkable creation associated with the three masters of design, but it was actually designed by Charlotte Perriand. This avant-garde piece of furniture stood out from its time for its innovative use of materials, ergonomic design and ingenious operation, laying the foundations for the modern chaise longue. Inspired by elements such as Thonet's medical chairs and rocking chairs, as well as by the aesthetics of machines and mechanics, particularly in aviation and aeronautics, Charlotte Perriand put her creative genius to work. She designed a chair that follows the curves of the human body, offering optimum comfort thanks to a flexible and easily adjustable support system. The chair consists of a body with a cylindrical headrest, upholstered in leather, resting on an H-shaped base made from curved steel tubes. The inclination of the chair can be easily adjusted with a smooth glide, and it retains excellent stability thanks to the friction between the arc and the crossbars of the base. The LC4 is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic objects of twentieth-century design, although it did not really achieve widespread success until 1965, marking its lasting influence on the world of contemporary furniture.

LC7

The LC7 swivel armchair, designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927 for her own flat in Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris, quickly attracted attention. In 1928, it was presented to the public at the 1928 Salon des Artistes before becoming an essential part of the joint collection of Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret.

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