Designed in 1928,
LC is a family of chairs that has left its mark on the history of design. Designers
Le Corbusier,
Charlotte Perriand and
Pierre Jeanneret created an armchair, reissued by Italian manufacturer
Cassina, that perfectly expresses the rationalism characteristic of modern design. This lightweight, compact seat was presented at the Salon d'Automne alongside the iconic
LC2 and
LC3 armchairs.
LC1 is a small tilt-back armchair with a light silhouette that perfectly complements the collection alongside the
LC4 chaise longue and the Grand Confort armchair. The
LC1 armchair is made up of a chrome-plated steel base and leather strips that design the seat. In the habit of
Le Corbusier, the
fauteuil LC1 is also the result of an in-depth study of the body's posture and, in this particular case, is the perfect seat for quiet relaxation. Over time,
Cassina has specialised in finding unique and coveted high-quality raw materials such as wood or leather, and, handles them partly by hand in the traditional way
. The ingenious combination by
Le Corbusier between cold, rigid steel and warm, supple leather, used on the
LC1 armchair, marks a new play of contrasts and will in fact mark, the history of design. The structure of the
LC1 armchairby
Le Corbusier is made of high-end stainless steel, and the seat and backrest are stretched with hide or full hide leather. The armrests, meanwhile, are simply rolled up around the ends. Perfect for the living room, the
LC1 armchair by
Le Corbusier is an example of both simplicity and functionality. What's surprising about this armchair is its serious, minimalist language of form, based on a reduced, elementary geometry that paradoxically provides ultimate comfort.