Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand
'LC4' chaise longue after a 1928 design by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand
Furniture, lighting and rugs
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 14 070
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About this Item
France 20th century
'LC4' chaise longue after a 1928 design by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand
with chrome-plated tubular steel frame on a black lacquered base, upholstered in cowhide with black leather bolster cushion
c.1980-1990
height: 64cm; width: 15,5cm; depth: 43cm
Notes
The iconic LC4 chaise longue which was created in 1928, was also known as the 'relaxing machine' due to its ergonomic form. The movable seat frame which balances on the base, allowing the angle of recline to adjust, is a hallmark of functional Bauhaus design.
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