Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand

Pair of 'LC1' cowhide, leather and chrome armchairs after a 1928 design by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeannert and Charlotte Periand, Italy

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  • Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand; Pair of 'LC1' cowhide, leather and chrome armchairs after a 1928 design by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeannert and Charlotte Periand, Italy
  • Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand; Pair of 'LC1' cowhide, leather and chrome armchairs after a 1928 design by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeannert and Charlotte Periand, Italy
  • Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand; Pair of 'LC1' cowhide, leather and chrome armchairs after a 1928 design by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeannert and Charlotte Periand, Italy
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Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand

Pair of 'LC1' cowhide, leather and chrome armchairs after a 1928 design by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeannert and Charlotte Periand, Italy
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Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand
France 20th century
Pair of 'LC1' cowhide, leather and chrome armchairs after a 1928 design by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeannert and Charlotte Periand, Italy
the curved hinged chrome frame with cowhide back and seat, leather strap arms, raised on tubular legs joined by front and back stretchers
(2)
c.1970-1980
height: 66cm; width: 59,5cm; depth: 63cm

Notes

The LC1 "Basculant" (which means rocking or tilting in French) armchair, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1928, is often referred to as the 'sling chair' and was first introduced at the Salon d'Automne in Paris in 1929.

Inspired by campaign chairs, the back is suspended and can pivot slightly to accommodate body movement.

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Innovation Furniture, Cape Town retailer of licensed Cassina and other leading European manufacturers

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