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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LOT 465
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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ZAR 18 000 - 20 000
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Starting at ZAR 16 000
Location
Cape Town
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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
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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.
Provenance
Innovation Furniture, Cape Town retailer of licensed Cassina and other leading European manufacturers
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