Le Corbusier
1887-1965
The Father of Modern Architecture
Theorist, urban planner and painter, Le Corbusier left his mark on the 20th century with his revolutionary vision of space. In 1928 he joined forces with his cousin Pierre Jeanneret and the young designer Charlotte Perriand to create a furniture line that would become the manifesto of the modern movement. Together they designed pieces conceived as ‘equipment for the home’, favouring structure over ornament.
The Aesthetic: Radical Purity
The Le Corbusier style rests on the contrast between the rigour of metal structures and the softness of the seating elements (leather or fabric). His creations use pure geometric forms to offer functional comfort, where every steel tube is justified by a mechanical necessity.
Materials: Chromed or lacquered tubular steel, thick leather, pony hide and glass.
Icons: The LC4 chaise longue, the LC2 armchair (the ‘Grand Confort’) and the LC1 chair with a tilting backrest.
A Museum-Worthy Signature
Today, furniture signed by Le Corbusier are global icons, produced mainly by the prestigious Italian house Cassina in its ‘I Maestri’ collection. They are first-rate investments for collectors. Their timeless design, which seemed futuristic in the 1930s, remains today the ultimate symbol of good taste and intellectual avant-garde.
