Image source: https://www.smow.com/en/manufacturers/cassina/lc-collection/lc8-swivel-stool.html LC Collection Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably. Having designed useful houses, Le Corbusier felt that they needed useful furniture to go in them. He had originally used ready-made pieces by Thonet to furnish his projects but, in 1928, he set up a partnership with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, who would later become an influential designer in her own right, working with Sori Yanagi, who created that other great classic, the butterfly stool.

Le Corbusier; Pierre Jeanneret; Charlotte Perriand; 1928; LC3; Armchair; France; Italy; Cassina; Bauhaus; Modernism; Designed in the early 20th century, the LC4 Chaise Lounge Chair is a luxurious yet classic statement by Charles Le C. which is often referred to as the “ultimate relaxing machine”. This piece became a fundamental element of Charles’s line of furniture designs and has since remained a pioneer in the design industry. The unique shape of the chaise represents the natural contours of the human body providing an ergonomic seating and experience that is unmatched. The padded upholstery adds to the comfort. The sculpted steel tubes not only serve a structural purpose but also carry a unique look making the piece stand out in any environment. Born in Switzerland in 1887, he adopted the name by which he is better known in the 1920s. It was an adaptation of his grandfather’s name Lecorbésier, making it a play on “crow-like” (the French for crow being le corbeau). Image source: https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/45a91bd8-032c-4d0d-a46d-a83d1a1ab14d by Harvinder Chandigarh In the 1960s, the “Cassina I Maestri” collection reissued classic, highly prized furniture of the preceding decades, compounding the original designs with an intense, in-depth analysis of their meanings.This is a premium replica of one of the most recognizable and highly sought after pieces that Le Corbusier ever created. Le Corbusier believed that furniture should be an extension of our limbs and that it should adapt to our functions. In reflecting his sketches of the various positions of the lounging human body, the LC4 chaise longue features a fully movable frame that adjusts at the base, allowing the user to set it upright or fully reclined. The curved tubular steel base echoes the material exploration taking place at the beginning of the 20th century, in which designers experimented with the flexibility of steel, plastics and molded plywood. But the upholstery was cowhide or leather, the softness of which starkly contrasts with the industrial steel and angular shape. The LC4 has a sculptural presence in any given room, which is perhaps a result of Le Corbusier having dispensed with the metric system and instead drawing on his own system of proportion based on the “ideal” male body. Widely considered one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, Le Corbusier is credited with revolutionizing the face of modern urban architecture and updating it to fit into the technological age. As a result, his legacy translates into a strong sense of purpose, which met the needs of a democratic society dominated by a machine . With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

What’s more synonymous with elegance, luxury, and leisure than a chaise lounge? These long, lounge chairs provide the perfect place to put your feet up and relax—even to catch forty winks!—all while making a powerful visual statement in any living room, parlor, library, or bedroom. Whether you’re looking for a vintage chaise that’s decorative and antique, minimalist and modern, or upholstered and plush, you’ll find them all here at Pamono. We offer a wide range from over one hundred years of design history. Over the following years, both Thonet and Le Corbusier granted licenses to other design houses, allowing them to recreate the chaise. This led to lots of confusion, uncertainty and many unauthorized reproductions. Thanks to this, it is now possible for Cassina to revisit these products with all new editions. They can perfectly reflect the original vision while at the same time updating them with innovative technologies and materials. Additionally, the collaboration with Filippo Alison in 1972, undertook a strict methodology to fully bring out the finesses and details of each original author and associated design. Moreover, the collection is fully monitored by the Fondation Le Corbusier and the heirs of Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles. Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.It’s why we decided to introduce our Chaplins Price Promise. A guarantee to try and match the price of a branded product should you find it on sale at another authorised UK retailer. While the offer only applies to new designs (rather than clearance, outlets or ex-display) it’s our way of showing that we don’t just offer the best in service or style, but are committed to competitive pricing, too. Le Corbusier would later become renowned for his concrete buildings, some of which remain controversial to this day. Salvador Dali said his designs were the “ugliest and most unacceptable buildings in the world”. But Le Corbusier believed passionately that modern life demanded, and had been waiting for, a new kind of plan for both the house and the city. We know that price is important. And while all of our designs follow the recommended retail prices (RRP) from our suppliers, we’re determined never to be bested. He trained first as an engraver and goldsmith, but he also studied architecture and designed his first building at the age of 17.