Early Year 'LC2' Bouclé Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1969, Signed
This incredibly comfortable pair of Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chairs (authentic signed and earlier year production examples) in gorgeous newly reupholstered nubby white bouclé with original light blue frames are stamped underneath the arms with early style embossing and early production numbers indicating this is an ideal collectors set from the early years of Cassina production.
The LC2 was designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier; his cousin and colleague Pierre Jeanneret; and Charlotte Perriand. Produced by Cassina from 1965 to today, these authentic early year collectors examples are stamped on the frames with model number and production numbers. This particular style of signatures correspond to Cassinas earlier years of production, also demonstrated through the low production number as current year examples are much higher.
Incredible quality white boucle cushions wrapped by quality tubular steel frames, these fantastic 'LC2' lounge chairs are suitable for interior designers working on luxury interiors and modern design collectors and art investors who seek earlier year examples.
These elegant and sophisticated LC2 armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Bauhaus, Scandanavian Modern or Danish modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an Apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, guest chairs on the opposite side of your desk, lobby chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting.
More About the Design (From Cassina's website): Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle Armchair, two- and three-seater sofas and pouf with polished chrome or painted steel frame in the LC colour palette. Separate cushions upholstered in fabric or leather. LC2 is a timeless model, which has made design history. Designed in 1928 and exhibited at the Salon d’Automne in Paris in 1929, it is the archetypal armchair in the new and modern conception of furnishings understood as “domestic equipment”, re-issued by Cassina and produced exclusively since 1965. The separation of the metal frame and the cushions expresses a rationalist approach to industrial production.
(From Wikipedia) Grand Comfort is a cube-shaped high armchair, whose leather cushions are held in a chrome-plated steel corset. The LC-2 and LC-3 (LC2 / LC3) were referred as Cusion Baskets by Le Corbusier. They are more colloquially referred to as the petit confort and grand confort due to their respective sizes.
In popular culture: The LC-2 (and similar LC-3) have been featured in a variety of media, notably the Maxell "blown away" advertisement. At the 2010 Apple event, the then CEO Steve Jobs used a Classic LC-3 chair while introducing the iPad. They are a permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art. In the modern day BBC adaptation of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock), Sherlock Holmes sits in a LC-3, while Dr. Watson sits in a traditional Club chair.
MEASUREMENTS:
H 27" x W 30" x D 27.5"
Seat Height: 20.25"
Seat Depth: 20.5"
CONDITION:
Newly reupholstered. White boucle fabric is new. Original frames have light wear and patina including light stratches, scuffs and touched-up nicks. Frames are attractive and present very well. Highly attractive set ready for immediate use.