Pair of 'LC2' Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1990s, Signed

This incredibly comfortable pair of Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chairs (authentic signed examples, see pics) in gorgeous thick Italian black leather are in beautiful vintage condition with attractive naturally aged leather patina and ready to be immediately placed in your home or office.

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 examples are stamped on the frames with model number, production serial numbers, Le Corbusier's signature and Cassina logo. The cushions have Cassina decking underneath with Cassina labels. These examples produced circa 1990s based on construction details.

What is special about this pair is the beautiful aged leather. It is soft and patinated in a light and attractive manner. For those who love the casual relaxed feel of aged quality leather, this pair of LC2's are for you.

The incredible quality thick and supple black leather which has aged to shades of charcoal grey in areas are wrapped by quality tubular chrome frames, these fantastic 'LC2' lounge chairs are suitable for interior designers working on luxury interiors and modern design collectors and art investors. The gorgeous thick leather is of the quality you can expect from Italian maker Cassina.

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 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:

Good vintage condition. Frames are clean, sturdy and structurally sound. Leather has natural age related color transformation and wear with attractive patina.