Designed in 1928, the LC2 Armchair originally titled the Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle is one of the most defining and influential archetypes of modern interior design. Co-created by the visionary design trio of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, this masterpiece completely inverted traditional furniture construction. By pulling the hidden structural support out to the exterior, the designers created a revolutionary "cushion basket" that remains a global symbol of elite minimalist luxury. Before the LC2 Armchair, luxury armchairs relied on massive, heavily padded wooden frames wrapped in fabric to hide their inner mechanics. Le Corbusier and his team took the exact opposite approach. They completely deconstructed the armchair, separating the supporting architecture from the seating comfort. The result is an exterior exoskeleton made from a continuous loop of bent tubular steel. Rather than being stitched into the frame, five plush, individual cushions are dropped loosely into this polished steel basket. The metal cage holds them in a perfect mathematical cube, combining industrial logic with pure relaxation.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dimensions:
- Height 67 cm (26.4")
- Width 76 cm (30")
- Depth 70 cm (27.6”)
- SeatH 45 cm (17.7”)
- Weight 24,5 kg
Materials:
- Leather
- Tubular steel frame
General Information:
- Living room
- Hotel room
- Indoor use
The legacy of the Bauhaus is truly remarkable, isn't it? Its approach to integrating art, craft, and technology has left an indelible mark on various design disciplines. Here's a bit more detail on some of the iconic pieces and their designers you mentioned:
1. Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer: This chair, with its innovative use of tubular steel, was revolutionary for its time and remains a design classic. 2. Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe: Known for its sleek lines and luxury materials, this chair epitomizes modern elegance. 3. Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer: Combining a tubular steel frame with a caned seat and back, this chair is celebrated for its simplicity and comfort. 4. Table Bauhaus by Marcel Breuer: This table, like many of Breuer's designs, showcases the clean lines and functional forms that are hallmarks of the Bauhaus aesthetic.
The Bauhaus' influence extends beyond furniture; it has shaped graphic design, typography, and architecture, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and encouraging a minimalist yet functional approach.
