LC-1 Lounge Chair

Early LC1 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, Italy, 1970s — An early Cassina production of the iconic LC1, combining a graphic black tubular steel frame with beautifully aged cognac-orange leather. Originally designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the LC1 — originally known as the Fauteuil a Dossier Basculant — has become one of the defining seating designs of 20th-century modernism. Cassina began producing the model in Italy in 1965 as part of its celebrated collection of Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand designs. This particular example is an attractive early vintage Cassina production, dating from approximately the 1970s. It is individually marked LC1 21154 and carries the period Cassina / Le Corbusier authentication marking on the tubular frame. What makes this example particularly appealing is its striking colour combination. The graphic black tubular steel structure contrasts beautifully with the warm cognac-orange leather, which has developed a rich and natural patina over the years. The characteristic pivoting backrest adapts naturally to the sitter, while the suspended leather seat and gently curved leather armrests emphasize the remarkably light and architectural character of the design. A timeless and highly recognizable design that works equally well as a standalone statement piece or incorporated into a larger seating arrangement.