Chair and sofas should be more than items we sit on. They should be visually appealing and, offer luxury and comfort. It comes to functionality, uniqueness and durability; the LC1 chair owns the crown. The LC1 chair is a professional work of art that has served and is still serving. We are here to whet your appetite with mouthwatering details, with the hope that you add this beauty to your home or office space.

Le Corbusier

The LC1 Chair was created by a Swiss-born Architect and Designer; Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, popularly known by the pseudonym ‘Le Corbusier’. He was a highly influential architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer, whose career spanned for almost 50 years. A pioneer of forward-thinking new age architecture, Le Corbusier sought to put a rational order to the chaos of the world through his designs. He rejected flamboyant architectural styles and developed his own style known as ‘brutalism’. By this, he created structures with basic geometric forms that were made of industrial things like as steel or reinforced concrete. Le Corbusier believed that pure, well- designed spaces could offer an idea on how we only need little to achieve happiness. Other popular designs from him are the Corbusier sofa and Corbusier lounge chair.

Let’s take a look at the features of the Le Corbusier [LC1] chair

The LC1 [aka the basculant sling chair] Chair was created by Le Corbusier and his colleagues [Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand], in 1928. There are 3 versions of the LC1 chair which were all designed for different uses:

The version designed for Villa Church in 1928.
The version that was displayed at the Salon d’Automne in 1929.
The version designed for the 1930 exhibition, at the Union Des Artistes Modernes.
It is currently produced by Cassina. The LC1 chair is the best-known version of the remodeling of the British “officers chair”. For design and architectural freaks; be it with furniture, architecture, or interior design, these are household names. For those of us, the learning curve is a bit advanced. The point is that there are deep roots to any great design. The brains behind this iconic LC1 chair worked over the prototypes, with us in mind. Simplicity, form, and functionality all played a part in the entire process. Combine this engineering with the best quality materials and craftsmanship and you have more than a furniture piece – you have an essential piece of history to cherish for life. For most of us, furnishing a home with iconic design is simply not unreal. But if we take time to understand the worth in this furniture, it makes it a lot sweeter when we do bring a piece of perfection home. The backrest is attached to the frame by a rod. And allows the angle of tilt to change as you shift, giving you continuous support. The LC1 is also included in the design collection of MoMa. For the upholstery, you can choose from; black saddle leather or multi-color cowhide. The metal frame is made from polished trivalent chrome-plated steel. It is ergonomically shaped. So, it encourages good sitting posture. It’s functional and a beauty to behold. We don’t need to say any more about the quality of materials used to create it. Interestingly, all materials used are fire-resistant. When you buy this, you should know you are buying one of the best chairs money can get you! Read more here!

What’s the best place to place your LC1 chair?

The Le Corbusier [LC1] chair is an indoor chair. You could also use it outdoors, but be sure it’s under a shaded area. Indoors, you could use it in your living room, dorm room, bedroom, hotel lobby, office reception, or even as a visitor’s chair in the office. It’s that versatile. And its unique design would stand out in any space.

What can you pair the LC1 chair with?

You could pair the LC1 sofa with a wide range of other furniture pieces. It’s such a versatile chair, that it can fit into outdoor, office and home spaces. You could pair the LC1 chair with a coffee table, the chesterfield sofa, or Corbusier sofa. You could also place it by an arco floor lamp.

How comfortable is the LC1 chair?

As with all of Le Corbusier’s creations, the LC1 was conceived from an in-depth study of human posture. In this particular case, the chair is meant to be relaxing and also inspire conversation. The balance between form and function is achieved by the use of the Modulor System. It is a system based on the typical measurements of the male body and on a mathematical language informed by the proportions of universal harmony. With the adaptation is this system, it makes sitting for long hours non-strenuous. It also encourages proper circulation. People with recurrent back, waist, shoulder or neck pains could find solace in this furniture piece.

How durable is the LC1 chair?

The LC1 chair is made from materials [upholstery material, binding ropes, steel frame and metal accessories] that would last a life time. Original pieces from Le Corbusier himself are still on sale. That should tell you that the LC1 is not made from over-priced materials. The LC1 basculant chair is durable and sturdy.

How do you go about cleaning the LC1 chair?

Cloth Upholstery: Dust and lint can be easily removed with a vacuum. To clean stains, use a damp cloth and a mild, neutral soap or detergent. Professional cleaning should be done in the assembled state and with the use of upholstery foam or with a mobile washing-extraction device.

Leather Upholstery: Maintain and clean the leather according to the instructions in the booklet included. Cover with a plastic bag, when not in use. And avoid using outdoors or under the exposure of the elements.

Steel Frame: For removal of dirt from polished gloss, matte chrome plated and aluminum surfaces, you can use any glass cleaner with a clean, soft piece of cloth. And then wipe the surface dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any solvent or abrasive.

Without beating about the bush, you are looking at a great investment for your office or home when you consider the LC1 chair. Our replica LC1 chair is a beauty to behold. It comes in leatherette upholstery finishing and you can get one here! Hurry up!!!

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