Does anything sound more comfortable than a “cushion basket”? That’s what Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (1887–1965), a.k.a. Le Corbusier, and his collaborators, cousin Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967) and Charlotte Perriand (1903–99), dubbed the LC2 Petit Confort chair (as well as the rest of the similarly shaped seats in the LC series), the group’s modern take on an age-old form: the club chair.
The LC2 Petit Confort chair quite literally inverts the traditional construction of a chair (or any piece of furniture, really) using an exoskeleton of chromed tubular steel instead of hiding the construction inside, prioritizing an emphasis on function that boldly declared their modernist approach. Meanwhile, thick leather cushions make the seat exceptionally comfortable and lend it a boxy appearance that is compatible with the architecture and design of the International Style in which the group worked.
The trio conceived the cube-like seats in the LC collection in 1928 for exhibition at the 1929 Parisian art fair Salon d’Automne, and Austrian manufacturer Thonet was producing the group's designs at the time. Decades later, in 1965, when the designers’ modernist style had become widely popular, the LC2 Petit Confort chair was issued by Italian manufacturer and high-end furniture company Cassina, which continues to produce it today, along with the stylistically similar LC3 collection.
The LC2 armchair was born of a period of experimentation with tubular chrome by the Le Corbusier group — archival sketches authored by Le Corbusier and Perriand are demonstrative of a two-year collaborative process, while Le Corbusier's brief identifies the latter as having been put in charge of furniture and interiors. (Furniture designer and architect Marcel Breuer, whose Cesca chair was similarly structured, was also working with chrome.) The use of chrome in the trio’s LC lines was groundbreaking at that point, and its aesthetic aligned well with Le Corbusier’s having given the furniture the mechanical-sounding label “domestic equipment.”
Early Year 'LC2' Leather Club Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1980s, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable early year collectors example of the Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chair (authentic signed example, see pics) in gorgeous thick Italian black leathe...
Chrome
LC2 Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina Signed Mid Century Modern Art Deco
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of LC2 Petite Modele Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928, these chairs are authentic authorized produced by Cass...
Chrome, Metal
Pair of Le Corbusier LC2 Italian edition 70's armchairs black
By Le Corbusier
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Le Corbusier “LC2” Italian edition armchairs from the 70s. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, black leather seats and backrests (original fabric). Very good vintage condition...
Metal
'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' two-seat loveseat sofa, signed (see pics, in gorgeous thick Italian black leather on chrome steel frame is in beautiful vin...
Steel
Pair of LC2 Armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of LC2 Armchairs, designed by Le Corbusier in 1928 and realized by Cassina in 1970s. Upholstered in cream silk. Cassina original label and serial numbers marked on steel. Ver...
Steel
Le Corbusier for Alivar "LC2" Two-Seater Sofa in Blue Fabric, Italy, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Alivar
Located in Naples, IT
The two-seater sofa, Model LC2 is one of the most refined examples of 20th-century furniture design. Presented in its most classic configuration, it features a light blue metal frame...
Metal
H 27 in W 70 in D 28 in
Le Corbusier LC2 Armchair + 3-Seat Sofa Set in Black Leather & Chrome, Alivar
By Alivar, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 set of 3-seater sofa and armchair in chrome tube steel and black leather. Made in Italy by Alivar, a highly collectible licensed / authorized produ...
Steel, Chrome
H 26.5 in W 51.5 in D 27.75 in
Authentic Cassina LC2 Black Leather Two-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier 1994
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele two-seat black leather sofa originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was produced by Cassina in 1994. The ...
Steel, Chrome
H 27 in W 90 in D 27 in
Vintage LC2 Tan leather chrome frame 3 seat sofa style of Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 3 seat sofa by Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in Tan Leather in very good vintage condition. Triple chrome plated steel frame in great condition. Manufactured by Gordon Internationa...
Chrome
H 27 in W 70 in D 28 in
Leather and Chrome Three Seat LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, LC2, three seat sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret produced by Cassina, 1970s features black leather upholstery with a tubular chrome frame.
Chrome
H 27 in W 70 in D 27.5 in
Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa in Chic Mango Fabric with Peach Tube Steel, Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 three-seater sofa in peach tube steel and herringbone-patterned mango fabric. Made in Italy by Cassina. Signed with serial number. The LC2 was des...
Steel
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Leather Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Leather Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 29.14 in
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 30.32 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 29.14 in
Set Of Two Vintage Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of Two Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Chrome
H 26 in W 51.5 in D 28 in
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand LC2 Divano Two-Seat Sofa for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Black leather and chrome plated tubular steel LC2 two-seater loveseat, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. An original 1980s licensed pro...
Chrome
H 62 in W 65 in D 66 in
Original Thonet Le Corbusier LC1 'Basculant' Armchair
By Le Corbusier
Located in Sharon, CT
The rare 1920s original in original fabric.
Steel
H 24.25 in W 39.25 in D 29 in
Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Atelier International, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier Grand Modèle LC3 pair of club chairs by Cassina Original design France 1928 / Italy c. 1...
Steel
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 28.35 in
Leather Le Corbusier LC3 Italy 1980s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Leather Le Corbusier LC3 Italy 1980s
Chrome
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
LC2 Two-Seat Sofas by Le Corbusier Edited by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of sofas made of polished chrome-plated steel frame and leather cushion. Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, and edited by Cassina in 1978. ...
Steel
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 26.78 in
LC2 Two Seater Sofa in Black Leather and Chromed Steel by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Lejre, DK
LC2 two-seater sofa in black leather with an exposed chromed steel frame. The model was designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 and produced by Cass...
Chrome
H 26 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Cassina LC2 Petit Armchair by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, 1983, 4x Avail
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele black leather armchair originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was made in Italy by Cassina in 1983. The ...
Steel, Chrome
H 26 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Cassina LC2 Petit Armchair by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, Italy
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele black leather armchair originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was made in Italy by Cassina in 1983. The ...
Steel, Chrome
H 26 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Authentic Cassina LC2 Black Leather Petit Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, 4x Avail
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele black leather armchair originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was made in Italy by Cassina in 1983. The ...
Steel, Chrome
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 26.38 in
Pair of vintage Cassina LC2 chairs by Le Corbusier
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Le Corbusier' iconic 1928 design created with his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the petit version of his "Grand Comfort" lounge chair, the LC2 features the ...
Steel
H 27.5 in W 30.32 in D 29 in
Pair of Cassina licensed Le Corbusier LC2 black leather in chrome lounge chairs
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Atelier International, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Ferndale, MI
Le Corbusier' iconic 1928 design created with his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the LC2 a petite version of his "Grand Comfort" lounge chair features exte...
Steel, Chrome
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
Fauteuil LC2 en cuir années 80 par Le Corbusier pour Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
Fauteuil LC2 dessiné par le trio Le Corbusier - Jeanneret - Perriand en 1928. Cuir d’origine bleu en bel état, pas de défaut à signaler. Dimensions: Largeur: 76 cm Profondeur: 70 cm ...
Leather
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Oxblood Leather 'LC2' Arm Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of LC2, Grand Fauteuil, Petit Modèle executed in beautiful and exquisite oxblood red leather with a chromed tubular steel frame. Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and C...
Steel, Chrome
H 26.4 in W 29.9 in D 27.6 in
LC2 Club Chair By Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Original LC2 Petit Modele Lounge Chair, initially designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. This example was produced in Italy ...
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Pair of LC2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Circa 1970
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Renens, CH
Pair of LC2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier for Cassina. It has light beige fabric cushions and a red tubular frame. It is very comfortable and in very good condition. Dimension ...
Chrome
H 27 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Pair of 'LC2' Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1970s, Signed
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable pair of early year production examples of the Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' club chairs (authentic signed examples, see pics) in its original gorgeous th...
Chrome
H 27 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Pair of 'LC2' Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1990s, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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 ...
Chrome
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 27.17 in
LC2 Armchair Alivar Italy 1990s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful pair of LC2 armchairs by Le Corbusier .Black Leather upholstery . On a Chrome on Steel frame . Manufactured by Alivar Italy 1990s . Very Good quality chairs . Comes with...
Leather
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 27.17 in
Pair Le Corbusier LC2 Club Chair by Cassina Smoked Chrome Edition 2019
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Aachen, NW
These timeless iconic chairs by Le Corbusier model LC2 were designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina in the 2019. These club chairs coming from a special series and h...
Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 27.17 in
Pair Early Le Corbusier LC2 Club Chair by Cassina, No 550 & 743
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Aachen, NW
These timeless iconic chairs by Le Corbusier model LC2 were designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina in the 1970s. These club chairs coming from the first series and ...
Stainless Steel
H 29 in W 33 in D 27.5 in
Pair of LC 2 Le Corbusier Style Armchairs Contemporary Black Frames
By Le Corbusier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair LC-2 Contemporary Bauhaus Style Lounge Chairs. ClassIC Le Corbusier design. Maker unknown. Nice original condition. Black powder coated frames quality fabric. Hand deliv...
Steel
