Lc1 basculant sessel le corbusier biography

In the world of furniture design, there are individual pieces that achieve the status of a classic over time.

In this series, we focus on these timeless pieces and their stories. Good design has long since become an art form – just like the armchair “Fauteuil à Dossier Basculant”, also known as LC1.

Designed by Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret®, Charlotte Perriand®, the minimalist and innovative design of this chair shaped the aesthetic of the time.

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In the heart of Paris, amidst the thriving art scene of the 1920s, Le Corbusier was working with his cousin Pierre Jeanneret in his new studio on Rue de Sèvres in 1922. Five years later, the young, dedicated architect Charlotte Perriand joined the two.

This partnership lasted until 1937 and produced a number of innovative furniture designs, including the Fauteuil à Dossier Basculant.¹

In 1928, the three designed the minimalist chair and prese