Le Corbusier
Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris "Le Corbusier" (1887-1965)
Biography
Le Corbusier was a Swiss-French architect, designer, and urban planner, one of the pioneers of what is now called modern architecture. He designed a series of furniture pieces with his cousin Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand that became icons of modernism. His furniture designs reflect his architectural principles of function, standardization, and geometric purity.
Notable Works
- LC2 Sofa (1928)
- LC4 Chaise Longue (1928)
- LC1 Sling Chair (1928)
- Villa Savoye (1931)
- Unité d'Habitation (1952)
Legacy
Le Corbusier is one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. His furniture designs, created for his architectural projects, revolutionized modern furniture with their use of tubular steel, leather, and geometric forms. The LC collection, now produced by Cassina, remains among the most recognizable modernist furniture.
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