LC4 Chaise Longue

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, 1928

  1. A modernist interpretation of the bentwood chairs and chaises of Michael Thonet, the LC4 exemplified the new minimalist possibilities afforded by tubular metal structures. The chaise, dubbed the “relaxing machine” by Le Corbusier, found inspiration from resting soldiers, and was designed to mirror the body’s natural curves. Charlotte Perriand comments: “We had prepared sketches showing the common ways of sitting in the West. Then we started looking for structures. Giedion says that when you sit down it is as if you are losing the power of your muscles. That is why it is necessary for the skeleton to ‘support’ … We then added canvas and fastening attachment to ...

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