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Everything has its own history,lets see the le corbusier chaise lounge chair history. The world of interiors magazine january 2011 we used them for decorative purposes rather than a working piece of furniture, they have not been used sat on. Available in several languages, it is the premier guidebook to the work of le corbusier, and the most affordable and careful reference to his built work. Synthese des arts inscribed by the author by damaz, paul. Chaise lounge designed by le corbusier 18871965 in association with charlotte perriand and made by gebruderthonet, vienna, and paris. Undoubtedly one of the most iconic designs of the twentieth century, this bauhaus classic is known as the relaxing machine on account of its supremely comfortable s shape chaise which mirrors.
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Lc4 chaise longue designed by le corbusier, charlotte perriand and pierre. Charlotte perriand, furniture design, le corbusier, pierre jeanneret. First designed by charles edouard jeanneret better known as le corbusier in 1929 and was first exhibited at the salon d automne. Le corbusier charlesedouard jeanneret, pierre jeanneret. Lc4 chaise lounge by le corbusier flyingarchitecture. Developed in 1928 by the designers le corbusier, charlotte perriand and pierre jeanneret as part of an avantgarde collection for the paris salon dautomne. Corbusier was cosidered to be one of the leading designers in the modernist era. Kardiel le corbusier style lc4 chaise lounge, cream white aniline leather. Le corbusier, pierre jeanneret, charlotte perriand, 1928 since 1964, cassina spa has been exclusive manufacturer of le corbusiers furniture, anf of those crafted in collaboration with pierre jeanneret and charlotte perriand. Books by le corbusier author of towards a new architecture. Designed by charlotte perriand and pierre jeanneret in 1928 at le corbusiers request, the lc4 chaise longue with tricolour hairy hide upholstery, crafted by cassina, creates the perfect environment for relaxation, supporting the back and raising the legs. Developed in 1928 by designers le corbusier, charlotte perriand and pierre jeanneret as part of an avantgarde collection for the paris.
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