SOLD Chair “LC7” by Charlotte Perriand

for the Collection Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, 1970s

Designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927 for her own apartment in Paris, the LC7 swivel chair is an icon with a versatile and functional soul. First exhibited at the 1928 Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, it was also on display at the Salon d’Automne one year later, where it formed part of a collection that Charlotte Perriand worked on together with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. Upholstered in red leather, this swivel chair has a four- leg configuration and features expanded polyurethane and padded polyester filling for back and seat.

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand – the successful designer trio first started to collaborate in 1927. The teamwork by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand lasted through to 1937. Their collaboration was highly significant, both in terms of the cultural weight of their achievements and their professional successes.It was together with Charlotte Perriand that Le Corbusier and Jeanneret started the innovative project for “l’équipement d’intérieur de l’habitation”. As a result, the project’s designs were of great intellectual value and considerable commercial success.

Materials and Techniques: steel, upholstery

Place of Origin: Italy
Period: 1970 – 1979
Date of Manufacture: ca 1970

Height: 73 cm, Seating Height: 50 cm, Depth: 58 cm, Width: 60 cm

Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

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