Louncher LC 4, Design 1928, production since 1963

DesignLe Corbusier, La Chaux-de-Fonds 1887–1965 Roquebrune

DesignCharlotte Perriand, Paris 1903–1999 Paris

DesignPierre Jeanneret, Genève 1896–1967 Thônex

ManufacturerCassina, founded 1927

MediumSteel pipe, steel, fur, leather; chromed, painted

(H x W x D)64 × 160 × 54 cm

Status

on display, room 024

About the workThis lounge chair is still in production today. With its elegant and ergonomic design, it continues to epitomise innovative tubular steel design combined with comfort and luxury. The fact that there was a woman in the design team was anything but commonplace in the 1920s, as men dominated the worlds of architecture and furniture design. Charlotte Perriand’s first application to work for Le Corbusier was unsuccessful. However, as soon as he saw one of her designs at the Paris Autumn Salon in 1927, he realised his mistake and immediately hired her to work for his architectural firm.

AccessionGift 1985

ProvenanceMärz 1985 erworben durch Schenkung des Herstellers

Inventory numberP 1985-360

Contact

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