Le Corbusier Furniture
French, Swiss, 1887-1965
Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier, was a highly influential architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer whose career spanned almost five decades. His designs for sofas, chairs and other furniture are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort.
A pioneer of progress-minded modern architecture, Le Corbusier sought to impose a rational order on the chaos of the world through design. He rejected the excessive architectural ornament and developed a style that became known as brutalism, creating buildings with elemental geometric forms that were made of industrial materials such as steel and reinforced concrete.
Le Corbusier believed that pure, well-designed spaces could offer a lesson in how little is needed to achieve happiness. To convey this notion, the architect prioritized modern, open interiors and emphasized light, rational designs. His architecture and interiors share a clear sense of space and structural order, underlining the beauty in harmony, proportion and simplicity.
Le Corbusier’s furniture espouses these same ideals. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made design. In his furniture, Le Corbusier broke new ground in ergonomics.
The shape of the LC4 chaise is taken directly from the human form; the classic cowhide upholstery makes the sitter feel weightless; and the piece features an adjustable positioning mechanism to promote total relaxation. Bereft of ornament and prized for its functionality, the LC series created by Le Corbusier, Perriand, and Pierre is currently manufactured by Cassina.
Such planning and intelligence were the hallmarks of Le Corbusier’s career. Whether in his designs for private residences such as the Villa Savoye near Paris, apartment towers like the Unité D'habitation in Marseilles, or in his furniture, he worked toward a style of living that was expansive and flexible. The strength and simplicity of line of Le Corbusier’s sofas, chaise longues and other seating pieces give them a sculptural presence in any décor, yet they are sublimely restful. And as you will see on 1stDibs, Le Corbusier’s furniture reflects a worldly taste: it is at once refined, cosmopolitan and chic.
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Creator: Le Corbusier
5-Hole Wood Box by Le Corbusier for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959
By Le Corbusier
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in teak wood.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Teak
Framed Lithograph "Open Hand" by Le Corbusier Circa 1955, Signed and Dated
By Le Corbusier
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Framed color lithograph on wove paper titled "Open Hand" by Charles Edouard Jeanneret Le Corbusier. Pencil signed Le Corbusier. Edition 9/150. "L-C" Dated 1955 in image.
Charles-Édo...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Paper
Le Corbusier LC14 Tabouret Nantes Rezè Wood Stool For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier LC14 Tabouret Nantes Rezè Wood Stool For Cassina
LC14 TABOURET NANTES REZÈ
The model of this design stool or low table predates - in its...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small Le Corbusier
Lampe De Marseille Mini
Wall Lamp for Nemo in Gray
By Nemo Lighting 1, Le Corbusier
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Le Corbusier 'Lampe de Marseille Mini' wall lamp for Nemo in gray.
Designed by Le Corbusier for the Unité d’Habitation of Marseille in 1949/1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Le Corbusier Set of Three Collection Chandigarh Tray For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Set of Three Collection Chandigarh Tray For Cassi
Cassina looks to the genius of Le Corbusier as inspiration for a collection of three modern trays in pure, unglazed p...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Cassina 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort Sofas, Set of Two
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort Sofa by Cassina. Crafted with meticulous precision and high-quality materials, this iconic piece embodies elegance and timeless sophisticatio...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Steel
$20,336 / set
Le Corbusier LC14 Nantes Reze Wood Stool by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-1959. Relaunched in 2018.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This stool/low table was created for the children’s rooms in the Unité d’Habita...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,485 / item
Le Corbusier Unglazed Porcelain Tray by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
TRay designed by Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735 and the Le Corbusier Foundation in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina takes its inspiration from the genius o...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Dessert Plates For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Dessert Plates For Cassina
The tableware collection by Le Corbusier, originally crafted for the Prunier restaurant in London, was revisited b...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Le Corbusier Unglazed Porcelain Tray by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
TRay designed by Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735 and the Le Corbusier Foundation in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina takes its inspiration from the genius o...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Le Corbusier Set Of Two Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle Armchair
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Set Of Two Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle Armchair
A timeless style that has written its own chapter in design history, becoming an icon of global fame. Perfect ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Steel
Le Corbusier Collection Chandigarh Square Tray For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Collection Chandigarh Square Tray For Cassina
Cassina looks to the genius of Le Corbusier as inspiration for a collection of three modern trays in pure, unglazed porce...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Small Le Corbusier
Lampe de Marseille Mini
Wall Lamp for Nemo in White
By Nemo Lighting 1, Le Corbusier
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Le Corbusier 'Lampe de Marseille Mini' wall lamp for Nemo in white.
Designed by Le Corbusier for the Unité d’Habitation of Marseille in 1949/...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Le Corbusier LC14 Nantes Reze Wood Stool by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-1959. Relaunched in 2018.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This stool/low table was created for the children’s rooms in the Unité d’Habitatio...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,485 / item
Set of Four Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret Charlotte Perriand LC1 Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand LC1 black leather lounge chair.
chromed steel.
By unknown manufacturer.
Manufactured on the late 20t...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier Collection Chandigarh Round Tray For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Collection Chandigarh Round Tray For Cassina
Cassina looks to the genius of Le Corbusier as inspiration for a collection of three modern trays in pure, unglazed porcel...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Defying the laws of physics, going beyond what we normally understand by the conditions of equilibrium, this bookcase is nothing short of a manifesto for Cassina’s design and construction capabilities. After a lengthy period of research and development, ably assisted by state-of-the-art technology, the company’s designers created a production prototype of the original 1940 piece that architect Franco Albini made as a one-off for his Milan home. Respecting the authentic underlying concept of the design, with its compelling experimental feel, as well as its surprisingly spare, linear looks, today’s model preserves the minimal ideal of the original: a feeling of air and light so that the books and objects seem to float free. Thus does Cassina restore to the contemporary world of design one of its most emblematic artefacts, a piece that has acquired the status of a work of art, as magical now as it was when it was first seen.
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About the designer:
Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, was born in La Chauxde-Fonds, in the Swiss Canton of Jura, in 1887; and died in France, in Roquebrune-CAP-Martin, on the French Côte d'Azur, in 1965.
At the beginning of his career, his work was greeted with some reluctance due to its supposed "revolutionary" character and the radical aspect it acquired through his "purist" experiments; In any case, already at that time, he received the recognition he deserved and the admiration of the majority. His message is still being assimilated by an increasing number of people in the profession, but his eccentric avant-garde attitude should be properly taken into account for the use of rational systems in his planning method, as reflected in extremely simple modules and forms based on functional logic.
"A functionalism that does not tend to exalt the mechanical function to the detriment of the symbolic but rather to the rejection of the symbol, which he now considers obsolete and insignificant, and the recovery of the practical function as a symbol of new values" (¹)
In his activities as an urban planner, architect and designer, his method of study continued to develop, sometimes going from one extreme to another in a complex plastic language. Some examples of this are:
Unité d'Habitation, Marseille (1946-52);
the Chapel in Ronchamp (1950-55);
the Dominican Monastery «La Tourette» (1951-56);
the Zurich Center (1964-65)
the Hospital in Venice (1965).
The same dedication will be found in the design of diverse furniture, such as: the furniture of "Equipement intérieur de la maison" (tables, chairs, sofas and armchairs) designed for the Salon d'Automne in 1928 with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand and “Casiers Standard...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Le Corbusier LC15 Table de Conférence For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier LC15 Table de Conférence For Cassina
Le Corbusier crafted this design table by devising an organic, rational shape, sleek and dynamic, intended to furnish homes and co...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$10,888 / item
Le Corbusier LC16 Table de Travail For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier LC16 Table de Travail For Cassina
A versatile and functional system comprising a storage cabinet and a table top in oak, with the option of adding an open-front compar...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$13,978 / item
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret X-Armchairs in Teak
Leather for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of wooden mid century "x-armchairs" in teak and original leather by Pierre Jeanneret produced for Chandigarh, India 1950s.
In very nice condition with matching patina...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Le Corbusier LC15 Table de Conférence For Cassina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier LC15 Table de Conférence For Cassina
Le Corbusier crafted this design table by devising an organic, rational shape, sleek and dynamic, intended to furnish homes and co...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$12,481 / item
Nemo Borne Béton Grande Outdoor Floor Lamp in Concrete LED 3000K
By Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Concrete outdoor floor lamp, conceived for the Unité d’habitation de Marseille and for Bhakra Dam, Sukhna Dam in India in 1952. Each lamp is a handcrafted product: small aesthetic an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Concrete
$2,414 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Le Corbusier Unglazed Porcelain Tray by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tray designed by Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735 and the Le Corbusier Foundation in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina takes its inspiration from the genius o...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Le Corbusier LC15 Table by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Le Corbusier in 1958. Relaunched in 2010.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Organic and yet rational, this table was designed by Le Corbusier in 1958. Its disti...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Metal
$10,888 / item
Set of Three Le Corbusier Unglazed Porcelain Tray by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tray designed by Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735 and the Le Corbusier Foundation in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina takes its...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 black leather chair designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured by Cassina in 1990's.
Engraved serial umber 46639, Le Corbusier signature and Cassina mark.
Ver...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Nemo Projecteur 365 Wall Ceiling IP54, E26 in Night Blue by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Projecteur by Le Corbusier was designed for the Chandigarh High Court, India, in 1954. Aluminium body painted in night blue, white sand or moka. Diffuser glass curved and sandbla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$1,385 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Le Corbusier 2 Seater LC2 Vintage White Leather Sofa by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC2 two seater sofa in white leather was designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina.
It features a black colored tubular steel frame.
The leather has some patina.
Some...
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Lacquer
Applique de Marseille by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Applique de Marseille by Le Corbusier. Current production designed and manufactured in France by Nemo Lighting. Aluminum painted matte grey, matt...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$1,100 / item
LC III Wall Sconce for Cite Radieuse Marseille by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LC III wall sconce by Le Corbusier. These designs were first used in 1949 in the Le Corbusier-designed Unité d’habitation building in Marseille. Manufactured by Guilux in Switzerland...
Category
1950s French Vintage Le Corbusier Furniture
Materials
Steel
Price Upon Request
Le Corbusier Blackboard, circa 1956-1959
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Le Corbusier - Blackboard, c. 1956-59
Wood, slate
Category
Mid-20th Century French Le Corbusier Furniture
Price Upon Request
Le Corbusier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Le Corbusier furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Le Corbusier furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 104 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 66 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Le Corbusier were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Tecno, Rodolfo Dordoni, and Carlo De Carli. Prices for Le Corbusier furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £121 and can go as high as £121,787, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £3,233.
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- What was Le Corbusier’s theory?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Le Corbusier's theory is known as the five points of architecture. Developed in the 1920s, these principles had a major influence on the approach to modern architecture and include pilotis (elevating a building on pylons), the free design of a façade, the free design of a ground plan, a horizontal window and a roof garden. The architect prioritized modern, open interiors and emphasized light, rational designs. His architecture and interiors share a clear sense of space and structural order, underscoring beauty in harmony, proportion and simplicity. He rejected excessive architectural ornament and created buildings with elemental geometric forms that were made of industrial materials such as steel and reinforced concrete. Le Corbusier’s furniture espoused these same ideals. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient, but at the same time, they offer supreme comfort. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Le Corbusier furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The main difference between Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier is the architects’ philosophy. Frank Lloyd Wright helped pioneer organic architecture—buildings that coexist harmoniously with their natural surroundings. As a result, he often preferred to use natural and even local materials in his buildings and furniture. Le Corbusier was more progress-minded and sought to impose rational order on the world's chaos through design. He focused on designs for living in modern urban settings. In his furniture, he tended to blend natural and human-made materials, such as tubular chrome and genuine leather. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier furniture.
- What is Le Corbusier famous for?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Le Corbusier was an architect, furniture designer and city planner who is famous for designs that combined bold expression and function. He promoted open, efficient spaces and clean geometric forms. Find furniture designed by Le Corbusier and his collaborators on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier, is famous for his work as an architect, city planner and designer who combined bold sculptural expressionism with functionality. Often referred to as the pioneer of progress-minded architecture, Le Corbusier is widely influential. His career spanned almost five decades, and his furniture is known to be refined and chic. Shop a selection of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.
- How can I spot a real Corbusier?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate a real Corbusier, you can check for the serial number, usually behind the backrest or on the right arm bar. In recent years, the serial number was on the left arm bar. Shop a collection of Corbusier furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why is he called Le Corbusier?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024The Swiss architect and designer is called Le Corbusier because he chose the name for himself. Born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, Le Corbusier derived his pseudonym from the surname Lecorbésier, which belonged to some of his family members. A pioneer of progress-minded modern architecture, Le Corbusier sought to impose a rational order on the chaos of the world through design. He rejected excessive architectural ornament and created buildings with elemental geometric forms. Le Corbusier’s furniture espouses these same ideals. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient, but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Find a wide range of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.
- What did Le Corbusier invent?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Le Corbusier invented a style of design called brutalism, which is characterized by unornamented, sleek and smooth furniture and architecture. The design style emphasizes hand-crafted, natural elements and rejects modern materials and technology. Shop a range of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.
- What was Le Corbusier’s style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Le Corbusier’s style of design is known as brutalism and his furniture designs are minimalist and efficient. Many of his furniture pieces combine industrial design with comfort and warmth. Shop a selection of Le Corbusier furniture from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Le Corbusier's architectural style was modernism. Specifically, he helped to shape the International Style, which emphasized simple, rectilinear forms and open interior spaces. A fine example of this approach can be seen in Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye in Paris. Not just an architect, Le Corbusier also worked as a designer, and his furniture is largely associated with the mid-century modern design movement. Find a selection of Le Corbusier furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Le Corbusier furniture is part of the modernist movement, with simple and sleek designs at the forefront of all furniture pieces. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024Charles-Édouard Jeanneret was called Le Corbusier because that was the name the French-Swiss designer and architect chose for himself. His maternal grandfather's name was Lecorbésier, and Jeanneret altered the surname to create his adopted name. Le Corbusier was a pioneer of progress-minded modern architecture who sought to impose rational order on the chaos of the world through design. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Le Corbusier furniture.
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