A pair of vintage original Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jeanneret LC2 Chrome and Ivory Leather lounge chairs for Cassina with labelled upholstery and serial numbers. The price show is for both chairs.  
 
The LC2 chair, designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, is a key piece in the evolution of modernist furniture. Originally part of a series created for the Villa Church (a private residence for a client in the Paris suburb of Ville-d'Avray), the LC2 epitomizes the collaborative spirit of the three designers. Its tubular steel frame and free form cushions marked a break from traditional designs, combining minimalist form with unexpected comfort. It was first presented in 1929 at the Salon d'Automne in Paris as part of a collection that would later be called the Equipement Interieur d’une Habitation (Interior Equipment for a Living).
 
Alongside the LC2, the trio designed other iconic pieces, such as the LC1 Sling Chair, the LC3 Sofa, and the LC4 Chaise Longue. The LC4, in particular, is often considered one of the most innovative pieces in the collection, with its curved steel frame and adjustable reclining mechanism it was not just a chair, but a piece of furniture designed to enhance relaxation. As such it became a symbol of the modernist ideal—furniture that was as much about living comfortably as it was about making a design statement.
 
The LC designs were created not just as individual works but as a broader vision for modern interiors, where furniture wasn’t just decorative but integrated into the living environment, serving both aesthetic and functional purposes. While the LC2 chair was part of this vision for the Villa Church, it wasn't designed specifically for that one space; rather, it was a part of an overall shift towards modernist furniture that transcended any one project.
 
When compared to the Bauhaus metal chairs of the same era—such as those designed by Marcel Breuer or Ludwig Mies van der Rohe—the LC collection differs in its approach. Bauhaus designs were often more utilitarian and rigid, focusing on the bare essentials of industrial materials and efficiency. The LC designs, while still rooted in modernist principles, incorporated more comfort and a softer, more approachable aesthetic. 
 
The LC2 chair and its companions are still sold by Cassina today and still continue to influence modern interiors. Far from being just products of their time, these pieces have become lasting icons of modernist design—highlighting the idea that good design can be both functional and profoundly human.
This particular pair date from the 1990’s are presented in good vintage condition with only minor marks to the frames and leather covers. Both chairs benefit from having the original Cassina decal marked upholstery and also feature the original serial numbers which are impressed into the underneath of the top right metal arm structure as shown in the photos. 
 
It’s possible that the ivory white covers have been refreshed and recoloured at some point as they are in a remarkable visual condition for a set of light coloured chairs of this era with no stains or discolouration. As is often the case with older LC2s the cushions can bulge and deform around the junctures with the metal frame which means that the line of the arms and back cushions become more curved than straight. This can often be the result of visiting degenerates who take to perching atop the thick set and, obviously inviting, arms themselves rather than actually sitting in the chair. But all that said, IMO this adds to the character of the chairs (and they have priced accordingly) as they definitely look like they have lived more of a Rock ‘n’ Roll lifestyle rather than a tea total one… 

Matching sofa coming in May - watch this space!
 
 
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