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Le Corbusier for Cassina LC-4 Chaise Lounge
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand Iconic Chaise Lounge first designed in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Chrome

LC4 Le Corbusier / Charlotte Perriand
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
LC4 Le Corbusier/ Charlotte Perriand Skin of a cow Cassina edition Perfect condition
Category

2010s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

LC4 Le Corbusier / Charlotte Perriand
LC4 Le Corbusier / Charlotte Perriand
H 33.08 in W 63 in D 22.45 in
Ladies lounge chair LC4 by Le Corbusier for Casina
By Le Corbusier
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Ladies lounge chair LC4 by Le Corbusier for Casina in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Stainless Steel

Le Corbusier Lounge Armchair LC4, Cassina Edition, Black Pony
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Lounge armchair LC4 Poney in black pony - Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Cassina Edition
Category

2010s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chaise longue chair Amaca inspired by Le Corbusiers LC4
By Le Corbusier
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Finnish leather lounge chair named Amaca displayed in 1993 Stemma catalogue. Inspired by Le
Category

1990s Finnish Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

1970s Vintage Lc4 Chaise Lounge Styled After Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chaise lounge designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1970s.This stunning chaise
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Longue by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Vintage LC4 chaise longue (chaise lounge) designed in 1928 by le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Le Corbusier LC4 Style Leopard Print and Chrome Lounge Chair
By Le Corbusier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern pair of Le Corbusier LC4 style Leopard print and chrome lounge chairs. One of
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Le Corbusier LC4 chaise longue for Cassina, 1970s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage LC4 chaise longue designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1984
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
LC4 lounge chair in foalhide, leather and metal. Stamped LC4 and Cassina. Seat height: 28 cm. Wear
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Lounge
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Manufactured
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Black Ponyskin LC4 by Le Corbusier, Cassina, 1990s
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Jeanneret) is the chaise-longue model LC4. Le Corbusier hardly needs an introduction, his works span from
Category

1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

LC4 “Giraffe” Chaise Longue in Leather and Metal, Le Corbusier, 1980s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in PARIS, FR
Chaise longue model LC4 in black leather and giraffe-print fabric, designed by Le Corbusier
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair Chaise Lounge Chairs Brown Leather & Chrome Style Le Corbusier LC4
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Topeka, KS
Bauhaus style piece of furniture is what has been dubbed the Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge. It was
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Chrome

LC-4 Lounge Chair in White Leather by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1980s
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Authentic, iconic LC4 Chaise Longue in excellent condition, serial number: 68548
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

LC4 Le Corbusier Noire Brown Leather Chaise Lounge for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Dark Brown leather LC4 Noire chaise lounge with black leather bolster pillow on black tubular steel
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier Lounge Chair LC4 For Cassina, Cognac Leather, Italy
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brussels, BE
Le Corbusier Lounge Chair LC4 For Cassina, Cognac Leather,Italy
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Chaise Longue LC4 for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Chaise Longue LC4 for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Argelato, BO
An icon of style and timeless elegance, the "LC4" chaise longue was designed by Le Corbusier
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

White leather LC4 chaise longue by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1980s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
An icon of style and timeless elegance, the "LC4" chaise longue was designed by Le Corbusier
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Longue for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Noire Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1965. Relaunched in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Manufactured
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

White leather LC4 chaise longue by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1960s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
Chaise-longue with black structure, steel cross bar. The mattress pad is in white leather. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Vintage LC4 lounger Cassina Le Corbusier leather with extra cowhide
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Designer: Le Corbusier Country of origin: Italy Period: not specified, Mid Century Material: Leather, steel
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc4 Noire Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1965. Relaunched in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Cassina LC4 Black Leather Chaise Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier 2006
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Detroit, MI
This original Cassina LC4 chaise lounge chair designed by Le Corbusier was produced in May of 2006
Category

Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc4 Noire Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1965. Relaunched in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern LC4 chaise lounge, Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand, Cassina 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather and metal LC4 chaise longue by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Steel

Original Cassina Black Leather LC4 Chaise Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier 2006
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Detroit, MI
exclusive worldwide license from the Le Corbusier Foundation. This original Cassina LC4 lounge chair was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1928, Le Corbusier, Early LC 4 by Cassina in Chrome with Black Pony Skin
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Le Corbusier LC4 chaise longue for Cassina with adjustable polished chrome-plated steel frame and
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Cassina LC4 Louis Vuitton Special Edition Chaise Longue Perriand Le Corbusier
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Louis Vuitton, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vorst, BE
designed by Perriand in collaboration with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928. The 'LC4 CP' tribute
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Black Leather & Chrome Lounge in the Manner of Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Le Corbusier LC4 style leather chaise lounge. Upholstered in soft black leather with foam
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

MCM Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise by Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless and elegant Mid-Century Modern chaise lounge or recliner designed by Le Corbusier
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Le Corbusier LC4 Black Leather Chaise Chaiselongue by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC4 chaise longue in black leather was designed by Le Corbusier/ Pierre Jeanneret/ Charlotte
Category

20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Cassina Lounger LC4 by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Madrid, ES
Lounger 'LC 4' is Cassina’s quintessential chaise longue, designed in 1928, and based on an in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

LC4 Chaise by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a 1990s edition of the LC4 Chaise, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte
Category

1990s Italian Minimalist Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Chaise Lounge Model LC/4 5559 by LeCorbusier for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your interior with the iconic Mid-Century Modernist Chaise Lounge Model LC/4 5559, designed
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

LC 4 black leather lounge chair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
, originally created in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. This chaise lounge is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Le Corbusier Chaise, Model LC4, for Cassina, 1960s
By Casina
Located in Lejre, DK
The chaise lounge, known as Model LC4, is an iconic piece of furniture designed by the legendary
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Other Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Chaise Longue 2072 / B306 (LC4) by Wohnbedarf, 1950s
By Le Corbusier, Wohnbedarf, Embru, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Renens, CH
A very rare Chaise Longue 2072 / B306 liege by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand for LeCorbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge by Cassina in Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
Le Corbusier held that furniture should be “extensions of our limbs and adapted to human functions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand for Lecorbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge by Cassina in Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
Le Corbusier held that furniture should be “extensions of our limbs and adapted to human functions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Cassina Lc4 In Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Ghedi, IT
An exquisite vintage Cassina LC4 chaise longue, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Cassina Lc4 In Black Leather
Cassina Lc4 In Black Leather
H 27.17 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in
LC4 by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jaenneret & Lecorbusier for Cassina, 1970s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Amazing and iconic LC4 Lounge chair designed by Charlotte Perriand, Lecorbusier and Pierre Janneret
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Chaise-Longue Model LC4 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
Chaise-longue with metal structure and leather seat model 'LC4', by LE CORBUSIER, PIERRE JEANNERET
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ric Deforche Lord lounge chair Gervan Belgium 1970
By Ric Deforche
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
on the human body's ergonomics and structure. It can easily be compared to Le Corbusier's famous
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
This early production of the classic LC4 chaise lounge by Le Corbusier in a beautifully patenated
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome, Steel

LC 4 Chaise longue Le Corbusier by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Valbroye, CH
Chaise longue in black leather. One of Cassina’s worldwide best-sellers, the 4, Chaise Longue à
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

LC 4 Chaise longue Le Corbusier by Cassina
LC 4 Chaise longue Le Corbusier by Cassina
H 26.78 in W 63 in D 22.21 in
LC4 Chaise Longue by Le Corbusier for Cassine, 20s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Porto, Porto
LC4 Chaise Longue designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret in the late 20s
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier LC4 Style Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair
By Le Corbusier
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Very well made Le Corbusier LC4 style lounge chair in black leather. All bands in excellent
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare LC4 chaise longue by Le Corbusier and Perriand, Whonbedarf edition
By Le Corbusier
Located in lyon, FR
Rare LC4 chaise longue in animal skin by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Whonbedarf edition
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

In the Manner of Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Lounges by Le Corbusier Pierre Jeannere
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
In the manner of Le Corbusier LC4 chaise lounge by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeannere This chaise has
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise with Chrome Frame, Natural Hide by Gordon International
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Madison, WI
Le Corbusier LC4 chaise by Gordon International. Natural hide on chrome frame mounted on Industrial
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Chrome

LC4 Chaise Longue Limited Edition by Louis Vuitton and Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Hamburg, DE
Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1928, produced by Cassina in
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Stainless Steel

21st Century Lounger in Teak Wood, after Le Corbusier, LC4
By RR Sweden
Located in Helsingborg, SE
21st century lounger in teak wood, after Le Corbusier, LC4. Two parts, bottom and seat
Category

2010s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Black LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand Producer - Cassina Model - LC4
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Le Corbusier, LC4 Lounge Chair, 1966
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Rare LC4 original beige cowhide and original grained leather - Le Corbusier Original foot and
Category

Vintage 1960s European Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Cowhide

Le Corbusier, LC4 Lounge Chair, 1966
Le Corbusier, LC4 Lounge Chair, 1966
H 27.96 in W 21.66 in D 61.82 in
Le Corbusier LC4 Lounge Chair in Cowhide
By Cassina
Located in Cheshire, GB
vintage LC4 lounge chair designed by Le Corbusier in 1928. Manufactured in Italy by Cassina. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

A Mid Century Le Corbusier LC4 Lounge Chair in Cowhide
By Le Corbusier
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage LC4 lounge chair designed by Le Corbusier in 1928. Manufactured in Italy by Cassina. The
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

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Le Corbusier Lc4 Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal le corbusier lc4 lounge for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, metal and leather, every le corbusier lc4 lounge was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a le corbusier lc4 lounge, we have 195 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a le corbusier lc4 lounge — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A le corbusier lc4 lounge, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made le corbusier lc4 lounge has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Le Corbusier, Cassina and Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand are consistently popular.

How Much is a Le Corbusier Lc4 Lounge?

The average selling price for a le corbusier lc4 lounge at 1stDibs is $3,659, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $86,000 for the highest priced.

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