The trio of Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret is known for its widely acclaimed and influential modernist furniture designs.
In the early 1920s, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the revered Swiss-French architect known professionally as Le Corbusier, entered into collaboration with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, who shared his grand vision for egalitarian building projects and interior design. They later recruited the pioneering young female architect Charlotte Perriand to join their venture.
Perriand's installation Bar sous le toit (“bar under the roof”), a recreation of part of her own apartment shown at the 1927 Salon d’Automne in Paris, caught Le Corbusier's attention and prompted the cousins to recruit her to work at their architecture practice. She would be tasked with designing interiors and furniture. Such status was rare for a woman at the time — in fact, when Perriand sought work at Le Corbusier’s atelier mere months before the exhibition, he famously dismissed her with a sexist remark.
The collective called their shared project l’équipement d'intérieur de l’habitation (“the interior equipment of the house”), and they designed furniture that remains celebrated today. The LC series of armchairs, lounge chairs and sofas, for example, saw the designers working with tubular chrome steel and plush foam cushions upholstered in leather. Bereft of ornament and prized for its functionality, the series is currently manufactured by Cassina. The cohort's LC4 chaise lounge was displayed at the 1929 Salon d’Automne, and the spare but sculptural seat — as well as the group’s other furnishings — influenced the likes of Willy Rizzo as well as a range of other modernist designers and furniture innovators.
Reportedly owing to political differences, the trio’s collaboration ended in 1937. Le Corbusier and Pierre continued working together, primarily in architecture.
In the early 1950s, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Le Corbusier and his cousin collaborated on a building project in Chandigarh, India. While the Chandigarh project is most frequently associated with Le Corbusier, he didn’t actually move to India and instead monitored progress during visits to the region. Pierre, however, was extensively involved. As the project’s first chief architect, Pierre remained onsite to oversee implementation of design and to coordinate construction of schools, government housing, shopping centers and more.
In 1940, Charlotte Perriand moved to Japan after France fell to Nazi forces. She was offered a position at the Japanese Ministry of Trade and Industry as a consultant on the country’s industrial arts. While there, Perriand adopted many Japanese artistic principles and incorporated them into her own revolutionary furniture designs. She would also closely collaborate with self-taught French furniture designer Jean Prouvé in the years that followed.
Time has shown that some of the works attributed to the Jeanneret cousins are either Perriand’s own designs or she was an uncredited contributor.
On 1stDibs, find an array of vintage Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret furniture, including tables, storage cabinets and lighting.
Le Corbusier LC2 Armchair + 3-Seat Sofa Set in Black Leather & Chrome, Alivar
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Alivar, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 set of 3-seater sofa and armchair in chrome tube steel and black leather. Made in Italy by Alivar, a highly collectible licensed / authorized produ...
Steel, Chrome
Cassina licensed Le Corbusier LC2 black leather chrome lounge chairs & ottoman
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Buffalo, NY
Le Corbusier' iconic 1928 design created with his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the LC2 a petite version of his "Grand Comfort" lounge chair features external tubular steel frame which cradles the cushions to comprise the seat, back, and arms. This fine pair , fully marked with incised Le Corbusier signature , Cassina and number. Distributed in the US by Atelier International upholstered in black leather in fine condition . Also included is an LC2 ottoman...
Steel, Chrome
Italian Modern Lc2 Sofa, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 1980s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Lc2 two-seater sofa, with black tubular structure with satin finish and completely removable cover in white cotton fabric. Designed by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassi...
Metal
Le Corbusier LC2 Armchair + 2-Seat Sofa Set in Black Leather & Chrome
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Alivar
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 set of 2-seater sofa and armchair in chrome tube steel and black leather. The LC2 was designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier; his cousin and colleague ...
Steel, Chrome
Le Corbusier "LC2 Petit Modele" Sofa for Cassina, 1980s
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Coronado, CA
This "LC2 Petit Modele" sofa was originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928. This vintage example was manufactured by Cassina in the 1980s. ...
Steel
$2,500
H 14.75 in W 29.25 in D 22.75 in
2010s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand for Cassina LC2 Ottoman in Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an LC2 ottoman, originally designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928. This example dates to the 2010s and was manu...
Steel, Chrome
$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26 in W 30 in D 27 in
Pair of Authentic Black leather Chrome lounge chairs Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Authentic pair of Modern LC2 lounge or club chairs Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in Soft Black Leather with Chrome frames Made by Cassina. Chairs shows little to no signs of use very co...
Chrome, Steel
$3,428Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 22 in D 63 in
Le Corbusier LC-4 Chaise Lounge by Cassina, Black Leather, 1985
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand Iconic Chaise Lounge first designed in the late 1920's. This model dates to the mid-80's This Lounge was bought from it's ori...
Metal, Chrome
Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the petite version of the “Grand Comfort” lounge chair, the LC2, features the same ext...
Steel
$10,165Sale Price|33% Off
H 27.25 in W 71 in D 27.25 in
Early Year LC2 Black Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' three-seat sofa (authentic signed and earlier year production example with low number production number stamped on the fram...
Steel
$5,752Sale Price|39% Off
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
LC2 Two-Seat Sofas by Le Corbusier Edited by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of sofas made of polished chrome-plated steel frame and leather cushion. Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, and edited by Cassina in 1978. ...
Steel
$3,995
H 26.4 in W 29.9 in D 27.6 in
Le Corbusier for Cassina LC2 Armchair Bernhardt Elan Black leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Seattle, WA
A good-condition LC2 Petite Modele Armchair, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, produced by Cassina, reupholstered in Bernhardt Elan black leather wi...
Chrome
$5,500Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 27.5 in W 30.32 in D 29 in
Pair of Cassina licensed Le Corbusier LC2 black leather in chrome lounge chairs
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Atelier International
Located in Ferndale, MI
Le Corbusier' iconic 1928 design created with his collaborators, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the LC2 a petite version of his "Grand Comfort" lounge chair features exte...
Steel, Chrome
$9,500Sale Price|24% Off
H 26.5 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' two-seat loveseat sofa, signed (see pics, in gorgeous thick Italian black leather on chrome steel frame is in beautiful vin...
Steel
$7,066Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in
Pair Vintage Cassina Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jeanneret LC2 Leather Armchairs
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Highclere, Newbury
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 shown 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...
Chrome
$5,283
H 27.17 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Cassina LC2 Two Seater Sofa By Charlotte Perriand And Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing LC2 two seater sofa, a true design classic by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, originally designed in 1928. The modern sofa is composed of a tubular chr...
Chrome
Sold
H 27.17 in W 73.23 in D 28.75 in
Italian Modern Sofa Armchair LC Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Sofa and armchair LC by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 1980s Three seater sofa mod. LC2 and armchair mod. LC3 with metal tubular structure. The squ...
Metal
Sold
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 70.87 in
Italian Modern Lc2 Sofa, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Lc2 three-seater sofa, with black tubular structure with satin finish and completely removable cover in white cotton fabric. Designed by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cas...
Metal
Sold
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 122.05 in
Italian Modern Lc2 Sofas, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina 1980s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern two Lc2 white fabric and black metal sofas by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 1980s Pair of two and three seater Lc2 sofas,...
Metal
Le Corbusier Black Leather Club Chair by Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in New York, NY
This Bauhaus LC3 club chair has become iconic modern designs. Conceived by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand and produced by Cassi...
Steel
Le Corbusier Black Leather Club Chair by Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in New York, NY
This Bauhaus LC3 club chair has become iconic modern design. Conceived by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand and produced by Cassin...
Steel
Le Corbusier Black Leather Sofa by Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in New York, NY
This Bauhaus LC3 sofa has become iconic modern design. Conceived by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand and produced by Cassina, they are minimalist versions of tr...
Steel