Cassina Chair LC 1 Sling Chair
Cassina Chair LC 1 Sling Chair

LC 1 Sling Chair

$3,581

Made by Cassina

Designed in 1928 and produced exclusively by Cassina, the LC1 is one of the defining objects of the modern movement. Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand conceived it not as furniture in the decorative sense, but as a functional apparatus - a precise response to how the human body should inhabit a rational interior.

The structure is polished stainless steel tubing, reduced to its load-bearing essentials. Seat and backrest are slung leather, taut and adjustable, suspended between the frame with an almost architectural tension. Concealed steel springs behind the upholstery deliver comfort without concession to ornament.

The trio worked through numerous prototypes, each iteration driven by a commitment to form following function in its most rigorous sense. Nearly a century later, that discipline is undiminished. Cassina produces the LC1 under license from the Le Corbusier Foundation, adhering to the original specifications - the same proportions, the same materiality, the same quiet authority.

Finish
Finish: Chrome
Material
Material: Cowskin

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Product Details

Details
  • An icon of modern design
  • Originally designed in 1928
  • Reduced to its most essential elements
  • Adjustable backrest for comfort
  • Springs under seat and backrest for comfort
  • Limited edition version in special Pampas hide, 400 numbered pieces available
Measurements

H × W × L × Seat H
25.50 × 23.75 × 25.25 × 15.25 in.
65 × 60 × 64 × 39 cm.
Polished Chrome-Plated Steel, Pampas Hide

Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Cassina. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed the LC1 Sling Chair and when?

The LC1 was designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand as part of their collaborative investigation into rational, functional furniture for the modern interior. It was first exhibited at the Salon d'Automne in Paris that same year.

Why is Cassina the only authorized producer of the LC1?

Cassina holds an exclusive global license from the Foundation Le Corbusier to manufacture the LC series. This agreement ensures the chairs are produced according to the original technical drawings and material specifications, distinguishing them from unauthorized reproductions.

What upholstery options are available for the LC1?

The LC1 is offered in a range of leather grades and colors, as well as with a pony hide seat option. The frame is available in polished or satin-finish stainless steel, and in a painted steel version. Configuration choices allow the chair to read as either refined or more graphic within a given interior.

How does the LC1 differ from the LC2 and LC3?

The LC1 is a sling chair, meaning its leather seat and backrest are tensioned across an exposed steel frame, giving it a lighter, more skeletal presence. The LC2 and LC3 are fully upholstered club chairs where the cushion volume is primary and the steel frame recedes. Each piece addresses a different posture and spatial register.

Is the LC1 suitable for use at a desk or dining table?

The LC1 was originally conceived as a side or occasional chair, and its proportions work well at many table heights. Architects frequently specify it as a dining or conference chair precisely because its upright posture and spare silhouette integrate into both residential and institutional settings.

Brand

Cassina
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Cassina

Cassina is a renowned Italian furniture manufacturer, founded in 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Italy.