LC4  “Pony Chaise” Reclining Lounge
Designers: Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Designed in 1928, Produced in the Circa 21st Century, Italy

 

The LC4 was dubbed the "relaxing machine,"
because of it’s recliner design that mirrors the body's natural curves
while appearing to float above its supports.

A tubular bow-shaped frame holds a brown & white hair-on cowhide atop
a rectilinear steel base. The broken line of the lounging top is elegantly contrasted with the amply curved support.  The moveable frame adjusts along the base
from upright to full recline with ease, anticipating later ergonomic furniture.
The stability of the upper structure, at any angle of inclination is ensured by friction against the rubber
covering the pedestal crosspieces. The cowhide pad is supported by a spring and strap
underlay that is strung on the polished chrome frame.
A black leather 7” round head bolster is attached with adjustable leather straps.

History of this design: The original Le Corbusier chaise longue was presented to the Salon d’Automne in Paris in 1929. Le Corbusier’s inspiration for this chaise longue was the Kangaroo sofa that possessed unconventional curves to conform to a person at rest. The Kangaroo day bed was designed in 1830. The LC4 Chaise Longue is included in the permanent design collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Dimensions: 64” long, base 24” deep, cowhide cushion, 24” deep.
Height as shown: knees 21” high, head 25” high.
Of course the height changes as the frame adjusts along the base
 from upright to full recline.

Condition: In excellent condition, showroom sample.
You will receive the actual chair shown.

Item # FADCC157: Price: $ 3,200.

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