If you observed a sofa in front of you, one of the first impulses that definitely go into your mind is to feel on it. then after, the simple sofa is often the preferred furniture by most individuals who want to relax and take a nap on a tiring Sunday afternoon. However while sofas are known of relaxation, they could become great means for art as well. One example of furniture design which can be both comfortable and stylish is the LC 2 Sofa by Le Corbusier.

Although he is largely known today for his work in modern architecture, the famed Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier also made many modern furniture designs in his career. One of which is the Le Corbusier No. 2 of LC 2 Sofa. Part of Le Corbusier’s LC2 furniture group the LC 2 Sofa is a two to three-seater couch made up of various loose blocks of black leather or fabric cushions built in by a tubular steel border. Le Corbusier designed the sofa in 1928 in collaboration with French interior designer Charlotte Perriand, and was one of Le Corbusier’s furniture designs featured at the Salon d’ Automne show in 1929 at Paris.

One of the primary things folks observe about the LC 2 Sofa is its outside steel frame. Rather than being on the outside as in conventional sofa type, the supporting frame of the LC 2 is found on the outside. This distinctive “cushion basket” configuration is because of Le Corbusier’s idea that traditional design is old and would rather show the frame’s true elegance than hide it under levels of padding and cushions. And to look more pleasing to the eye, the steel frame is covered with either a level of chrome, matte black enamel, or a shinny finish of various shades.

At present, Cassina of Milan, Italy is the certified manufacturer of LC 2 Sofa reproductions, although pieces made by other manufacturers are extensively available as well.

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