Le Corbusier: Furniture and Interiors 1905 - 1965

$225.00

LE CORBUSIER. Ruegg, Arthur.
Scheidegger & Spiess, 2012
SKU 91419

Presenting illustrations gathered together for the first time, Le Corbusier. Furniture and Interiors is a comprehensive account of Le Corbusier's extensive work in furniture and interior design. As a young architect, Swiss-born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret primarily worked in designed furnishings. After he moved to Paris in the early 1920s and adopted his now famous moniker, Le Corbusier developed a particular interest in "equipement," a term he coined for the essential furnishings of a residence. He focused specifically on tables, cabinets, and eventually the chrome and leather chairsÑdesigned in collaboration with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand -- for which he became famous. These pieces exhibit Le Corbusier's trademark metal detailing and elegant austerity. After World War II, Le Corbusier shifted to more functional designs for use in everyday life. These wooden pieces resemble packing crates, evoking a rustic design aesthetic rooted in functionality.

416 pp. Many color + b/w illus.