LC2 “early number” armchair by Le Corbusier et al. for Cassina 1960s

LC2 “early number” armchair by Le Corbusier et al. for Cassina 1960s

about the item 

A very early number LC2 armchair from the early Cassina production era, a number 1192 dating back to the late 60s.

A truly vintage piece with lots of provenance; it still carries the old rubber straps on the frame and the cushions are featured with part horsehair filling, which was a rare pillow construction Cassina used before they moved to full foam padding. The specific cushions feature partly foam part horsehair as part of the core construction. The black fabric seems all original and remarkably well kept, along with the chrome frame.

The frame is fully marked, to provide for authenticity.

about the condition 

The chair is in its original condition with clear sings of patina; some corrosion presents itself on the frame and the foam in the cushions has become grainy due to age. The rubber shingles and overall frame are in very good shape.

For the true Cassina LC enthousiast this chair seems perfect; it has the right traces of use without loss of originality. It provides a perfect base for reupholstery but keeping it original might the best way to respect the provenance of the chair by using it as is.