Buyer's Guide for Le Corbusier inspired Sofa Reproductions

One of the most influential of 20th century architects, Chareli-Edouard Jeanneret, who chose to be know as “Le Corbusier”, was also responsible for some of the Modern Movements best-known furniture. In collaboration with designer Charlotte Perriand and his architect cousin Pierre Jeanneret, he helped create machine age classics such as the LC2 “grand confort” armchair, the Basculant Sling chair and the chaise lounge chair. Free from any form of decoration, these tubular steel designs embody relaxed and timeless elegance.

Our reproductions of the Le Corbusier Sofa includes four models: the LC2, LC3, LC3-Down Feathers, and the Grande Confort. Each Sofa frame is manufactured using high gauge tubular stainless steel. The frame is polished to a mirror finish with mitered frame corners ground to a soft radius. The feet have adjustable height glides. The webbing is 2" nylon with hooks to hold it the frames. We use full-grain, 100% aniline-dyed leather on all visible cushion surfaces. Inside each cushion is high resilient - high density polyurethane foam. A layer of Dacron Fiber Fill is added and foam densities are adjusted for additional sitting comfort. Feathers seat cushions may be orderd for an additional charge, or upgrade to the LC3-Down Feathers for the best alternative to the Cassina style sofa.

A Modern Classic Furniture exclusive! We are now making a hybrid of the LC3 Grande Sofa: we are fabricating the sofa with taller legs.  This hybrid sofa sits 2.5 inches higher off the floor than the "official" style sofa, so that the seat height is about 17 inches, instead of the standard 15.5 inches.

Comparison Feature: "Original" Brand Modern Classics Brand Most Others
Dimensions of the chair match the Original Brand Yes YES, dimensions match No, generally smaller
High Quality Italian Leather in wide variety of colors Yes YES- 15 leather colors No, usually just white and black
Use Leather on all exposed surfaces Yes YES- no faux leather is used No, extensive use of faux leather on the cushion sides and back
Stainless steel frame polished to high luster NO, Mild steel with Chrome plating YES, Stainless Steel polished No, mild steel with Chrome plating
Nylon webbing on frame bottom Yes YES, stretch nylon with multiple attachment points No
Foam Density adjusted for comfort; feathers optional Yes YES, we use HR (High Resilient), Multi-Density Foam, Dacron wrapped for superb cushion comfort and durability; for extra charge, you can order down feather pads for the seat cushion, or extensive feather model MC-2063 No, thin cushion with no extra padding, comfort level poor
LC3 available in Two Seat Heights No YES, your choice of 15 or 18 inch seat height No
Retail Price (LC2) $9,000 $2,640 $999
Retail Price (LC3) $9,000 $2,510 $999
Our Price (LC3-Down feathers) $11,000 $3,920 Not Offered
Retail Price
(Grande Confort)
Not offered $2,760 $999
LC2 Sofa LC3 Sofa LC3-Down Feathers Sofa Grand Confort Sofa
Overall:
70.75 "w x 28.5”d x 26.5”h
Seat Ht: 18"
Overall:
93w x 28.5d x 25h"
Seat Ht: 15.5" (17" tall)
Overall:
93w x 28.5d x 25h"
Seat Ht: 15.5" (17' tall)
Overall:
93w x 29.5d x 28h
Seat Ht: 19"
$2,640 $2,510 $3,920 $2,760
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Leather Choices

Modern Classics Furniture is pleased to now offer two levels of Leather: "Primary" and "Scandinavian". Each of the these groupings feature:

  • Full-grain leather from Grade A hides
  • 100% aniline-dyed
  • Made in Italy and imported to our factory
  • No split hides

We are happy to mail you a physical piece of leather so you can hold it in your hands. Just give a call or e-mail us with your address. Also, if you don't see the color you want, just let us know and we can try to source it.

Primary Leathers (Group A)

Below are the swatches of the Primary leather colors we offer for the Bauhaus, L’Epirit Nouveau and Mid-Century Modern Collestions.. Our standard leathers are full-grain, 100% aniline-dyed, corrected with a slight embossing. We do not use split hides leather. Leather thickness is generally 1.0 - 1.2 mm depending on application of seating component for stretching and tailoring the upholstery design and condition.

Standard Leather

Click on any of these swatches to see an enlarged view.

L103- Polar White Leather L107- Snow White: Leather L115- Café Au Lait Leather L119- Neutral Tan Leather L123- Autumn Tan Leather L131- Cocoa Brown Leather
L103
Polar
L107
Snow
L115
Cafe au Lait
L119
Neutral
L123
Autumn
L131
Cocoa
L135- Java Brown Leather L139- Charcoal Gray Leather L143- Standard Black Leather L147-Standard Red Leather L151- Apple Green Leather  
L135
Java
L139
Charcoal
L143
Black
L147
Red
L151
Apple
 
Premium Leather

Below are the swatches of the Premium leather colors we offer for the Bauhaus, L’Epirit Nouveau and Mid-Century Modern Collestions. There is generally a 12% up-charge for all Premium Leathers. Our Premium leathers are full-grain, 100% aniline-dyed. Our Premium grade leathers have a soft feel to them and much of the hides natural grain patterns are retained. They are also a little shinier than the Standard Leather. Premium leather thickness is generally the same the standard leather: 1.0 - 1.2 mm depending on application of seating component for stretching and tailoring the upholstery design and condition. Click on any of these swatches to see an enlarged view.

L211- Premium - Beige White Leather L227- Premium - Golden Tan Leather L235- Premium - Espresso Leather L243- Premium - Black Leather L247- Premium - Red Leather
L211
Beige
L227
Golden
L235
Espresso
L243
Black
L247
Red

Here at Modern Classics Furniture, we focus tightly on manufacturing and selling furniture in the niche market known as Modern Classics furniture reproductions. Since 1998, we have been a recognized manufacturing and distribution source of modern classic furnishings. Our customers include world renowned architects, interior designers, office furniture dealers, corporate buyers, offices, airports, museums, hotels, and homeowners. We only sell what we make, thus allowing us to control the production process.

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