As a famous architect of the mid-century modern style and a big contributor to Modern architecture is almost obvious that Le Corbusier should have some interesting facts behind the process creation of the LC2 chair.

The LC2 chair is one of the most iconic furniture creations of this very recognized architect and today we are going to share with you some facts that you probably don’t know about. Take a look at them!

The LC2 chair has 3 creators

Yes! Believe it or not, this midcentury chair was not a one-person creation, in fact, there were 3 architects involved in this design, which are; Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, and the star of this article; Le Corbusier.

The LC2 chair was inspired in an English armchair 

The design was basically made in order to improve the English armchair structure, resulting in a form that remains according to minimalistic principles; simplicity and functionality.

The LC2 chair was created in the ’20s but is still reproduced

The Le Corbusier chair is an icon and is still reproduced by different manufacturers. If you are looking for an original piece you can find it under the Cassina brand, on the other hand, if you have a limited budget but still want this beauty, you can find a great replica at Manhattan Home Design.

Comment below which fact was more interesting! 

Note: we recommend you to check the previous article in order to better understand the following one.

Now that we have talked about our main election for lounge chairs; the Barcelona chair, let’s see which other lounges chairs are available and waiting for you to take them to your lounge and enjoy their comfy design. 

Eames lounge chair & ottoman

It won’t be a section of lounges chairs without the Eames lounge chair, you have probably have seen this chair in 50’s movies and in the nowadays. This is an icon of a luxurious and comfortable chair, it has a kind of curved C that invites to lay down after a working day.

LC4 Chaise Lounge

This icon was designed in 1928 and a couple of years ago it was also known as the “relaxing machine”. 

Currently, its manufacturers are Cassina and each piece is signed and numbered. It comes in multiple presentations that include a wide range of upholstery, including cowhide with black leather headrest.

Cradle

This chair is a great option if you want a chair to take naps between the breaks. Offers as much comfy as possible with its incredible and majestic circle shape. 

The lounge area is, according to the Oxford Languages is “a comfortable chair, typically upholstered, with side supports for a person’s arms”. 

So it’s basically a chair which is designed to provide you comfort while looking outstanding and beautiful. The lounge chair is typically used as the central point of any lounge, because -at least the following classics- are eyes’ a catchy.

These kinds of chairs due to their exclusivity are a bit higher on budget.

That being said, before continuing and show you the list of lounge chairs we have made, we would like to tell you that if you are looking for your dreamt lounge chair but you are on a budget you can opt for replicas of original pieces.

Some chairs replicas are made of high-quality materials, keeping the essence of the original designer, such is the case of the Barcelona chair replica from Manhattan Home Design. 

The Barcelona chair from Manhattan Home Design keeps the same beauty and elegance than original, the chair expires an organic and modern vibe represented by the classic materials used in the mid-century modern style; the stainless steel and leather.

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Note: we recommend you to check the previous chapter about the Barcelona chair as the focal point of your Lounge.

That being said, the lounge chairs like the Barcelona chair are perfect to set as the focal point because they are normally very flashy and comfy. They work as a multifunctional piece where you can take naps, reading, sit back, and talking with friends.

But! Due to all things you can do with classic lounge chairs, you may find a problem when acquiring them, and that “problem” is related to the prices. Since we are talking about classic pieces the prices could be a bit higher than usual chairs.

If you are interested in placing a beautiful lounge chair into your lounge, we recommend you to consider the possibility of a lunge chair replica, specifically a Barcelona Chair replica. These pieces offer almost the same than original, such as:

• Full-grain Italian leather.
• Frame made a stainless steel frame.
• High-quality cushions & more.

The best place to acquire a Barcelona chair replica is the Barcelona Designs website, take a look at them and let us know what you think in the comments!

Before diving into the list of elements to add to your living room, we believe that it is necessary to define what a living room means since it is usually confused with the term “living room”.

Although the living room area and the lounge are pretty similar, exist a couple of differences between both of them. To make you easy to understand, the lounge area is a more formal place, which is focused on providing a place to relax and talk.

That being said let’s check what you can do in order to enhance your lounge area either with a Barcelona chair or a table.

Set the Barcelona chair as the focal point of your Lounge

The Barcelona chair is also called a lounge chair, but what this exactly means? A lounge chair is “an armless recliner, normally paired with an ottoman, designed for relaxing”

Another important factor to considering when we are talking about lounge chairs is that they are don’t recline, they are originally built in a reclined position to sit back and relax. This is one of the main differences between a recliner and a lounge chair.

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The living room is, by definition, the heart of any modern home. We’re talking about a place that’s normally given multiple, very diverse uses: gatherings with friends, family meals, entertainment, games, and the place where most enjoy their favorite movies and TV series. Even in more recent times, the living room is for many, also, a home office and a reading room. Whether for mere leisure activities or professional tasks, a modern sofa is a necessary element in most of these spaces. In this sense, you have several options that can reinforce the style of your decorating style.

Decorating a living room with a midcentury sofa can be a great challenge for some, taking into account that there are many different models in thousands of stores, without taking into account the catalogs of the online stores. For example, a modern sectional is a convenient model for certain environments since it’s used to divide very large areas, or it can also be placed in a corner of the room to cover it and make the most of it. On the other hand, it’s not surprising that leather sofas have a notable role in many decorating styles since they work very well in open-concept designs.

Choosing the best sofas will be a much more simplified task if you already have in mind what you’d like to add to your environment. Remember that you can always choose something that best represents your personality and adds coherence, visual balance, and functionality to your layout.

Do you love reading? If yes, scroll down this may interest you!

Reading is the exercise for the brain, this activity involves several brain functions, including visual and auditory processes, phonemic awareness, fluency, comprehension, and more. That’s why is very important taking a few hours of the day to exercise our brain.

Like exercise, we go to the gym to have the best machines and equipment to train our body, for reading we also need a comfortable and adequate place.

To have the best possible alignment while reading, Dr. Heller recommends “sitting up as much as you can, rather than reading while lying down, and having your legs straight out if you’re in bed”. We all know that if we are in bed this difficult to follow, but that when it comes to the Barcelona bench.

The Barcelona bench is the perfect furnishing to creating the spot for reading because it will force you to maintain your back straight and your legs touching the ground. Among this, it has an outstanding design made by the famous Mies van der Rohe architect. 

This piece features beautiful, genuine Italian leather covering the exterior and leather is also used in the fasteners that wrap around the frame.

Most people didn’t see what 2020 was waiting for us; COVID-19, quarantine, protests, lamented lots, and so much more. This has definitely changed our lives and the way to do ordinary and special things.

Acquiring an item is not as simple as it used to be, now we have to rethink how to go to the stores to avoid any crowd since it is a potential opportunity to become infected. That said, it seems that shopping online is the best option to stay healthy and carefree.

We have placed a couple of more reasons why it’s better to acquire 

your Barcelona sofa or the furnishing you have in mind through website stores. 

Take a look at them and share with us what you think!

1. You can avoid the crowds: as we mentioned, this is the most relevant advantage because you can maintain your health during the quarantine time.
2. You can check all the options with a few clicks.
3. You will save time: since you will see all the options just by scrolling down, you will not have to go through all the stores.
4. It is safer for children: if you are a parent you know how difficult it is to go out with children, buying online you will not have to worry about watching the children while you choose the color of your Barcelona sofa replica or other furniture.

One of the most effective ways to choose the perfect spot for your Flag Halyard Chair is to design a floor plan that knows how to find the ideal place not only for this piece but also for all the elements that will be part of the layout. The most common is to draw a floor plan “in a bubble plan” through a map in which each element has its place and its ideal function. Drawing a “bubble” in each area helps to delimit each compartment and generate a scale plan that allows to comfortably visualize the area that each element will occupy. Using a large enough sheet of paper is very convenient to comfortably establish the layout of the space.

Remember that when you decide where you’re going to place your Flag Halyard Chair, you must take into account the benefits that this outstanding design offers you, compared to other chairs. One of the biggest advantages is that it’s a piece that will look good both indoors and outdoors, and will make a significant difference in very high value. Imagine a living room with a Manhattan Home Design Replica Flag Halyard Chair or an outdoor area like a patio, balcony, or terrace. Is it true that in any of these sites the piece would be useful? That’s a reality and involves functional as well as aesthetic aspects.

Add a Flag Halyard Chair reproduction to your floor plan and choose the perfect spot for this piece that will transform your indoors and outdoors into Mid-Century Modern environments of great style and good taste.

Choosing the ideal chair involves considering several important aspects, from the size to the correct materials, including colors and textures. Once you’ve done it, you must find the perfect spot for the piece and the visual relationship it will have with the rest of the elements. Especially when it’s an accent chair or a reclining chair like the Flag Halyard Chair by Hans Wegner, a piece known for being one-of-a-kind, surprisingly comfortable, and capable of enhancing the elegant look of any setting. If you don’t have a clear idea of what you want to achieve with each piece, adding a new sophisticated element can become a headache and a stressful experience.

Falling in love with a style, choosing it, and using it as a source of guidance for your furniture selection is an excellent start, but it’s not enough to achieve the ideal layout. The greatest success is always in trying to add a personal touch with details that are not usually found in any living room; that speaks of the good taste of its creator or owner. In this sense, the Flag Halyard Chair replica by Manhattan Home Design, with its sheepskin finish and amazing aluminum structure that gives the user great comfort, is an economically convenient and aesthetically appropriate option.

Don’t let the process of expanding the visual interest and comfort of your living room be more stressful than it should. Add a Flag Halyard Chair reproduction, and you’ll notice an impressive difference from day one.