Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris or better known as Le Corbusier was one of the icons within modernism who led many construction works, furniture collections and was even in charge of optimizing urban planning. Today we will pay a kind of tribute to this icon of the modern movement, exposing some data from his early years and showing you some pieces from his most important furniture collection such as the LC3 sofa and the LC2 chair. Let us begin!

The early years of Le Corbusier

Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris was born in Switzerland on October 6, 1887. He was a renowned Swiss urban architect whose projects combine the functionalism of the modern movement with a bold sculptural expressionism. Le Corbusier was part of the first members of the so-called international school of architecture.

Le Corbusier made many manuscripts that were used not only as a teaching method but also as self-advertising. Furthermore, he was the first architect to work with raw concrete, a technique that would later be used for asceticism and sculptural forms.

He created a modern furniture collection

Within his years he was capable of designing a whole collection called cushions baskets, where the LC3 sofa and LC2 chair were the stars of it.

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The Mid-Century Modern style was taking shape over the years and defining itself as a trend that was in line with the tastes of the emerging public and the modern lifestyle, very active, accelerated, and focused on practicality, direct and simple. In this context, the modern sofa started to be assumed as a pretty usual element in all kinds of environments.

Furthermore, one of the essential characteristics of this style is minimalism, whose motto is well-known for being essentially pragmatic: “less is more”, and that’s something commonly expressed through a midcentury sofa, whether it is a modern sectional, a modular sofa, or another type of model.

In general, in a living room decorated according to the MCM, you won’t find anything that is a surplus or unnecessary element, since it’s indicated that each thing has an important specific function and utility. Far behind were those precious styles, full of small details in abundance and overloaded with styling, such as the Victorian or Louis XV style, which would quickly be categorized as old trends.

The answer to why MCM triumphed as a trend focusing on the direct is undoubtedly based on the change that society experienced during those years of global transformation: two world wars, the accelerated expansion of the great metropolises, the height of industrialization and massive migratory movements, directly influenced the way of seeing the world and the way of assuming aesthetics, the arts, sciences and human thought in general. If you feel identified with this style, keep in mind that it will take many years for it to become unpopular.

In the previous blog, we talked about some facts about the Danish icon: the Egg chair. Now is time to continue with some other interesting facts and show you an affordable way to acquire them in case you can’t afford the original version. Scroll down and get to know the ways!

Created to meet needs

Plus, unlike overstuffed Victorian wing chairs, Jacobsen’s Egg chair is modern and stylish. This piece provides users with comfort and a sense of privacy, thanks to the way it beautifully envelops the human body.

The upholstered Egg Chair stunned critics, who allegate Jacobsen’s masterpiece with the geometric shapes that were quite popular at the time. He used curved shapes to bring out the sharp precision of his buildings.

So, how can you obtain it? There are two easy ways to take home this timeless piece. The first way is opting for the original version at Fritz Hansen or opting for the replica version from Manhattan Home Design. Both are great options to enhance your space in an iconic way. 

The Egg chair replica from Manhattan Home Design offers aniline leather and polyurethane as filler. 

Whether for an accent chair or even included in your home office, the Egg chair is the balanced combination of versatility and elegance. Scroll down and know its features and more interesting facts that you probably don’t know!

The Egg chair was created for the opening of the SAS Royal Hotel in downtown Copenhagen

Designs that become iconic are not always voluntary creations of the artist himself, but can also be requested pieces. Such is the case of the Egg chair, which was a requirement for the designer Arne Jacobsen, in which he requested to design a structure that was suitable to cradle the body and offer privacy. This was because the people who were going to make use of them were executives or businessmen who would handle business in the hotel lobby, so, to make it friendly the hotel decided to create an authentic and comfy piece to make their experience enjoyable. 

Innovative since its inception

The Egg chair was designed to look like a cracked egg, a shape not previously seen in popular furniture at the time. This chair was produced with polyurethane, a new material at the time of its creation, which could be molded into an organic and curvilinear shape.

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Get to know the Togo sofa and its filler material!

If you are considering purchasing a modern sofa, you have probably already considered your priorities. For most people, the priorities when purchasing an modern sofa lie in the quality of its padding. This should be a comfortable and resistant filler which has a long useful life so that the piece of furniture is preserved and maintains its initial appearance.

Today we want to present you a material that is widely used within the furniture design industry, which is usually among the first option by manufacturers due to its easy access and accesible price. The material we are talking about is polyurethane!

According to Europur.org, the last-mentioned; polyurethane foam is “a leading member of the wide-ranging and highly diverse family of polymers or plastics. Polyurethane can be a solid or can have an open cellular structure, in which case it is called foam… and foams can be flexible or rigid”. So as you can see, its amazing features makes it a attractuive material to choose.

The Togo sofa is one of the large amount of sofas that uses polyurethane as a filler. It has a very thick cushions totally filled with it, making it a very comfortable and ergonomic piece.

Comment below what do you think about the Togo sofa!

One of the most considered factors before purchasing the sofa for your living room is without a doubt the upholstery material. The composition and quality of this material will greatly influence the choice of the final decision. Among the most used upholsteries in the world of furniture is leather. The leather has been a favorite of manufacturers and users for many years as it is easy to work with, provides great durability, flexibility, and a beautiful natural shine.

Today we will present you a modern sofa which has one of the favorite leathers in the world of furniture. This sofa is the Mario Bellini sofa replica, a piece upholstered in aniline leather, but what is special about aniline leather? Let’s see!

What is Aniline leather?

Aniline leather is cataloged as a high-quality product which specifically refers to the dyes that are used in while finishing the product once the hide is tanned. Now, aniline leather refers to the type of leather dyed exclusively with soluble dyes. Aniline leather is very loved since the dye early mentioned, colors the leather in a way that does not produce the uniform surface of an insoluble pigmented finish paint or sealer.

Much has been said about the amazing aesthetic features of the Arco lamp and how that value can enhance the overall appearance of many environments. The magnificence of the lamp is undeniable. Just take a look at its stunning stainless steel arc, robust marble base for balance and firmness, and powerful reflector head to know that this lamp’s beauty is in a higher than average category.

However, interior design specialists and users should never forget that this particular model was made to equally succeed in a functional sense. The technical details that make this artifact both useful and beautiful represent the perfect balance between aesthetics and function. That is one of the main reasons why it won applause from the public, especially Italian customers.

Although the popularity of the lamp reached such a magnitude in Italy that it’s currently believed that 10% of Italian homes have this model in their homes, its relevance extended to other strata. Today, for example, there are pieces like the Arco lamp reproduction by Manhattan Home Design, a product that faithfully emulates all the details of the original design created by the Castiglioni brothers.

Buying a high-quality Arco lamp replica like that represents something very convenient for users, taking into account that all those characteristics and advantages that made the original design great can be found in a faithful reproduction that will improve their quality of life in many ways.

In the previous blog we talked about one of the first steps to become a minimalist which was decorating your surroundings with modern and simple pieces like the LC2 sofa. Now is time to show you more ways to introduce you to this incredible movement.

Select neutral hues

Colors are an important part of the vibes you want a room to have. These are closely related to energy and even influence how spaces look. For example, when we paint a room white or with light colors, it tends to look larger and larger. On the other hand, when we delimit spaces with dark colors like black, it somehow creates an illusion of shrinking.

Leave only what is necessary

Surround yourself with people who are necessary and who bring positive things in your life. It is not necessary to have a long list of acquaintances who contribute toxicity to your life.

This also applies to the amount of furniture and accents that are in your home. Try to only have the pieces that you are going to use. For example, if you choose a sofa like the LC2, you only need a coffee table and an accent chair to set up your living room.

Get to know the LC2 sofa and more ways to become a minimalist.

Minimalism is a very well-known movement in many parts of the world today.  

According to break the witch, Minimalism is defined as a “design or style in which the simplest and fewest elements are used to create the maximum effect. Minimalism had its origins in the arts—with the artwork featuring simple lines, only a few colors, and careful placement of those lines and colors”. 

This style has conquered the interior design of many houses and is even considered as a lifestyle. It is chosen when the main objective is to create open, clean and functional spaces. So today we are going to share with you some easy ways to introduce you to minimalism.

Decorate your surroundings as simple and functional as you can

Your environment greatly affects your lifestyle. By implementing open and functional spaces, you will be following one of the main foundations of minimalism.

For this you can opt for modern pieces such as the LC2 sofa, by the great Le Corbusier.

It is an upholstered leather sofa, quite simple and elegant. It has organic lines and high quality super resistant materials.

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The Egg chair was created in the 1950s, and since then it has become a popular and recognized piece of mid-century furniture. This timeless chair was created by Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in central Copenhagen, Denmark.

Al at that time coveted designer; Arne Jacobsen, was entrusted with the design of all the elements of the building, from the walls to the furniture, not only great details like that but also was the creative director of small accents such as the cutlery that would be used in the restaurant, the lighting of ashtrays, etc. While he was in charge of many aspects of the hotel, most notably and remembered for the curvy Egg Chair, he took the opportunity to put his ideas on how architecture and furniture can be integrated exactly into practice.

The Egg chair has a striking and captivating figure, which is upholstered with aniline leather or the best quality fabric. It also has a rotating bracket made of stainless steel for greater durability. the high back is the one that gave it success since it offers privacy.

Comment below what do you think about the Egg chair.