CHARLOTTE PERRIAND, 1927
OBJECT
The LC8 Tabouret Tournant stool by Charlotte Perriand is an emblematic example of modernist design. Designed by Perriand in 1927 for her studio, this stool represents a simplified version of her famous LC7 Fauteuil Tournant swivel chair.
It was first showcased at the Salon d’Automne in 1929, alongside other iconic models created in collaboration with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, such as the renowned LC4 Chaise Longue, the LC2 Fauteuil Grand Confort armchair, and the LC1 Fauteuil Dossier Basculant.
Charlotte Perriand, a key figure in 1920s and 1930s modernist design, worked closely with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. However, as in many cases, her contributions were initially overshadowed by Le Corbusier’s prominence, with his signature drawing the attention of design historians and critics. Fortunately, Perriand’s talent has been rediscovered in recent years, and it is now recognized that the entire LC collection, today reproduced by Cassina, can largely be attributed to the young French designer.
Perriand’s work is renowned for integrating simple, functional forms, and the Tabouret Tournant is a perfect example of this philosophy. Its iconic and versatile shape allows it to be used in various settings, both residential and commercial, while emphasizing the essential lines of metal tubing, a hallmark of modernist design.
THE PRODUCTION BY CASSINA
Since 1965, Cassina has been producing Perriand’s furniture, both as an individual designer and in collaboration with her partners Jeanneret and Le Corbusier. All of Perriand’s and the trio’s historic furniture pieces are now part of the LC Collection, which is itself part of the I Maestri collection.
Cassina began the production and sale of the LC8 stool in 1978. In 2023, the renowned manufacturer updated the LC8 stool, enhancing its sustainability.
The padding was developed using circular materials, including recycled PET wadding and polyurethane with a percentage of bio-based polyols, aligning with the increasingly urgent need for furniture produced with a focus on sustainability and responsible resource use.
CHARLOTTE PERRIAND
Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) was a brilliant and revolutionary French designer. Alongside Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, she created a series of tubular steel furniture that has become legendary. Today, it is believed that these pieces were almost entirely designed by the young Perriand, including the famous Chaise Longue and Fauteuil Grand Confort. The LC series and other iconic pieces of her furniture are now produced by Cassina as part of the “I Maestri” collection.
CASSINA
Founded in 1927 in Brianza by brothers Cesare and Umberto, Cassina is a benchmark for Italian design, thanks to famous collaborations with Gio Ponti, Vico Magistretti, Achille Castiglioni, and today’s leading contemporary designers. With the “I Maestri” line, Cassina also produces iconic pieces of early modernist design, such as those by Mackintosh, Rietveld, and Le Corbusier.
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DETAILS
Manifactured by Cassina
The original version of the LC8 Tabouret Tournant stool is available on Archiproducts.com >
Dimensions of LC8 stool:
Structure: steel tubular frame with a polished chrome or painted finish
Padding: polyurethane with a percentage of bio-based polyols and recycled PET fiber wadding
Upholstery: fabric or leather, secured with a black nylon cord
Foot: black finish plastic material
