This is our Le Corbusier LC2 brown leather armchair, the same cube-shaped LC2 replica as our black version, upholstered in a deep dark brown. If you have been looking for the LC2 in brown, this is it: four loose leather cushions held inside a polished stainless steel frame, in a compact 77 × 70 cm footprint.
Dark brown gives the LC2 a softer, warmer and more traditional look than black. It sits easily with oak and walnut, wooden floors, rugs and full bookshelves. That is why we see it chosen for reading corners, home libraries and studies.
What Our Brown Leather LC2 Armchair Offers
- Deep dark brown leather where you sit and lean. It is dark enough to look calm and grown-up, and warm enough to sit next to wood without fighting it.
- Polished #304 stainless steel frame. The bright tube draws a clean line around the warm cushions, and the steel resists rust all the way through.
- Four loose cushions with a down-feather layer. You get a soft first sit, and every cushion lifts out for plumping and cleaning.
- An upright, compact seat. It keeps you sitting up for a book, a cup of tea or a long talk, and it fits beside a bookcase or in a study corner.
- Same size and frame as our black LC2. A brown and a black chair line up exactly, so you can mix colours now or add the other one later.
Why Pick an LC2 Chair in Brown?
On the black chair, the steel frame is the first thing you notice. On dark brown, your eye goes to the leather first and the frame second. The cube looks softer, closer to a club chair in a well-used study than to modern office furniture.
Brown also picks up the colour of wood. Next to an oak floor, a walnut sideboard or a wall of books, it looks as if it has always been there. If you want a brown Le Corbusier chair that you sit up in rather than sink into, this is the one in our range.
Floors and Furniture That Suit It
| Your room has | How the dark brown LC2 looks | Our tip |
|---|---|---|
| Light or natural oak floor | Clear, warm contrast | A cream or oatmeal rug keeps it soft |
| Walnut or teak furniture | Calm, tone on tone | Leave a gap between chair and cabinet so they do not merge |
| Honey parquet or herringbone | Classic library feel | Add a warm-white floor lamp beside it |
| Terracotta tiles or warm plaster walls | Earthy and relaxed | Green plants or linen give contrast |
| Very dark floor and dark walls | Low contrast, the shape can disappear at night | Put a light rug under it |
For more ideas on warm wood, leather and reading corners, see our mid-century living room guide.
What the Dark Brown Chair Is Made Of
Leather covers every surface you sit on or lean against. Each cushion has stitched edges that hold its box shape. On dark brown, those seams show as fine lines, so the chair looks quieter up close than the black one.
The frame is #304 stainless steel, polished to a bright, chrome-like shine. The metal is the same all the way through, so there is no thin plating to wear off.
Nothing fixes the cushions to the frame. The steel tubes hold them in place, and the down-feather layer settles to your shape over the first weeks. The seat flattens a little where you sit most, and a few firm pats bring it back.
A 1928 Design in a Warmer Colour
The LC2 shape dates from 1928 and the work of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. We tell the full story, and explain how the LC2 differs from the larger LC3, on our page for the LC2 armchair in black. You can read more about the three designers on our Le Corbusier designer page.
Le Corbusier LC2 Brown: Specifications
| Product | Le Corbusier LC2 Brown Leather Armchair Replica – Dark Brown |
| Made by | Sederica (replica of the 1928 LC2 design) |
| Colour | Dark brown leather, polished steel frame |
| Upholstery | Leather on the surfaces you sit on and lean against |
| Cushions | 4, loose, each with a down-feather layer |
| Frame | #304 stainless steel tube, polished |
| Other versions | Black armchair, dark brown two-seater, black two-seater |
| Good for | Reading corners, studies, home libraries, warm living rooms |
Brown Le Corbusier LC2 Chair Dimensions
| FEATURE | MEASUREMENT |
|---|---|
| Chair Width | 77 cm |
| Chair Depth | 70 cm |
| Chair Height | 68 cm |
| Net Weight | 20 kg |
| Carton Length | 79 cm |
| Carton Width | 72 cm |
| Carton Height | 70 cm |
| Gross Weight | 24 kg |
| Seats | 1 |
Who Our Le Corbusier LC2 Dark Brown Armchair Suits
A good choice if you
- Read most evenings and want a chair that keeps you sitting up, not sliding down.
- Have wooden floors, oak or walnut furniture, or a full wall of books.
- Like the LC2 shape but find black too hard for your home.
- Want seating for a study, a consulting room or a quiet office that feels welcoming.
- Plan a set with our matching dark brown two-seater or already own a brown leather sofa.
Look at another version if you
- Want the sharpest, most graphic look in a white, grey or concrete room. The black LC2 suits that better.
- Want to lie back or nap. Our LC4 chaise longue in chocolate brown is made for that.
- Need a desk chair. The LC2 does not swivel or adjust, so try our dark brown high back office chair.
- Have a small room with dark floors and little daylight. Read our tips in the questions below first.
Black or Dark Brown: Which LC2 Suits Your Room?
Both armchairs share the same size, frame and cushions, so the choice is about your room, not about comfort. Look at your floor and your light before you look at the photos.
| Version | Pick it if your room has | Think twice if |
|---|---|---|
| Dark brown armchair (this page) | Wood floors, oak or walnut, rugs, books, warm lamps | Dark floors and very little daylight |
| Black armchair | White, grey or concrete, black metal, glass | You want it to feel soft and homely |
| Dark brown two-seater | Space for two by a fireplace or bookcase | You only need one reading seat |
| Black two-seater | A modern lounge or waiting area with black accents | The room is full of warm wood |
You can see every version side by side in our LC2 replica collection.
Caring for Dark Brown Leather
- Keep it out of direct sun. Dyed leather is very sensitive to light, and the Canadian Conservation Institute notes that light damage builds up and cannot be reversed. A chair facing a sunny window can turn lighter on that side.
- Turn the chair now and then if it has to stand near a window, or close a blind in the brightest hours, so any change in colour stays even.
- Keep about a metre from radiators and heating vents. Heated winter air is dry, and very dry air makes leather stiff over time.
- Dust once a week with a soft, dry cloth. Pale dust shows less on dark brown than on black, but it still collects along the seams.
- Blot spills straight away, then wipe with a cloth barely damp with plain water. Let it dry by itself, without a hairdryer.
- Use a colourless conditioner only, never a dark tinted polish that can rub off on clothes. Check it suits your leather, test it under the seat cushion, and use it once or twice a year.
Dark Brown LC2: Your Questions
What shade is the dark brown LC2?
It is a very dark, slightly cool brown, close to espresso or dark chocolate. In daylight the brown is clear, but under soft evening lamps it can look almost black. It has no red or orange tone, so it is not a cognac or tan. Shops in other countries call this shade dunkelbraun, donkerbruin, marron foncé, marrone scuro, marrón oscuro or mörkbrun.
Is the brown LC2 the same size as the black one?
Yes. Both armchairs are 77 cm wide, 70 cm deep and 68 cm high, weigh 20 kg and use the same frame and four-cushion layout. Each arrives in one box of 79 × 72 × 70 cm, about 24 kg. Only the leather colour changes.
Will the dark brown leather change colour over time?
A little, and mostly from sunlight. Strong sun slowly lightens dyed leather, while normal use softens it and adds gentle creases where you sit. Keep the chair out of direct sun and the colour stays close to how it arrived for much longer.
Will a dark brown LC2 look too heavy in a small room?
It can, if the floor and walls are dark too. In a small room, stand it on a light rug, leave some space around it and light it with a lamp, so the cube and the steel frame stay visible. On pale floors with white or cream walls, the dark brown looks like a warm anchor rather than a heavy block.
Can I mix a dark brown LC2 with black furniture?
Yes. The polished steel frame links them, so a dark brown armchair beside a black sofa or a black LC2 looks planned. Repeat the brown once more in the room, in a cushion, a wooden side table or picture frames, so the chair does not look like the odd one out.
This dark brown armchair is our own Le Corbusier-style replica. Sederica is not linked to the designers or to any company that holds rights to the LC2. See our Legal Disclaimer for terms.
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