The Le Corbusier style LC4 chaise lounge chair in chocolate brown is our reproduction of the 1928 design that turned resting into a piece of engineering. Full-grain Italian leather in a deep chocolate tone sits over a polished chrome bow frame, and the cradle glides along that curve until you find the angle you want. Nothing locks. You shift your weight, the chaise follows, and the room gains a single long line where an armchair would have given you a lump.
Materials and construction
The upholstery is full-grain Italian leather, chocolate brown, with the grain of the hide still visible across the seat. Under it sits high-density foam, laid over the tubular steel so the seat line stays straight instead of sagging between the tubes. The headrest is a padded bolster held on leather straps, and it slides along the top of the cradle to suit your height. The bow frame is steel with a polished chrome finish. The base is steel too, powder-coated matt black rather than painted, which is what keeps it clean-edged after a few years of shoes and vacuum cleaners. Assembled, the chaise weighs 22 kg, and most of that weight sits in the base, which is why it stays where you put it.
The 1928 Le Corbusier chaise longue design
Le Corbusier worked on the chaise longue with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, and the seating range was shown at the Salon d’Automne in Paris in 1929. Perriand led much of the work on it, a fact the design histories took decades to state plainly. The thinking behind the piece was blunt: furniture as equipment for living, shaped around what a body does rather than around a style of room. The separate cradle and base came out of that idea, and it is why a chaise drawn almost a century ago still adjusts more easily than most recliners built this year. Read more on our page about the designer.
Why Choose Sederica LC4 Brown
We think brown is the more forgiving choice in a room you actually live in. Black reads graphic and shows dust and light scratches. Chocolate brown sits back, warms a cool palette and hides the marks of daily use. It works against white walls, oak or walnut floors, and the grey and sand tones common in Scandinavian and Italian interiors. The chrome frame keeps the piece visually light despite its 163 cm length, and the matt black base grounds it. If you prefer the sharper, more graphic version of the same silhouette, the rest of the chaise longue range is worth a look.
Dimensions and what to expect
Overall the chaise measures 163 x 60 x 57 cm and weighs 22 kg. Allow roughly two metres of clear floor along its length, so the cradle can slide back into the reclined position without meeting a wall. Assembly is minor: the cradle lifts onto the base and the bolster straps into place, though the cradle is heavy enough that a second pair of hands helps. It is a chaise for one person, low to the floor and made for staying put, so it is not the piece to choose if you need to get up and down a dozen times an evening.
| FEATURE | CHAIR |
|---|---|
| Overall width | 60 cm |
| Overall depth | 163 cm |
| Overall height | 57 cm |
Caring for the leather and chrome
Dust the leather with a dry cloth and wipe spills straight away with a slightly damp one, then let it dry naturally. A neutral leather conditioner every six months keeps the hide supple. Keep the chaise out of direct afternoon sun, since full-grain leather lightens where the light falls. The chrome frame needs nothing more than a dry microfibre cloth, and the powder-coated base the same.
This is a Le Corbusier style reproduction, made independently and inspired by the 1928 design. See our Legal Disclaimer for terms.
FAQs
How does the recline work on the LC4 chaise lounge?
The cradle is not fixed to the base. It slides along the curve of the chrome bow frame and holds position through its own weight and friction, so you set any angle between near upright and flat. There is no lever, gas strut or locking catch, which means there is no mechanism to jam or wear out. Moving between positions takes a second and can be done while you are sitting.
Is this a Le Corbusier style reproduction rather than a rights-holder piece?
Yes. This is our own Le Corbusier style reproduction, inspired by the 1928 chaise longue design and built independently. We have no connection to the companies that hold design rights today and we do not present it as anything else. Buying a reproduction for private use is lawful in most European countries, though the rules differ from one market to the next. See our Legal Disclaimer for terms.
What kind of leather is used, and how will it age?
Full-grain Italian leather in chocolate brown. Full-grain keeps the outer layer of the hide, so the surface is not perfectly uniform and the areas you use most will soften and gain a low sheen over a year or two. Conditioning it every six months slows drying. Keep it away from radiators and out of direct sun if you want the colour to stay closer to its current tone.
How much space does the chaise need?
The chaise measures 163 x 60 x 57 cm, so plan for about two metres of clear floor along its length. That extra room lets the cradle slide fully back into the reclined position without hitting a wall or skirting board. Width is less of a problem at 60 cm, roughly the footprint of a generous armchair, and the matt black base sits flat on both hard floors and short-pile rugs.
Is any assembly needed when it arrives?
ery little. The cradle lifts onto the base and the headrest bolster straps into place, and that is the whole job. The chaise weighs 22 kg in total with most of the weight in the cradle, so it is easier with two people. Nothing needs to be screwed, upholstered or tensioned, and no tools are required beyond what is in the box.
If you are weighing this against the black version, or against a lounge chair and ottoman, email hello@sederica.com and tell us the room. We will tell you honestly which piece suits the space, including when the answer is none of them. Every chaise ships from our EU warehouse with a 2-year warranty behind it.
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