Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier (1887–1965), born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, was a Swiss-French architect, designer, and urbanist who became one of the most influential figures in modern architecture. His Five Points of Architecture—pilotis, free plan, free facade, ribbon windows, and roof garden—redefined how buildings and interiors were conceived. His furniture collaborations with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret produced the LC series, which remains in production nearly a century later. Le Corbusier's impact on interior design extends far beyond his furniture. His concept of the home as a "machine for living" emphasized function, light, and open space, establishing principles that underpin contemporary minimalist and modern interiors. The LC2 sofa, LC4 chaise longue, and LC7 swivel chair continue to furnish homes, offices, and public spaces worldwide, embodying a vision of rational elegance that feels perpetually modern.