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The inclination of Le Corbusier's Lounge Chair by , can be regulated by sliding the supporting rail on its base. Also the headrest can be positioned. The rather narrow cowhide covered cushion offers minimal comfort. | |
| The Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand from 1928. | ||
| The sitting position can be gradually transformed into a sleeping position not unlike the seats of todays astronauts in space capsules. The lack of armrests, actually the most delicate part in the design of chairs in general, is a severe limit to the comfort of this Chaise Longue. |
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