Sigfried Giedion, Werner Max Moser and Rudolf Graber, the founders of WOBAG (later Wohnbedarf) started selling the original Thonet-made Le Corbusier’ chaise longue’s already in the 1930s.
Not much later, Wohnbedarf AG also acquired production rights:
The LC4 produced by Embru-Werke in Switzerland for Wohnbedarf can therefore be considered one of the earliest licensed re-editions, far before Cassina acquired production rights.
Reference: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston USA.
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Sigfried Giedion, Werner Max Moser and Rudolf Graber, the founders of WOBAG (later Wohnbedarf) started selling the original Thonet-made Le Corbusier’ chaise longue’s already in the 1930s.
Not much later, Wohnbedarf AG also acquired production rights:
The LC4 produced by Embru-Werke in Switzerland for Wohnbedarf can therefore be considered one of the earliest licensed re-editions, far before Cassina acquired production rights.
Reference: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston USA.
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| Creator | Embru-Werke |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wohnbedarf |
| Design Period | 1920 to 1949 |
| Production Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Country of Manufacture | Switzerland |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Mid-Century |
| Detailed Condition | Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing. |
| Restoration and Damage Details | Patina consistent with age and use |
| Product Code | TJQ-1953781 |
| Materials | Leather, Steel |
| Color | Tan |
| Width | 160 cm 63.0 inch |
| Depth | 53 cm 20.9 inch |
| Height | 68 cm 26.8 inch |




































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