UF The Architect's Embrace Armchair
Description
Creative Spark:
In 1928, three design titans—Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand—tore up the rulebook. They designed a chair that was a revolution: an "exoskeleton" of polished steel on the outside, cradling a basket of plush cushions on the inside. It was a functional, industrial, and breathtakingly logical statement that transformed furniture design forever. As a permanent resident of the New York MoMA, its genius is not just history; it's a timeless icon.
Fabric Finesse:
This is where our 1:1 homage meets your personal taste. The iconic frame is crafted from high-polish, durable 202 stainless steel, engineered for a brilliant shine and lasting structural integrity. For the cushions, you set the tone. Choose your perfect finish from our three curated options:
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Lightly Tumbled Grain Leather: For a soft, natural texture with classic durability.
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Oil-Wax Microfiber Leather: A sophisticated, high-performance vegan option with a subtle, luxurious sheen.
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Premium Italian Leather: The ultimate choice for connoisseurs, offering a rich feel that will develop a beautiful, personal patina over time.
Character Alignment:
This is why we call it "The Architect's Embrace." It's the perfect union of two opposing ideas: the cold, rational logic of the polished steel frame, and the warm, human comfort of the cushions it holds. Its open, low-profile structure is a beautiful illusion—it looks substantial, yet it makes your entire room feel larger and more "air-through". It’s not just a place to sit; it’s a piece of art, a statement of intelligence, and the ultimate symbol of modern taste.
Delivery & Returns
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Free Shipping
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RTW-Friendly
Ready-To-Wear-Friendly, clothing or footwear, that are designed to be easily worn with everyday, off-the-rack apparel. -
30-Day Return
Customers are responsible for return shipping costs on non-quality related returns.
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A Curated Palette for an Icon.
The genius of the Architect's Embrace Armchair lies in its radical honesty. The original designers, masters of modernism, saw it as a conversation between the industrial (the polished steel "exoskeleton") and the human (the plush "cushion basket").
We honor this 1:1 legacy not by offering one "correct" option, but by giving you the power to define that conversation. Your choice of upholstery will fundamentally shape the chair's character, allowing you to personalize this MoMA-collected icon.
Choose Your Expression:
- Cotton Linen: For a soft, breathable, and architectural look. It emphasizes the chair's pure geometry and offers a touch of minimalist Nordic warmth.
- Italian Aniline Leather: The connoisseur's choice. This premium, natural leather is dyed for a deep, transparent color, allowing it to develop a rich, warm patina over time—just as the vintage originals did.
- Pebble-Grain Leather: The timeless icon. This durable, textured leather provides the classic, gallery-ready look most associated with the LC2/LC3, offering both style and everyday resilience.
- Microfiber Waxed Leather: A sophisticated, high-performance vegan option. It delivers a smooth, matte finish with a subtle sheen, offering a modern, durable alternative without compromising on luxury.
- Napa Leather: The ultimate indulgence. Renowned for its buttery, impossibly soft, and smooth-to-the-touch feel, Napa is the highest grade of luxury, rivaling the interiors of a high-end sports car.
The Architect's Palette: Color as a Statement.
Le Corbusier and his team (Jeanneret and Perriand) held a firm belief: color, just like steel and leather, is an "architectural material."
Your choice of finish for the Architect's Embrace Armchair isn't just a preference; it's a decision about the chair's "personality" and how it will define your space.
As this image perfectly illustrates, each color tells a completely different story:
- The Black:
This is the eternal, "gallery-ready" classic. Black creates the most powerful visual contrast, making the polished steel "exoskeleton" stand out with sharp, industrial logic. It’s a pure, rational, and timeless modernist statement. - The Bronze (or Cognac):
This is the "human" color. This rich, warm, earth-toned leather perfectly balances the frame's cool rationality. It injects warmth and personality into the design's rigorous minimalism, acting as the perfect bridge between "gallery" and "home." - The White:
This is the "Purist's" choice. White maximizes light, emphasizing the chair's pure volume and geometric form. It makes the "cushion basket" feel lighter, more sculptural, and creates a sense of serene, ethereal architectural beauty.
Whichever you select, you're not just picking a color. You're putting your personal, finishing touch on a legend that has been celebrated by MoMA for nearly a century.
The Art of the "Invisible" Weld.
Let’s be honest: the original Corbusier frame was not bent from a single pipe. It was a masterpiece of welded components. The true artistry lies in making those welds disappear. While others take shortcuts, our artisans meticulously weld and then hand-polish each joint for hours. The result? A flawless, "invisible" seam and a true mirror finish that looks and feels like a single, seamless piece of fluid architecture.
The Solid Stainless Steel Difference.
This is our quality promise. Many replicas use cheap chrome-plated iron, which looks shiny at first but will inevitably flake, chip, and rust within years. The Architect's Embrace is crafted from solid, 202 stainless steel. It is stronger, heavier, and completely impervious to rust or peeling. It has been polished and waxed to a liquid-metal shine that will last a lifetime.
Couture-Grade Sewing: The "Relaxed" Fit.
To achieve that signature, relaxed "lived-in" look (the "sense of collapse"), the stitching must be an act of precision. If the seams are too tight, the cushions look stiff and boxy. If they’re too loose, they look empty and sloppy. Our master tailors take over a full day to sew the inner and outer covers for a single chair, ensuring every line is perfectly "relaxed"—a true couture fit.
A Generous, Supportive Fill.
This chair's comfort comes from its generous fill—it’s what provides that "lazy" feeling while still offering firm support. When you're not sitting in it, you can see the proof: the armrest and back cushions show a slight convex curve, a sign that they are fully packed with high-density, resilient foam. It’s the opposite of the flat, empty, or saggy cushions found on inferior models.
The "Lounge-Ready" Ergonomics.
This chair isn't just for sitting upright; it’s engineered for sprawling. After testing with hundreds of body types, we perfected its geometry: the 46cm (18.1") seat depth gives you room to tuck your legs, while the 19cm (7.5") height difference between the low-slung armrest and the seat is the perfect ergonomic ratio. It’s an open invitation to slide down, stretch out your legs, and truly, deeply relax.
The "Adaptive" Comfort Armrest.
Think about how you really use an armrest. You don't just 'place' your arm; you lean on it, you shift your weight, you push off of it. This is where the cushion's true quality is revealed. Unlike other 1:1 replicas that use overly rigid or flimsy foam, our armrests are engineered to be truly adaptive. They are packed with the same high-density, resilient foam (as mentioned in point 4) that perfectly manages and distributes pressure. No matter how you lean, it provides a stable, "self-adapting" support that feels both incredibly comfortable and reliably solid.
