# Architecturally Classic Sofa Updates Le Corbusier's LC5 Sofa Gets a Subtle Redesign by Cassina By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-03-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lc5 References: [luxuo](http://www.luxuo.com/design/lc5-sofa-by-cassina.html) & [lccollectionssina](http://lccollection.cassina.com/it/home/) The classic LC5 sofa by Le Corbusier is was designed by the architect way back in the 1930s for his own apartment in Paris. Italian luxury brand [Cassina](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassinas-updated-soriana) updated the design in 1974 to include a chrome frame and now, the design is getting another update. Collaborating with the Le Corbusier Foundation, Cassina's refreshing of the LC5 sofa includes scaling up the design and offering a range of new finishes, including seven new colors. The LC5 sofa now comes in two and three-seater options and design enthusiasts can expect to get the first looks at the new design in person at this year's [Salone del Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-sofa), held annually in Milan. Although it's been tweaked slightly, the form of the LC5 sofa remains unchanged, proving that good design absolutely never goes out of style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Classic Design Revamps:** Older, iconic designs are being updated and refreshed through collaborations and introduction new finish options. - **Scaled Premium Designs:** Luxury designs are being scaled up and made more accessible with the introduction of new seating options. - **Timeless Aesthetics:** Good design is proven to never go out of style and classic pieces are being maintained with subtle modernization. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Collaborations and finish innovations present opportunities to revitalize classic furniture designs for modern consumers. - **Luxury Goods:** Introducing more seating options for premium furniture designs expands market potential and consumer accessibility. - **Interior Design:** Timeless aesthetics can be ensured in residential and commercial spaces by incorporating classic designs with modern updates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - ['80s Brutalist-Style Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poltrona-frau-2.md) - [Architect-Driven Modern Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson.md) - [Bauhaus Era-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-1.md) - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md) - [Limited Celebratory Bold Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/togo.md) - [Elevator-Inspired Cozy Sofa Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-sofa.md) - [Glossy Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-sofa.md) - [Iconic Modular Lounger Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amanta.md) - [Modular Sustainable Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisse-sofa-collection.md)