“The Chair (membership to the lamp, the lamp still life)” is a still life artwork created by Fernand Léger in 1955, belonging to the Cubism and Purism art movements. This piece is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork features a vibrant composition characterized by bold use of primary colors and strong black outlines. It depicts a collection of everyday objects—including a chair, a lamp, and various indistinguishable forms—arranged in a manner that emphasizes geometric shapes and abstract form. Léger employs a juxtaposition of curved and straight lines, creating a dynamic interplay that challenges traditional perceptions of space and perspective. The combination of red, yellow, and black colors, enhanced by white and touches of green, conveys a sense of rhythmic harmony. The elements, though recognizable, are abstracted through Léger’s distinctive style, which integrates elements of Cubism’s fragmented shapes with Purism’s emphasis on clean lines and simplified forms.
