Pierre Jeanneret

Daybed

Dimensions

H 38 × W 200 × D 76 cm

Materials

Solid teak and hide

Origin

c.1957, India

Condition

All wooden parts are authentic and original, and has been lightly restored preserving maximum patina. This piece has been reupholstered in hide and can be change upon request.

Shipping & packaging

We offer wordwide shipping. All items are packed securely and shipped with full insurance.
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Model no.

PJ-L-12-A

Markings

PSA / D-26

Provenance

Administrative buildings, private homes in Chandigarh and Punjab secretariat administration, sector 1

Pierre Jeanneret

Switzerland, B. 1896

In 1947, Le Corbusier was commissioned by the Indian prime minister, to lead the design of Chandigarh, the new capital city of Punjab. His long time collaborator and cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, was assigned as senior site architect, and one of his remarkable contributions, was the furniture he designed for the entire complex. Jeanneret's minimal yet sophisticated and functional designs were executed by local craftsmen using locally-sourced materials, such as teak, rosewood and caning. Today the original pieces stand out with its exceptional patina and character, each with its own story. read less

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