Pierre Jeanneret

Floating Back Chair

Dimensions

H 51 × W 79 × D 51 cm

Materials

Solid teak and cane

Origin

c.1955, India

Condition

All wooden parts are authentic and original, and has been lightly restored preserving maximum patina. The cane is new and has been replaced

Shipping & packaging

We offer wordwide shipping. All items are packed securely and shipped with full insurance.
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Availability

6 pieces

Model no.

PJ-SI-28-A

Markings

All chairs have markings on the back. Inquire for more details

Provenance

University housing at Panjab University, sector 14, and administrative buildings in Chandigarh, 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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