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Pierre Jeanneret Floating back lounge chairs in teak and Cane, 1950s
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Product description
Extremely Rare Pierre Jeanneret “Fauteuil en Teck”, floating back lounge chairs, created in the 1950s for the city of Chandigarh in India, the utopian city designed by his cousin Le Corbusier.
These incredible chairs are made of solid teak with seat and backrest in braided canework. Whereas the ‘sibling’ design of these chairs, the PJ-SI-29-A, are more commonly found, this particular version of the design features a floating back rest which is rarely seen and gives the design an open and airy look.
The ‘Fauteuils en Teck’ were part of the furniture from the administrative and university buildings of Chandigarh, as where these chairs come from. Jeanneret’s designs stand out for their essential forms and simple materials, a balance between modern European ideals and traditional Indian spirit. Another interesting and nowadays relevant fact about these and other Chandigarh chairs is that all pieces were made from the trees which were logged because the city was built, so an early adaptation of ecological thinking. These chairs each come with their own character from being made in the 1950s, they have been restored and revised where needed to ensure quality while still showing the beauty and character of age.
When there is a wish to add a seating cushion, please contact us for the possibilities, we are happy to assist in creating your dream piece!
Provenance: Punjab University, Physical department.
Dimensions: W53 x D72 x H66cm
Period: 1950s
Condition: Very good and original
These chairs each come with their own character from being made in the 1950s, they have been restored and revised where needed to ensure quality while still showing the beauty and character of age.
These chairs each come with their own character from being made in the 1950s, they have been restored and revised where needed to ensure quality while still showing the beauty and character of age.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBrown, CremeMaterialWood, WickerNumber of items2StyleVintageHeight66 cmWidth53 cmDepth72 cm