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Rare Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret - 1955

Creator: Pierre Jeanneret
Offered by: Goldwood by Boris

Description
This very rare armless easy chair by Pierre Jeanneret was created for the city of Chandigarh in India, the utopian city designed by his cousin Le Corbusier. Characteristics of this design are the solid teak frame, typical Jeanneret flat profiled leg assembly, tilted backrest, square cane backrest and cane rectangular seat. It’s a low chair with a raw appearance and a slightly patinated material. These specific features make the design even more powerful and interesting. There are only very few examples of this particular design, which makes this item highly sought after by collectors and design aficionados.

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 of the city built, so an early adaptation of ecological thinking. We have two chairs available, priced per piece. Both chairs are in excellent original condition.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	India
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Teak, Cane
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1955
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	569430

Dimensions

W.	19.69 in;	H.	32.28 in;	D.	21.65 in;
W.	50 cm;	H.	82 cm;	D.	55 cm;

Seat H.	13.78 in;
Seat H.	35 cm;

Message from Seller:

Goldwood is an eclectic furniture and decoration boutique based in Antwerp, Belgium. Founded by Boris Devis, the store features a stunning collection of high-end 20th century items, offering an exciting mixture of luxurious and decorative pieces that range from classic designs by the likes of Tobia Scarpa and Wim Rietveld, to antique pieces by unknown designers.