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Rectangular Coffee Tabe by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1960s
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Description
Pierre Jeanneret; India; Chandigarh; Teak; Coffee Table; Lounge Table; 1960s; PJ-TB-05-B; Le Corbusier; Charlotte Perriand; Braided Rope; Rare;
Rare rectangular coffee table by Pierre Jeanneret. Its distinctive design features four spindle feet connected by a cross-leg, providing sturdy support and a touch of sophistication. The rectangular tray showcases a unique braided rope pattern arranged in a captivating grid formation, adding a distinctive texture to the piece. This extraordinary table in solid teak wood is topped with a sleek glass surface that beautifully complements the intricate braided rope below. A true collector's item, this rare Pierre Jeanneret coffee table combines artistry, functionality, and a touch of history, making it an exquisite addition to any discerning home.
Though overshadowed by his cousin Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret was a visionary of modernist architecture and design. Together, the pair pioneered a new aesthetic vocabulary that placed function and order over embellishment - Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with energetic diagonals and lighter materials like cane and wood. A consistent innovator, he collaborated with Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India, where they embarked on a massive urban-planning project, laying out the city and designing low-cost buildings and furniture. Though Corbusier abandoned the project halfway through, Jeanneret remained for 15 years as the project’s chief architect. The city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (similar item) Origin: India Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Glass,Rope,Teak Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Incollect Reference #: 694033 -
Dimensions
W. 54.34 in; H. 13.39 in; D. 20.87 in; W. 138.02 cm; H. 34.01 cm; D. 53.01 cm;
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