Library chair by Pierre Jeanneret, set of four - 1950's
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Description
Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, set of four, India 1952-1965. H.C 14 / 33,43,47, 79 Meaning chairs nr 33,43,47, 79 for Room 14 of the High Court of Chandigarh It's a rare feat to have the chairs perfectly identifiable. 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. The cushions are included. Sources of Literature: E. Touchaleaume & G. Moreau, « Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret – l'aventure indienne », Editions Gourcuff Gradenigo.
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More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (exact item) Origin: India Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Teak. Creation Date: 1950's Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Incollect Reference #: 451715 -
Dimensions
W. 18.5 in; H. 29.92 in; D. 18.5 in; W. 47 cm; H. 76 cm; D. 47 cm; Seat H. 18.11 in; Seat H. 46 cm;
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