Pierre Jeanneret ‘Black’ Dining Chairs Set of 12 Certificate by Jacques Dworczak

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Pierre Jeanneret ‘Black’ Dining Chairs Set of 12 Certificate by Jacques Dworczak

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Pierre Jeanneret ‘Black’ dining chairs set of 12 certificate by Jacques Dworczak 1955. Sublime and rare set of twelve Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-010101L ‘Black’ Office or Dining Chairs Chandigarh Circa 1955, the chairs are fully certified and authenticated by Jacques Dworczak the worlds leading authority on Pierre Jeanneret furniture, also known as ‘Fauteuil En Teck’ finished in black lacquered teak with seat and backrest in braided cane work, the Jeanneret signature ‘Compass’ style double sided flat profiled leg assembly with the inverted ‘V’ leg assembly connected by two stretchers also supporting the armrests, the slightly slanted, and curved backrest, attached to the seat by two small supports at the bottom. The unique black lacquered Chandigarh furniture was designed as a protective measure and for easier cleaning, it was therefore mainly found in cafeterias and university restaurants, as well as medical and hospital centres, these chairs have been fully restored in Chandigarh whilst importantly retaining all original markings and patina, as always the cane work is new, the chairs will come with a set of new cushions, as with all of our Pierre Jeanneret furniture these chairs will come with a complete set of pre restored images showing originality and authenticity, we will also supply a certificate of authenticity by Jacques Dworczak. Provenance: Restaurants university housing at Panjab University, sector 14 and restaurants administrative buildings in Chandigarh, sector 1. About: Jacques Dworczak Jacques Dworczak has always had a passion for art and became in 1992 an undisputed expert who has lent his skills and knowledge in terms of customs, legal and insurance matters. His need for discovery as well as his inexhaustible research for new challenges, naturally led him to extraordinary missions like the acquisition of the liner France to sell all the hidden treasures at Artcurial auction sale house in Paris in 2009. Then, after many trips and years of exploration, researches and critics, he managed to build one of the most beautiful collections of the Chandigarh furniture in the world created by Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret. He is a multifaceted man, generally unknown and often poorly known, Jacques Dworczak belongs to these characters that we sometimes read about in some novels. Thanks to his great knowledge in art and more particularly regarding the french Haute Epoque, the XIXth century until the At Nouveau, Art Deco and more recently design…without forgetting Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Pablo Picasso! Mainly because of his philosophy of life: challenge is the basis of pleasure and pleasure is the life engine. Author of: Jeanneret Chandigarh - Jacques Dworczak Condition: All chairs have age related wear, knocks, marks and splits, each piece will have its own character and markings, all chairs have been lightly restored and will have been oiled and waxed, joints will be strengthened and made solid, cane work will always be renewed and in perfect condition as will cushions and upholstery, each item will be unique and each piece will not be exactly the same as the next, the patina may slightly vary as these items date from the 1950s, each chair will be slightly +/-different in size due to being original. Dimensions: Width 20” / 51cm Depth 18.5” / 47cm Height 30.5” / 77cm Floor to seat: 17.5” / 44cm Floor to Arm: 25.5” / 65cm Delivery: Free delivery is offered to England & Wales only when buyer pays full asking price, next day delivery is not possible due to the size of the piece, please allow between 7-14 days delivery Many thanks, Siobhan.

Creator:
Pierre Jeanneret (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 12
Style:
Rustic (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cane,Teak
Place of Origin:
India
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1955
Condition:
Refinished. Rewoven. Wear consistent with age and use. All chairs have age related wear, knocks, marks and splits, each piece will have its own character and markings, all chairs have been lightly restored and will have been oiled and waxed, joints will be strengthened and made solid, cane work.
Seller Location:
Longdon, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1832330373392

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If his famed cousin and longtime colleague Charles-Édouard Jeanneret — better known as Le Corbusier — was the visionary, then Pierre Jeanneret was the member of the architecture and design team who got things done. In recent years, Jeanneret has emerged from Le Corbusier’s shadow, as collectors have discovered his simple and striking furniture creations.

Jeanneret studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Geneva and after he graduated in 1921 he became a partner in Le Corbusier’s office in Paris. The pair collaborated on numerous residential projects, most notably the Villa Savoye, the iconic modernist house in suburban Paris completed in 1931. Jeanneret also worked with the great Charlotte Perriand on the Grand Modele line of tubular metal furnishings that was a sensation at the annual Salon d’Automne design expo in 1929. A rift developed between Jeanneret and his cousin during World War II, as the former joined the French resistance, while Le Corbusier cooperated with the occupying authorities in Vichy. The two did not work together again until 1950, when Le Corbusier persuaded Jeanneret to help execute the master plan for the new city of Chandigarh in Punjab, India. Jeanneret lived and worked there until the final years of his life.

A hallmark of Jeanneret’s furniture designs is his great sensitivity to materials. In contrast to the tubular-steel chairs produced by Marcel Breuer and other members of the Bauhaus, the chromed metal pieces designed by Jeanneret and Perriand — including such as the now-classic LC4 chaise longue and the Grand Confort lounge chair — have a sensuous, relaxed and welcoming look. Conversely, while Jeanneret uses essentially geometric forms for his wooden seating pieces, they exude warmth by nature of the material.

One of Jeanneret’s first manufactured designs in wood is the Model 92 Scissors chair, licensed by Hans and Florence Knoll when they were touring postwar France. But Jeanneret’s finest work in furniture was done in Chandigarh, and these are the pieces that have earned him recent renown. Crafted of teak, the designs range from low-slung lounge chairs and armchairs with cane seats to desks and tables, most with Jeanneret’s signature drafting compass-shaped legs. Many such pieces on the market today are refurbished, having been found by dealers languishing in scrapyards in India in the late 1990s. Chandigarh is now taking better care of its modernist heritage, making available Jeanneret works all the rarer.

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