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Set of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1950s

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Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, set of four, India, 1952-1965 Measures: 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 Literature: E. Touchaleaume & G. Moreau, « Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret – l'aventure indienne », Editions Gourcuff Gradenigo.
  • Creator:
    Pierre Jeanneret (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Rewoven. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Antwerp, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GW14561stDibs: LU933430883432

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