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Masterpiece Desk by Le Corbusier & Balkrisna Doshi

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This solid teak desk is a masterpiece of modern design by the most influential architect of the 20th century. Very few of these desks were produced. This example shows fantastic patina. Originally designed in 1954 by Le Corbusier and Indian architect B.V Doshi for the Mills Owners Association building in Ahmedabad. This console/desk was also produced by the Chandigarh workshops and used for hospital buildings and other administrative buildings in Chandigarh. The remarkable ovoid shaped legs attach to the underside of the base in the same manner as the V shape legs of Pierre Jeanneret's library table, revealing the similarities in engineering for two of the most important tables produced during this era. This same model sold at Piasa in October 2022 for 125,672 € Ships from Philadelphia. Expertly conserved to protect the patina. Bibliography: - Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh India, Ed. Galerie Patrick Seguin, 2014, similar models pp. 258, 288 - Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret, L'aventure indienne, Ed.
  • Creator:
    Le Corbusier (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 75 in (190.5 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1954
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Professionally conserved to protect patina.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7058244803082

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