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Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Name: Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Brand: Pierre Jeanneret
Price: 27273.32 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (12 reviews)

$17,350

£13,296.68

€15,282.19

CA$24,368.93

A$27,273.32

CHF 14,276.61

MX$331,321.46

NOK 181,276.69

SEK 171,065.52

DKK 114,032.04

About the Item

The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic quality comes out of its depth, giving a strong presence with an almost ritualist intensity. Not many design pieces offer that unusual quality. Here we also see the principle of the Japanese wabisabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a humble and honest beauty. The relationship between the elements ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. All massive parts are authentic. They are done in Indian teak. Rich in texture, the wood is vivid and comes in chocolate colour. The surface is treated with shellac and there are several layers of original shellac. It provides smooth irregular gloss different from that of the sterile lacquerware nowadays. Charming irregularities show that each piece is unique. The shape is compact and it holds a monolithic character. Due to its solidity and proportions, it somehow resembles an altar. An integrated shelf on the side is a part of this simple design with perfect proportions. The tabletop which is done in skai has been redone, as well as the plywood under it in order to ensure a flat surface. The item has letter engravings on the side. I think the piece blends well with many interior styles. It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials and warm colours. As a desk, it finds its place in any space. I personally love the fact that you can sit at your desk, positioning both office and lounge chairs on the other side. The conceived shelf which is suitable for display of collectable items and books creates a wonderful setting which hides the user’s legs behind it. P! Galerie’s selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern design artefacts by Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier, and Charlotte Perriand. Artefacts from our carefully curated collection are handpicked, and all traces and important indicators of authenticity are evaluated professionally. We try to preserve as much of patina as possible during the process of restoration, as it defines these historic pieces. Each object comes with a certificate of authenticity, offering you the opportunity to own a valuable artefact originating from a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. Not only do we cooperate with museums and offer auction houses our services and expert opinion, we also look forward to welcoming you as a private collector and connoisseur. Literature: Eric Touchaleaume and Gerald Moreau, ‘Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure, Design-Art-Architecture’ (Paris: Gourcuff Gradenigo, 2011), 572. Edition Galerie Patrick Seguin, ‘Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India’ (Paris: Galerie Patrick Seguin, 2014), 248-9, 288.

Creator:

Pierre Jeanneret (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 48.04 in (122 cm)Depth: 32.68 in (83 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Teak,Hand-Crafted,Woodwork

Place of Origin:

India

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1957-1958

Condition:

Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Zürich, CH

Reference Number:

Seller: No. 31L1stDibs: LU2566341894162

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Pierre Jeanneret

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 chairs, benches, coffee tables and other 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.

Materials

Teak

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Materials

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