BLACK TEAK SOFA by Pierre JEANNERET (1896–1967) and LE CORBUSIER...
BLACK TEAK SOFA by Pierre JEANNERET (1896–1967) and LE CORBUSIER (1887–1965)
"Avocat" teak sofa with a flat, sloped backrest and bridge-style side legs.
Detachable armrests with rounded arm pads.
Seats, backrests, and arm pads upholstered in restored black-haired leather
Circa 1955–1956
Provenance: Administrative building in Chandigarh, India, 2009
H: 73 x W: 160 x D: 72 cm approx.
Restorations for normal wear and maintenance; very slight damage to the sofa
Bibliography:
- Catalogue Raisonné of Jeanneret Chandigarh Furniture, Jacques Dworczak, Assouline, 2018, similar model on p. 184
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BLACK TEAK SOFA by Pierre JEANNERET (1896–1967) and LE CORBUSIER (1887–1965)
"Avocat" teak sofa with a flat, sloped backrest and bridge-style side legs.
Detachable armrests with rounded arm pads.
Seats, backrests, and arm pads upholstered in restored black-haired leather
Circa 1955–1956
Provenance: Administrative building in Chandigarh, India, 2009
H: 73 x W: 160 x D: 72 cm approx.
Restorations for normal wear and maintenance; very slight damage to the sofa
Bibliography:
- Catalogue Raisonné of Jeanneret Chandigarh Furniture, Jacques Dworczak, Assouline, 2018, similar model on p. 184
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Time, Location
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