Pierre Jeanneret, Easy armchairs from Punjab University, Chandigarh, pair

Pierre Jeanneret
Easy armchairs from Punjab University, Chandigarh, pair

France/India, c. 1955
teak, cane, upholstery
30 h x 20.25 w x 27.5 d in (76 x 51 x 70 cm)

Stenciled markings to reverse of each example.

Provenance: Punjab University, Chandigarh, India | Private Collection

Literature: Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India, Galerie Patrick Seguin, ppg. 176, 283 Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure, Design-Art-Architecture, Touchaleaume and Moreau, pg. 563

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Condition Report: Good to very good restored condition. Wood frames have been refinished while preserving old wear and age. Assorted impressions, scratches, and small areas of wood fill exist to each. Caning and upholstery have been updated and present well. Construction is sound and they are ready to be placed. Please note this work may require the buyer to obtain a CITES permit to export out of the United States. Due to increased scrutiny regarding the issuance of CITES certificates, we cannot guarantee an export permit will be granted.