Pierre Jeanneret, Rare dining set from Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret
Rare dining set from Chandigarh
France/India, c. 1955
teak, zinc, cane
35.75 w × 36 d × 30 h in (91 × 91 × 76 cm)
Set includes table and four dining chairs measuring: 20 w x 24 d x 30.75 h inches.
The rare dining table from Punjab University features a zinc top.
Provenance: Chandigarh, India | Private Collection
Literature: Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure, Design-Art-Architecture, Touchaleaume and Moreau, pg. 562-563, 585
Condition Report: Wood surfaces have been gently restored and cleaned, in keeping with other examples, preserving older wear from use. Zinc top exhibits advanced surface wear in the form of undulations, abrasions and areas of discoloration throughout. The corners of the zinc top are not uniform as made. Caning and upholstered elements have been updated and are in excellent condition. Good vintage condition.
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Pierre Jeanneret
Rare dining set from Chandigarh
France/India, c. 1955
teak, zinc, cane
35.75 w × 36 d × 30 h in (91 × 91 × 76 cm)
Set includes table and four dining chairs measuring: 20 w x 24 d x 30.75 h inches.
The rare dining table from Punjab University features a zinc top.
Provenance: Chandigarh, India | Private Collection
Literature: Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure, Design-Art-Architecture, Touchaleaume and Moreau, pg. 562-563, 585
Condition Report: Wood surfaces have been gently restored and cleaned, in keeping with other examples, preserving older wear from use. Zinc top exhibits advanced surface wear in the form of undulations, abrasions and areas of discoloration throughout. The corners of the zinc top are not uniform as made. Caning and upholstered elements have been updated and are in excellent condition. Good vintage condition.