Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh high stool with canework PJ-011001

Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ-01101 High stool Chandigarh India Circa 1965-66 Verry pure and original mid twentieth century Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-01101 High Round Stool ‘Tabouret en Teck’ in solid teak and canework. The wide circular seat with replaced canework mounted on a solid frame in solid teak, the leg assembly with four slightly splayed, tapered legs, connected by a double wide cruciform crosspiece stretcher,. All original letters and markings present and most likely destined for the science block of Panjab University. This stool has only been made sturdy again. All original marks, scuffs, dents and patina are preserved. The way Jeanneret designed the furniture of Chandigarh is s a wonderful example of modernist ideas paired with craftmanship and classical proportions. Together with the amazing story of Chandigarh these iconic pieces are as much a conversation piece as artworks as utilitarian... Literature: E. Touchaleaume & G. Moreau, « Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret – l'aventure indienne », Editions Gourcuff Gradenigo. 37 diam x 75 h, Ref. 5000