Easy Armchair
$8,500.00
Made in Solid teak with canework in back and seat, Compass legs.
It was designed primarily for the city of Chandigarh, India. He collaborated with his cousin, the renowned architect Le Corbusier, on the urban planning and architecture of Chandigarh in the 1950s.
The easy chair, along with other furniture pieces he designed, was meant to furnish the government buildings and residences in the city.
The design reflects a blend of functionality, simplicity, and the use of local materials.
Year: 1956
Materials: Massive teak, cane
Measurements:
Height: 77 cm
Arm Height: 58 cm
Seat Height: 37 cm
Width: 53 cm
Depth: 48 cm
*All wooden parts are authentic from Mid-Century and originally belong to that piece, no wooden parts have been replaced.
*Items are left as unrestored as possible, to keep as much of the historic traces and value, so visible signs of use are present.
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Artist and Designer
Pierre Jeanneret
Collection: PJ-SI-29-A
About the designer
Pierre Jeanneret was a Swiss architect and designer, best known for his collaboration with his cousin, Le Corbusier.
Born in 1896, Jeanneret worked closely with Le Corbusier on numerous iconic projects, including the Villa Savoye and the Chandigarh Capitol Complex in India.
He was instrumental in the development of modernist architecture and furniture design, contributing significantly to the International Style movement. Jeanneret's work often emphasized functionality, simplicity, and rationality in design. He passed away in 1967, leaving behind a lasting legacy in architecture and design.