Description
Pair of Rare ‘X’-Leg Lounge Chairs, by Pierre JEANNERET (1896-1967) [Model No.: PJ-SI-50-A], circa 1960-61. Armchairs in solid teak and cotton cloth. Backrest, seat and armrests slightly tilted. New upholstery with beige velvet. Double "X" leg assembly forming armrests at the top and connected by two central crosspieces under the seat. Detached, padded "roll" - type armrests. (Restorations, refinished and reupholstered). Other reference numbers for this model are: [CH010824] [PJ - 010824]. Height: 86.5 cm. (34 Inch)Width:63 cm. (24.8 Inch) Depthseat: 63 cm. (24.8 Inch) LITERATURE - Jacques Dworczak, "Catalogue raisonné du mobilier Jeanneret Chandigarh," Assouline 2019, pages 124 and 330, under reference number PJ - 010824 (for similar model). - Eric Touchaleaume, Gerald Moreau, "Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure, Design- Art- Architecture", Paris, 2010, page 557, under reference number PJ- SI - 50- A (for similar model). PROVENANCE - Administrative buildings in Chandigarh, sector 1. - Acquired from the above by the present owner.
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Pair of Rare ‘X’-Leg Lounge Chairs, by Pierre JEANNERET (1896-1967) [Model No.: PJ-SI-50-A], circa 1960-61. Armchairs in solid teak and cotton cloth. Backrest, seat and armrests slightly tilted. New upholstery with beige velvet. Double "X" leg assembly forming armrests at the top and connected by two central crosspieces under the seat. Detached, padded "roll" - type armrests. (Restorations, refinished and reupholstered). Other reference numbers for this model are: [CH010824] [PJ - 010824]. Height: 86.5 cm. (34 Inch)Width:63 cm. (24.8 Inch) Depthseat: 63 cm. (24.8 Inch) LITERATURE - Jacques Dworczak, "Catalogue raisonné du mobilier Jeanneret Chandigarh," Assouline 2019, pages 124 and 330, under reference number PJ - 010824 (for similar model). - Eric Touchaleaume, Gerald Moreau, "Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure, Design- Art- Architecture", Paris, 2010, page 557, under reference number PJ- SI - 50- A (for similar model). PROVENANCE - Administrative buildings in Chandigarh, sector 1. - Acquired from the above by the present owner.
