249 - BLACK TEAK SOFA by Pierre JEANNERET (1896–1967) and LE CORBUSIER (1887–1965)

BLACK TEAK SOFA by Pierre JEANNERET (1896–1967) and LE CORBUSIER (1887–1965) "Avocat" teak sofa with a flat, sloped backrest and bridge-style side legs. Detached armrests with rounded arm pads. Seats, backrests, and arm pads upholstered in restored black shag leather Circa 1955–1956 Provenance: Administrative building in Chandigarh, India, 2009 H: 73 x W: 160 x D: 72 cm approx. Restorations for wear and maintenance; very slight damage to the sofa Sold as described Bibliography: - Catalogue Raisonné of Jeanneret Chandigarh Furniture, Jacques Dworczak, Assouline, 2018, similar model p. 184