161 - PIERRE JEANNERET (1896–1967)

PIERRE JEANNERET (1896–1967) Armchair known as “Fireside,” circa 1955 Chandigarh, India High-backed armchair with a low, deep seat, fully upholstered and covered in anthracite gray fabric. The frame rests on a sculptural base made of natural wood. H. 84 × W. 57 × D. 91 cm Period: Model created circa 1955 Good overall condition Comparative bibliography - Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret – Chandigarh, India, L. & P. Seguin, Galerie Patrick Seguin, 2014, similar model reproduced on pp. 146–149 and 283. - E. Touchaleaume and G. Moreau, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret – L'Aventure indienne, Gourcuff Gradenigo, 2010, similar model reproduced on p. 565. In the early 1950s, Pierre Jeanneret collaborated with Le Corbusier on the creation of Chandigarh, the new capital of the Indian state of Punjab, for which he designed furniture emblematic of Modernism. Created around 1955, the “Fireside” armchair is distinguished by its low, generous seat, its sloping backrest, and its sculptural wooden base with diagonal lines. Combining simplicity, comfort, and artisanal craftsmanship, it perfectly illustrates Pierre Jeanneret’s functional and architectural approach. Today, this armchair stands as a testament to the importance of Chandigarh furniture in the history of 20th-century design.