Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ010704 Kangourou Sofa Chandigarh 1955

Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ010704 Kangourou Sofa Chandigarh 1955

Magnificent Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ010704 Teak & Cane Lounge Sofa also known as ‘Kangourou’ Chandigarh, India Circa 1955, the two seater bench made from solid teak with hand braided cane, the seats and backrests on a profiled structure in solid teak forming a base at the back with three angled profiled legs to the front of the bench, the slightly curved backrest, seat and leg follow on from each other to form a horizontal "Z" shape, this bench has been newly restored to perfection and re caned in Chandigarh in accordance with the original specification, as with all of our Pierre Jeanneret furniture these items will come with an extensive set of pre restoration images and a certificate of authenticity, reserve now.

Provenance: Hall of the General Hospital, sector 32 and private homes in Chandigarh.

Reference material: Catalogue Raisonné Du Mobilier, Jeanneret Chandigarh by Jacques Dworczak by Assouline, Page 182
Please note: All furniture designed by Pierre Jeanneret and produced in Chandigarh was made from the felled trees which were logged to make way for building the city of Chandigarh, Jeanneret’s vision was an early adaptation of ecological thinking and way ahead of its time in thinking about the planet, a true visionary of his time in every sense of the word.

Summary:
Status: Original
Era Mid Century
Origin: India
Area: Chandigarh
Artist: Pierre Jeanneret
Kangarou
Model: PJ010704
Type: Sofa Bench
Qty: One Piece
Age: 1955
Material: Teak
Material: Cane
Investment
Practical & Beautiful

Condition: This item has been restored in Chandigarh, India to the highest possible standard to the original specification whilst importantly retaining all historical marks, scuffs, character and patina.

Dimensions Bench:
Width: 43” / 109cm
Depth: 27/ 68cm
Height: 23” / 59cm
Floor to seat: 14” / 36cm

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