Ten Pierre Jeanneret ‘Black’ Floating Back Office Chairs Model PJ-010101L Circa 1955-6

Ten Pierre Jeanneret ‘Black’ Floating Back Office Chairs Model PJ-010101L Circa 1955-6

Rare set of Ten Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-010101L ‘Black’ Office Chairs Chandigarh Circa 1955-6,  also known as ‘Fauteuil En Teck’ finished  in black lacquered solid teak with seat and backrest in braided cane work, the Jeanneret signature ‘Compass’ style double sided flat profiled  leg assembly with the inverted ‘V’ leg assembly connected by two stretchers also supporting the armrests, the slightly slanted, and curved backrest, attached to the seat by two small supports at the bottom.The unique black lacquered Chandigarh furniture was designed as a protective measure and for easier cleaning, it was therefore mainly found in cafeterias and university restaurants, as well as medical and hospital centres, these chairs have been fully restored in Chandigarh whilst importantly retaining all original markings and patina, as always the cane work will be new, the chairs will come with a set of six  new cushions either in burnt orange with brown piping or turquoise with white piping, as with all of our Pierre Jeanneret furniture these chairs will come with a complete set of pre restored images showing originality and authenticity, we will also supply a certificate of authenticity.

Provenance: Restaurants university housing at Panjab University, sector 14 and restaurants administrative buildings in Chandigarh, sector 1.

Summary:
Period: Mid Twentieth Century
Designer: Pierre Jeanneret
Model: PJ-010100T
Style: ‘Black’ Floating Back Office Chairs
Origin: India, Chandigarh
Quantity: Ten
Materials: Solid Teak Wood & Cane
Cushions: Set of Tens
Design Period: Circa 1955 -6
Validation: Certificate of Authenticity
Provenance: Pre restored images

Condition: All chairs have age related wear, knocks, marks and splits, each piece will have its own character and markings, all chairs have been lightly restored and will have been oiled and waxed, joints will be strengthened and made solid, cane work will always be renewed and in perfect condition as will cushions and upholstery, each item will be unique and each piece will not be exactly the same as the next, the patina may slightly vary as these items date from the 1950s and 60s, each chair will be slightly +/-different in size due to being original.

Dimensions:
Width 20” / 51cm
Depth 18.5”  / 47cm
Height 30.5” / 77cm
Floor to seat: 17.5” / 44cm
Floor to Arm: 25.5” / 65cm

Delivery:
Free delivery is offered to England & Wales only when buyer pays full asking price, next day delivery is not possible due to the size of the piece, please allow between 7-14 days delivery