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Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) theater bench
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) theater bench
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Description
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
two-seat theater bench
Chandigarh, India, c. 1961
teak, caning, brass
numbered 23 and 24
folding seats
43 1/5"w x 20"d x 33 1/5"h


Provenance:
From the Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh ,India, 1961
Private Collection New York, New York

Literature:
Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure, Design-Art-Architecture, Touchaleaume and Moreau, pg. 269

Art, Architecture and Furniture of Aditya Prakash, Vikramaditya Prakash, 2012

Catalog Note:
The Tagore Theatre was designed by Aditya Prakash and Le Corbusier.
Condition
Refinished. The caning is replaced, and has no breaks or damage. Light to moderate surface scratches, scuffs and abrasions, which illustrate age and use over time. There is a chip to the top edge of one backrest. The hinges work well, and each seat folds smoothly. Seat height: 18.5". The width of the seats between the armrests: 16" and 16.5". Sturdy and structurally sound.
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Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) theater bench

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