1960s French Pierre Jeanneret ChandigarhTeak Desk

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Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)

A rare and spectacular four-drawer bureau in solid teak by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in … more Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)

A rare and spectacular four-drawer bureau in solid teak by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier. The floating desk has a gracefully tapered X-shaped leg, leather inset top, four drawers with asymmetrical aluminum-inlaid crescent moon pulls, and a storage compartment concealed by a door on the reverse. A model of economical design, this stately, iconic piece makes excellent use of negative space and elevates functionality to an art form. A matching chair is also available.

Desk and chair sold individually or as a set. A discount applies for the set.
Desk $29,000
Chair $8,500
Set $36,500

Literature: "Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India 1951-66," Galerie Patrick Seguin, pg. 260 and 261; and "Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure," Eric Touchaleaume and Gerald Moreau, p. 577. less