1950s Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Teak Bench, Model Pj-010902

Description

Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ-010902 Teak Bench Circa 1955-56

Magnificent mid twentieth century Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ-010902 Teak Bench also known … more Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ-010902 Teak Bench Circa 1955-56

Magnificent mid twentieth century Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ-010902 Teak Bench also known as ‘Banc En Teck’ Chandigarh, India Circa 1955-56, this exquisite bench is made from solid teak with rectangular seat with twenty equidistant slats, raised on signature Pierre Jeanneret ‘Compass’ inverted V legs with flat profiled sides, connected by a single full length crosspiece stretcher, original markings F.P.B.W.B.11 denoting its designation, this bench has been sympathetically restored in Chandigarh in accordance with original specification, as with all of our Pierre Jeanneret furniture this item will come with an extensive set of pre restoration images and a certificate of authenticity, comes with three new cushions, ideal as a coffee table or end of bed seating, perfect for any collection, reserve now.

Provenance: "M.L.A. Hostel" (hostel for civil servants), and "M.L.A. Flat" (residence for civil servants) in Chandigarh, sectors 3 and 4.

Reference material: Catalogue Raisonné Du Mobilier, Jeanneret Chandigarh by Jacques Dworczak by Assouline, Page 176

Condition: This item has been restored to the highest possible standard and to eth exact authentic original specification as to when the item was originally made, whilst importantly retaining all historical marks, scuffs, character and patina.

Dimensions
Height: 16.5” / 42cm
Width: 53” / 135cm
Depth: 18.5” / 47cm less