Capitol Complex Sofa by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina

Details

Description

Hommage à pierre jeanneret capitol complex sofa for cassina capitol complex sofa is the settee designed by pierre jeanneret with … Read more Hommage à pierre jeanneret capitol complex sofa for cassina capitol complex sofa is the settee designed by pierre jeanneret with an iconic wood structure in the form of an inverted ‘v’, upholstered in leather or fabric. The generous padding that envelops the seat, armrests and backrest of the settee signals an immediate sense of comfort. Tied to the history of chandigarh, the indian city designed by le corbusier in the 1950s, the family of furnishings – which, in addition to the small sofa, includes the equally iconic armchair – pays tribute to pierre jeanneret, a key figure in the creation of the city and considered the author of many pieces of its furniture. A distillation of the productive excellence of the cassina joinery, the sofa structure is made in four types of premium wood: the historic version in teak; in natural oak; in oak stained black and in oak stained dark walnut. Structure solid teak, natural oak, oak stained black, or oak stained dark walnut with low gloss finish. Seat and backrest polyurethane foam with metal insert equipped with elastic webbing, wrapped in recycled pet wadding. Armrests in polyurethane foam with the exposed ends in solid wood. Upholstery leather or fabric from the cassina collections. Capitol complex sofa is the settee designed by pierre jeanneret with an iconic wood structure in the form of an inverted ‘v’, upholstered in leather or fabric. The generous padding that envelops the seat, armrests and backrest of the settee signals an immediate sense of comfort. Tied to the history of chandigarh, the indian city designed by le corbusier in the 1950s, the family of furnishings – which, in addition to the small sofa, includes the equally iconic armchair – pays tribute to pierre jeanneret, a key figure in the creation of the city and considered the author of many pieces of its furniture. A distillation of the productive excellence of the cassina joinery, the sofa structure is made in four types of premium wood: the historic version in teak; in natural oak; in oak stained black and in oak stained dark walnut. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution See less