Set of Capitol Complex Chairs from Cassina

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Hommage à pierre jeanneret set of two capitol complex chair for cassina one of the most well-known pieces from the … Read more Hommage à pierre jeanneret set of two capitol complex chair for cassina one of the most well-known pieces from the capitol complex in the indian city of chandigarh, the solid wood design chair, a tribute to pierre jeanneret, is set apart by its unique construction in oak or teak with seat in viennese cane. The structure is made up of the characteristic lateral supports that converge to form an inverted “v”, a technical solution already shared by many of the pieces in the hommage à pierre jeanneret collection. This viennese cane chair conjures up the characteristic spirit of the place, also expressed in the use of local wood, like teak. The seat-backrest sequence joins the flush legs to form a simple yet powerful whole. Structure solid oak or burma teak. Cane woven viennese cane. Detail v-shaped side supports. This chair is one of the most recognisable in chandigarh’s capitol complex, found throughout the offices of the secretariat. The independent pieces, including the side bars in an inverted “v” supporting the armrests, are all made of solid wood. The woven backrest and seat, stretched across a wooden frame, are elements common in the area, much like the use of local woods like teak. Similar to the better-known office chair, this armless chair also uses the “v” approach to sidebars, in this case shorter as they do not extend to the arms. Importance, instead, is given to the seating/ backrest sequence in viennese woven cane, connected with an immense geometric section supported by two wooden profiles, and coplanar legs, that together, are simple and yet, powerful at the same time. These product is a tribute to pierre jeanneret, a key figure in the realization of chandigarh. His experience in india lasted until the end of his days in 1967. His close and continuous contact with the local territory led him to combine essential forms with simple materials to create a meeting point between modern european ideals and the traditional indian spirit. The chandigarh project is considered le corbusier’s most mature work that summarises his poetics, technique and ideology, consistent with his will to research and contribute to the culture of architecture and design. Materials: wood. Backrest and seat in indian cane. Upholstered cushion. Dimensions: d 57 cm w 45 cm h 81 cm seat height 43 cm dimensions office chair d 58cm w 51 cm h 81cm seat height 43cm this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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