Capitol Complex Sofa attributed to Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina

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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.

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about the designer:
in 1922, le corbusier began working in the new rue de sèvres, paris, atelier with his cousin pierre jeanneret with whom he shared research projects and design criteria in a profound and life-long professional relationship.in october 1927, the pair decided to draw on the contribution of a young architect who had already begun to establish a reputation on the architectural scene of the time: charlotte perriand. Their collaboration lasted through to 1937 and was extremely fruitful, especially in the field of furniture design. The partnership was highly significant, both in terms of the cultural weight of their achievements and their professional successes.it was together with charlotte perriand that the pair tackled the innovative project for “l’équipement d'intérieur de l’habitation”. The resulting designs were of great intellectual value and considerable commercial success. Thanks to cassina’s ongoing production, there is continued interest in the conceptual contents of the work and the level of quality attained.due to these characteristics, each item in the collection is eagerly awaited.

about the manufacturer:
established in 1927 by cesare and umberto cassina in meda, italy, cassina launched industrial design in italy in the 1950s, based on a totally innovative approach that marked the transition from artisan production to mass production. with a mindset focused on research and innovation, cassina combines technology and long-standing artisan craftsmanship.

memory, research, innovation. Cassina blends traditional skills and superior productivity, meticulous attention to detail and passion, uniqueness and experimentation, wellbeing and sustainability. Today, the company continues to address new lifestyles with the creation of complete, harmonious interior decor solutions that embody the best contemporary design for all areas of the home. 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



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