Civil Bench in the style of Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina

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Hommage à pierre jeanneret civil bench for cassina included in cassina’s study of the furnishings of the city of chandigarh, … Read more Hommage à pierre jeanneret civil bench for cassina included in cassina’s study of the furnishings of the city of chandigarh, the civil bench in viennese cane, a tribute to pierre jeanneret, is distinguished by sleek shapes and simple materials poised between modern european ideals and the traditional indian spirit. The original, crafted to furnish the homes of the members of the city’s legislative assembly, is composed of a seat with solid wood structure held up by two lateral supports in the shape of an inverted “v”; features that, along with the viennese cane seat, form the hallmark feature of the entire collection. Structure structure in solid teak or oak. Cane woven viennese cane. Detail side supports in the shape of an upside-down “v”. Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of chandigarh and adds the civil bench to the hommage à pierre jeanneret collection; a collection that stands out for its essential forms and simple materials, a balance between modern european ideals and traditional indian spirit. The bench, produced between 1955 and 1956 for the lodgings and apartments of the members of the indian city’s legislature assembly, consists of three consecutive seat elements supported by a single frontal crossbar and two side supports positioned in the shape of an inverted "v". The seat has the typical weaving that recurs in all the collection, while the cassina research and development centre proposes two variants for the wooden frame, in natural oak and stained black oak, in addition to the historic teak version, that are produced in the company’s historic carpentry workshop. Optional cushions are available for added protection and comfort. Important information regarding images of products: please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor about manufacture: 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
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