056 Capitol Complex Table in Wood and Glass by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina

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Table designed by pierre jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by cassina in italy. The inclusion of the unesco … Read more Table designed by pierre jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by cassina in italy. The inclusion of the unesco world heritage list in 2016 has aroused great interest in le corbusier’s capitol complex, an extraordinary architectural work created in chandigarh in 1951 to celebrate the independence of a nation open to modernity. Among the furniture used in the legislative assembly building is this large conference table. Almost as if to evoke the solemn functions of the place, this model has a base made up of two important and graphic solid wood elements with a characteristic “corns entrecroisées” shape. In addition to the historic version with teak top and structure, the cassina re-edition offers two variants in natural and black stained oak and the option of a glass top in different sizes. 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 glass dimensions: d 130 cm w 270 cm h 72 cm this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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