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Set of Six Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs in Teak and Cane

Description
These Pierre Jeanneret library chairs (model PJ-SI-51-A) were originally designed for the University of Punjab's central library in Chandigarh in 1959. The frames are solid teak with braided cane-work seats. There are solid 'banner' style backrests (slanted and slightly curved) and 'X' type double leg assembly, with the legs connected by a rail at the back.
Although designed as library chairs, these are suitable for dining use.
Two of the six are hand-painted to reverse to indicate place designation within the school: [P.Sc./29 C.R.] and [P.U.L. 316].
Seat height without the cushion: 17" with: 18".

Origin:	India
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	teak, cane
Condition:	Good.
Number of Pieces:	6-7
Styles / Movements:	Mid Century, Modern
Book References:	Documenting Chandigarh, Joshi, pg. 225. Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure, Design-Art-Architecture, Touchaleaume and Moreau, pg. 569.
Catalog References:	Similar model in the catalogue "Phillips - Design London Day Sale". Sale on 28/04/2015, lot no 69.
Article References:	Similar model in "Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India" by Galerie Patrick Seguin, pages 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 219, 221, 250, 265, 283.
News references:	Similar exhibited: Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret-Chandigarh, India, 1952-1956, 2006, Sonnabend Gallery, New York.
Incollect Reference #:	200214