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Pierre Jeanneret
Public Bench, c.1954 - 1955
Burmese Teak and Mohair (reupholstered)
90 x 137 x 61 cm
35 3/8 x 54 x 24 in
Seat Height 44 cm | 17 1/4 in
35 3/8 x 54 x 24 in
Seat Height 44 cm | 17 1/4 in
PIJE00039
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This public bench was designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the High Court buildings in Chandigarh , circa 1954–1955, as part of the furnishing programme for the new capital of the...
This public bench was designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the High Court buildings in Chandigarh, circa 1954–1955, as part of the furnishing programme for the new capital of the Punjab region in India, conceived with his cousin Le Corbusier.
Conceived for institutional use, the bench combines a solid wooden base with a gently curved seat and back, designed to provide comfort while maintaining a clear, functional profile. The splayed legs and exposed structure reflect Jeanneret’s emphasis on stability, economy of means, and legibility of construction.
Provenance
High Court, Chandigarh, IndiaPrivate Collection | UK
Literature
Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India, Galerie Patrick Seguin, ppg. 156, 283Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure, Design-Art-Architecture, Touchaleaume and Moreau, pg. 566