Sissoo armchair

Armchair known as "Cane and wood armchair" in solid sissoo (Indian rosewood) with seat and backrest in braided canework. "Compass" type double side leg assembly, with the legs connected by a crosspiece and supporting the armrests. Slanted backrest, slightly curved, attached to the seat by two supports at the bottom.

Circa 1955-56.

Dimensions:

• Height: 29.9 in / 76 cm.
• Width: 20 in / 51 cm.
• Depth: 26.8 in / 68 cm. (+/-).

Provenance: University housing at Panjab University, sector 14 and administrative buildings in Chandigarh, sector 1.

Photo ref.: Similar model in "Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret l'Aventure Indienne" by Eric Touchaleaume and Gérald Moreau, page 563 under reference: PJ-SI-29-A.