Sissoo armchair

Office chair known as "Office cane chair" in solid sissoo (Indian rosewood) with seat and backrest in braided canework. Asymmetric"Compass" type double side leg assembly, with the legs connected by a crosspiece and supporting the armrests. Slanted, slightly curved backrest, separate from the seat.

Circa 1955-56.

Dimensions:

• Height: 31.7 in / 80,5 cm.
• Width: 19.7 in / 50 cm.
• Depth: 18.9 in / 48 cm. (+/-).

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

Photo ref.: Catalogue Phillips de Pury, similar model, sale 25/09/2008 in London, pages 126 and 127, lot no. 80. Set of height sold for £20000 / €25273.