Teak low chair

Low chair known as "kangourou" in solid teak and braided canework. Canework seat and backrest on a profiled teak structure forming a base at the back. Two slanting, profiled legs at the front.

The slightly curved backrest, seat and leg follow on from each other to form a horizontal "Z" shape.

Circa 1955.

Dimensions:

• Height: 27.5 in / 70,5 cm.
• Length: 21.6 in / 55,5 cm.
• Depth: 28.7 in / 73 cm. (+/-).

Provenance: Panjab Secretariat Administration in Chandigarh, sector 1 and private homes in Chandigarh.

Photo ref.: Catalogue Phillips - Design London, similar model, sale on 28/04/2015, lot no. 66. Pair sold for £47500 / €66442.

Photo ref.: Catalogue Christie’s, similar model, sale on 04/06/2019 in New York, page 135 lot no. 73. Sold for $25000 / €22231.

Photo ref.: Catalogue Sotheby’s, similar model, sale on 26/11/2019 in Paris, page 143, lot no. 101. Sold for €37500.

Photo ref.: Similar model in “Catalogue – Amie Siegel” Ed. Prem Krishnamurthy. Printed : die Keure 2014, pages 89, 279.