Poltrona Capitol Complex
Made by Cassina
Designed by Pierre Jeanneret
Progettata da Pierre Jeanneret nei primi anni '50 per gli edifici amministrativi di Chandigarh, la poltrona Capitol Complex è tra gli oggetti più significativi del modernismo di metà secolo. Non fu concepita come mobile in senso decorativo, ma come componente funzionale della vita civica di una nazione appena indipendente, plasmata dalle esigenze di aule e uffici governativi.
Le distintive gambe a "V" sono strutturali nell'origine, una deliberata economia di forma che è diventata anche il gesto più riconoscibile della sedia. La solida struttura in legno, unita con la precisione della falegnameria artigianale, riflette l'insistenza di Jeanneret su una costruzione onesta. Ogni decisione si legge come architettura su scala umana.
Parte della collezione I Maestri di Cassina, la sedia è fedelmente rieditata dalla documentazione originale, conservando le proporzioni e gli incastri che hanno conferito a questi pezzi la loro quieta autorità. Il risultato è un oggetto che porta sia un peso storico sia una sensibilità duratura radicata nello scopo piuttosto che nell'ornamento.
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What is the history behind the Capitol Complex Armchair?
Pierre Jeanneret designed the Capitol Complex Armchair in the early 1950s for the government buildings of Chandigarh, India - a city planned by Le Corbusier as the new capital of Punjab after Partition. The furniture was conceived as an integral part of the city's modernist civic identity, built locally by Indian craftsmen using regional materials.
How faithful is the Cassina reissue to the original Jeanneret design?
Cassina developed the reissue through rigorous archival research, drawing on original documentation and surviving examples. The I Maestri collection is held to strict standards of authenticity, preserving the original proportions, joinery details, and structural logic of Jeanneret's designs.
What makes Pierre Jeanneret significant in the history of modern design?
Pierre Jeanneret worked in close collaboration with Le Corbusier for decades and served as the chief architect on the ground in Chandigarh from 1951 to 1965. His furniture for the city - utilitarian, structurally inventive, and deeply humanist - has come to be recognized as a foundational body of work in twentieth-century design.
What are the "V"-shaped legs and why are they iconic?
The forked "V" leg is the most recognizable feature of Jeanneret's Chandigarh furniture. It was a practical solution for stability and material efficiency, but its visual clarity has made it an enduring symbol of his design language - instantly identifiable and widely referenced in contemporary furniture design.
What upholstery and wood options are available for the Capitol Complex Armchair?
The Cassina reissue is offered in a range of upholstery options through the I Maestri collection, with the Y244 fabric as a refined standard selection. Wood finish options follow Cassina's specifications; consulting a dealer or design professional is recommended to confirm current configurations and lead times.
