Poltrona Capitol Complex
Made by Cassina
Designed by Pierre Jeanneret
La poltrona Capitol Complex è un celebre progetto di Pierre Jeanneret, originariamente creata per gli edifici amministrativi di Chandigarh, in India, e ora fedelmente rieditata da Cassina. Con le sue iconiche gambe a "V" e la struttura in legno massello, la poltrona unisce l'audacia architettonica all'eleganza artigianale. Rivestita in un raffinato tessuto Y244, offre sia calore visivo che un comfort eccezionale. Parte della collezione I Maestri di Cassina, questa poltrona è un omaggio senza tempo al design modernista e al patrimonio culturale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Capitol Complex Armchair's historical origin?
Pierre Jeanneret designed the chair in the early 1950s to furnish the offices and civic buildings of Chandigarh, India, a city planned by Le Corbusier as the new capital of Punjab. The chair was produced locally using traditional joinery and was integral to the administrative architecture of the Capitol Complex.
How does Cassina's reissue relate to the original design?
Cassina produced the reissue under its I Maestri collection, which is dedicated to faithful reconstructions of canonical modern designs. The proportions, materials, and joinery details are drawn from original documentation and surviving examples, preserving the character of Jeanneret's intent.
What wood is used in the Capitol Complex Armchair?
The Cassina reissue is crafted from solid wood with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, consistent with the construction methods used in the original Chandigarh pieces. Specific wood options may vary by configuration.
Why are the legs of the Capitol Complex Armchair V-shaped?
The V-shaped legs were a structural solution born from economy of material and manufacturing clarity, not ornament. They distribute load efficiently while giving the chair its distinctive silhouette, a quality that has made the form as recognizable in design history as it is functional in practice.
Is the Capitol Complex Armchair considered a design collectible?
Original Chandigarh pieces by Jeanneret have commanded significant attention at major auction houses since the mid-2000s, reflecting their status as both historical artifacts and canonical works of modernist design. The Cassina reissue offers the design's formal qualities in a rigorously documented, production form.