Presidente del Comitato
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Designed by Pierre Jeanneret
La poltrona Committee Chair, disegnata da Pierre Jeanneret, è un pezzo iconico che esemplifica il design moderno della metà del secolo con le sue linee pulite e l'estetica minimalista. Creata originariamente per gli uffici amministrativi di Chandigarh, in India, questa poltrona presenta una struttura in legno massello e un caratteristico design delle gambe a forma di V che combina eleganza e funzionalità. Il suo design senza tempo e il suo significato storico la rendono un pezzo ambito sia dai collezionisti che dagli appassionati di design.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the history behind the Chandigarh furniture designs?
Pierre Jeanneret designed a range of furniture for the civic buildings of Chandigarh, India, between the early 1950s and mid-1960s. Intended for government offices, courts, and universities, the pieces were produced locally using teak and cane, and were shaped by the practical demands of institutional use rather than by purely formal considerations.
How does the Cassina reissue differ from original Chandigarh pieces?
Cassina produces the Committee Chair in accordance with Jeanneret's original specifications, maintaining the V-shaped leg structure, solid wood frame, and overall proportions of the 1950s originals. Authentic period pieces from Chandigarh, which have circulated through auction and the secondary market, vary considerably in condition and provenance; the Cassina edition offers a documented, consistent production with material integrity.
What materials are used in the Committee Chair?
The Committee Chair is constructed from solid teak, the material Jeanneret specified for the original Chandigarh production. Teak was chosen for its durability, availability in the region, and resistance to the Indian climate.
Who was Pierre Jeanneret and what was his role at Chandigarh?
Pierre Jeanneret was a Swiss architect and the cousin and longtime professional partner of Le Corbusier. While Le Corbusier served as the primary planning architect for Chandigarh, Jeanneret lived in the city for over a decade as chief architect on the ground, overseeing construction and designing much of the furniture that furnished its civic institutions.
Is the Committee Chair suitable for use as a dining chair?
The Committee Chair's proportions and construction make it well suited to dining or desk contexts, and it has been widely used by architects and designers in both residential and institutional settings. Its civic origins give it a particular presence in spaces where considered, unpretentious form is valued.