Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-28-A
Authentic PJ-SI-28-A floating back office cain chair by Pierre Jeanneret - Sometimes named the PJ-010100T teak armchair.
Office chair known as "Office cane chair" in solid teak with seat and backrest in braided canework. "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. These models were used in the architects' office (1956), secretariat (1958), Punjab University (such as the zoology department) and various administrative buildings. Two models are in the collection of Swiss National Museum, Zurich.
Photos of the current and original state - Comes with authenticity certificate and a fitting Belgian linen pillow colour: brown – This item has writings on the back of the seat signed: ZOOLOGY-66/BLOCK/PBU/PB. These numbers refer to the location and or production area of the chairs. For further pictures, questions or remarks, please feel free to ask. Can be offered as a set. Item will be shipped insured and packed in a wooden crate.
References:
Catalogue Cornette de SaintCyr - Art contemporain & design, similar model, sale on 26/04/2015 in Bruxelles, page 18, lot no. 36. Pair sold for €15.625.
Catalogue Wright Auction, similar model, sale on 24/03/2016 in Chicago, lot no. 185. Set of six sold for $33.280/€30.393.
Catalogue Phillips, similar model, sale on 06/06/2017 in New York, page 62, lot no. 42. Set of four sold for $47.500/€42.217.
Catalogue Philips - Design London, similar model, sale on 20/09 /2017, lot no. 42. Set of ten sold for £125.000/€141.328.
Catalogue Agutes, similar model, sale on 07/05/2018 in Paris, pages 28 and 29, lot no. 19. Set of six sold for €32.500.
Catalogue Piasa, similar model, sale on 17/05/2018 in Paris, page 58, lot no. 69, Set of six sold for €39.000.
1stdibs (2021): Set of two: €14.600 (sold) / Set of four: €32.633
Artsy (2021): Single item $9.500/€8.010
If you are looking for a specific and authentic Chandigarh item, we are happy to help and source this for you.
Overall dimensions:
Depth: +/- 48 cm
Width: +/- 52 cm
Height: +/- 97 cm
Arm height: +/- 67 cm
Authentic PJ-SI-28-A floating back office cain chair by Pierre Jeanneret - Sometimes named the PJ-010100T teak armchair.
Office chair known as "Office cane chair" in solid teak with seat and backrest in braided canework. "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. These models were used in the architects' office (1956), secretariat (1958), Punjab University (such as the zoology department) and various administrative buildings. Two models are in the collection of Swiss National Museum, Zurich.
Photos of the current and original state - Comes with authenticity certificate and a fitting Belgian linen pillow colour: brown – This item has writings on the back of the seat signed: ZOOLOGY-66/BLOCK/PBU/PB. These numbers refer to the location and or production area of the chairs. For further pictures, questions or remarks, please feel free to ask. Can be offered as a set. Item will be shipped insured and packed in a wooden crate.
References:
Catalogue Cornette de SaintCyr - Art contemporain & design, similar model, sale on 26/04/2015 in Bruxelles, page 18, lot no. 36. Pair sold for €15.625.
Catalogue Wright Auction, similar model, sale on 24/03/2016 in Chicago, lot no. 185. Set of six sold for $33.280/€30.393.
Catalogue Phillips, similar model, sale on 06/06/2017 in New York, page 62, lot no. 42. Set of four sold for $47.500/€42.217.
Catalogue Philips - Design London, similar model, sale on 20/09 /2017, lot no. 42. Set of ten sold for £125.000/€141.328.
Catalogue Agutes, similar model, sale on 07/05/2018 in Paris, pages 28 and 29, lot no. 19. Set of six sold for €32.500.
Catalogue Piasa, similar model, sale on 17/05/2018 in Paris, page 58, lot no. 69, Set of six sold for €39.000.
1stdibs (2021): Set of two: €14.600 (sold) / Set of four: €32.633
Artsy (2021): Single item $9.500/€8.010
If you are looking for a specific and authentic Chandigarh item, we are happy to help and source this for you.
Overall dimensions:
Depth: +/- 48 cm
Width: +/- 52 cm
Height: +/- 97 cm
Arm height: +/- 67 cm
Authentic PJ-SI-28-A floating back office cain chair by Pierre Jeanneret - Sometimes named the PJ-010100T teak armchair.
Office chair known as "Office cane chair" in solid teak with seat and backrest in braided canework. "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. These models were used in the architects' office (1956), secretariat (1958), Punjab University (such as the zoology department) and various administrative buildings. Two models are in the collection of Swiss National Museum, Zurich.
Photos of the current and original state - Comes with authenticity certificate and a fitting Belgian linen pillow colour: brown – This item has writings on the back of the seat signed: ZOOLOGY-66/BLOCK/PBU/PB. These numbers refer to the location and or production area of the chairs. For further pictures, questions or remarks, please feel free to ask. Can be offered as a set. Item will be shipped insured and packed in a wooden crate.
References:
Catalogue Cornette de SaintCyr - Art contemporain & design, similar model, sale on 26/04/2015 in Bruxelles, page 18, lot no. 36. Pair sold for €15.625.
Catalogue Wright Auction, similar model, sale on 24/03/2016 in Chicago, lot no. 185. Set of six sold for $33.280/€30.393.
Catalogue Phillips, similar model, sale on 06/06/2017 in New York, page 62, lot no. 42. Set of four sold for $47.500/€42.217.
Catalogue Philips - Design London, similar model, sale on 20/09 /2017, lot no. 42. Set of ten sold for £125.000/€141.328.
Catalogue Agutes, similar model, sale on 07/05/2018 in Paris, pages 28 and 29, lot no. 19. Set of six sold for €32.500.
Catalogue Piasa, similar model, sale on 17/05/2018 in Paris, page 58, lot no. 69, Set of six sold for €39.000.
1stdibs (2021): Set of two: €14.600 (sold) / Set of four: €32.633
Artsy (2021): Single item $9.500/€8.010
If you are looking for a specific and authentic Chandigarh item, we are happy to help and source this for you.
Overall dimensions:
Depth: +/- 48 cm
Width: +/- 52 cm
Height: +/- 97 cm
Arm height: +/- 67 cm