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PIERRE JEANNERET (1896-1987)
A Teak Desk with Cabinet, circa 1960
cabinet with four open compartments and a drawer on the inside, fitted with two cabinets on the outside
29 1/8 in. (74 cm.) high, 72 in. (183 cm.) wide, 72½ in. (184 cm.) deep
Provenance
Administrative buildings, Chandigarh.

Lot Essay

Unlike more recently executed versions of this model, the present desk is constructed entirely in solid teak, indicating its early manufacturing date. The parts are easily detachable from one another, a trait that can also be found in other designs by Jeanneret.

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