An exceptional pair of Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs, dating from 1953–54 and originally produced for the government buildings of Chandigarh, India.

The Committee Chair, also widely referred to as the Senate Chair, is one of Pierre Jeanneret's most distinctive upholstered designs produced for Chandigarh during the early 1950s. Designed for use within the city's government and administrative buildings, the chair combines Jeanneret's characteristic compass-form teak legs with a fully upholstered seat and back and long upholstered armrests, creating a considerably more formal and substantial chair than many of his cane-seated designs.

The construction is particularly strong when viewed from the side. The tapered teak legs rise to form the distinctive inverted V-shaped supports beneath the arms, while the upholstered seat and back sit within the timber structure. The long horizontal armrests emphasise the architectural quality of the design and give the chairs a strong profile from every angle.

This pair has particularly attractive teak frames, which have developed a warm golden colour and good natural patina through age and use. The timber retains the small marks, variations and signs of wear accumulated during its life in Chandigarh, which we have deliberately preserved.

The chairs have been professionally restored in London by a specialist museum-quality furniture restorer. The frames have been carefully cleaned and waxed rather than refinished, retaining the original surface and patina of the teak.

The seats, backs and armrests have been completely reupholstered in black Sørensen leather. The black leather works particularly well against the warm colour of the teak and gives the chairs a smart, understated appearance without detracting from the strong architectural form of the frames.

The chairs are structurally sound and presented in excellent condition, while retaining the age and character that we look for in original Chandigarh furniture.

We have specialised in Pierre Jeanneret furniture for nearly nineteen years and have extensive experience identifying, sourcing, restoring and selling his work. Given the number of later reproductions and incorrectly attributed pieces now on the market, we understand the importance of provenance, construction, materials and restoration when assessing Chandigarh furniture.

We are always happy to discuss these aspects in detail and answer any questions regarding the authenticity, provenance or restoration of our Jeanneret pieces.

Viewing is warmly welcomed at our West London showroom.

High-resolution photographs, detailed condition reports and video inspections are available upon request.

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