A wonderful collection of eleven Pierre Jeanneret Tall / Bar Stools, dating from circa 1960 and originally from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India.

We acquired all eleven stools together and were given their Post Graduate Institute provenance at the time of purchase. This is further supported by the original institutional markings that remain visible on the stools, with individual P.G.I. inventory numbers painted directly onto the edges of the teak seats.

The construction is extremely simple and entirely appropriate to their original institutional use. Each stool has a substantial circular seat made from solid teak, gently dished across the upper surface to create a more comfortable profile. The seat is supported on a slender painted iron frame, with four slightly splayed legs connected by a circular footrest.

It is a design we have always liked. There is very little to it, yet the proportions are extremely well judged. The substantial circular teak seat provides visual weight, while the thin iron frame beneath keeps the stool light and almost graphic in appearance. At 70 cm high, they work particularly well as tall stools or bar stools and are a very practical height for contemporary interiors.

What makes this collection especially appealing to us is the variation between the individual stools. Although they were acquired together from the same institution and share the same construction, no two have aged in quite the same way. The solid teak seats range from warm reddish brown through to considerably darker tones, with decades of use visible in the dents, scratches, marks and worn surfaces.

The iron frames have developed equally good surfaces. Some retain areas of their original blue paint, while others have black painted bases, and one stool has a particularly distinctive teal painted frame. The paint has worn and flaked naturally through use, exposing areas of the iron beneath and creating considerable variation in colour and surface from one stool to another.

The surviving institutional markings are another important part of the collection. Several can be clearly read around the edges of the seats, including the initials P.G.I. followed by individual inventory references. Rather than being decorative additions, these are working institutional markings and form part of the stools' history at the Post Graduate Institute.

We have deliberately retained these differences rather than attempting to make the stools appear uniform. For us, much of the appeal of original Chandigarh furniture lies in precisely this kind of variation. These were practical pieces of furniture used over many years, and the heavy patina across both the teak and painted iron provides tangible evidence of that working life.

All eleven stools retain their original solid teak seats and original iron frames. They have been carefully cleaned, with the teak lightly waxed and the iron frames cleaned while retaining the surviving original paint, oxidation and accumulated wear. Where screws were missing, our trusted conservator replaced them using suitable vintage screws so that the stools remain structurally sound without introducing conspicuously new hardware.

They are presented in heavily used vintage condition, which is exactly how we believe stools of this type should look. The dents, scratches, paint loss, oxidation, institutional numbers and variations in colour have deliberately been retained rather than refinished away.

The stools are available individually or in sets. With eleven examples available, we can put together groups according to the number required, matching the stools as closely as possible for colour, patina and overall appearance. Equally, some clients may prefer the subtle variations between the different teak seats and painted bases.

If you let us know the number of stools you require, we will happily put together the most suitable set and forward detailed photographs of the group as well as individual photographs of each stool for consideration.

We particularly appreciate the versatility of these stools and regularly use examples at the gallery. Their proportions and straightforward construction allow them to work equally well as occasional seating or, where appropriate, as small side tables. Over the years we have supplied examples for use in galleries, offices and private residences.

We also have Pierre Jeanneret stools in a number of different heights, including low and medium examples. If you are looking for stools for a particular counter, table or application, please get in touch and we can discuss the available options.

We have specialised in Pierre Jeanneret furniture for nearly nineteen years and have extensive experience in 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 attribution, provenance or restoration of our Chandigarh 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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Please contact us for further information or to arrange a private viewing.