Pierre Jeanneret upholstered dining chairs associated with Chandigarh’s furniture program, circa 1958–1959. A compact upright back rises above a teak frame with splayed supports, giving the chair a clear, economical silhouette. The photographed group has contemporary forest-green hair-on-hide upholstery, distinct from the vintage timber. Each chair measures approximately 16.5 inches wide, 20.5 inches deep and 31.5 inches high, with a 17.5-inch seat height.
Developed for repeated use, Jeanneret’s institutional seating combines simple construction with sculptural proportion. Related upholstered Punjab University chairs appeared at Wright in Important Design, June 2021, lot 170, as a comparison of form. Provenance: private collection, Chandigarh, India. Accompanied by a Studio Balestra Certificate of Authenticity. Price is per chair.
