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Pierre Jeanneret Writing Desk, Panjab University, Chandigarh, c. 1960

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Designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Panjab University in Chandigarh, this writing desk retains its original institutional stencil, PU/PHY/119, indicating its placement within the university's Physics Department.

Constructed entirely in solid teak, the desk is built around a floating top connected to the pedestal by a central teak support. One end is supported by an X-leg frame with a floor stretcher, while the other adjoins an integrated pedestal unit. The pedestal is dual-sided: one side contains four stacked drawers, each fitted with a circular cutout routed directly into the drawer face; the reverse side contains a single-door storage compartment with a matching circular cutout and iron turn-latch.

The teak has developed a deep, warm patina consistent with more than sixty years of academic use. Offered as found. Lightly cleaned and unrestored.

Dimensions:
H 29.5" × W 28" × L 44.9" / H 75 cm × W 71 cm × L 114 cm

• Designer: Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967)
• Origin: Chandigarh, India
• Date: c. 1960
• Material: Solid teak
• Provenance: Physics Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh
• Stencil: PU/PHY/119
• Condition: Original patina. Wear consistent with age and institutional use. Lightly cleaned and unrestored.
• Availability: One of one.

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