Teak reading light table

PIERRE JEANNERET

CH020305


Reading light table in solid teak and teak veneer. Thick veneered top, collapsible, with solid wood apron. Two solid "angle" type side legs with an overhang at the top for screwing to the table top. At the centre, light is provided by a reflector in sea green lacquered, folded sheet metal, mounted on four tubes of grey lacquered steel.

With a central insert for separation, an opaque glass slab.

Circa 1963-64.

Dimensions:

  • Height: 27.9 in / 71 cm.
  • Length: 60.8 in / 154,5 cm.
  • Width: 36.6 in / 93 cm. (+/-).

Provenance: Assembly in Chandigarh (sector 1) and library at Panjab University (sector 14).

History: This table came in various sizes depending on its position in the work rooms.

Photo ref.: Catalogue David Rago, similar model, sale on 22/01/2017 in Lambertville - USA, page 42, lot no. 1095. Sold for $21250 / €19961.

Photo ref.: Catalogue Piasa, similar model, sale on 18/09/2019 in Paris, page 65, lot no. 27. Sold for €31200.

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