Teak lounge table

Black lacquered lounge table in solid teak and teak veneer. Thick, veneered rectangular with a groove, resting on four slanted, tapered legs connected by two side crosspieces at the top part.

The black lacquered Chandigarh furniture was designed as a protective measure and for easier cleaning. It was therefore found in cafeterias and university restaurants, as well as medical and hospital centres.

Circa 1960.

Dimensions:

• Height : 17.3 in / 44,5 cm.
• Length : 28.7 in / 73,5 cm.
• Width : 16.1 in / 41 cm. (+/-).

Provenance: Government medical college and hospital in Chandigarh, sector 32.

Photo ref.: Similar model in catalogue "Treadway - Toomey Gallery" Sale on 04/06/2016 in Cincinnati OH - USA, lot no. 600. Sold for $3660 / €3263.

Photo ref.: Similar model in "Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret l'Aventure Indienne" by Eric Touchaleaume and Gérald Moreau, page 579 under reference: PJ-TA-03-A/B.