Chandigarh teak and cane chairs

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Chandigarh teak and cane chairs are iconic mid-century modern seating pieces created for the Indian city of Chandigarh, known for their minimalist lines, robust teak frames, and woven cane surfaces.

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instanceOf chair design
mid-century modern furniture
seating furniture
associatedWith Chandigarh Capitol Complex
public buildings in Chandigarh
category Chandigarh furniture
cane furniture
teak furniture
constructionTechnique mortise and tenon joinery
designedFor Chandigarh
surface form: city of Chandigarh
designedForMovement modernist architecture in India
designedInContextOf urban planning of Chandigarh
designPrinciple clarity of structure
honest expression of materials
emphasizes craftsmanship
functionality
simplicity
hasFeature angular geometry
cane backrest
cane seat
exposed joinery
low-slung profile
robust wooden frame
wide armrests
hasMaterial teak wood
woven cane
hasPeriod mid-20th century
hasReputation collectible design pieces
iconic Indian modernist furniture
hasStyle minimalist
modernist
influencedBy European modernism
originCity Chandigarh
originCountry India
recognizedAs symbol of Chandigarh’s design identity
surfaceTreatment hand-woven cane pattern
typicalUse lounge seating
office seating
typicalWoodFinish natural teak finish
usedIn government offices in Chandigarh
residential interiors in Chandigarh
valuedFor aesthetic purity
comfort
durability

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Pierre Jeanneret designed Chandigarh teak and cane chairs