{"product_id":"pj-r-26-a-periodical-bookcase","title":"PJ-R-26-A Periodical Bookcase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare Pierre Jeanneret periodical bookcase, designed for the library buildings of Chandigarh during Jeanneret’s collaboration with Le Corbusier. Dating to circa 1960–61,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Solid teak, aluminium\u003cbr\u003eDate: circa 1960–61\u003cbr\u003eDesigner: Pierre Jeanneret\u003cbr\u003ePlace of origin: Chandigarh, India\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Panjab University Library, Chandigarh\u003cbr\u003eProvenance marking: PU\/Lib\/CH-9\/II\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eLength: 167 cm, Width: 39 cm, Height: 210 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis exceptional 20-compartment example is constructed in solid teak and aluminium and was conceived specifically for the storage and display of newspapers, magazines and periodicals.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bookcase comprises twenty individual compartments, arranged in a four-by-five configuration. Each compartment features a distinctive angled aluminium panel, which can be pulled upward to provide access to the space behind. When lowered, the projecting lower edge creates a practical ledge for displaying or supporting books and periodicals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe restrained geometry and repetitive grid give the piece a strong architectural presence, closely reflecting the modernist principles of the Chandigarh project. Designed as institutional furniture rather than domestic cabinetry, it demonstrates Jeanneret's approach to creating robust, practical objects that nevertheless possess a striking sculptural quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example retains its original institutional provenance marking, “PU\/Lib\/CH-9\/II,” identifying its association with the Panjab University Library in Chandigarh. The surviving marking, together with the original construction and period details, provides an important connection to the furniture's original institutional context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teak has developed a rich, natural patina with visible traces of age and use, preserving the character of the piece and its history within the Chandigarh period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe welcome all \u003ca href=\"mailto:customercare@generalgoods.net\" title=\"Contact us\"\u003eenquiries\u003c\/a\u003e and ship worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pierre Jeanneret","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63444002832714,"sku":null,"price":72500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/1141\/4125\/files\/1_0c1cac29-000a-4568-83fc-d6bc92cef0e6.jpg?v=1788777614","url":"https:\/\/generalgoods.net\/de\/products\/pj-r-26-a-periodical-bookcase","provider":"GENERAL GOODS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}