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Le Corbusier and Balkrishna Doshi LC/BD-01-A Ahmedabad Console Desk, 1960s
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Introducing the extremely rare model LC/BD-01-A console/desk by Balkrishna Doshi and Le Corbusier for the Mills Owners Association, Ahmedabad, circa 1960.
The desk, made of solid teak, was originally designed by Indian architect B.V. Doshi under the supervision of Le Corbusier for the Mills Owners Association building in Ahmedabad. This console/desk was also produced by the Chandigarh workshop in the name of Le Corbusier and used for the hospital building in Chandigarh. As they were handmade in very low numbers, these desks have become highly sought after and a true collector's piece.
The teak wood was originally stained black as a protective measure and for easier cleaning for usage in the university hospital or university restaurants. This particular piece has its original patina and is in very good condition! The elegant legs remind of the ventilator shutters Le Corbusier designed for Chandigarh buildings, whereas the leveled top is made in a more brutalist style. A striking combination which makes this minimalistic desk a well-designed masterpiece.
Appears in the literature: “Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India,” Galerie Patrick Seguin, pp. 248 – 249, 288, and “Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure,” Touchaleaume and Moreau, p. 572.
Provenance: Ahmedabad, Textile Mill’s Association, circa 1960s.
Normal wear and patina due to age and usage
Normal wear and patina due to age and usage
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBlackMaterialWoodNumber of items1StyleVintageBrand / designerLe CorbusierBrandLe CorbusierHeight76 cmWidth189 cmDepth70 cm
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Abcoude, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since February 2022 • 10 sales