Capitol Complex Arm Chair

Le Corbusier
This armchair was designed in 1951 specifically for the Le Corbusier Assembly Building in Chandigarh, India, and represents Cassina's reinterpretation of Pierre Jeanneret's work. Pierre Jeanneret was a key figure in the construction of the city.

The padding around the arms, along with the spacious seat and back cushions, conveys a sense of comfort on-site while embodying elegance and simplicity. The inverted "V" shaped supports, connecting the crossbar and the external joints between the arms and backrest, are made of exposed wood. In the classic version, this is done in teak or oak.

The extraordinary architectural ensemble of the Le Corbusier Assembly Building, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, was designed in Chandigarh in 1951 and is celebrated for its representation of a newly independent nation embracing modernity. The court, along with the secretariat and parliament wings, forms the core of the Chandigarh Assembly Building. The room is filled with upholstered armchairs that all showcase the same "V" support structure theme. The only exposed wooden components are the rest, connecting the crossbar and the external joints between the arms and backrest. The padding on the arms nearly completely envelops them, creating a rounded geometric profile, which, along with the unique seat and back cushioning, provides immediate comfort without sacrificing elegance and simplicity.

Cassina's reissue offers a classic version in teak, as well as versions in natural and stained black oak.