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Pierre Jeanneret Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret 'Easy Chairs' (Model PJ-SI-29-A) from administrative buildings, Chandigarh
Category

Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Lounge Chairs
Pierre Jeanneret Lounge Chairs
H 30 in W 21 in D 21 in
Pierre Jeanneret Stadium Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A pair or unique "Stadium" chairs by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh Project, circa 1956
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Stadium Lounge Chairs
Pierre Jeanneret Stadium Lounge Chairs
H 31 in W 21.75 in D 29 in
Pierre Jeanneret Low Armless Lounge Chairs 'Kangaroo'
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A really terrific pair of rare low lounge chairs in teak and Indian Sissoo wood. A true matched
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Lounge Chairs in Ecru Cowhide
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Lounge Chairs in Ecru Cowhide
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Upholstered Lounge Chairs, White Linen, India, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Maple and Tweed "Scissors" Lounge Chairs for Knoll, 1948
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Coronado, CA
A spectacular pair of authentic "Scissors" chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret in 1948 and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Maple

Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Upholstered Lounge Chair, Circa 1960, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
X-leg lounge chair in solid teak with upholstered seat and backrest. The backrest, seat and
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy 'Fireside' Lounge Chairs c. 1955-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret armless 'Fireside' chairs, model PJ-SI-18-A. Private residences and PGI
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-61-A Rare Folding Lounge Chair / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
from Chandigarh. We work here for a long time with Pierre Jeanneret objects and are experts on that
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-60-A Pair of Lounge Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Pair of original and rare version of the easy chair by Pierre Jeanneret comes with a curved back
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Chaise longue "LC4", Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, éditons
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Chaise longue "LC4", Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, éditons Cassina chaise
Category

Late 20th Century European Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Easy chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret for various buildings at Chandigarh in India.
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
H 29.14 in W 20.67 in D 25.6 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Lounge
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Manufactured
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

1948 Pair of Pierre Jeanneret for Knoll Associates No. 92 Scissor Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present an original pair of very early production Scissor lounge chairs, No. 92, for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wood

Rare Set of Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a stunning pair of "Kangaroo" lounge chairs, model PJ-SI-59 with rare curved wood on the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand & Le Corbusier Grand Comfort Lounge Chairs
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Large and in-charge, the 'LC3 - Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret et Perriand for Cassina limited
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The lounge chair LC4 was designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret et Charlotte for the Salon
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier LC3 lounge chair for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Houston, TX
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier LC3 lounge chair Cassina France / Italy, 1928
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Manufactured
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Longue for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
chosen material. Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chair, Circa 1950s, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Armless lounge chair called "Kangaroo chair" designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chair, circa 1950s, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Armless lounge chair called "Kangaroo chair" designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Noire Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1965. Relaunched in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret , Committee Chair for Chandigarh, Teak , 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Pierre Jeanneret , Committee Chair for Chandigarh, Teak , 1950s each price.
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret , Black Office Chair for Chandigarh, Teak , 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Pierre Jeanneret , Black Office Chair for Chandigarh, Teak , 1950s good condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret , Black Kangaroo Chair for Chandigarh, Teak , 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Pierre Jeanneret , Black Kangaroo Chair for Chandigarh, Teak , 1950s It is very rare. The price for
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc4 Noire Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1965. Relaunched in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc4 Noire Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1965. Relaunched in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Kangaroo Chairs PJ-SI-59 by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kangaroo Chairs; Pierre Jeanneret; PJ-SI-59; Teak; Cane; India; Chandigarh; 1955 These distinctive
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Italian Modern LC4 chaise lounge, Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand, Cassina 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather and metal LC4 chaise longue by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Alfred Jensen, Gio Ponti, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs. These stunning French Modernist
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Chairs, Chandigarh c. 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
reviews. Please see our reviews. Literature: Dworczak, J. (2018). Lounge furniture/seating. In Jeanneret
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret 'Armless Easy Chair', Model No. PJ-SI-35-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Pierre Jeanneret armless easy chair. Teak and rattan.
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century, Kangaroo Chairs, Teak, Cane, India, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
'Kangourou' chairs, Model PJ-SI-59-A. Chic and stylish lounge or slipper chair by Pierre Jeanneret. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair Of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Fireside’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-36-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret “Fireside” chair, circa 1955-1956. Teak and faux leather. Intended for
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-10-A Fireside chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
"Fireside Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret is a characteristic low lounge chair. Because of its
Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-A Sofa Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
underline its simplicity and roughness and support the chair's appearance. Pierre Jeanneret counts as one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-A Sofa Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
underline its simplicity and roughness and support the chair's appearance. Pierre Jeanneret counts as one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-D Kangaroo Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
the industrial design, where every item is 100% same. Pierre Jeanneret created sensual designs that
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs for Cassina in green
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
available in either fabric or leather in many different colors. Pair of Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather, Teak, Wood, Walnut

Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC2 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs. External steel frames cradle thick, resilient cushions, integrating padded comfort with International S...
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Le Corbusier LC4 by Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina, 1960s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Hamburg, PA
Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The LC4 lounge chair would look great in any modern or traditional
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

MCM Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise by Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless and elegant Mid-Century Modern chaise lounge or recliner designed by Le Corbusier
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Early 20th Century European Leather Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Early 20th Century European Leather Lounge Chairs. Decorative nailhead design. Turned wood legs
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Cassina Lounger LC4 by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Madrid, ES
Lounger 'LC 4' is Cassina’s quintessential chaise longue, designed in 1928, and based on an in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand(Rare color)
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
The LC2 Collection (1928) reverses the standard structure of sofas and chairs. External steel frames cradle thick, resilient cushions, integrating padded comfort with International S...
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Vintage Modern Le Corbusier Style Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This matching vintage pair of stuffed lounge chairs feature the interlocking cushion design make
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Midcentury Le Corbusier LC4 Style Leather Chaise Lounge Daybed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Baltimore, MD
A gorgeous Classic Le Corbusier LC4 style leather, chaise, lounge or daybed. Features high quality
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Corbusier B306 for Wohnbedarf 1955, Chaise Lounge
By Wohnbedarf, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
A very rare LC4 / B306 liege by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. Sigfried
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Vintage 1950s Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

1980s Postmodern Black Leather and Tubular Chrome Adjustable Chaise Lounge
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Black leather seat and pillow on tubular chrome adjustable frame chaise lounge, Italy 1980s.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Pair Chaise Lounge Chairs Brown Leather & Chrome Style Le Corbusier LC4
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Topeka, KS
originally designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The word lounge in
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Le Corbusier LC 4 Chaise Longue for Cassina, 1920s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary chaise longue LC 4 designed by LE CORBUSIER for Cassina in 1928. High-quality chrome
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Vintage Le Corbusier Chaise Longue for Cassina, circa 1960's
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s LC4 Chaise Longue Fur and Leather
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in IT
LC4 Chaise longue à réglage continu Cassina 1970s in original fur and steel tubing. The Chaise
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Late 20th Century Chaise Longues

Materials

Fur, Leather

1970s LC4 Chaise Longue Fur and Leather
1970s LC4 Chaise Longue Fur and Leather
H 27.17 in W 22.25 in D 63 in
LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1984
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Lasne, BE
LC4 lounge chair in foalhide, leather and metal. Stamped LC4 and Cassina. Seat height: 28 cm. Wear
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

LC4 Le Corbusier Noire Brown Leather Chaise Lounge for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Dark Brown leather LC4 Noire chaise lounge with black leather bolster pillow on black tubular steel
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier for Cassina LC4 Chaise Lounge
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Le Corbusier LC4 cow hide chaise lounge. This one dates to the mid 1980's. Cassina stamp to base
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Cassina LC4 Chaise Longue In brown Ponyskin By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina in 1965. The chaise Longue was born from the
Category

Vintage 1970s Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Charlotte Perriand for LeCorbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge by Cassina in Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
.” The LC4 Chaise Longue (1928) embodies this notion with a “floating” frame that moves with the body
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand for Lecorbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge by Cassina in Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
.” The LC4 Chaise Longue (1928) embodies this notion with a “floating” frame that moves with the body
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

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Jeanerret Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic jeanerret lounge available at 1stDibs. A jeanerret lounge — often made from metal, animal skin and wood — can elevate any home. There are 312 variations of the antique or vintage jeanerret lounge you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer jeanerret lounge, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A jeanerret lounge, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made jeanerret lounge has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much is a Jeanerret Lounge?

Prices for a jeanerret lounge start at $695 and top out at $115,000 with the average selling for $5,628.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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