Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
A matched original pair of Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chairs, dating from circa 1955 and purchased from a private residence in Chandigarh, India.
Cane, Teak
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Armchair For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Armchair For Cassina A design armchair known for its minimalist lines and unpretentious materials, poised between modern European ideals and the ...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Kangaroo Chairs & Two Seat Sofa from Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Sofa Width - 109 cm - 43 inches Depth - 65 cm - 25½ inches Height - 81 cm - 31¾ inches Seat Height – 46 cm - 18 inches Chairs Width - 55 cm - 96½ inches Depth - 65 cm - 25½ inche...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chair, circa 1950s, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Armless lounge chair called "Kangaroo chair" designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh project.
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chairs PJ-SI-59, India, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The Kangaroo Chair, model PJ-SI-59, was designed by Pierre Jeanneret in 1955, Chandigarh India.
Cane, Teak
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh an...
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and ad...
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Cane with Cushions by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and ad...
Cane, Wood
Set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chair in Wood and Wicker for Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and adds the Kangaroo low armchair to the Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret Collection; a collection that stands out f...
Oak, Teak, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret Two-Seat Kangaroo Lounge Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very few of these were created and were only made for special installations. Pierre Jeanneret (Swiss, 1896–1967) designed the 'PJ010704' two-seater lounge sofa, also known as the ‘...
Teak
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
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 pair as indicated by the numbered designation on the rear of the seat-backs. In b...
Teak
Kangaroo Chair by Pierre Jeanneret: Modern Oak Frame & Wicker Seat
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Atlanta, GA
Kangaroo chair , Hommage A Pierre Jeanneret, by Cassina -A design armchair known for its minimalist lines and unpretentious materials, poised between modern European ideals and the ...
Oak, Cane
Kangaroo Chairs PJ-SI-59 by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kangaroo chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh’s General Hospital Hall, crafted from solid teak and intricately braided cane.
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century, Kangaroo Chairs, Teak, Cane, India, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century, Kangaroo Chairs, Teak, Cane, India, 1960s Pierre Jeanneret 'Kangourou' chairs, Model PJ-SI-59-A.
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-A Kangaroo Chair / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Edition Galerie Patrick Seguin, 'Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India' (Paris: Galerie Patrick Seguin, 2014), 204-5, 284.
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-D Kangaroo Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Edition Galerie Patrick Seguin, 'Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India' (Paris: Galerie Patrick Seguin, 2014), 204-5, 284.
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-A Pair of Kangaroo Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Edition Galerie Patrick Seguin, 'Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India' (Paris: Galerie Patrick Seguin, 2014), 204-5, 284.
Cane, Teak
$10,500Sale Price|58% Off
1950s Pierre Jeanneret 'Kangourou' Chandigarh Lounge Chair PJ-SI-59-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
1950s Pierre Jeanneret 'Kangourou' 'Kangaroo' Chandigarh Lounge Low Chair model PJ-SI-59-A.
Hardwood
Three-Seat Kangaroo Lounge PJ-SI-59-B for the Chandigarh Project ca. 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very few of these incredible three -seat versions were created. Three-Seat Kangaroo Lounge PJ-SI-59-B for the Chandigarh Project ca. 1955 Pierre Jeanneret (Swiss, 1896–1967) design...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Kangourou Living Room Set
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo living room set in teak Includes: • 1x kangaroo bench • 2x kangaroo chair (Three Pieces Total)) • Excellent condition for age • Includes “Certific...
Teak
Unavailable
H 22.64 in W 20.67 in D 28.55 in
Coppia Poltrone"Kangaroo chair" Pierre Jeanneret, anni '50 Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Poltrone senza braccioli chiamata "Kangaroo chair", disegnata da Pierre Jeanneret per il progetto Chandigarh.
Teak
Sold
H 22.64 in W 20.67 in D 28.55 in L 22.64 in
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chair, Circa 1950s, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Armless lounge chair called "Kangaroo chair" designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh project.
Cane, Teak
Rare Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Chairs in Sissoo Rosewood
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A truly special pair of PJ-SI-59-A low caned armless easy chair or "Kangaroo" lounge chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh project, circa 1955.
Cane, Rosewood
Kangaroo Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Madrid, ES
Kangaroo Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the famous modernist capital city of Chandigarh which was entirely designed by Le Corbusier and Jeanneret made in solidwood and covere...
Kangaroo Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Kangaroo chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the famous modernist capital city of Chandigarh which was entirely designed by Le Corbusier and Jeanneret.
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 23.63 in W 20.87 in D 30.52 in
Pierre Jeanneret , Black Kangaroo Chair for Chandigarh, Teak , 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Pierre Jeanneret , Black Kangaroo Chair for Chandigarh, Teak , 1950s It is very rare.
Teak
Sold
H 24.41 in W 20.28 in D 25.01 in
Kangaroo Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 23.25 in W 20.25 in D 32 in
Rare Pair of Original Pierre Jeanneret Black Kangaroo Chairs c. 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare pair of Pierre Jeanneret low kangaroo chairs in black stained solid teak.
Teak, Cane
Sold
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in
Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-SI-59-C, Kangaroo Chairs, circa 1960, Teak Cane, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret pair of chairs. Teak and cane.
Rattan, Teak
Natural Oak Frame Caned Seat/Back Kangaroo Chair, Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Tulsa, OK
Kangaroo chair by Cassina Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret This Kangaroo chair frame is in oak wood with woven Viennese cane seat and back and is a licensed reissue of the legendary ...
Oak
Sold
H 25.81 in W 22.12 in D 26.75 in
Pierre Jeanneret, "Kangaroo" Lounge Chair, Teak, Cane, Fabric, India, C. 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, cane and fabric "Kangaroo" lounge chair designed and produced by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India, c. 1955.
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Kangaroo Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh Project
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A beautiful pair of matching Kangaroo low chairs by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh Project.
Teak
Sold
H 22.05 in W 29.93 in D 23.63 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Kangaroo Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Each chair has its own character and that makes them so unique and different to all the industrial design, where every item is 100% same. Pierre Jeanneret created sensual designs tha...
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Armchairs in the "Kangaroo" in Style by Pierre Jeanneret Vintage F180
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of armchairs from the 1960s in the "Kangaroo" style by French designer Pierre Jeanneret.
Rattan, Wood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 26.38 in
Rare and Exceptional Low Seat Called "Kangaroo" Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967). Rare and exceptional low seat called "kangaroo" solid sisso (Indian rosewood).
Teak
$29,950 / set
H 29 in W 21 in D 25 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Chandigarh, 1950s Pair of rare Pierre Jeanneret 'X', easy armchairs. These chairs have been lightly washed and polished....
Cane, Teak
$70,000 / set
H 32 in W 28 in D 29 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Chairs, Chandigarh c. 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Chairs, Chandigarh c. 1960s Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Upholstered Bridge chairs, Mid-Century Modern, Model PJ-SI-42-A. Chic pair o...
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.
Cane, Rattan, Teak
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. These chairs are 2 of only 3 known (I have the other single if needed). They were cre...
Teak
$69,100 / set
H 23.63 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-60-A Pair of Lounge Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about representation or impressing others. It demonstrates the Indian lifestyle, much more casual ...
Cane, Teak
$11,000
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Pierre Jeanneret, SI-26-E original armchair / writing chair, Mid-Century Modern.
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
This iconic original armchair SI-26-E / writing chair by legendary designer Pierre Jeanneret. With rattan seating and back. One armrest with a small writing space. Authentic Mid Cen...
Teak, Rattan
$17,000 / set
H 29.53 in W 21.46 in D 27.56 in
Pair of easy armchair by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A refined pair of Easy Armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret, originally designed for the Chandigarh project.Crafted in solid wood with the characteristic architectural “V”-shaped legs and w...
Wood
"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Authentic 'Office Chair' from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (Ref. PJ-SI-28-B). In excellent condition - joints have been restored and cane work replaced. Pierre J...
Cane, Teak
$22,500 / set
H 31 in W 23 in D 29.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs, Knoll, 1965, Original Cushions Included
By Knoll, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Culver City, CA
One look at these chairs and you'll be OBSESSED. These original 1960s Model 92 Pierre Jeanneret scissor chairs are a lot like George Clooney ~ they're both hot in their 60s and someh...
Aluminum
Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Wonderful original Easy Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Model no. PJ-SI-29-A. The Easy Chair is masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s...
Teak
Office Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Pierre Jeanneret office chair, Chandigarh. Solid wood frame with characteristic V-shaped legs and open armrests. A sculptural and functional working chair representative of Jeannere...
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of floating back office chairs were used throughout the decades in various administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India. The markings on the back indicate their last desig...
Cane, Teak
$8,600
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 29.53 in
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see a decision to project the universal ideals of modernity onto Indian reality. However, this piece was inspired by North Indian culture as well the cosmic and spiritual In...
Cane, Teak
$15,400 / set
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 35.04 in
French Mid-Century Angular Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, cane, France, 1950s/1960s This striking pair of French Mid-century modern lounge chairs show dynamic, angular frames in warm teak contrast beautifully with the ...
Cane, Teak
$3,779
H 33.47 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, in Style of Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of poised utility and quiet ingenuity, this French Reconstruction armchair embodies the architectural spirit of the 1940s post-war return to clarity and craft. Realized...
Cane, Walnut
$14,250
H 27.17 in W 22.05 in D 28.75 in
Pierre Jeanneret X-Easy Armchair Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about representation or impressing others. It demonstrates the Indian lifestyle, much more casual ...
Teak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$4,873 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Handcrafted Double Drawer Floating Night Stands
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A pair of handcrafted floating nightstands, meticulously made from solid premium European oak and detailed with contrasting American black walnut accents. The design celebrates tradi...
Oak, Walnut
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
Wool, Pine
$19,343 / set
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Divano Super C di Willy Rizzo modulare in pelle di cinghiale 6 moduli
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Ghedi, IT
Prodotta dall’Atelier Willy Rizzo, questa composizione modulare incarna lo stile sofisticato e glamour tipico del designer italiano, noto per i suoi arredi che fondono linee pulite c...
Leather
$4,950 / item
H 18 in W 41.125 in D 18 in
Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. The lead time provided is an estimate and may extend up to 12 months. If you require delivery by a specific date, we kin...
Cord, Hardwood
ShiLU Sconce PB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce PB is a fully directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Class...
Brass, Steel
$16,262 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Pair of 19th Century Reclaimed Decorative French Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
Striking double-sided French doors, crafted from solid oak in the 19th century and reclaimed from a historic property in France. Each panel showcases a different character-rich finis...
Oak
Nice bench by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Petit banc par Pierre Chapo, jolie patine générale.
Elm
Low Cupboard, Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare and authentic example from the Chandigarh project in India, this teak low cupboard by Pierre Jeanneret reflects the architect’s rational yet sculptural design language. Charac...
Teak
$108,799
H 27.96 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark. Queen Elizabeth II purchased a pair of easy chairs in 1958 and since th...
Leather, Rosewood
Paolo Buffa Dining Table, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Dining table 1950 Paolo Buffa. Brass and wood.
Brass
If his famed cousin and longtime colleague Charles-Édouard Jeanneret — better known as Le Corbusier — was the visionary, then Pierre Jeanneret was the member of the architecture and design team who got things done. In recent years, Jeanneret has emerged from Le Corbusier’s shadow, as collectors have discovered his simple and striking chairs, benches, coffee tables and other furniture creations.
Jeanneret studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Geneva and after he graduated in 1921 he became a partner in Le Corbusier’s office in Paris. The pair collaborated on numerous residential projects, most notably the Villa Savoye, the iconic modernist house in suburban Paris completed in 1931.
Jeanneret also worked with the great Charlotte Perriand on the Grand Modele line of tubular metal furnishings that was a sensation at the annual Salon d’Automne design expo in 1929. A rift developed between Jeanneret and his cousin during World War II, as the former joined the French resistance, while Le Corbusier cooperated with the occupying authorities in Vichy. The two did not work together again until 1950, when Le Corbusier persuaded Jeanneret to help execute the master plan for the new city of Chandigarh in Punjab, India. Jeanneret lived and worked there until the final years of his life.
A hallmark of Jeanneret’s furniture designs is his great sensitivity to materials. In contrast to the tubular-steel chairs produced by Marcel Breuer and other members of the Bauhaus, the chromed metal pieces designed by Jeanneret and Perriand — including such as the now-classic LC4 chaise longue and the Grand Confort lounge chair — have a sensuous, relaxed and welcoming look. Conversely, while Jeanneret uses essentially geometric forms for his wooden seating pieces, they exude warmth by nature of the material.
One of Jeanneret’s first manufactured designs in wood is the Model 92 Scissors chair, licensed by Hans and Florence Knoll when they were touring postwar France. But Jeanneret’s finest work in furniture was done in Chandigarh, and these are the pieces that have earned him recent renown.
Crafted of teak, the Chandigarh designs range from low-slung lounge chairs and armchairs with cane seats to desks and tables, most with Jeanneret’s signature drafting compass-shaped legs. Many such pieces on the market today are refurbished, having been found by dealers languishing in scrapyards in India in the late 1990s. Chandigarh is now taking better care of its modernist heritage, making available Jeanneret works all the rarer.
Find authentic vintage Pierre Jeanneret chairs, case pieces, tables and other furniture today on 1stDibs.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.