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Jeanneret Side Chair

Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Arm Chair c.1950s
Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Arm Chair c.1950s

Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Arm Chair c.1950s

$12,449

H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 26.38 in

Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Arm Chair c.1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

An iconic Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Armchair, crafted in the 1950s from beautifully stained teak

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh Set of six Pierre

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Rare Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Wood Chairs, Pierre Jeanneret
Rare Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Wood Chairs, Pierre Jeanneret

Rare Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Wood Chairs, Pierre Jeanneret

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Side or Lounge Chairs in the style of Pierre

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

Materials

Hardwood

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-18-A (Pair)
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-18-A (Pair)

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-18-A (Pair)

$44,157 / set

H 27.56 in W 21.03 in D 25.4 in

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-18-A (Pair)

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy ‘Fireside’ Chairs, Model PJ-SI-18-A Created for Chandigarh

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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Hide, Teak

Hand-Carved Rococo Louis XV Giltwood Side Chair Bouclé Upholstery Cabriole Legs
Hand-Carved Rococo Louis XV Giltwood Side Chair Bouclé Upholstery Cabriole Legs

Hand-Carved Rococo Louis XV Giltwood Side Chair Bouclé Upholstery Cabriole Legs

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Maison Baguès

Located in Miami, FL

This chair features an ornate, highly decorative antique design with a strong emphasis on

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Giltwood

Pair of Reconstruction Small Solid Wood Scissor Leg Chairs, France 1950's
Pair of Reconstruction Small Solid Wood Scissor Leg Chairs, France 1950's

Pair of Reconstruction Small Solid Wood Scissor Leg Chairs, France 1950's

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

Solidly constructed walnut side chairs in the style of Jeanneret, of note, are the "keys" holding

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

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Folding scissor chair 1950 France
Folding scissor chair 1950 France

Folding scissor chair 1950 France

$1,318Sale Price|39% Off

H 25.99 in W 20.08 in D 33.47 in

Folding scissor chair 1950 France

By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A stunning folding scissor chair, both decorative and functional. It boasts a highly architectural

Category

Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

1970s Set of 11 Burnt Tiger Bamboo Folding Side, Dining Chairs Bohemian Chic
1970s Set of 11 Burnt Tiger Bamboo Folding Side, Dining Chairs Bohemian Chic

1970s Set of 11 Burnt Tiger Bamboo Folding Side, Dining Chairs Bohemian Chic

By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 11 vintage British Colonial burnt Tiger Bamboo Dining or Event Chairs in the Bohemian Chic

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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

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"Library" chair, 1952-56 by Pierre Jeanneret
"Library" chair, 1952-56 by Pierre Jeanneret

"Library" chair, 1952-56 by Pierre Jeanneret

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H 77.5 in W 47 in D 51.5 in

"Library" chair, 1952-56 by Pierre Jeanneret

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Paris, FR

"Library" chair, 1952-56 Teak and wicker 77.5 x 47 x 51.5 cm Provenance : Chandigarh, India.

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Vintage 1950s Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wicker

Set of Four Mid-Century Side Chairs, Style of Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Set of Four Mid-Century Side Chairs, Style of Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960

Set of Four Mid-Century Side Chairs, Style of Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Lakeville, CT

Stunning form on these newly refurbished, structurally sound chairs very much in the style Jeaneret

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armless Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armless Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armless Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Manhasset, NY

A rare set of authentic arm less dining chairs (not to restrict movement) re-polished and re-caned

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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

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Pair Scissor Arm Upholstered Side Chairs, France, 1950s
Pair Scissor Arm Upholstered Side Chairs, France, 1950s

Pair Scissor Arm Upholstered Side Chairs, France, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

1950's pair French scissor design side chairs in the style of Pierre Jeanneret. Oak frame Newly

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

LC1 Sling Bas­cu­lant Cow Hide Chair Le Corbusier Jeanneret & Perriand Cassina
LC1 Sling Bas­cu­lant Cow Hide Chair Le Corbusier Jeanneret & Perriand Cassina

LC1 Sling Bas­cu­lant Cow Hide Chair Le Corbusier Jeanneret & Perriand Cassina

By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Portland, OR

, in excellent condition. The chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Dining, Side Chairs, India, 1960s
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Dining, Side Chairs, India, 1960s

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Dining, Side Chairs, India, 1960s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Manhasset, NY

Armless dining chairs, Model PJ-SI-25-A, attributed to Pierre Jeanneret Set of two armless dining

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

Materials

Cane, Teak

1950s Black Ebonized Compass Side Chair After Allan Gould or Pierre Jeanneret
1950s Black Ebonized Compass Side Chair After Allan Gould or Pierre Jeanneret

1950s Black Ebonized Compass Side Chair After Allan Gould or Pierre Jeanneret

By Allan Gould, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid-Century American Modern 'Compass' accent chair in the Manner of Allan Gould and Pierre

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Oak Chairs with Cane Upholstery in Style of Pierre Jeanneret
Pair of Oak Chairs with Cane Upholstery in Style of Pierre Jeanneret

Pair of Oak Chairs with Cane Upholstery in Style of Pierre Jeanneret

By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pair of oak chairs with cane upholstery in style of Pierre Jeanneret.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Rare Pierre Jeannette Library Chairs for Chandigarh
Rare Pierre Jeannette Library Chairs for Chandigarh

Rare Pierre Jeannette Library Chairs for Chandigarh

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H 30.5 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in

Rare Pierre Jeannette Library Chairs for Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A terrific pair of library or side chairs by Pierre Jeannette for the Chandigarh project. These

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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Swivel Chair by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Swivel Chair by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Swivel Chair by Cassina

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H 28.7 in W 23.6 in D 22.8 in

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Swivel Chair by Cassina

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

and Charlotte Perriand. A novel design, the LC7 could be used as a dining, side or executive chair

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20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Library Side Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret
Set of Six Library Side Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret

Set of Six Library Side Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in West Chester, PA

. 1959. Dimensions: H 33.5-35" x W 16". x D 19" x SH 17". Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian

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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

Pierre Jeanneret Library Chair
Pierre Jeanneret Library Chair

Pierre Jeanneret Library Chair

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H 30 in W 18.25 in D 19 in

Pierre Jeanneret Library Chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Library Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India. Le Corbusier and Jeanneret were

Category

Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Writing Chair
Pierre Jeanneret Writing Chair

Pierre Jeanneret Writing Chair

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H 32 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in

Pierre Jeanneret Writing Chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Writing Chair from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India designed by Pierre Jeanneret.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Conference Chair
Pierre Jeanneret Conference Chair

Pierre Jeanneret Conference Chair

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H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in

Pierre Jeanneret Conference Chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

Conference armchair, 1952-56 by Pierre Jeanneret. This mid century modern armchair is crafted of

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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Library Chair
Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Library Chair

Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Library Chair

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H 30.25 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Library Chair

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

Pierre Jeanneret library chair which was designed for the Panjab University Library reading rooms

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs, Chandigarh, circa 1953
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs, Chandigarh, circa 1953

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs, Chandigarh, circa 1953

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of black leather committee chairs from the assembly, Chandigarh. In original teak frames

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Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Side Chair by Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s
Side Chair by Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s

Side Chair by Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s

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H 31.89 in W 15.16 in D 19.69 in

Side Chair by Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Berlin, DE

Side Chair in solid teak and braided canework from the College of Architecture, Chandigarh, France

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Chairs

4 Solid Wooden Chairs Upholstered with Thick Heavy Saddleleather
4 Solid Wooden Chairs Upholstered with Thick Heavy Saddleleather

4 Solid Wooden Chairs Upholstered with Thick Heavy Saddleleather

By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Antwerp, BE

4 Solid wooden chairs upholstered with thick heavy saddleleather. Beautifull aged patina and very

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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By Gio Ponti

Located in Albany, NY

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Located in Hasselt, VLI

Authentic PJ-R-14-A Storage Unit or Low Cupboard, c. 1957–58 by Pierre Jeanneret. Designed for the Secretariat (1958) and various administrative buildings. It has four doors equipped...

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Jeanneret Side Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the jeanneret side chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each jeanneret side chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Your living room may not be complete without a jeanneret side chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each jeanneret side chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one jeanneret side chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pierre Jeanneret produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Jeanneret Side Chair?

Prices for a jeanneret side chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,536 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,500.

Finding the Right Side-chairs for You

Antique and vintage side chairs are space savers by design and wonderfully versatile pieces of seating for your dining room or wherever guests may gather.

Chairs have been indispensable pieces of furniture for a long time. We sit, therefore we deserve good seating. In Ancient Egypt, chairs were utilized in homes regardless of class, and most furniture was made of wood. Comfortable folding chairs, for example, were found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Chairs evolved to be more commonplace in the 1830s, and by the Industrial Revolution, they could be found in most homes. The traditional wooden side chair might feature an upholstered back and seat and was typically used for gathering around a big dining room table. Because the side chair does not feature armrests, it could easily be tucked under the table when not in use or delicately placed in a corner for decorative purposes. Today, the side chair’s slim silhouette and armless design still offer the same level of versatility as it did in its early days. It’s supportive of a large gathering for a meal in the dining room or kitchen and serves as an accent piece (or extra seating) resting against the wall in a living room or inviting foyer.

When shopping for side chairs, think about the colors and furniture style you’ve already introduced to your living room or dining room. Keep the height of your sofa in mind, for example. If you intend to pair your sofa with your side chair when it’s not perched near the dining table, it wouldn’t hurt if the height of your side chair matches the height of your sofa. Even if your side chair will largely be used in the kitchen or dining room, it will likely be used in the living room or home entertainment area as well. When you’re thinking about the seating where meals are served in your home, benches, stools and armchairs make suitable alternatives too. And if you’re feeling adventurous, combining a variety of dining room seating options can be both aesthetically pleasing and downright practical.

Side chairs are available in a number of styles today, and this convenient seating is one of the types of chairs you should know when furnishing your new home. Explore antique and vintage side chairs on 1stDibs. Find Art Deco side chairs and mid-century modern side chairs, or search by creator to find side chairs crafted by legendary designers like Charles and Ray Eames and others.