$49,920 / set
Pierre Jeanneret Chairs with Cushion, Set of 6
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six teak and cane dining chairs by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa mid-twentieth century.
Velvet, Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Linen Box Ottoman with Mohair Cushion, Vintage 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak and cane linen box by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa 1955–1956, presented with a contemporary loose mohair cushion.
Mohair, Teak
Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Stools with Cushion, Wood and Metal, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round upholstered stool by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa 1960s.
Metal
$11,775 / item
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench with Cushion 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.
Cane, Wood
$11,155 / item
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench with Cushion by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020.
Cane, Wood
$18,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs, Knoll, 1965, Original Cushions Included
By Knoll, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Culver City, CA
Pierre Jeanneret was Le Corbusier's cousin and right-hand man for two decades, doing a wild amount of the actual genius-level design work while Corbusier got the magazine covers.
Aluminum
$12,500 / item
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions. Last 4 images on the listing are pre restoration.
Cane, Teak
$12,500 / item
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions. Last 2 images on the listing are pre restoration.
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Cane, Wood
$4,866Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Cane with Cushions by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020.
Cane, Wood
P. Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane with Cushion by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020.
Cane, Wood
$8,924Sale Price / item|20% Off
P. Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane with Cushion by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cane, Wood
Low Sofa Cushion by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, Circa 1955
By Le Corbusier
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back.
Fabric, Teak
Low Sofa Cushion by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, Circa 1955
By Le Corbusier
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back.
Fabric, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Marked Chandigarh Desk and Armchair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bern, CH
Seat and back of the chair has been restored, new cowhide cushion. Pierre Jeanneret, Cousin of Charles-Edouard Jeanneret (Le Corbusier) and Partner Architect of the Modernist Town C...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 29.53 in D 27.96 in
Cushion Club Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 29.53 in D 27.96 in
Cushion Club Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
Cushion Floating Back Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, Circa 1955-56
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back. Letter : CCA/CH/35 (Chandigarh College of Arc...
Faux Leather, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
Cushion Floating Back Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, Circa 1955-56
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back. Letter : CCA/CH/45 (Chandigarh College of Arc...
Teak, Faux Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
Cushion Floating Back Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, Circa 1955-56
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back. Letter : CCA/CH/44 (Chandigarh College of Arc...
Faux Leather, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
Cushion Floating Back Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, Circa 1955-56
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back. Letter : CCA/CH/41 (Chandigarh College of Arc...
Faux Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushion and cane. Last 2 images on the listing are pre restoration. 1 chair available.
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions and cane. Last 3 images on the listing are pre restoration.
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 26.38 in
Cross Leg Easy Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret with Shrunken Calf Cushion and Herme
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A work that customized a vintage chair designed by Pierre Jeannert. Hermes scarf on the armrest and cushion using Shrunken Calf is attached. (Cushion 70mm).
Leather, Silk, Teak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 49.25 in
Sleek French 'Art Moderne' Wood Frame & Cane Settee Loveseat Horsehair Cushions
By Pierre Jeanneret, Frits Henningsen, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning early French wood framed settee with caned seat and back. Original heavy cushion likely horsehair filled. This would work well in multiple settings and mixes well with moder...
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Le Corbusier LC2 Leather Two-Seat Sofa Cassina Espresso & Chrome Modern Loveseat
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, 1928 Upholstered cushions padded with Dacron, metal frame Made in Italy by Cassina The "Cassina Maestri" (Cassina Mast...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Le Corbusier LC2 Leather Two-Seat Sofa Cassina Espresso & Chrome Modern Loveseat
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, 1928 Upholstered cushions padded with dacron, metal frame Made in Italy by Cassina The "Cassina Maestri" (Cassina Mast...
Stainless Steel
Pair of French Wood and Rattan Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Elegant design made of exotic wood and rattan back and seat, typical French style of that time often in the style of Pierre Jeanneret and René Gabriel. Cushions are made of a high qu...
Rattan
Pierre Jeanneret Linen Boxes
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Linen Box with Mohair Cushion
Mohair, Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 26 in D 28 in
Le Corbusier LC2 Leather Armchair Chair by Cassina Espresso Brown Club Armchair
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, 1928 Upholstered cushions padded with dacron, metal frame Made in Italy by Cassina The "Cassina Maestri" (Cassina Mast...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 29.5 in W 18.25 in D 16.5 in
Set of Six Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs in Teak from Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A set of six library chairs in teak and cane by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, 1950. Cushions included.
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs in Teak and Cane for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A pair of armchairs in teak and cane by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, 1950s. Cushion included.
Cane, Teak
$17,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.3 in W 19.3 in D 19.7 in
Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of 4 office chairs were used throughout the decades in various administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India. Small chips and scratches can be found throughout each piece, a...
Cane, Teak
$9,468 / item
H 16.54 in W 52.37 in D 17.72 in
Civil Bench 057 by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Civil bench 057 by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina. Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Available in teak, oak or black stained oak. Assembly, consists of three consecutive ...
Rattan, Wood, Oak, Teak
Bar Stools in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s bar stools with woven rush seats, crafted in the timeless style of Charlotte Perriand. Their minimalist wooden frames and natural materials evoke the rustic elegance of French ...
Wood
Vintage Cube Upholstered Stools Moroccan Ottomans, Poufs, a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of gold cube upholstery ottomans, Poufs. Upholstered stools, use them as extra seats, ottomans, stools. Light and easy to move around. Moroccan hassock, upholstered footstool or...
Fabric
1940s French Mid Century Bar Stools- Set of 3
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A set of three French bar stools in the manner of Pierre Jeanneret circa 1945.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Ottomans, France, 1940s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eugene Printz
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Pair of Art Deco Ottomans, France, 1930s Require new fabric. Priced and sold as a pair as are. W 34 x D 33 x H 38cm
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Braided Rattan Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage braided rattan ottoman embodies the relaxed elegance of mid-century design, celebrating the beauty of natural materials and skilled craftsmanship. The tightly woven ratt...
Rattan, Fabric, Wicker
$84,000 / set
H 30.25 in W 19.5 in D 20.25 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, 12 Box Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Box Chairs, 12 Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s Rare and important large set of twelve (12) box chairs by Pierre Je...
Cane, Teak
$52,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 25.99 in
Pierre Jeanneret, original armchairs SI-49-A, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
This iconic original and very rare armchair SI-49-A by legendary designer Pierre Jeanneret. Made insolid teak with leather. Authentic Mid Century piece. With its raw simplicity it ...
Leather, Teak
$498 / item
H 18 in Dm 20 in
Bailey Stool in Coco Brown Linen with Hand Stitched Details and White Oak Legs
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Bailey Petite Round Ottoman, with elegant white oak legs finished in a medium tone. Covered in a sophisticated heavy weight linen, this ottoman is versatile and styli...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
$13,714 / set
H 24.41 in Dm 14.18 in
Set of 3 Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-22-A Teak and Iron Stools, Authentic Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of three Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-22-A stools, designed for Chandigarh and dating to circa 1965–66. The stools feature thick, round slightly concave seats carved from solid teak,...
Iron
$2,731
H 29.53 in W 44.49 in D 19.3 in
Italian modern bench Carimate by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern bench Carimate by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Bench model Carimate in black lacquered wood with a glossy finish and a straw seat. The armrests and backrest ar...
Straw, Wood
$3,213 / set
H 31.5 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
2 RUSTIC MODERN BRUTALIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST BAR STOOLS, France 1950
By Pierre Chapo, Pierre Faucheux, Charlotte Perriand
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of thin and architectural high bar stools, Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, square and thin oak structures, square and comfortable straw seating areas,...
Straw, Wood
Pierre Chapo 'L09' Bench in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, 'L09', oak and fabric, France, 1960s This piece is an early edition designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and clean design and construction...
Fabric, Elm
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 14 in W 26 in D 26 in
Jacques Charpentier Maison Jansen Stacked Pillow Ottomans Foot Stool Pouf MCM
By Maison Jansen, Jacques Charpentier
Located in Dayton, OH
This Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen modular ottoman represents an iconic piece of 1970s French mid-century modern design, celebrated for its glamorous and highly stylized allu...
Fabric
Pierre Jeanneret 1958 Civil Bench in Oak by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Cassina Pierre Jeanneret 1958 Civil Bench offers classic mid-century charm in a practical and timeless design. Expertly crafted from oak, this bench offers a durable and sturdy s...
Oak
Palmer Smith Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp
By Palmer Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco Aluminum Globe Lamp by Palmer Smith, unsigned, American, circa 1930s. In 25 years of collecting American Art Deco, we have only seen this lamp form come up for sale twi...
Metal, Aluminum
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
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$2,499 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$6,518 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Sold|$25,822
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France. In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
Fabric
$2,697
H 22.45 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Wabi Sabi Side Table in Hand Forged Metal and Stained Wood 1920s
Located in Meer, VAN
Wabi Sabi Side Table in Hand Forged Metal and Stained Wood, 1920s. This wonderful 1920s Wabi Sabi side table most likely origins from France. It is well made in hand forged and blac...
Wrought Iron
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
French Caned King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring an ebonized, carved oak frame and an iconic Bonnet-style headboard, this bed radiates sophistication and elegance. The natural cane is meticulously woven on both sides of ...
Cane, Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Cinna / Ligne Roset Daybed Sofa GAO Design Jean Paul Laloy
By Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset Sofa Daybed Model GAO designed by Jean Paul Laloy. Rare Daybed Sofa in very good condition. The colour of the fabric is brown and has a velours structure. It i...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$900
H 23.82 in W 24.22 in D 12.6 in
Japanese Antique Black Box / Side Table Exhibition Stand / 1868-1912s/ Wabi-sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden storage box made in Japan. It is thought to date from around the Meiji period and is made of cedar. It has a simple design with no metal fittings. The overall m...
Wood, Cedar
$5,100 / set
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 6.75 in
Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Brass, Barovier&Toso Style, Italy, New
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Austin, TX
Original vintage Murano glass pair of wall sconces with "rostrate" ("beaked") glass cups and brass structures, in the manner of Barovier e Toso. Each sconce holds one candelabra base...
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.