1950's Pierre Jeannette Teak Paddle Armchair Chair for Chandigarh University
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Milano, IT
A teak paddle armchair designed for the Chandigarh University, circa 1950s Teak slatted back and seat, the right side with a paddle armrest, raised on compass supports, each joined ...
Wood, Teak
$4,549Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Wood Stool Attributed to Pierre Jeanneret, 1950
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Huge and elegant wood stool attributed to Pierre Jeannette, with below element: 40 cm (H) Literature: Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure, Design-Art-Architecture,...
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Writing Chair from Punjab University, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous chairs were designed by Pierre Jeannette and mass produced in India for the Utopian city of Chandigarh which was created by his cousin, Le Corbusier.
Cane, Teak
$498 / item
Jute Basket with wave handle
By J'Jute
Located in Paddington, NSW
Each J'Jute style signifies a piece of the architects, Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeannette's modern urban planning project in Chandigarh.
Jute
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
One of the most desirables and hard to find desk model from Pierre Jeannette, presented with a floating back office chair (Ca 1960) also by the known designer.
Aluminum
Exceptional Set of Eight Sissoo Rosewood Armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A truly rare set of eight Sissoo rosewood armchairs by Pierre Jeannette for the Chandigarh Project. This set is in my opinion one of the finest available.
Rosewood
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 two chairs are from the same building and are a nicely matched pair.
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Set of Two Easy Armchairs
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Altwies, LU
References: Patrick Seguin, "Le Corbusier Pierre Jeannette, Chandigarh India 1951-66, Galerie Seguin, 2014, page 174-181 and page 283.
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Set of Two Easy Armchairs
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Altwies, LU
References: Patrick Seguin, "Le Corbusier Pierre Jeannette, Chandigarh India 1951-66, Galerie Seguin, 2014, page 174-181 and page 283.
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, "Easy Armchairs"
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
References: Patrick Seguin, "Le Corbusier Pierre Jeannette, Chandigarh India 1951-66, Galerie Seguin, 2014, page 174-181 and page 283.
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Set of Two Easy Armchairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
References: Patrick Seguin, "Le Corbusier Pierre Jeannette, Chandigarh India 1951-66, Galerie Seguin, 2014, page 174-181 and page 283.
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs. Model PJ-0101-6S. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest....
Cane, Teak
$285
H 10.25 in W 13 in D 9.25 in
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Nakashima-Style Organic Edge Side Table or Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century side table or low stool from the 1950s, built in the manner of George Nakashima's organic approach to woodworking. The top is a solid wood slab with a naturally und...
Wood, Lacquer
Midcentury Modern Stool in Pine, France 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
French Mid-Century Modern stool, 1960’s. Well proportioned design made of solid Pine with nice elegant curved lines and bulky legs. Made with attention and interesting details such a...
Pine
Bronte Basket Large, by J'Jute
By J'Jute
Located in Paddington, NSW
J'Jute is a luxury all-natural, sustainable brand based in Bondi Beach, Australia. Each piece is designed in Australia and handwoven by skilled artisans in India. Product Informati...
Jute
$585
H 17.75 in W 24 in D 13.625 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style Dark Oak Side Table or Stool
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular side table or stool crafted from solid dark oak exemplifies Brutalist design principles through its primitive hand-carved construction. Four angled legs connect to a thic...
Oak
Pierre Jeanneret, 1958 Single Armed Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, Circa 1958 Slatted seat and back, single armed chair in teak. Provenance: Chandigarh, India.
Teak
"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
$6,450
H 30.52 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the elements ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both tension and...
Cane, Teak
$5,900
H 30.71 in W 20.28 in D 21.26 in
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the elements ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both tension and...
Cane, Teak
$7,050
H 30.71 in W 20.28 in D 19.89 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-53-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...
Cane, Teak
Large Rattan Basket with Lid, by J'Jute
By J'Jute
Located in Paddington, NSW
Introducing the latest addition to J'Jute’s Latest Design: Rattan Cowboy Baskets, offered in both Large and Small sizes. Drawing inspiration from the iconic headwear of the open rang...
Rattan
$1,044
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in
Swedish Pine Stool by Carl Malmsten, Scandinavian Modern, Circa 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Charming solid pine stool model "Hadar", reminiscent of the "sportstugemöbler" furniture. Designed and manufactured by Carl Malmsten in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from solid pine ...
Pine
Midcentury Yew Low Table Stool Perriand Manner
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Norwich, England
A charming midcentury yew alpine inspired low table/stool, in a Charlotte Perriand manner. circa 1960. Very tactile feel, made in solid yew and showing wonderful grain and natural...
Yew
$4,200
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Armchair / 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
$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
Large Lidded Hand Woven Basket '
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive hand-crafted woven basket that beautifully balances rustic character with everyday functionality. The fitted lid lifts to reveal a generous 14-inch opening and ample in...
Metal
$19,614 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$6,876 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$1,387Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black u...
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
$2,065 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,437 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$58,500
H 14.25 in W 66.75 in D 28 in
George Nakashima, Coffee Table, American Black Walnut, New Hope, USA, 1982
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in High Point, NC
An American black walnut coffee table designed by George Nakashima and produced by Nakashima Studio, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States, 1982.
Walnut
$18,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut, 1966, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and hazelnut leather, Italy, 1966, set of two. In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut an...
Leather, Plywood
$8,703
H 30.12 in W 54.14 in D 34.45 in
Dudouyt - Dining Table - Natural Oak - 1940 - French - Brutalist
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting an exquisite extendable table attributed to the renowned French furniture designer, Charles Dudouyt. This versatile table features a unique design with screw legs, allowin...
Oak
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Mohair Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters condition Craft Asso...
Mohair, Walnut
Pet Basket, Rattan Small by J'Jute
By J'Jute
Located in Paddington, NSW
Redefine elegance with our Rancher's Cove Baskets, a sophisticated addition to your home that transcends traditional pet beds and storage solutions. Available in both large and small...
Jute
$4,961
H 34.26 in W 46.86 in D 18.51 in
Blue & White Florentine Style Hand Painted Italian Chest Of Drawers/Commode
Located in London, Park Royal
A vivid Italian Chest Of Drawers, hand painted in the traditional Florentine style featuring an aged Indigo Blue, flora and foliage motif on a background of antique white. The motif ...
Wood
$1,508 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
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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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