Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They later designed Chandigarh, a utopian modernist city in India. Jeanneret's acclaimed furniture designs for its administrative buildings include the pigeonhole desk, featuring a s...
Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the administrative buildings and secretariat offices of Chandigarh, India, the Pigeonhole Desk was produced in the late 1950s as part of t...
Rosewood
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk
Located in New York, NY
His furniture reflected modernist ideals—clarity of structure, honest materials, and functional design—while responding to local craftsmanship and climate. The Pigeonhole Desk is one...
Leather, Teak
$36,809
H 27.96 in W 47.64 in D 32.68 in
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk PJ-BU-02-A, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Ghent, BE
The Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk PJ‑BU‑02‑A is a legendary mid‑century modern masterpiece designed circa 1957–1958 for the administrative buildings of Chandigarh, India.
Leather, Teak
$25,000
H 28 in W 48 in D 32.75 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Pigeonhole Desk, Teak, Leatherette, Chandigarh, India, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, 'Pigeonhole' Desk, Teak, Leatherette, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s Rare example of a pigeonhole by Pierre Jeanneret c. 1960s, Model PJ-BU-...
Faux Leather, Teak
$33,888
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 27.56 in
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk with Burgundy Leather Top, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A rare pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh administrative buildings in India, circa 1955–1960.
Leather, Teak
$34,000
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 32.29 in
Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
This iconic original PJ-BU-02-A / Pigeonhole desk in teak by legendary designer Pierre Jeanneret.
Leather, Teak
$16,800
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 32.68 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic quality comes out of its depth, giving a strong presence with an almost ritualist intensity. No...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Mid-Century Desk PJ-BU-02-A
Located in London, GB
An increasingly scarce teak mid-century desk by legendary design Pierre Jeanneret. India, circa 1960s, for Chandigarh projects.
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret “Pigeonhole Desk”, PJ-BU-02-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret, (1896-1967), Pierre Jeanneret a “Pigeonhole Desk”, PJ-BU-02-A Structured with teak.
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk, Chandigarh, 1957-58s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Pigeonhole desk designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the High Court, Legislative Assembly and various administrative bodies in Chandigarh. 1957-58s.
Faux Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret File Rack
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole desk.
Rosewood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 48.04 in L 27.96 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh Pigeonhole Office Desk, circa 1957-1958
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh Pigeonhole office desk, circa 1957-1958 This charismatic office desk was Intended for the secretariat and various administrative buildings in Chandiga...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 32.29 in
Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
This Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole desk in teak desk by legendary design Pierre Jeanneret.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 28 in W 47.75 in D 32.75 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Pigeonhole Desk, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Pigeonhole Desk, Teak, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s Rare example of a pigeonhole by Pierre Jeanneret c. 1960s, Model PJ-BU-02-A.
Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 32.68 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic quality comes out of its depth, giving a strong presence with an almost ritualist intensity. No...
Teak
Sold
H 32.49 in W 48.04 in D 27.96 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic quality comes out of its depth, giving a strong presence with an almost ritualist intensity. No...
Teak
Pigeonhole Desk by Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in lyon, FR
Pigeonhole desk by Jeanneret. Circa 1957 - 1958. Very good condition. The teak wood has been restored as well as the green leather on the top. Designed for the Secretariat, Chandi...
Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Rosewood Pigeonhole Desk Model PJ-BU-02-A, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret rosewood Pigeonhole desk Model PJ-BU-02-A circa 1955 Pierre Jeanneret Sissoo rosewood pigeon hole desk with integrated bookcase, Model PJ-BU-02-A circa 1955, Indi...
Leather, Rosewood
Pierre Jeanneret Rosewood Pigeonhole Desk Model PJ-BU-02-A, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret rosewood pigeonhole desk model PJ-BU-02-A, circa 1955 Pierre Jeanneret Sissoo rosewood pigeon hole desk with integrated bookcase, model PJ-BU-02-A circa 1955, Ind...
Leather, Rosewood
Pigeonhole Desk
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This piece comes from the famous Chandigarh project in India, as when India gained independence in 1947, Nehru decided to commission a contemporary architect for the creation of the ...
Aluminum
Sold
H 28 in W 48 in D 33 in
Exceptional Chandigarh Pigeonhole Desk by Pierre Jeanneret, France/India c. 1957
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967) An exceptional floating desk with gracefully arched legs and a harmoniously integrated pigeonhole bookcase on the reverse, by Pierre Jeanneret for the A...
Aluminum
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N Floor Lamp
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N floor lamp. Executed in handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp and metal legs. Akari light sculptures b...
Metal
Walnut Minimalist Handmade Platform Queen Bed Frame, Judd Style
By George Nakashima, Figure Ground, Donald Judd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to our friend Donald Judd, the bedframe design employs the tatami style of Japanese Rooms and the Hygge of Danish comfort. The reveal is celebrated in its shadow. Rest happens...
Plywood
$3,750 / set
H 25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass on Brass Frame, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
$9,450
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
Bermuda Olive Green Lounge Chair by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant lounge chair designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, features a sleek steel frame in matte black. The internal shell is made of cold-foam polyurethane, offering exceptional ...
Textile
$14,606
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 12.6 in
Authentic Pierre Jeanneret 6-hole File Rack, PJ-R-27-A, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pierre Jeanneret's work in Chandigarh during the 1950s represents a seminal moment in design history, where form met function in the most harmonious way. Jeanneret, in collaboration ...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Writing Chair from Punjab University, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Pierre Jeanneret Writing Chair from Punjab University, Chandigarh. These gorgeous chairs were designed by Pierre Jeannette and mass produced in India for the Utopian cit...
Cane, Teak
$116,000 / set
H 27.5 in W 23 in D 32 in
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Chairs, Teak & Cowhide, Art Deco, 1955-56
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Chairs, Taupe hide
Cowhide, Teak
$1,973
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 1.19 in
Le Corbusier ‘Maison Du Brésil, Évolution Du Projet Le Corbusier-L.COSTA’ Print
By Le Corbusier
Located in London, GB
This poster is a Béton Brut favourite. The building it depicts was originally clad using a concrete technique known as ‘béton brut’ where the formwork of the moulding is retained on ...
Paper
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic wood and beige shearling lounge chairs, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 17.38" Arm Height (inches): 25.25" All items ship from High ...
Eggshell, Wood
$17,528
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 24.41 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Swedish mid century modern wooden rocking chair model "Lovö" in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932. In good original condition...
Sheepskin, Pine
$6,100 / set
H 37.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.25 in
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces, Smoked Glass with Gold Spine, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made of hand-blown Murano glass with a leaf like pattern and shape. Each sconce is made with smoked glass and features a gold glass spine down the center. They have b...
Murano Glass
$112,000 / set
H 28 in W 22 in D 25.5 in
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
Cowhide, Teak
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Dark Oak and Black Stone
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner writing desk, oak, stone, France, 1960s A design by Guillerme et Chambron, featuring a corner desk crafted primarily from dark stained...
Stone
Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh Desk Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
A classic desk chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret, originally created for the iconic Chandigarh project in India during the 1960s. Crafted from solid teak, this chair features Jeanne...
Cane, Teak
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.
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