Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Swiss, 1896-1967
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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Creator: Pierre Jeanneret
N-Shape Coffee Table 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. Crafted in teak wood.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
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Teak
Wood Table 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. Crafted in teak wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pair of easy chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-29-A).
This pair presents two typical stencil marks that read "P.G.I. 149" and "P.G.I. 151".
The pair compr...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-51-A Chairs / 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...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Stool, Model no. PJ-SI-21-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Teak and cane stool by Pierre Jeanneret designed for the Panjab University science department, Chandigarh, India, model no. PJ-SI-21-A, circa 1965-1966
Photos of original state to show authenticity available on request.
Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 – 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect and furniture designer, most famous for his role in the design of Chandigarh's large civic architecture project...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
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Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TB-03-A Triangular Side Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
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 I...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
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Bamboo, Teak
Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-D Office Armchair, Made in Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-D office armchair was originally designed to be used for the administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India.
Having designed various versions the offic...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-E Teak Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
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Teak
Wood Back Low Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1965-66
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.
Letter : P.U./CH/011 (Panjab University/ Chair N° 11)
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
Rope Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven cotton seat & back.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Teak, Cotton
Tabouret PJ-011026
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Provenance : Chandigarh
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Wood
$8,976
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chairs 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.
This chair is one of the most recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
$7,071 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret Teak & Leather Chair PJ-SI-49-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the seats and the legs with armrests ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
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...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-65-A chair Circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Very rare - Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-65-A chair, produced in limited quantities of 30 to 100 units. This chair feature a black-painted square steel tube frame and solid teak wood slats...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Iron
$12,567 / item
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-11-A Collapsible Work Table / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the different shapes ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both ten...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Teak, Cedar
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chairs 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.
This chair is one of the most recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
$7,071 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-06-A - N chair - Iron and Teak Circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Teak and iron chair, designed by Pierre Jeanneret and dating back to circa 1953-1954, features a solid sculpted teak seat and backrest. The backrest is slightly tilted and carved wit...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Armchairs PJ-SI-32-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Armchairs in solid teak wood and cotton canvas Compass-type legs
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$59,244 / set
Pierre Jeanneret, Chauffeuses, Pair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret
PJ-SI-18-A
Important : vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity.
Armless easy chair, circa 1955-1960
Barred back. Solid teak, green cow ski...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Teak, Cowhide
$29,921 / set
Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh PSA-CC°315/166 Armchair, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh PSA-CC°315/166 Armchair, Chandigarh, India, 1952-1965
These armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret were created for the city of Chandigarh in India, the utopian...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Wood, Wool
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-30-D Committee Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. Different visual qualities are presented from different angles. Its expressive form underli...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
Round Rattan Low Stool by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1965-66
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, a pair, India, 1952-1965
H.C 14 / 33, 43, 47, 79
Meaning chairs nr 33, 43, 47, 79 for Room 14 of the High Court of Chandigarh
It's a rare feat t...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Teak
$16,516 / set
Chaise d'écriture
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Swiss architect and designer Pierre Jeanneret designed this writing chair with a single pallet arm for the Chandigarh administration building project in India. These would have been ...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
$13,763
Fauteuil PJ-SI-30-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Solid teak wood and leather legs.
Provenance : Chandigarh, India
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
$20,945
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-28-A / 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Library chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This library chair comes from the Library of the University of Pundjab in Chandigarh, India.
It is in overall good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Teak
$16,756
Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This chair comes from various administrative buildings of Chandigarh in India.
It is in overall good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Teak
$14,362
Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh Prototype Stool, Woven Linen Seating, India, 1960's
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh stool, study model for Chandigarh, prototype piece, woven linen seating Designed by Corbusier cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, F...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
A rare Original Pierre Jeanneret Teak Swinging Lounge Chair, circa 1955, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, Fitzrovia
An extremely rare Pierre Jeanneret swinging lounge chair, circa1955.
From Chandigarh.
Similar examples illustrated p 278, 323, 557 « Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, l’aventure i...
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, England
Pierre Jeanneret chairs.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Price Upon Request
Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret, Sideboard "Equipement de la maison"
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in New York, NY
Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret
Sideboard "Equipement de la maison", circa 1947
Wood
Measures: 47.25 H x 96.5 W x 16.75 D inches
120 H x 245.1 W x 42.5 D cm
Body: 30H inch...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret, Set of Eight Demountable Teak Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret - Set 8 demountable chairs, circa 1955-56
Teak
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Teak
Price Upon Request
Pierre Jeanneret Pair of Lounge Chairs, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, pair of lounge chairs, circa 1955.
Cane and bleached teak.
Category
1950s French Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Price Upon Request
Pierre Jeanneret furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Pierre Jeanneret furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Pierre Jeanneret furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 383 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 68 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Pierre Jeanneret were created in the mid-century modern style in asia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Dedar, M. Hayat & Bros Ltd., and Junzo Sakakura. Prices for Pierre Jeanneret furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £1,246 and can go as high as £177,137, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £12,989.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024Charles-Édouard Jeanneret was called Le Corbusier because that was the name the French-Swiss designer and architect chose for himself. His maternal grandfather's name was Lecorbésier, and Jeanneret altered the surname to create his adopted name. Le Corbusier was a pioneer of progress-minded modern architecture who sought to impose rational order on the chaos of the world through design. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Le Corbusier furniture.
- What is a Jeanneret chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Jeanneret chair is a piece of furniture designed by Pierre Jeanneret or in his style. Many of his pieces feature wood construction and clean, understated lines. Some of his most famous chairs include the Model 92 Scissors chair and the 055 Capitol Complex chair. On 1stDibs, find a range of Pierre Jeanneret chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Whether Pierre Jeanneret chairs are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal preference. However, the Swiss designer focused on creating pieces with curves and contours that provided optimal support for the body while being visually appealing. 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 have a sensuous, relaxed and welcoming look. Explore a collection of Pierre Jeanneret chairs on 1stDibs.
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