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
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chairs by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four Chairs, model 055, designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognizable in Chandigar...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Midcentury "Box Chair" in Teak Produced in India, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "box chair" in dark stained teak designed by Pierre Jeanneret produced in India for his and Le Corbusier's university projects in the 1950s. In great vintage condition with smal...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archite...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
LC3 Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Le Corbusier; Pierre Jeanneret; Charlotte Perriand; 1928; LC3; Armchair; France; Italy; Cassina; Bauhaus; Modernism;
LC3 single armchair for Cassina. An iconic piece of modernist design, designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, his cousin and colleague Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The chair is a symbol of timeless elegance and exceptional comfort, with a unique combination of high-quality materials and craftsmanship. Made of high-quality materials by Italian manufacturer Cassina in the 1990s, this LC3 armchair has a chrome-plated steel frame that gives it a sleek and contemporary look. The thick Italian white leather adds a touch of luxury to the design and offers superior durability, while the combination of foam and goose down in the side and seat cushions provides a comfortable seating experience. With its low seat and wide armrests, the LC3 armchair is the perfect place to relax after a long day. The chair's design is both functional and stylish, making it an ideal addition to any modern living space.
In excellent condition and signed by its designers, the LC3 armchair is a collector's item that is sure to be treasured for years to come. Whether you are looking to add a touch of sophistication to your home or simply enjoy the ultimate in comfort, the LC3 single armchair by Le Corbusier for...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane 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.
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and adds the Civil...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair 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 recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in unesco’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs reads : ASM, (L) -006 and ASM, (L) - 004 respectively. These chairs came directly from India, and have never hit the open market for sale. Stenciling on each chair designating the location of the chairs in Chandigarh. Made for the university housing in Sector 14. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions.
Last 4 images on the listing are pre restoration.
Seat height without cushion: 18"
4 chairs available. Priced individually.
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
Made in richly colored teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible. Old knocks, marks and splits have been secured and maintained to keep the authentic character of these chairs, used for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk and Library Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Excellent example of a student desk and library chair from Chandigarh India circa late 1950s.
Exceptional patina on the wood including various name inscriptions from young studen...
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1950s Indian Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The price is dependent on the chosen material. One chair in black stained oak is in stock. More items are available on order (production lead time: 13-14 weeks). Chair designed by Pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archite...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Cane with Cushions 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.
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and ad...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair 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 recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Italian Modern LC4 chaise lounge, Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand, Cassina 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather and metal LC4 chaise longue by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 1970s.
LC4 armchair or chaise longue, with black metal structure to sup...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining Set designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Set consisting of Dining Table, 2x Benches and 2x Armchairs.
The incl...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Office Cane Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-SI-28-A, Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic "Office Cane Chairs" created by Pierre Jeanneret in the 1950s for the city of Chandigarh in India, the utopian city designed by his cousin Le Corbusier. Made of solid wood with seat and backrest in braided canework. Tilted backrest and asymmetric flat profiled "compass"-type double side leg assembly, with the legs connected by a crosspiece and supporting the armrests. Slanted, slightly curved backrest, separate from the seat. The seemingly floating back as well as the "compass"-type legs are very typical for this office chair. These specific features make the design even more powerful and interesting.
The office chair was part of the furniture from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh. It's a true icon, one of the most famous pieces of all Chandigarh items. Jeanneret’s designs stand out for their essential forms and simple materials, a balance between modern European ideals and traditional Indian spirit.
Another interesting and nowadays relevant fact about these and other Chandigarh chairs is that all pieces were made from the trees which were logged because the city was built, so an early adaptation of ecological thinking.
We have four office chairs...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Coffee table from Chandigarh, India, circa 1960. Teak and glass.
Provenance: Chandigarh, India Private Collection
Liter...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Set of 6 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 6 authentic Jeanneret dining chairs. Normally they are always a bit different in size, so they normally never fit. This is a r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
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.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and ad...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table Black Stained by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The inclusion of the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016 has aroused great int...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A Easy Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a design statement. Finally, it’s one of the most famous of all easy chairs from Chandigarh. It is raw, simple and poetic, expressing a...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table Wood and Glass by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The inclusion of the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016 has aroused great int...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair 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.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier LC12 La Roche Table by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier circa 1925, relaunched in 2006.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This table, which was designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Je...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining set designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Set consisting of 1x Dining Table, 4x Capitol complex Chairs and 4x Capi...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Wood and Glass Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The inclusion of the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016 has aroused great int...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Wood
"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 Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood.
Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing.
Literature:
Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019.
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
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.
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
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-20-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is an iconic piece. It is raw in its simplicity and somehow has this strong, almost masculine attitude. There is also something deeply relaxing about this design but at th...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of 2, Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Experts on Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier take note.
These striking examples show several unique characteristics. Specifically, they are each designed with four matching wood “l...
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1960s Indian Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair PJ-SI-28-A 'Authentic'
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, almost iconic. It is raw in its simplicity and "warm" with that beautiful teak, which shows a strongly patinated material. We don't restore them too ...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair 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 recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Wood
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
Made in richly coloured teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as p...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Original 'LC2' Sofa by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sofa in leather. Designed Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The sofa been cleaned, waxed and is from a non-smoker home. Great original condition.
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Leather
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.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
1948 Pair of Pierre Jeanneret for Knoll Associates No. 92 Scissor Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present an original pair of very early production Scissor lounge chairs, No. 92, for Knoll Associates. These were produced circa 1948 and were also introduced in 1948. In dating the chairs, the 601 Madison Avenue label is notable, in that they moved from that showroom location...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Foam, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair 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 recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Wonderful original Easy Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Model no. PJ-SI-29-A. The Easy Chair is masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
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.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-04-A Square Table / Authentic Mid-Century Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This piece of solid yet elegant furniture is called "square table" or "dining table". It is raw in its simplicity of construction; its shape becomes reduced to a maximum of functiona...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Teak
Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Wonderful original Easy Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Model no. PJ-SI-29-A. The Easy Chair is masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s iconic “compass” style, with triangular-section legs, curved backrest and sloping armrests.
Made in richly coloured Sissoo, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible.
Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood.
Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing.
Literature:
Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019.
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Swinging Armchair, Model Pj-si-07-b, Chandigarh 1955, rare
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
A superb rare modernist Pierre Jeanneret swinging lounge chair, circa 1955. From Chandigarh.
Lovely dark waxy patina, beautiful condition and lots of character.
Similar examples illustrated p 278, 323, 557
« Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, l’aventure indienne »
E. Touchaleaume, G. Moreau, Edition Gourcuff Gradenigo / Galerie 54...
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
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.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and adds ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane 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.
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and ad...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architectu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architectu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Atelier International, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier
Grand Modèle LC3 pair of club chairs by Cassina
Original design France 1928 / Italy c. 1...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
A rare and spectacular four-drawer bureau in teak by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier. A stunning...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Chair has patinated teak, which gives that chairs a strong character, showing all that traces of age and its uniqueness. They are finally historic pieces from a UNESCO World Heritage...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair 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.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Office Chair, circa 1960s, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Very rare office chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the buildings in Chandigarh in 1960s.
Solid teak wood and cane.
Provenance: D.A.V. College, Chandigarh, India
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1960s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Solid Wood Set - Stools & Table - Jean Prouvé & Pierre Janneret - Period: XXth
By Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Delightful set in solid wood, composed of a coffee table and a pair of tripod stools works realized in collaboration by two major actors of the French modernism in the XXth century.
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1940s Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair 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.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table Black Stained by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The inclusion of the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016 has aroused great intere...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Committee Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2022.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Committee Chair is introduced in the original version and in a fr...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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- 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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