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Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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.

Find authentic vintage Pierre Jeanneret chairs, case pieces, tables and other furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Pierre Jeanneret
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-67-A Cube Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
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 Indian perception, that changed the rationalist perception of Le Corbusier in a substantial way. That is a one-of-a-kind piece – unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quality. An artefact for collectors and connoisseurs. A piece without any compromises. Highly valuable, rarely even offered by auction houses. However, it comes with a price. It is a piece quite similar to LC’s stool...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Teak

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...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Cane, Wood

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 Seating

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret High Stools Teak & Iron, 1960 Chandigarh India - Sets Available
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Pierre Jeanneret’s High stools for the Post Graduate Institute, Chandigarh, India. The stools have a solid teak concaved top with a rich dark patina fitted to a painted, tripod iron ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Iron

Pierre Jeanneret Small Stools Teak & Iron, Chandigarh, India - Sets Available
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Pierre Jeanneret Small Stools, c1960 Solid Teak & Painted, Patinated Iron Diameter - 33cm (42cm base) - 13 inches (16½ inches) Height - 50cm - 16¾ inches From the Post Graduate Institute, Chandigarh India Pierre Jeanneret’s Low stools...
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Mid-20th Century Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Iron

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs, Model PJ-SI-28-A, c. 1950s, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic pair of Pierre Jeanneret "Committee" chairs from the Chandigarh administrative buildings, India, circa 1950s. These rare examples feature the classic V-leg construction in sol...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Leather, Teak

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 Seating

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Cane, Wood

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 Seating

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Iron

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.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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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.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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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 Seating

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Iron

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 ...
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20th Century Indian Modern Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Rattan, Teak

Tabouret PJ-011026
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Provenance : Chandigarh
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1960s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Wood

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...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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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 Seating

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Teak

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 Seating

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Wood, Wool

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.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Wicker, Teak

Chair
Chair
$14,329
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-20-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
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...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Cane, Teak

Fauteuil PJ-SI-30-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Solid teak wood and leather legs. 
Provenance : Chandigarh, India
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Leather, Wood

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 Seating

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Teak, Leather

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-40-B Low Upholstered Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The piece embodies minimalist design principles, characterized by a clear shape and simplified form with subtle detailing. It is reduced to the minimum. Compared to most minimalist d...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Teak, Upholstery

Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJ-SI-51-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of library chairs originally made for the University of Punjab Library in Chandigarh in 1955, but later were used in a variety of building...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Cane, Teak

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 Seating

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Teak, Cowhide

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 Seating

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Linen, Wood

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 Seating

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Leather, 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 Seating

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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.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Wicker, 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 Seating

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Cane, Teak

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
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Seating

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Teak

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.
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1950s French Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Pierre Jeanneret seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 182 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 70 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Pierre Jeanneret were created in the mid-century modern style in south asia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by M. Hayat & Bros Ltd., Tropi-cal, and Junzo Sakakura. Prices for Pierre Jeanneret seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,485 and can go as high as $150,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,405.
Questions About Pierre Jeanneret Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    Whether 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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