Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
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 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 recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, 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 Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
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 Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
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 architectu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, 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 architectu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Armchairs
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, foun...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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 Armchairs
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Metallic Thread
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-28-B / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 4 authentic Jeanneret dining chairs. Normally they are always a bit different in size, so they normally never fit. This is a r...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, 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 architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
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...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
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 archit...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret, Pair of Easy Armchairs, circa 1955-1956
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Teak and wicker
Measures: H. 68.5 x L. 53 x P. 71.5 cm
H. 26.97 x L. 20.87 x D. 28.15 inches
Intended for various administrative buildings, Chandigarh, India.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
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 recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Four 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 Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Committee armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2022.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Part of the Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret tribute collection, the din...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-29-A Pair Easy Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This set of two easy chairs is absolutely fantastic. Both chairs have a patinated teak, which gives that chairs a strong character, showing all that traces of age and its uniqueness....
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chair in Wood and Wicker for Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
One Chair in oak is in stock. Please ask for pricing in other materials.
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and adds the Kangaroo low armchair t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Teak, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, 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 Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Teak Mid-Century "Office Chair" for Chandigarh, India, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "office chair" in teak designed by Pierre Jeanneret for his and Le Corbusier's Chandigarh project in India during the 1950s. In good vintage condition with signs from age and us...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Modernist LC2 Easy Chair by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Armchair LC2 Petit Modèle with polished chrome frame and separate very deep blue leather cushions, LCX leather, the more exclusive version.
The LC2 was desi...
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Early 20th Century French Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs for Cassina in green
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price given applies to the set as shown in the first picture. Please ask for pricing in other materials/colors. Available in teak, oak, black stained oak or oak stained dark walnut. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather, Teak, Wood, Walnut
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 Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs 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 archit...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
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 archit...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
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 archite...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-62-A Armchair for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Authentic PJ-SI-62-A rare camelback chair by Pierre Jeanneret - Sometimes named the PJ-010617 teak armchair.
Armchair in solid teak with seat and ba...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-26-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a design icon. It is raw in its simplicity, embodying an expressing nonchalance. There is something deeply relaxing about this design a...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-SI-30-A, Committee Armchairs, Chandigarh, C. 1953
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret
PJ-SI-30-A
Pair of Committee armchair, circa 1953
Solid teak. Leather.
Various administrative buildings. Chandigarh India
Im...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs from Chandigarh, pair, c. 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
A pair of authentic arm chairs from Chandigarh deisgned by Pierre Jeanneret. Date of manufacture is between 1955-1960. These chairs are made of solid Burma teak with caned seats and ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of Two 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archi...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-A
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 Armchairs
Materials
Cane, 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 Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office 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 Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret, Writing Chair with Desk, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This pair of writing desk chairs were created especially for the administration building in Chandigarh. Designed by Corbusier cousin, Pierre Jeanneret.
Provenance: Punjab University, Chandigarh, India Private Collection, Paris.
Literature: Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Authentic original unrestored Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' chair finished in beautifully grained Teak wood with old damaged leatherette upholstery. The 'Senat' chairs were primarily designed for the high court of Chandigarh although they were also used in smaller numbers among some of the other administrative buildings contained within Chandigarh.
This is a nice, honest and structurally sound authentic example, ripe for restoration. Jeanneret employed local artisans to hand fabricate these chairs and several variations of the 'Senat' chair were produced with model designations 'A',' B', ''C' etc. This is the harder to find 91cm tall (35.83 inches) high back model, we found examples of the same high back model for sale at the exclusive ' Galerie Patrrick Seguin' in Paris, a world renowned Jeanneret specialist, and we bow to his detailed knowledge, Seguin dates this particular model/construction to 1959-60. Please refer to image 2 to compare.
Although the current leatherette upholstery is clearly very old we have been able to determine that this chair had actually been reupholstered once before during it's lifetime. The very old and original type of early latex foam , left in place from the original upholstery, is still clearly visible attached to the chair's wood structure, you can see that when this chair was reupholstered in the current black leatherette the upholsterer just placed a layer of a more modern darker tone foam straight on top of the original latex foam. Please refer to image 4.
Given the plethora of Jeanneret knock offs or modern copies offered on the market we have decided to leave this genuine mid century example in completely original unrestored condition so prospective clients can be be sure of the mid century authenticity and provenance of this example. The chair clearly needs to be completely reupholstered, it's teal wood frame has some surface blemishes commensurate with age and use and is still structurally strong and sound . We are happy to undertake the reupholstery for you should you wish. Please reach out for estimates of the cost to reupholster the chair for you.
According to Chandigarh heritage there were two phases in Chandigarh’s furniture...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pair of Easy Chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-29-A).
The pair comprises two closely matching chairs, minor incongruities on the dimensions are due to the...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Chairs, Model PJ-SI-32-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and authentic pair of chairs by Pierre Jeanneret. Model number PJ-SI-32A in soft Italian leather, 1950s. Model number PJ-SI-32A. The original patina of the wood has been left un...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-48-A Upholstered Armchairs in Teak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A true rarity to find a matching pair of scarce Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-48-A crossed leg upholstered armchairs.
This pair is made from solid teak wood and has been sympathetically restored. Joints have been shored up, holes or large cracks have been filled, and reupholstered in a light sand linen...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-SI-30-C, Committee Armchair, Chandigarh, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret
PJ-SI-30-C
Committee Armchair, circa 1955.
Solid teak. Vintage leather.
Original condition, marks, patina.
Various administrat...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-SI-26-A, Writing Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret
Writing chair, circa 1960
PJ-SI-26-A
Solid teak.
Version with right leg in inversed “Y” which support a tablet. Solid teak, cane.
Tablet under seat.
Provenanc...
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1960s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Cane
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-07-A Hanging Armchair/ Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, finally it's iconic. It is raw in its simplicity, nothing too much but still nothing is missing. It is a chair with a very strong shape. In the big s...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Iconic easy chair by Pierre Jeanneret from the administrative offices of Chandigarh, India.
Restored and recaned in natural cane.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-SI-30-C, Committee Armchair, Chandigarh, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret
PJ-SI-30-C
Committee Armchair, circa 1955.
Solid teak. Leather.
Various administrative buildings. Chandigarh India
Important :...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, 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 Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-SI-26-A, Writing Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret
Writing chair, circa 1960
PJ-SI-26-A
Solid teak.
Version with right leg in inversed “Y” which support a tablet. Solid teak, cane.
Tablet under seat.
Provenanc...
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1960s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
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Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret X-Easy Armchair Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a design icon. It is raw in its simplicity, embodying an expressing a nonchalance. There is something deeply relaxing about this design...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
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Teak
Two Pierre Jeanneret Sofa Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
These iconic pieces of furniture with their characteristic A-shaped profiles are rare classics of history. Through their sophisticated proportions and elegant shape, the sofa represe...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
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Cowhide, Teak
Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret, LC/PJ-SI-41-A, Advocate and Press Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Paris, FR
Le Corbusier + Pierre Jeanneret
LC/PJ-SI-41-A
Important: Vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity.
Armchair called “Advocate and Press Chair...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
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Animal Skin, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Original Cane and Teak Office Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
An authentic Pierre Jeanneret office or desk chair.
Teak and cane.
India, Chandigarh, c1960s.
A flexible piece of design history that can be used in bedrooms, lounges etc...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
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Teak
Pierre Jeanneret armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Pierre Jeanneret armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Arflex, Gio Ponti, and Marco Zanuso. Prices for Pierre Jeanneret armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,427 and can go as high as $95,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,500.
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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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