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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Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Black Lacquered Wood and Woven Cane by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, in black lacquered wood and woven cane, by Cassina. A bench originally designed by Pierre Jeanneret around 1955 and reissued in 2020. Manufactured ...
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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 ...
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench 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 the Civil...
Cane, Wood
Civil Bench 057 by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Civil bench 057 by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina. Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Available in teak, oak or black stained oak. Assembly, con...
Rattan, Wood, Oak, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Bench from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Bench from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh. The rarity of this piece is further enhanced by the presence of a typical hand-stenciled marking on the rear crossbar that read...
Cane, Teak
Mid Century Wooden Teak & Rattan Bench by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century wooden bench in teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret produced for Punjab University in Chandigarh India, 1950s. In good condition and professionally restored. ...
Rattan, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane
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 ...
Cane, Wood
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 ...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret A Leg Bench, 1950s Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful teak bench titled the King Bench A Leg designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh. Imported from India with care, this bench tells a story far beyond what the eye can see....
Cane, Teak
Teak Bench by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare and authentic example from the Chandigarh project in India, this teak bench by Pierre Jeanneret reflects the architect’s rational yet sculptural design language. Characterized...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Sofa in Cowhide, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning teak sofa fully reupholstered in beige cowhide designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. New cushions. Sofas were...
Cane, Teak, Cowhide
P. Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane with Cushion by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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 ...
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-B Bench Seat / 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. The sofa is a one-of-a-kind piece - unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quali...
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret, Three Seat Benches, Teak, Cane, Chandigarh, India, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Three Seat Benches, Teak, Cane, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s Original pair of mid-century modern three seater cane benches by Pierre Jeann...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench 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 ...
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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...
Cane, Wood
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench For Cassina Included in Cassina’s study of the furnishings of the city of Chandigarh, the Civil Be...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-C Cane Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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...
Cane, Wood
P. Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane with Cushion by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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...
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Bench
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional solid Sissoo bench by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh Project, circa 1956. This bench is a sturdy example of an uncommon form in...
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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 ...
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret High Court Public Bench / Sofa in Muffle Alpaca Rose Uniacke
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
From the High Court, Chandigarh, India Marked Accordingly Newly fully upholstered in Rose Uniacke Muffle Alpaca Velvet
Alpaca, Velvet, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-Cane Sofa / 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. The void between becomes an important part of the item itself. It demonstrates different vi...
Cane, Teak
Banc
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Solid teak bench with woven cane seating by French designer Pierre Jeanneret. Rectangular seat resting on two “compass”-style side legs connected by a low H-shaped crossbar.
Teak
H 17 in W 26 in D 14.5 in
Hans Wegner Woven Cane Bench or Stool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic design rarely seen in excellent condition. Executed in oak. Label below.
Cane, Oak
H 14.25 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, 1960s, Refinished
By Maruni, Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern slatted wood bench in richly toned walnut, offering the perfect combination of clean architectural lines and functional versatility. Craft...
Wood
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A rare pair of committee chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh administrative buildings, circa 1955–1960. Crafted from solid teak, these chairs feature the signatur...
Fabric, Teak
H 16.5 in W 59.5 in D 16 in
Mid Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Coffee Table Bench
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, mid-century, modern, retro, 1960’s, Danish style, coffee table/ bench, by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel, from the Declaration series. The perfect length...
Walnut
H 16 in W 48 in D 18 in
Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic slat bench coffee table, bench made in Yugoslavia, after George Nelson, circa 1950/1960's. Constructed of solid wood, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition,...
Wood
H 15.95 in W 44.49 in D 13.39 in
Spanish Long Bench or Coffee Table in Rattan and Woven Cane
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Woven Bamboo Rattan Bench with Cane Seat This Mid-Century Modernist bamboo and woven rattan / wicker rectangular long bench was handcrafted in Spain near 1960s. Design with hand...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 17 in W 48 in D 17 in
Mel Smilow Slatted Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Bench on Tapered Dowel Legs
By Mel Smilow
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mel Smilow Slatted solid walnut Mid-Century Modern bench on tapered dowel legs.
Walnut
H 15 in W 70 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Long Walnut Bench Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut long bench two tear coffee table.
Walnut
H 16 in W 26 in D 26 in
Teak Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pierre Jeanneret coffee table model PJ-TB-04-A from Chandigarh India, circa early 1960s. This form for this table was created from a design by Charlotte Perriand in 1938 for the BCC and l’Equipement de la Maison. Elegant design of three symmetrical legs and circular table. Top connected to base with three screws. literature: Mary McLeod, ed., Charlotte Perriand: An Art of Living, New York, 2003, p. 136, fig. 8 for a 'L’Equipement de la Maison' prospectus Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure...
Teak
H 31.25 in W 22 in D 25 in
Pierre Jeanneret Writing Chair from Punjab University, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Pierre Jeanneret Writing Chair from Punjab University, Chandigarh. These gorgeous chairs were designed by Pierre Jeannette and mass produced in India for the Utopian cit...
Cane, Teak
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Dining Chair for Cassina, Italy - New
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material and size. The measurements given apply to the chair without armrests. With armrests the chair measures 64cm width and 63cm depth. The bas...
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak
H 18 in W 72 in D 16 in
Montgomery Solid Wood and Woven Leather Bench by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery bench by Crump and Kwash Hand shaped solid wood frame / hand woven vegetable tanned leather seat / hand rubbed oil finish 72” w x 16...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
H 18.12 in W 53.55 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-C Cane Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
Cane, Teak
H 17.92 in W 53.94 in D 18.12 in
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 ...
Teak
H 16 in W 54 in D 17.75 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Teak Benches, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Three Seat Bench, Teak, Chandigarh Original pair of mid-century modern three seater cane benches by Pierre Jeanneret c. 1960s, Model PJ-...
Cane, Teak
H 18.51 in W 17.92 in D 53.15 in
Teak bench by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The beautiful sturdy bench is made from solid teak and features a rectangular seat with broad slats. It rests on two compass-style side legs, which are connected by a sturdy crosspie...
Teak
H 20 in W 55 in D 18 in
Pierre Jeanneret A Leg Bench, 1950s Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful teak bench titled the King Bench A Leg designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh. Imported from India with care, this bench tell a story far beyond what the eye can see. ...
Cane, Teak
H 20 in W 55 in D 18 in
Pierre Jeanneret X Leg Bench, 1950s Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful teak bench titled the King Bench X Leg designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh. Imported from India with care and fully restored from the 1950s. This particular bench i...
Cane, Teak
H 18.12 in W 53.94 in D 18.12 in
Bench PJ-SI-33-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Bench in solid teak and woven cane. Rectangular seat resting on two lateral "compass" legs linked by a low H-shaped by a low H-shaped brace.
Wood
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-SI-38-C, Public Bench
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-37-B Important: Vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity. High bench seat called “Public bench”, circa 1959-1960. Solid teak, colore...
Animal Skin, Teak
H 35 in W 57.25 in D 28 in
Pierre Jeanneret Public Bench from High Court, Chandigarh in Cowhide
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The public bench, designed by Swiss architect, Pierre Jeanneret (or Le Corbusier) for the urban-planned, post-colonial Indian city of Chandigarh, is a tes...
Cowhide, Teak
H 18.12 in W 53.55 in D 17.92 in
Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Bench, Post-Graduate Institute, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A bench in solid teak wood and cane designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Circa 1955. Provenance: Post-Graduate Institute, Chandigarh, India
Cane, Teak
H 17.25 in W 16 in D 13 in
Pair of Authentic Pierre Jeanneret Low Stools/Ottomans, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret 'Low Stools,' Model PJ-SI-34-A Both stools or ottomans have a rectangular seat with a curved frame and a compass type double side leg assembly. France, India, ...
Cane, Teak
H 20 in W 55 in D 18 in
Pierre Jeanneret Bench, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning solid teak bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Stencil reads - M.L.A.(GH)-036. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. Connected by a crossbar connecting each leg to its opposite. New caning. New cushion. Benches were used in the hostels and hotels for civil servants. Purchased originally from the Indian government. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration done by artisans in India who specialize only in Jeanneret. Reference number PJ-010906. Excellent condition. Seat Height : 18" without cushion, 20" with cushion. Last 2 images on the listing are pre restoration. Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Cane, Teak