Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
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 Pair of X-Leg Chairs PJ-SI-45-A / Authentic Midcentury
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This set of two X-leg chairs is absolutely fantastic. The X-shape legs are characteristic of Pierre Jeannerets design for Chandigarh and you can see it on many objects. There is a si...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane chairs, India 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Pierre Jeanneret “Office Cane Chairs” created in the 1950s for the city of Chandigarh in India, the utopian city designed by his cousin Le Corbusier.
These iconic chairs, made of sol...
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1950s Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs in Teak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific large set of correct and perfectly matched dining chairs in teak by Pierre Jeanneret.
The "PJ-SI-25-A" V-type canned chair. This particular s...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
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Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a very rare student chair with upholstery. Finally, it's iconic. It appears so simple and yet so precise, where proportions seems to be perfect. This A-shaped legs are ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-28-A / 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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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Set of 12 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 12 authentic Pierre Jeanneret dining chairs (we offer 6, 10 or 12 too). Normally they are always a bit different in size, so they normally never fit. That is a rare...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs with Metal Detail, Set of 12 in Whiskey Cowhide
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs with Metal Detail, Set of 12 in Whiskey Cowhide
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
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Cowhide, Teak
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. It is finally historic piece from an UNESCO World Heritage si...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is an iconic piece. It appears so simple and still so precise, where proportions seems to be perfect. This A-shaped legs are typical for Chandigarh objects. Then this L-sh...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece; finally it's iconic. It appears so simple and yet so precise, where proportions seems to be perfect. This A-shaped legs are typical for Chandigarh ob...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Pair of Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This pair of chairs are an iconic pieces. It appears so simple and still so precise, where proportions seems to be perfect. This A-shaped legs are typical for Chandigarh objects. The...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Chairs with Cushion, Set of 6
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Chairs with Cushion, Set of 6
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20th Century Indian Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
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Velvet, Cane, 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 ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 12 Committee Chairs PJ-SI-30-C / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
These chairs with its characteristic A-shaped profiles are rare classic of history. Through its sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless min...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Fur, Teak
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
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...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Chandigarh PJ-SI-25-A Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
A Pierre Jeanneret authentic dining or occasional chair.
Ideal for use at a desk or as fireside chairs.
India, c1960s, Chandigarh.
Teak and Cane.
PJ-SI-25-A Model.
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-D Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. It's quite rough and has a wonderful colour. We don't restore them too m...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Teak
Set of 2, Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Set of two Library chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, originally designed in 1955 for University of Punjab Library in Chandigarh but later used in a variety of buildings in the new capital city.
Currently I have these two chairs in stock but can acquire several more if you're looking to create a larger dining...
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1960s Indian Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
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Teak
Set of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, set of four, India, 1952-1965
Measures: H.C 14 / 33, 43, 47, 79
Meaning chairs nr 33, 43, 47, 79 for Room 14 of the High Court of Chandigarh
It'...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
Set of six Pierre Jeanneret armless upholstered dining chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
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Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is not only a beautiful chair, it’s the most famous item of all Chandigarh items. Its expressive A-shaped legs are a specific signature element for Chandigarh items. Anoth...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-18-A Leather Armless Chair/ Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair with its characteristic A-shaped profile is a rare classic of history. Through its sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless minds...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hide, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-C Low Committee Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair with its characteristic A-shaped profile is a rare classic of history. Through its sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless minds...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-30-D Committee Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair with its characteristic A-shaped profile is a rare classic of history. Through its sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless minds...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair PJ-SI-30-C Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair with its characteristic A-shaped profile is a rare classic of history. Through its sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless minds...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Fur, 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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-25-E / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, finally it's iconic. It appears so simple and yet so precise, where proportions seems to be perfect. This A-shaped legs are typical for Chandigarh ob...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Pierre Jeanneret Teak & Leather Chair PJ-SI-49-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This impressive model of the "Cross Easy Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret comes with an upholstery of black moleskin leather, combined with its characteristic legs and frame of solid teak....
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret "Box" Desk Chair in Teak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A teak armchair made for the Punjab University in Chandigarh, India, circa 1960.
Model number PJ-SI-53-A
This rare chair is in original as found condition. Only wax and oil have be...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set Of 4 Pierre Jeanneret ‘Committee’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-30-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret “office Chair” or “Committee Chair”, circa 1959-1960. Teak and faux leather. Intended for: High court, legislative assembly and various administrative build...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of Six Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Six armchairs from The State Bank of India, France/India, 1950s; teak, upholstery, cane; hand painted letters/numbers to three; measures: 33 1/2" x 21" x 21"; the bank was designed b...
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Dining Chairs Set of 10 in Teak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very nice true matched set of Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A "dining" or floating back "office" chairs in solid teak.
All chairs in very good vintage condition. New cane that I have...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 8 Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific matching set of 8 floating back armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh Project.
These examples are rather desirable as they are executed in Indian rosewood or...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Pierre Jeanneret dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs by Pierre Jeanneret were created in the mid-century modern style in south asia during the 20th century. Prices for Pierre Jeanneret dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,200 and can go as high as $150,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $21,200.
Questions About Pierre Jeanneret Dining Room Chairs
- 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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