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.
Pierre Jeanneret, 1958 Single Armed Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, Circa 1958 Slatted seat and back, single armed chair in teak. Provenance: Chandigarh, India.
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Rare Armless Easy Chair, Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret; Le Corbusier; Armless easy chair; India; Chandigarh; 1955; 1950s; Mid-Century Modern; cane; teak; wood; rattan; side chair; dining...
Cane, Wood, Teak
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
$14,043 / set
Pair Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good authentic set of two Chandigarh chairs. Artisanally and locally made with pegged solid teak and braided canework in the 1960s. This type is known as the Library chair. The x- ...
Cane, Teak
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four Chairs, model 055, designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This chair is one of the most recognizable in Chandigar...
Cane, Wood
$13,500 / item
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair, 1950s Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Distinguished Easy Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret in the 1950s. Originally created for the city of Chandigarh, India - Pierre's intricate designs have become beloved worldwide. S...
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Arm Chair c.1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
An iconic Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Armchair, crafted in the 1950s from beautifully stained teak. Designed during his time working in Chandigarh, India, Jeanneret’s furniture pieces ar...
Teak
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret Low Armless Lounge Chairs 'Kangaroo'
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A really terrific pair of rare low lounge chairs in teak and Indian Sissoo wood. A true matched pair as indicated by the numbered designation on the rear of the seat-backs. In b...
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...
Faux Leather, Teak
Armless Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret rattan, teak & wood, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Armless Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, 1960s This iconic low chair, known as "Armless easy chair", was created for the c...
Rattan, Wood, Teak
$43,885 / set
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-18-A (Pair)
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy ‘Fireside’ Chairs, Model PJ-SI-18-A Created for Chandigarh during the city’s foundational years. Designed between 1955 and 1960, the chairs wer...
Hide, 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
Kangaroo Chairs PJ-SI-59 by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kangaroo chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh’s General Hospital Hall, crafted from solid teak and intricately braided cane. These iconic chairs became integral to the ...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-D Kangaroo 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. The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about r...
Cane, Teak
$9,654 / item
H 16.54 in W 52.37 in D 17.72 in
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 Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs. Model PJ-0101-6S. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs reads : ASM, (L) -006 and ASM, (L) - 004 respectively. These chairs came directly from India, and have never hit the open market for sale. Stenciling on each chair designating the location of the chairs in Chandigarh. Made for the university housing in Sector 14. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions. Last 4 images on the listing are pre restoration. Seat height without cushion: 18" 4 chairs available. Priced individually. Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs. Model PJ-0101-6S. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Slanted, slightly curved backrest. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs reads : "P.U. chem - 48" and "P.U. chem - 49" respectively. These chairs came directly from India, and have never hit the open market for sale. Stenciling on each chair designating the location of the chairs in Chandigarh. Made for the university housing in Sector 14. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions. Last 2 images on the listing are pre restoration. Seat height without cushion: 18" 4 chairs available. Priced individually. Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Cane, Teak
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pair of office chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).
Cane, Teak
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
$29,967 / set
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
Pair of Cal-Style Side Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Cal-Style Mid-Century Modern side chairs with tubular chrome base and original upholstered seat and back.
Chrome
$7,050
H 30.71 in W 20.28 in D 19.89 in
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...
Cane, Teak
$29,950 / set
H 29 in W 21 in D 25 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Chandigarh, 1950s Pair of rare Pierre Jeanneret 'X', easy armchairs. These chairs have been lightly washed and polished....
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of floating back office chairs were used throughout the decades in various administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India. The markings on the back indicate their last desig...
Cane, Teak
Easy Chair in Sissoo by Pierre Jeanneret c.1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Wonderful original Easy Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Model no. PJ-SI-29-A. The Easy Chair is masterpiece of modernist design, comfortable and practical, showcasing Jeanneret’s iconic “compass” style, with triangular-section legs, curved backrest and sloping armrests. Made in richly coloured Sissoo, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible. Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 - 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect who collaborated with his cousin, Le Corbusier, designing furniture for Le Corbusier's vast modernist complex at Chandigarh. Jeanneret remained for over 15 years as the project’s chief architect and the city remains a masterpiece of the modern vision. The pair pioneered a new aesthetic that placed function and order over embellishment—Jeanneret’s work imbuing the strict geometry of modernism with lighter materials like cane and wood. Jeanneret also collaborated with other modern masters, Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminium and wood, and Jean Prouve developing prefabricated housing. Literature: Catalogue Raisonné du Mobilier: Jeanneret Chandigarh, 2019. Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, The Indian Adventure...
Teak
$1,942 / item
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 22.45 in
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Capitol Complex chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on cho...
Cane, Wood
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
H 25 in W 23 in D 25 in
LC1 Sling Basculant Cow Hide Chair Le Corbusier Jeanneret & Perriand Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Portland, OR
An official licensed Le Corbusier LC1 Chair with cow hide produced by Cassina, signed & numbered, in excellent condition. The chair designed by ...
Stainless Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Pierre Jeanneret easy chair. Model PJ-SI-29-A. Solid teak chair with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Hand stenciling on the back of chair reads : Ch.L.(P)-063 and Ch.L.(P)-033 respectively. This chair came directly from India, and has never hit the open market for sale. Stenciling on chair designates the location of the chair in Chandigarh. Made for the administrative buildings and university residences in Sector 14. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushion and cane. Last 2 images on the listing are pre restoration. 1 chair available. Seat height without cushion: 14.5" Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret Easy chairs / lounge chairs. Model PJ-SI-29-A. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs reads : Ch.L.(P)-072 and Ch.L.(P)-044 respectively. These chairs came directly from India, and have never hit the open market for sale. Stenciling on each chair designating the location of the chairs in Chandigarh. Made for the administrative buildings and university residences in Sector 14. Have all photos from before and after careful restoration. Restoration performed by artisans in India that specialize in Pierre Jeanneret. New cushions and cane. Last 3 images on the listing are pre restoration. Seat height without cushion: 14.5" 4 chairs available. Priced individually. Jeanneret Chandigargh book - Jacques Dworczak...
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 18.31 in W 53.94 in D 18.12 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
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...
Teak
Sold
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armless Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare set of authentic arm less dining chairs (not to restrict movement) re-polished and re-caned chairs in India. Dimensions vary slightly due to the handmade nature of this design. All items are guaranteed to be 100 percent authentic Jeanneret...
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 17.72 in W 53.75 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-B Cane Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Rare teak bench with crossbars between legs. Teak nicely restored. All wooden parts authentic. Cane has been redone in 2020. It has a wonderful patina. That is a very rare collector ...
Cane, Teak
Sold
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
Sold
H 26.78 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh Stools 'CB', Postmodern influenced by Le Corbusier
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret Model: 'CB' High stools Chandigarh India Circa 1965-66 Iconic mid-twentieth century Pierre Jeanneret Model 'CB' High Round St...
Teak
10 Pierre Jeanneret Armless Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane, France/India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of ten (10) Pierre Jeanneret hand cane arm less dining chairs. A rare set of arm less dining chairs (not to restrict movement) re-polished and re-caned chairs in India. Dimension...
Teak