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 - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Teak Library Table circa 1955–56 by Pierre Jeanneret - model PJ-TAT-08-B This model was produced in several variants and dimensions for Chandigarh’s public institutions. The detacha...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret - PJ-BU-19-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Administrative desk, circa 1960, made for the city of Chandigarh, India. Also known as the PJ-BU-19-A desk. Top fixed on an “X” leg. One side has a small single cabinet door with al...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Mid Century Wooden Squared Teak Dining Table Produced, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare French mid century squared wooden dining center table in teak by Pierre Jeanneret & Le Corbusier produced for Chandigarh / Punjab India, 1950s. In good vintage condition ...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table Black Stained by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The inclusion of the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016 has aroused great int...
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining set designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Set consisting of 1x Dining Table, 4x Capitol complex Chairs and 4x Capi...
Glass, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
This iconic original PJ-BU-02-A / Pigeonhole desk in teak by legendary designer Pierre Jeanneret. Dark brown re-covered leather top. A single drawer and open pigeonhole shelving. Jeanneret was commissioned by the city of Chandigarh, India, to build and design for the Punjab University Administrative buildings and a few private residences. They were produced between circa 1952 and 1957. Chair seen in pictures is not included but can be bought at 1stDibs Ref: LU7480248866122 . Provenance: Sourced from gallery Fiftiesdesign in Brest, who imported the furniture from India...
Leather, Teak
Extraordinary Pierre Jeanneret Library Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are very pleased to present this exceptional and rare Pierre Jeanneret illuminated reading table with provenance from DAV (Dayanand Anglo-Vedic) College Chandigarh which was built...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ TB 05 Coffee Table Teak and Glass Top Numbered
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Chicago, IL
Pierre Jeanneret PJ TB 05 coffee table in teak and glass. Teak nicely restored. All wooden parts authentic and vintage. Wonderful patina. An iconic design piece of Jeanneret. The gl...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining Set designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Set consisting of Dining Table, 2x Benches and 2x Armchairs. The incl...
Glass, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining set designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Set consisting of 1x Dining Table, 4x Capitol complex Chairs and 4x Capi...
Glass, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-L-09-A Cane Coffee Table / 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 Rosewood Table PJ-TA-01-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Pierre Jeanneret Rosewood table, model PJ-TA-01-A, circa 1962. This model—often made in teak and occasionally painted black— appeared in stud...
Rosewood
$110,000
Pierre Jeanneret Library Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Denver, CO
Made of teak and hand crafted veneers, part of the original Chandigarh furniture programme under the masterplan of Le Corbusier. Bears original markings confirming authenticity withi...
Teak
French Mid Century Wooden "Pigeon Hole" Teak Leather Desk by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and iconic French mid century wooden "Pigeon hole" working desk in dark stained teak and leather by Pierre Jeanneret produced for the administrative building in Chandigar...
Leather, Teak
V-leg Student desk by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in teak wood.
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-01-B Dining Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
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 I...
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic quality comes out of its depth, giving a strong presence with an almost ritualist intensity. No...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-08-B Student Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. The visible nonchalance here celebrates...
Teak
$30,199Sale Price|20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk PJ-BU-02-A, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Ghent, BE
The Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk PJ‑BU‑02‑A is a legendary mid‑century modern masterpiece designed circa 1957–1958 for the adminis...
Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-06-A Administrative Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. Each piece is slightly different, where...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-13-A High Court Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The object exudes an aura. It’s not about the shape or about the material; its auratic quality comes out of its depth, giving a strong presence with an almost ritualist intensity. No...
Teak
Dining table by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A solid wood dining table designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh project. With its tapered legs and thick rectangular top, the piece exemplifies Jeanneret’s architectural pu...
Wood
Rectangular Table, Pierre Jeanneret, 1960s, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare and authentic example from the Chandigarh project in India, this rectangular table by Pierre Jeanneret reflects the architect’s rational yet sculptural design language. Charac...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Table Chandigarh, India , Circa 1959 - 1960
Wood
$44,000 / set
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Teak Side Tables
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Teak Side Tables. Quadrangular body with compass-type legs. Open compartment and drawer with opening grip in the shape of hollowed-out circle on an aluminum...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-01-A Dining Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
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 I...
Wood
High court 3-Part Desk by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1957-58
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in teak wood. Letter : HC/C/018 (High Court Punjab/Cabinet N°18) HC/C/22(2) (High Cou...
Teak
$111,000
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Table
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TB-05-A Coffee Table, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret coffee table Chandigarh in stained teak and glass, 1960's Pierre Jeanneret rectangular PJ-TB-05-A coffee table with glass tabletop, circa 1960. The glass tabletop i...
Glass, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-16-A Z-Element Table / 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...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-08-A Table / Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Monumental qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a g...
Teak
Rare Pierre Jeanneret "Museum" Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this seldom seen Pierre Jeanneret table from Chandigarh. The table top shows beautifully rounded edges of teak with a formica top. The sculptural curved l...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Coffee Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Coffee table from Chandigarh, India, circa 1960. Teak and glass. Provenance: Chandigarh, India Private Collection Liter...
Glass, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TB-05-A Coffee Table Chandigarh, Stained Teak, Glass, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret coffee table Chandigarh in stained teak and glass, 1960's Pierre Jeanneret rectangular PJ-TB-05-A coffee table with glass tabletop, circa 1960. The glass tabletop...
Glass, Teak
Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Desk, Teak & Vinyl, India, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pierre Jeanneret desk combines simplicity and craftsmanship in perfect harmony. The teak wood and vinyl surface detailing create a workspace that is both functional and perfectl...
Wood, Teak
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret LC/PJ-BU-01- Writing Desk / 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...
Teak
$55,000
Pierre Jeanneret Desk
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1960's Rare “Writing Table for Junior Officers” in rosewood. Rectangular top supported on one side by a tripod base and on the other by a long, double-sided...
Rosewood
Committee Table by Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier LC/PJ-TAT-14-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A truly special example of iconic mid twentieth century design. A rare work by two titans of design at their peak of creativity and execution. This "committee" dining, or library ta...
Teak
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
Pierre Jeanneret, Office Table PJ-BU-02-A, circa 1957
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02-A Important: Vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity. Desk-bookcase called “Office table”, circa 1957-1958 Tabletop fixed on a spi...
Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret "Square” Table Solid Teak Chandigarh Project India Le Corbusier
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Munster, NRW
Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-TA-04-A “square” table A fine example of Pierre Jeanneret’s approach to functionalist and aesthetic furniture, the PJ-TA-04-A, also known as the “square table”....
Teak
Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret Committee Table
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret committee table. Chandigarh, India. c. 1963-1964 Rare model with solid teak top. This is an early examp...
Teak
Chandigarh Teak Desk and Cane Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967), c. 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967), Swiss architect and designer, trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Geneva before joining his cousin Le Corbusier (1887-1967) in 1925. Together, they c...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol complex dining set, a timeless design that exudes elegance and sophistication. Originally designed by Pierre Jeanneret in the 1950s for t...
Glass, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Stool from the city of Chandigarh, India 1950 - 1959 Teak Holland and Sherry boiled wool. Desk: 27 H x 31.5 W x 23 D inches Stoo...
Teak, Wool
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Table For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Table For Cassina Originally envisioned to furnish the Legislative Assembly building in Chandigarh, ...
Oak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-04-A Square Table / Authentic Mid-Century Chandigarh
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...
Teak
Glass coffee table by Pierre Jeanneret, 1960s, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Handcrafted in India, the glass table reflects Jeanneret’s commitment to local materials and artisanship, with beautifully joined teak frames and bold yet balanced proportions. Per...
Teak, Glass
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Table For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Table For Cassina Originally envisioned to furnish the Legislative Assembly building in Chandigarh, ...
Oak
Pierre Jeanneret Vanity, 1950s Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover a rare piece of design history with this Pierre Jeanneret vanity, originally crafted for the visionary modernist city of Chandigarh in the 1950s. A seamless blend of functio...
Teak, Glass, Mirror
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Wood and Glass Table by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The inclusion of the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016 has aroused great int...
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-08-A Student Desk / 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 ...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-10-A Library or Reading Table for the Chandigarh Project
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An Exceptional example of the Iconic Lighted Reading Table by Pierre Jeanneret for The Chandigarh Project ca. 1964. This example in original but sympathetically restored condition. ...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Teak Dining Table/Desk c. 1961
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pierre Jeanneret teak dining table/desk. Chandigarh, India c. 1961. Solid teak and teak veneer. Two pairs of slanted, tapered legs connected by two V-shaped crosspieces. Conserve...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret teak student desk Chandigarh - France, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
This student desk by Pierre Jeanneret – known as model PJ-BU-08-B – features a rectangular top with drop-down sides, complete with compass-style legs. Geneva-born architect Pierre J...
Teak
Architectural 3-Part Desk by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in teak wood. Letter : CCA/T/110 (Chandigarh College of Architecture/Table N °110)
Teak
Huge Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table for Cassina, Italy, new
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material and color/finish. Available in natural teak, natural oak, black stained oak or dark walnut stained oak. Table designed by Pierre Jeanneret cir...
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Chandigarh project. Used in the administrative buildings in Chindigargh, Sector 1. Angular leg and bookcase back. The word - OFFICE - stenciled on years ago designating it to one of the buildings. One of the most iconic pieces of modern design. Dark green leather top. Single pull out drawer on front left. Looks stunning from every angle. Great piece to float in a room. Desk in excellent vintage condition. Last 5 images are the original photos - pre-restoration. Armrest clearance is 26". Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Leather, Teak
Bedside Table with Lamp by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This bedside table with integrated lamp is an exceptional piece designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh project in India. Crafted from solid teakwood, it features Jeanneret...
Glass, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-02-A Desk / 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...
Teak