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Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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.

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V-leg Desk With hole 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.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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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.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-13-D Console Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the legs and the tabletop ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Bot...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Teak

Large console model TAT-13-DA with "Y" type base by Pierre Jeanneret, Midcentury
By Pierre Jeanneret
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PIERRE JEANNERET (1896-1967) PJ TAT 13 D Double "Committee desk/console", circa 1955 Solid teak table or console with a rectangular top on a profiled "Y" base with two braces. Rest...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Teak

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Pierre Jeanneret console tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Pierre Jeanneret console tables 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 console tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original console tables by Pierre Jeanneret were created in the modern style in asia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider console tables by and Maitland Smith. Prices for Pierre Jeanneret console tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $19,300 and can go as high as $34,502, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $30,000.
Questions About Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Whether 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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