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.

Find authentic vintage Pierre Jeanneret chairs, case pieces, tables and other furniture today on 1stDibs.

Creator: Pierre Jeanneret

Large console model TAT-13-DA with "Y" type base by Pierre Jeanneret, Midcentury

$26,000

Large console model TAT-13-DA with "Y" type base by Pierre Jeanneret, Midcentury

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

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. Restoration: this item has been restored. Signs of age and wear. Model made for the Assembly of Chandigarh Bibliography Provenance: Sourced from gallery Fiftiesdesign in Brest, who imported the furniture from India...

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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Teak

High court 3-Part Desk by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1957-58

$47,500

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...

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

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Teak

Architectural 3-Part Desk by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960

$42,000

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)

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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

$19,250

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

3-Part Desk With 3-Round Legs by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, Circa 1958-60

$24,500

3-Part Desk With 3-Round Legs by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, Circa 1958-60

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in teak wood. Letter : D.P.I(S)Pb( ) / (UNIDENTIFIED)

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

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Teak

Chandigarh Teak Desk and Cane Armchair by Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967), c. 1960s

$65,056 / set

H 28.35 in W 44.1 in D 25.6 in

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...

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1960s Indian Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Cane, Teak

Mid-Century Karl Springer Style Lucite and Chrome Console Table

$3,600

H 29.75 in W 76 in D 28 in

Mid-Century Karl Springer Style Lucite and Chrome Console Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning vintage table in the style of Karl Springer features thick Lucite posts connected with chrome X-style frame which adds stability and style to the piece. Thick beveled g...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Chrome

Midcentury Italian Mirror Console Table with Marble Top and Base

$2,845Sale Price|31% Off

H 35.44 in W 58.27 in D 14.97 in

Midcentury Italian Mirror Console Table with Marble Top and Base

By Cantu

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Significant lacquered parchment and marble console table made in Cantu, Italy in 1959. Cantú was for a long time a center for furniture production of importance designed by great des...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Marble

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Couture Console Table

$18,000

H 29.5 in W 124 in D 25 in

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Couture Console Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive single panel of century old teak wood from my finest collection, produced into a beautiful console table. We added wood butterflies into the top and finished with a natura...

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2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Wood, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

$201,540

H 28.75 in W 97.25 in D 47.84 in

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...

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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Teak

Pace Collection Brass and Glass Console Table, Mid-Century Modern

$1,425Sale Price|50% Off

H 29 in W 54 in D 18 in

Pace Collection Brass and Glass Console Table, Mid-Century Modern

By Pace Collection

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant console in brass finish and glass top by Pace. Very well made. Brass finish is shiny and shows very nicely.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Chrome Console Table in the Style of Milo Baughman

$2,100

H 28.5 in W 58 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Chrome Console Table in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning vintage modern console table features a heavy sculpted chrome frame and a 1" thick green beveled glass top. Milo Baughman style Mid-Century design looks great in any entrywa...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Brass, Wood and Glass Console Table

$7,705

H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 18.12 in

Italian Mid-Century Brass, Wood and Glass Console Table

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Italian very solid and heavy, brass, wood and glass console table from 1970's. The top of this console is in glass. The structure is combined with laquered dark brown color w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Brass

Unique Console Table with Iron Base

$2,726

H 30.71 in W 77.96 in D 33.08 in

Unique Console Table with Iron Base

Located in Nijlen, BE

This unique combination of old iron and old beechwood makes a very elegant console table of 78 cm high. The legs elegantly lift the whole. The table was used by a Belgian artist as...

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1920s Belgian Industrial Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Iron

Pierre Jeanneret original PJ-BU-02-A Pigeonhole Desk, Mid-Century Modern.

$28,000

H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 32.29 in

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...

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

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Teak, Leather

Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh

$33,000

H 28 in W 48.5 in D 33 in

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...

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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Leather, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Office Table PJ-BU-02-A, circa 1957

$29,638

H 27.96 in W 48.04 in D 32.29 in

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...

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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Console Tables

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Leather, Teak

Previously Available Items

V-leg Desk With hole by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960

Sold

H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 23.82 in

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

Sold

H 27.76 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in

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 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

Are Pierre Jeanneret chairs comfortable?
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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.