South Asian Armchairs

Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century hand carved, turned and painted Punjabi chair with new down feather persimmon colored silk velvet seat cushion.

Exceptional wicker arm chair by Palecel Furniture, in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. The ch...

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...

Iconic easy chair by Pierre Jeanneret from the administrative offices of Chandigarh, India. Restored and recaned in natural cane.    

This iconic original and very rare armchair SI-26-C / writing chair by legendary designer Pierre Jeanneret. Made insolid teak with shelf under the seat. One armrest with a small writing space. Authentic Mid Century piece. With its raw simplicity it shows the true strength of simplicity like many of Jeanneret's designs for the Chanidharh project. Jeanneret was commissioned by the city of Chandigarh, India, to build and design for the Punjab University Administrative buildings and a few private residences. Provenance: Sourced from gallery Fiftiesdesign in Brest, who imported the furniture from India...

Pair of Easy Chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-29-A). The pair comprises two closely matching chairs, minor incongruities on the dimensions are due to the...

A rare opportunity to acquire an original set of Pierre Jeanneret X-leg lounge chairs, all sourced from the same administrative building, the High Court Secretariat (H.C.S.) in Chand...

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back. Letter : PU/LIB/188 (PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHAND...

A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone and artisanally weaved cane. Inlay is ancient decorati...

Pair of Ornate Hollywood Regency Hand Carved Polychrome Peacock Armchairs, in the Style of Tony Duquette. A pair of ornate Indian hand-carved polychrome peacock armchairs, in the st...

A refined pair of Easy Armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret, originally designed for the Chandigarh project.Crafted in solid wood with the c...

A beautiful armless chair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone, and complemented by a removable cushion. Inlay is...

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.

An incredible pair of Indian polychrome-decorated 'Tiger' throne chairs, also known as Maharaja Chairs, hand crafted and hand painted. Second half 20th...

Pierre Jeanneret, a pair of original SI-49-A armchairs in teak and reupholstered in black leather. 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. Provenance: Sourced from gallery Fiftiesdesign in Brest, who imported the furniture from India...

Pair of easy chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-29-A). This pair presents two typical stencil marks that read "P.G.I. 149" and "P.G.I. 151". The pair compr...

British Colonial Ceylonese Solid Satinwood & Hand Caned Armchair Made entirely out of satinwood. Gentle curved back. Hand caning seat - still in good condition. Spiral arms are a un...

A good authentic Chandigarh easy chair. Artisanally and locally made with pegged solid teak in the 1960s. This type is known as the cane and teak wood armch...

A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone and artisanally weaved cane. Round top, cane back, uphol...

Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret armchairs known as LC/PJ-SI-41-A, Advocate and Press Chair in solid teak and nubuck leather. Sold as a pair. More specifically, this set of two LC/P...

Here we see a playful kind of experimentation, different from the average modern design, which is more well-behaved and dogmatic. It’s radical, it’s curious, it pushes boundaries. It...

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 In...

Here we see a decision to project the universal ideals of modernity onto Indian reality. However, these pieces were inspired by North Indian culture, as well the cosmic and spiritua...

DESCRIPTION: Pierre Jeanneret , Committee Chair for Chandigarh, PJ-SI-30-C, Circa 1950, India "PJ-SI-30-C" Committee Chair for Chandigarh. Teak structure, upholstered with fur. CON...

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head. 1 of 2 available. Anglo-Indian Mughal black and white mother of pearl inlaid armchair with ram's head. Mother-of-pearl klismos style armchair with ram head detail. This stunning armchair feature a wooden frame inlaid with intricate and detailed floral design in white mother of pearl, camel bone and black color with scrolling ram's heads finish. A very good looking and well made Anglo Indian armchair. These are highly collectable, they must have taken hundreds of hours to craft, imagine hand cutting thousands of pieces of mother of pearl into just the right shape to make these Moorish Mughal mosaic inlay work. Chair seat was newly upholstered in a eggplant, lavender, purple colors fabric from Clarence House. Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair or dining chair sure to be a conversation piece. 2 available, price is for one. Dimensions Height: 34.5 in. Back width: 25 in. Depth: 21 in. Seat height: 19.5 in. Seat width 20.5in. Petite armchair...

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in teak wood.

19th Century Anglo-Indian White Lacquered Carved & Pierced Lion Motif Arm Chair, circa 1880 This stunning 19th-century Anglo-Indian armchair, circa 1880, is a striking example of th...

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...

Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the piece. The void between becomes an important part of the item itself. It demonstrates different vi...

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 In...

Each with back centered by foliate-carved open backsplat; with reeded downswept armrests resting on baluster-form uprights; the caned seat with loose checked squab seat cushion; rais...

Pair of Pakistani mid-century 'Roorkee' safari campaign chairs with carved walnut frames and black leather sling seats, backs and arms that coll...

Pierre Jeanneret "V" Leg Armchair Chandigarh, India Circa 1950s Rare and highly collectable original pieces attributed to institutional use at the University of Patiala, Punjab, th...

This Anglo-Indian armchair dates to circa 1840 and is crafted in solid teak, a wood widely favored in colonial India for its strength, stability, and resistance to humidity. The chai...

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-30-C Committee Armchair, circa 1955. Solid teak. Vintage leather. Original condition, marks, patina. Various administrative buildings. Chandigarh India I...

Primitive dug-out chair from Southeast Asia. Hand-carved from sold piece of hardwood. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintag...

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in teak wood.

Here the silhouette is strong. It is presented through the outline and shape of the pieces. The void between becomes an important part of the items itself. It demonstrates different ...

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back. Letter : PU/LIB/187 (PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHAND...

Hand-turned garden chair made of solid satinwood, Colonial, Sri Lanka, circa 1900. Hand-caned seat and back. Came from a British Military family in Sri Lanka. 40.25" overall height ...

Antique Anglo Indian Savonarola Inlaid Moorish Peacock armchair. Savonarola Arabian Islamic Folding chair with brass Inlays British India with Peacocks birds backrest. 19th century M...

The distinctive meander pattern on the sides of these chairs is a signature feature that beautifully reflects the essence of the Art Deco style. This geometric motif is emblematic of...

Here we see a decision to project the universal ideals of modernity onto Indian reality. However, these pieces were inspired by North Indian culture, as well the cosmic and spiritua...

A pair of authentic arm chairs from Chandigarh deisgned by Pierre Jeanneret. Date of manufacture is between 1955-1960. These chairs are made of solid Burma teak with caned seats and ...

Pierre Jeanneret easy armchair, Chandigarh. Low-slung solid wood frame with distinctive V-shaped legs and broad armrests. A relaxed seating model characteristic of Jeanneret’s Chandi...

Sandor Armchair by Madheke Dimensions: D 80 x W 85 x H 70 cm. Materials: leather, brass. Finish options: Fabric Seat Coli CL 215371 Color 02, Leather Back Classic Soft Olive, Leathe...

Elephant Armchair in Oiled Teak, Woven Cotton Rope & Upholstery by Evam Dimensions: D 67.3 x W 81.3 x H 86.4 cm. Materials: Oiled teak, upholstery, and woven cotton rope. Available...

A true rarity to find a matching pair of scarce Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-48-A crossed leg upholstered armchairs. This pair is made from solid teak wood and has been sympathetically restored. Joints have been shored up, holes or large cracks have been filled, and reupholstered in a light sand linen...

Rare pair of 19th-century carved ceremonial armchairs, the profusely carved backs with flower heads and scrolling leaf decoration to the lift-up seat retaining the original locks. Fl...

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Chairs, Chandigarh c. 1960s Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Upholstered Bridge chairs, Mid-C...

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....

This armchair is made in the British Colonial style. Its made of mahogany and has a cane seat. The legs are fluted in the Louis XVi style.

Coronum Sheepskin Gold Armchair by Artefatto Design Studio is an extraordinary seat with soft white sheepskin upholstery held in gold metal. Artefatto Design Studio have indulgently...

Upholstered in Soft Fabric Lenta Lounger Armchair by Madheke Dimensions: D 163 x W 78 x H 100 cm. Materials: Loose fabric-upholstered cushion with leather ties, Leather-clad undersid...

Rare Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier Advocate and Press Chair from Chandigarh's High Court, c. 1955-56, known as LC/PJ-SI-41-A, Crafted from solid teak, the chair features a sligh...

An Indian pair of richly-carved arm chairs, with zebra printed seats, from the mid 20th century. This pair of vintage armchairs from India feature elaborate carvings of floral motifs...

This iconic original armchair SI-26-E / writing chair by legendary designer Pierre Jeanneret. With rattan seating and back. One armrest with a small writing space. Authentic Mid Cen...

Late 19th century one-of-a-kind pair of chinoiserie antique armchairs black lacquered & gold finish with hand woven cane seats. The Backrest is thick Gilt finish depicting a travel scene...

Swivel Armchair Grand Office in granite grey fabric on polished stainless steel base. Height adjustable. Also available in pebble grey fabric.