Indian Seating

A rare Pierre Jeanneret Sissoo Armchair, circa 1965, from his residential furniture repertoire in Chandigarh. The armchair is constructed in solid sissoo, or Indian rosewood, with a...

A rare pair of chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret, dating to the 1950s and distinguished by their solid teak construction, flat-profiled legs and gently tilted wicker backrests. Th...

A set of three Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-22-A stools, designed for Chandigarh and dating to circa 1965–66. The stools feature thick, round slightly concave seats carved from solid teak,...

A rare and authentic pair of Pierre Jeanneret Camel Chairs, model PJ-SI-62-A, dating to circa 1960 and originating from Chandigarh, India. Designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chand...

A rare and highly elusive chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1953–1954 in Chandigarh, India. The chair combines a restrained teak structure with a distinctive fixed, welded iro...

This is a primitive chair of the Naga people. Quiet in its stance yet commanding in presence, it is a remarkably compelling piece that combines the strength of a sculptural work with the simplicity of folk furniture. It is believed to date from the early 20th century. Over many decades, the wood has taken on a deeply smoked tone, transforming into a rich dark brown surface that seems to embody time itself. Countless blade marks remain visible across the surface, and the worn patina softly reflects light. More than a piece of furniture, it stands as an art object capable of anchoring an entire space. The Naga people are a collective term for indigenous tribes living in the mountainous regions spanning present-day Northeast India and Myanmar. With their own distinct culture and spirituality, they developed powerful forms of craftsmanship, including wood carving and weaving. Born from a life lived in close relationship with nature, their creations value symbolism and function over decoration, resulting in a profoundly primal beauty. Naga chairs...

A pair of slipper chairs or lounge chairs designed by Gajanan Upadhyay and produced by the Ford Foundation, New Dehli, India, c. 1964. Wear consistent with vintage age and normal us...

Anglo Indian Plantation chair 19th Century

High cane stool by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa 1960s. A round woven seat rests on three slender teak legs linked by wood...

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...

Upholstered dining chairs by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa 1958–1959, presented in contemporary camel hair-on-hide. The armless teak frames combine rectangular backs, compact seats and splayed compass supports. Jeanneret developed furniture alongside the architecture of Chandigarh, the new city created in post-independence India. Seating was an essential part of its offices, educational establishments and residential interiors. His designs brought modernist composition into direct contact with local woodworking: substantial timber members, economical joints and repeated forms gave ordinary furnishings a distinct architectural presence. The resulting furniture was made to be used, and its character emerges from the way a relatively small number of structural elements organize the body, the supporting frame and the spaces between them. The back uprights continue down to the rear seat rail, leaving an open band beneath the upholstered back. Broad diagonal leg members provide the characteristic A-shaped side profile, while the padded seat projects above them. The light covering contrasts with the darker teak and its visible grain. The photographed rear rail reads “PGGC (Nutrition)” with “210/3” below. PGGC is consistent with a Post Graduate Government College designation, and “Nutrition” identifies a departmental context. The code preserves a particular inventory history on the woodwork itself, connecting the marked chair to everyday educational use. The numerals are retained as part of the inscription rather than used to assign a room or building. The vintage teak retains variations in grain, color and surface wear, with softened edges and individual traces of use visible in the photographs. These details give the woodwork its material character and preserve the sense of a furnishing made for daily life in institutional or residential interiors. The present upholstery is a later treatment of the vintage structure. For related upholstered Chandigarh dining chairs...

Floating-back office armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa 1955–1956. Teak compass frames carry woven cane seats and backs beneath broad, horizon...

A striking vintage Anglo-Indian silvered metal-clad chair, 20th century, influenced by the dowry wedding chairs of Indian Royalty during the British Raj Period (colonial crown rule i...

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...

A rare pair of French mid century wooden "X-chairs" in light stained teak and a red decorative and original leather by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India 1950s In good vintage an...

The Le Corbusier-designed Cabanon stool, originating from the 1950s, is a quintessential piece of mid-century modern furniture. Designed originally for Le Corbusier’s residence in th...

Handmade Cane Chair, Chakra Natural Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal Chair in cane. Handmade in India. Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisti...

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...

Unusual folding foot stool by William Sheppee. Heavy wrought iron and patinated brown saddle leather.

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

Transporting 19th century British colonial plantation chair handcrafted in mahogany with elaborate floral carvings on the crest, caned back and seat, plank arms and scrolled legs.

A rare high round stool in solid teak with an upholstered seat, dating to circa 1965–66 and originating from the geology department and labs within the Punjab Agricultural University...

Pair of Anglo-Indian Bone-Inlaid Teakwood Side Chairs Anglo-Colonial Mughal Revival A striking pair of Anglo-Indian bone-inlaid hardwood side chairs, handcrafted in the Anglo-Coloni...

Upholstered easy armchair by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa 1955–1956, presented in contemporary camel alpaca. A broad padded seat, inclined back and s...

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...

A sculptural and solidly constructed Indian bench dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The back is composed of vertical spindles capped with carved finials and joined by...

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...

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...

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...

Vintage Anglo Indian Repousse Ram's Head Chair - 1 of 8 Available.

Pierre Jeanneret, Circa 1958 Slatted seat and back, single armed chair in teak. Provenance: Chandigarh, India.

Low upholstered daybed by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa 1957–1958. The broad rectangular platform is presented in contemporary brown velvet over a vin...

A beautifully timeworn vintage industrial institutional bench with the kind of honest character that only decades of use can create. Long, warm-toned wooden slats form the generous s...

Bench from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh. The rarity of this piece is further enhanced by the presence of a typical hand-stenciled marking on the rear crossbar that read...

A sofa designed by Gajanan Upadhyay and produced by the Ford Foundation, New Dehli, India, c. 1964. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.65"H x 72.0"W ...

Upholstered teak dining chairs by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa 1958–1959, presented in natural linen. Rectangular framed backs and compact padded sea...

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...

Stunning teak sofa fully reupholstered in beige cowhide designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigargh. Rectangular seat resting on two compass type side legs. New cushions. Sofas were...

Authentic 'Office Chair' from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (Ref. PJ-SI-28-B). In excellent condition - joints have been restored and cane work replaced. 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...

This Anglo-Indian armchair dates to circa 1840 and reflects the restrained, utilitarian elegance characteristic of British colonial furniture produced on the Indian subcontinent for ...

These items are raw and sturdy. The rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualit...

Contemporary Brass Stool, Twist & Knot Green, Viya by Vikram Goyal Stool in brass and jute rope. Handmade in India. Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble...

In the Regency taste with serpentine arched caned back and scrolled out arms. carved seat rail with round discs over lion form legs and paw feet.

Handmade Cane Stool, Chakra Tall, Viya by Vikram Goyal Stool in cane. Handmade in India. Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in gra...

Impressive 19th century Anglo Indian planters chair handcrafted in mahogany in classic form featuring swivel out leg rests, leather upholstery highlighted with brass tacks and elabor...

Victorian Colonial Eastern hardwood hand carved frame daybed with taupe upholstery, 1800s A carved oak frame with a mahogany foot and headboard. M...

Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960. Single armchair, teak and cane. Provenance: Punjab University, Chandigarh, India.  

Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A. Made in richly colored teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as possible. Old knocks, marks and splits have been secured and maintained to keep the authentic character of these chairs, used for...

Anglo Raj Style-Indian Hammered Silver Wrapped Clad Dining Chairs w/Hair on Hide 1950's Chairs have been reupholstered. Beautiful detailing to the silver wrapping. Set of Indian ch...

High round stool by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa 1960s, presented with a contemporary dark shearling seat. Its circular upholstered top stands above ...

George Nakashima, Ahmedabad grass-seated chair, circa 1964. Part of the Banda Gallery archive. Designed for the National Institute of Design management offices in Ahmedabad, this ch...

Demountable webbed daybed by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa 1955–1956. The vintage teak frame combines a long reclining platform with a cane back at one end and contemporary green shearling padding with a matching bolster. Jeanneret’s furniture formed part of the larger architectural project of Chandigarh, the new city developed in post-independence India. Alongside desks, chairs and storage furniture, his daybeds addressed the quieter activities of rest and informal seating. Their generous horizontal surfaces were supported by a practical timber framework made with local craftsmen. The design gives an everyday furnishing the clarity of a small architectural structure, with its proportions, visible joints and open spaces establishing a close relationship between useful construction and sculptural form. The exposed support webbing runs around the timber rails beneath the removable pad. Broad tapered uprights at the head carry the rectangular cane back, while visible bolts articulate the demountable construction. The open frame allows the webbed support, timber joints and generous space beneath the platform to remain clearly legible. The cane back forms a light vertical screen above the upholstered plane. Its grid contrasts with the dense texture of the shearling and with the solid wooden members around it. The cylindrical bolster rests against this back, adding a rounded profile to the otherwise rectilinear structure. The sizeable 80-inch length gives the piece the scale of a full reclining daybed. The broad teak head upright retains a clearly visible painted inventory inscription, “PGI 315”. PGI refers to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, established in 1962; 315 is the accompanying inventory number. The surviving lettering associates this particular frame with the institute and records its later institutional use, following the circa 1955–1956 design date. Painted directly onto the structural timber beside the cane back, the mark is an integral detail of the daybed’s history, complementing the worn edges, visible bolts and patinated woodwork. The vintage teak retains variations in grain, color and surface wear, with softened edges and individual traces of use visible in the photographs. These details give the woodwork its material character and preserve the sense of a furnishing made for daily life in institutional or residential interiors. The present upholstery is a later treatment of the vintage structure. For a related webbed Chandigarh daybed...

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...

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 ...

Very rare French wooden mid century "sewing" stool in stained teak by Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier for Chandigarh India, 1950s. In good original condition with great patina from a...

Set of 12 vintage Anglo-Indian rams head chairs 2 arm chairs and 10 side chars Nickel plated in gold and silver coloration Embossed with beautiful int...

This authentic Pierre Jeanneret rare easy chair, known as the PJ-Rare-Chair, epitomizes the beauty of his Chandigarh creations, with only a handful in e...

Gorilla chair with real black leather by Marcantonio is an ape shaped seat with a rich black leather covering. A lounge chair with a fantastic, unique sh...

A set of 6 Sunpan "Ajani" dining armchairs. A lovely set of contemporary modern dining chairs. Each of these beautiful armchairs feature a full iron frame with a unique, textured ant...

These items are raw and sturdy. The rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Their presence is uncompromising and captivating. Sculptural qualities define these ...