Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
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.
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Creator: Pierre Jeanneret
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret X-Armchairs in Teak
Leather for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of wooden mid century "x-armchairs" in teak and original leather by Pierre Jeanneret produced for Chandigarh, India 1950s.
In very nice condition with matching patina...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
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Leather, Teak
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Armchair For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Armchair For Cassina
An iconic armchair, a tribute to the work of Pierre Jeanneret in India, the Capitol Complex a...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
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Teak
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
X-leg Office Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1963-64
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archite...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architect...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Committee chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2022.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Committee chair is introduced in the original version and in a...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
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Wood
$6,300 / item
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archite...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archite...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archite...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Cane with Cushions by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and ad...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Two White Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two Armchairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordina...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Oak and Purple Uphosltery Sofa by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Capitol Complex Sofa designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2023.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Capitol Complex Sofa is the small sofa designed by Pierre
Jeanne...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and ad...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archit...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex, designed by Chandigarh in 1951, has received accolades for its celebration of an independent nation open to modernity. The Haute Cour, along with the Secretariat and the Assemblée wing, make up the core of Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex. The rooms were filled with overstuffed armchairs...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
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Fabric, Wood
Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1955-56
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.
Letter : P.U.Ec./114 (Panjab Universit...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Table Chair With Iron Legs by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1965
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat
back.
Letter : CAE-290 (Chandigarh admini...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Le Corbusier
Pierre Jeanneret, LC/PJ-SI-44-A, Court
s President Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Paris, FR
Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret
LC/PJ-SI-43-A
Important: Vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity.
Armchair called “Juge”, circa 1955-1956
Solid teak, green c...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Teak
pair of Pierre Jeanneret
Showroom
armchairs - France, 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Geneva-born architect Pierre Jeanneret (b.1896–1967) is best known for his decades-long collaboration with Le Corbusier, particularly their work on the city of Chandigarh in India.
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1960s French Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
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Leather, Teak
Wood Table Chair 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Table Chair With Iron Legs by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1965
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat
back.
Letter : CAE-295 (Chandigarh admini...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Cushion Floating Back Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, Circa 1955-56
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back.
Letter : CCA/CH/41 (Chandigarh College of Arc...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
X-leg Office Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1963-64
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Fauteuil PJ-SI-30-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Solid teak wood and leather legs.
Provenance : Chandigarh, India
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$20,802
Pierre Jeanneret, Office Cane Chair, PJ-SI-28-B, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret
PJ-SI-28-B
“Office cane chair”, circa 1955.
Important: Vintage collector's item with guaranteed authenticity.
Back not separated from the seat.
Solid teak, ca...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Wood
X-leg Office Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1963-64
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / 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...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
X-leg Office Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1963-64
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-46-A Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
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...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Pair of Lounge Chairs, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, pair of lounge chairs, circa 1955.
Cane and bleached teak.
Category
1950s French Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Price Upon Request
Pierre Jeanneret armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Pierre Jeanneret armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Arflex, Gio Ponti, and Marco Zanuso. Prices for Pierre Jeanneret armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,427 and can go as high as $95,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,500.
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Questions About Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
- What is a Jeanneret chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Jeanneret chair is a piece of furniture designed by Pierre Jeanneret or in his style. Many of his pieces feature wood construction and clean, understated lines. Some of his most famous chairs include the Model 92 Scissors chair and the 055 Capitol Complex chair. On 1stDibs, find a range of Pierre Jeanneret chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Whether 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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