Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
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
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex 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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about representation or impressing others. It demonstrates the Indian lifestyle, much more casual ...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
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 Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Set of Two Capitol Complex Chair For Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommage À Pierre Jeanneret Set of Two Capitol Complex Chair For Cassina
One of the most well-known pieces from the Capitol Complex in the Indian city of Chandigarh, the solid wood d...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-67-A Cube Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
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 Indian perception, that changed the rationalist perception of Le Corbusier in a substantial way. That is a one-of-a-kind piece – unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quality. An artefact for collectors and connoisseurs. A piece without any compromises. Highly valuable, rarely even offered by auction houses. However, it comes with a price. It is a piece quite similar to LC’s stool...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex 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, foun...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,364 / item
Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chairs 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 recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Advocate chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This pair of chairs comes from Chandigarh administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India.
It is in overall good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Hide, Teak
$50,437 / set
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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 Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Black Wood Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
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, foun...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Armless Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret rattan, teak
wood, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Armless Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, 1960s
This iconic low chair, known as "Armless easy chair", was created for the c...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Teak
Rope Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with hand-woven cotton seat & back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cotton
Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret ‘Student’ Chair, Model No. PJ-SI-25-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A Pierre Jeanneret ‘Student’ chair, model no. PJ-SI-25-A, in teak and rattan. Designed for the University of Panjab, Chandigarh, India, c.1958-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Teak
Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of 4 office chairs were used throughout the decades in various administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India. Small chips and scratches can be found throughout each piece, a...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
$22,000 / set
Library Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1959-60
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Folding 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. Teak frame with hand-woven bamboo-rattan seat & back.
Letter : CHD.ADMN. (Chandigarh Administ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Rare Pierre Jeanneret Classroom Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a highly unusual and rare Pierre Jeanneret Classroom Chair, likely from Punjab University circa 1960.
More often we see the classroom chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A
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...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, set of four, India, 1952-1965
Measures: H.C 14 / 33, 43, 47, 79
Meaning chairs nr 33, 43, 47, 79 for Room 14 of the High Court of Chandigarh
It'...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Teak
Chaise d
écriture
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Swiss architect and designer Pierre Jeanneret designed this writing chair with a single pallet arm for the Chandigarh administration building project in India. These would have been ...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
$13,810
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Pair of Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
These items express a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. They are simple, self-evident, and direct. Made out of basic ele...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Paire de Fauteuils
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Solid teak and leather armchairs with compass legs by designer Pierre Jeanneret.
Provenance: Chandigarh, India
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$54,040 / item
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-57-A Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. The piece embodies minimalist design p...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Office Cane Chair PJ-SI-S8-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
An original office teak and cane chair.
India, Chandigarh, c1955.
Characteristic compass legs.
Original stencilling to the reverse.
Model: PJ-SI-28-B
Remains in go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, a pair, India, 1952-1965
H.C 14 / 33, 43, 47, 79
Meaning chairs nr 33, 43, 47, 79 for Room 14 of the High Court of Chandigarh
It's a rare feat t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Teak
$16,572 / set
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-54-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a c...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Low Cane Stool Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-29-E
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
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 ...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This chair comes from various administrative buildings of Chandigarh in India.
It is in overall good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
$14,410
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...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh Prototype Stool, Woven Linen Seating, India, 1960
s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh stool, study model for Chandigarh, prototype piece, woven linen seating Designed by Corbusier cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, F...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Library chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This library chair comes from the Library of the University of Pundjab in Chandigarh, India.
It is in overall good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
$16,812
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-51-A Chairs / 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...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-66-A Tripod Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
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 ...
Category
Early 1600s Indian Mid-Century Modern Antique Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cotton, Rope
Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh PSA-CC°315/166 Armchair, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh PSA-CC°315/166 Armchair, Chandigarh, India, 1952-1965
These armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret were created for the city of Chandigarh in India, the utopian...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
Pierre Jeanneret, Chauffeuses, Pair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret
PJ-SI-18-A
Important : vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity.
Armless easy chair, circa 1955-1960
Barred back. Solid teak, green cow ski...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cowhide
$30,022 / set
Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, England
Pierre Jeanneret chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Price Upon Request
Pierre Jeanneret, Set of Eight Demountable Teak Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret - Set 8 demountable chairs, circa 1955-56
Teak
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
Materials
Teak
Price Upon Request
Pierre Jeanneret chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Pierre Jeanneret chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 111 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 25 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chairs by Pierre Jeanneret were created in the mid-century modern style in south asia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Le Corbusier, Tendo Mokko, and Ficks Reed. Prices for Pierre Jeanneret chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,664 and can go as high as $97,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,186.
Questions About Pierre Jeanneret Chairs
- 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024The story of the Chandigarh chair began in the 1950s with the founding of Chandigarh, a city in northern India designed by Le Corbusier. Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier's cousin, designed several chairs for the newly founded city. Among them was the Chandigarh chair. For the piece, Jeanneret selected cane and teak wood, materials that were resistant to the humidity and high temperatures common in the city. Around the start of the 21st century, several furniture dealers purchased the chairs and reintroduced them to the market, leading to a resurgence in their popularity. Explore a selection of Chandigarh chairs and other Jeanneret chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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