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.
P. Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane with Cushion 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 adds ...
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-C Cane Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
Cane, Teak
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office 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...
Cane, Wood
Desk "PSA/D/039" in Walnut by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Desk “PSA/D/039” in Walnut by Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967), dating from the 1960s. Walnut desk with a front drawer. Good condition.
Walnut
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...
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Wood and Glass Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The inclusion of the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016 has aroused great inter...
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion 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 recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Cane, Wood
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...
Cane, Wood
$85,000 / set
Spectacular Pierre Jeanneret Rope Sofa and Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are very pleased to present this wonderful and very early set of Pierre Jeanneret Rope Back Demountable Chairs and Sofa. This is considered a very rare set. These incredible pie...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-35-A Easy Chair Pair / 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 ...
Cane, Teak
$28,000
Pierre Jeanneret Bench
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional solid Sissoo bench by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh Project, circa 1956. This bench is a sturdy example of an uncommon form in...
Wood
$16,000 / set
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Box Armchairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of two "box" armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret circa late 1950s. These chairs some of the most intricate caning we've ever seen on Jeanneret chairs. Please look carefully....
Teak
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...
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B 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 ...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Cane Stool, Model no. PJ-SI-21-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Teak and cane stool by Pierre Jeanneret designed for the Panjab University science department, Chandigarh, India, model no. PJ-SI-21-A, circa 1965-1966 Photos of original state to show authenticity available on request. Pierre Jeanneret (22 March 1896 – 4 December 1967) was a Swiss architect and furniture designer, most famous for his role in the design of Chandigarh's large civic architecture project...
Cane, Teak
$22,752
Bureau PJ-BU-08-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Provenance: Chandigarh, India Student desk in solid teak. Rectangular top with drooping sides. Pair of lateral “compass” legs joined by a rear crosspiece supporting the open-case frame.
Teak
3-Hole File Rack 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 : P.U./LIB-43 (Punjab University - Library N° 43)
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Sofa Settee in Purple for Cassina, Italy - New
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen materials. Capitol Complex Sofa is the settee designed by Pierre Jeanneret with an iconic wood structure in the form of an inverted ‘V’, upholster...
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Low Shelf PJ-O50204 by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Double-sided storage unit in solid teak. Open quadrangular frame with three asymmetrical compartments. Short underframe base made up of two elements with tapered, oblique "bridge"-ty...
Wood
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. ...
Leather, Teak
Armchair PJ-SI-30-A by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair model PJ-SI-30-A by the French designer Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967), dating from the 1950s. Featuring a solid teak frame, this armchair has been upholstered in black leathe...
Leather, Teak
Set Of 4 Pierre Jeanneret ‘Committee’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-30-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret “office Chair” or “Committee Chair”, circa 1959-1960. Teak and faux leather. Intended for: High court, legislative assembly and various administrative build...
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Teak Stools PJ-011029
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
A pair of Pierre Jeanneret wooden stools. India, Chandigargh, c1960s. Solid teak. Slatted top with bowed seat for comfort. Price is for the pair. Some wear commen...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Arm Chair c.1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
An iconic Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Armchair, crafted in the 1950s from beautifully stained teak. Designed during his time working in Chandigarh, India, Jeanneret’s furniture pieces ar...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Dressing Table, PJ-R-12-A, c. 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
PIERRE JEANNERET PJ-R-12-A Important: Vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity. Coiffeuse dite « Dressing table », c.1955-56 Teck massif et plaqué, verre et ...
Aluminum
Easy Chair "PJ-SI-S8-B" by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Easy Chair PEC / Boys Hostel 78 x 50 x 48 cm 30.71 x 19.69 x 18.9 in Teak wood and wicker The seat bears the inscription: PEC (Punjab Engineering College), Boys Hostel, 79, III. Pro...
Wicker, Wood, Teak
Easy Chair "PJ-SI-S8-B" by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Easy Chair PEC / Boys Hostel 78 x 50 x 48 cm 30.71 x 19.69 x 18.9 in Teak wood and wicker The seat bears the inscription: PEC (Punjab Engineering College), Boys Hostel, 79, III. Pro...
Wicker, Wood
Small Pierre Jeanneret Desk in Solid Teak for the Chandigarh Project ca. 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific example of a compact desk designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh Project ca. 1960. This example in solid plank teak. Two cubbys above a small drawer and large ...
Teak
Set of Four 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, foun...
Cane, Wood
$28,000 / set
Set of 4 - Pierre Jeanneret Hostel Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of remarkable chairs meant for a discerning collector. Not your typical Pierre Jeanneret chairs. Chairs are in beautiful restored condition. The color of the teak is magnificent...
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 armchair is an integral p...
Teak
$11,400 / set
Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJ-SI-51-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of library chairs originally made for the University of Punjab Library in Chandigarh in 1955, but later were used in a variety of building...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Teak & Leather Chair PJ-SI-49-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the seats and the legs with armrests ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent ...
Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table Black Stained by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The inclusion of the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016 has aroused great intere...
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Storage Unit
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Storage Unit
Teak
$38,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Demountable Chairs PJ-SI-08-A By Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY, NY
Inscribed WEB / ROPE CHAIR - 23 on the back of one chair and WEB / ROPE CHAIR - 36 on the back of the other Each: 70.5 x 57.5 x 64.5 cm; 27 ¾ x 22 ¾ x 25 ⅜ in.
Canvas, Rope, Teak
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...
Leather, Wood
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.
Teak, Cotton
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...
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...
Leather, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-26-C Writing Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the seat, the legs and the armrest ensure a balanced, though asymmetrical composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a ...
Teak
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs 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 archit...
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Pierre Jeanneret Cane Seat Wood Back Chairs c. 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six Pierre Jeanneret cane seat wood back chairs. Chandigarh, India c. 1959-60. Solid teak, braided cane seat, x-type double leg assembly. Beautiful variation with very large...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair 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 archit...
Leather, Wood
Four Door Pierre Jeanneret Cabinet / Storage Unit PJ-R-14-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A solid teak storage unit by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh Project, circa 1958. Model PJ-R-14-A This example is a survivor. Solid wood construction with inset aluminum-backed ...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Sewing Stool
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
A simple yet eye-catching piece, Jeanneret’s authentic sewing stool made from solid teak, is the ultimate interior addition for any modernist design collector. Markings of PNR-64 i...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-L-02-A Collapsible Single Bed / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
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 I...
Cotton, Teak
$16,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret Box Chairs PJ-SI-54-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of 4 box chairs were used throughout the decades in various administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India. Small chips and scratches can be found throughout each piece, and ...
Rosewood
Pierre Jeanneret - Jean Prouve DIning Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A one of a kind and custom designed chair created by us from original plans created by Pierre Jeanneret for Jean Prouve. These chairs were designed by Pierre Jeanneret in the early...
Maple
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-20-A 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...
Cane, Teak
Cushion Club 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 fabric upholstered seat & back.
Fabric, Teak
Bamboo 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.
Cotton, Bamboo
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...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Pair of Senate Chair, Leather & Teak from Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This pair of Pierre Jeanneret Senate Armchairs with black leather upholstery and teak legs is a stunning example of mid-century modern design, merging refined elegance with exception...
Leather, Teak
N-Shape Coffee Table 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.
Teak
$29,170 / set
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...
Teak, Cowhide
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
Leather, Teak
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...
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret & Eulie Chowdhury, Library Chair, Chandigarh, 1st Production
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This Pierre Jeanneret & Eulie Chowdhury Library Chair, crafted from teak with a handwoven cane seat, is a perfect example of mid-century modern design and exceptional craftsmanship. ...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Teak Judge's Lunch Table from Chandigarh, India, c1954
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Uxbridge, GB
A rare and remarkable piece of architectural history, this Pierre Jeanneret Judges Lunch Table was originally crafted for the High Court building in Ch...
Teak