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.
Pierre Jeanneret Library Table, Panjab Agricultural University, c. 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Main Sciences Library at Panjab Agricultural University, this library table retains its original institutional stencil, PAU/PB/M.S.LIB/178/III, i...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining set designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Set consisting of 1x Dining Table, 4x Capitol complex Chairs and 4x Capi...
Glass, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol complex dining set, a timeless design that exudes elegance and sophistication. Originally designed by Pierre Jeanneret in the 1950s for t...
Glass, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Mid Century Wooden Squared Teak Dining Table Produced, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare French mid century squared wooden dining center table in teak by Pierre Jeanneret & Le Corbusier produced for Chandigarh / Punjab India, 1950s. In good vintage condition ...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining Set designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Set consisting of Dining Table, 2x Benches and 2x Armchairs. The inclusion...
Glass, Wood
$11,000 / item
Square Table, Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Pierre Jeanneret was a renowned Swiss architect and designer, best known for his close collaboration with his cousin, Le Corbusier, in the development of modern architecture and furn...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining set designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Set consisting of 1x Dining Table, 4x Capitol complex Chairs and 4x Capi...
Glass, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret "Square” Table Solid Teak Chandigarh Project India Le Corbusier
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Munster, NRW
Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-TA-04-A “square” table A fine example of Pierre Jeanneret’s approach to functionalist and aesthetic furniture, the PJ-TA-04-A, also known as the “square table”....
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-01-B Dining Table / 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...
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-08-A Table / Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Monumental qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between the different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a g...
Teak
Rectangular Table, Pierre Jeanneret, 1960s, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare and authentic example from the Chandigarh project in India, this rectangular table by Pierre Jeanneret reflects the architect’s rational yet sculptural design language. Charac...
Teak
$111,000
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Table
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining Set designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Set consisting of Dining Table, 2x Benches and 2x Armchairs. The incl...
Glass, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table Wood and Glass 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 int...
Glass, Wood
Rare Pierre Jeanneret "Museum" Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this seldom seen Pierre Jeanneret table from Chandigarh. The table top shows beautifully rounded edges of teak with a formica top. The sculptural curved l...
Teak
Dining table by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A solid wood dining table designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh project. With its tapered legs and thick rectangular top, the piece exemplifies Jeanneret’s architectural pu...
Wood
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...
Glass, 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 int...
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Rosewood Table PJ-TA-01-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pierre Jeanneret Rosewood table, circa 1962. Provenance: Kukje Gallery South Korea: Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India, 1951-66 Pie...
Rosewood
Committee Table by Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier LC/PJ-TAT-14-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A truly special example of iconic mid twentieth century design. A rare work by two titans of design at their peak of creativity and execution. This "committee" dining, or library ta...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Teak Dining Table/Desk c. 1961
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pierre Jeanneret teak dining table/desk. Chandigarh, India c. 1961. Solid teak and teak veneer. Two pairs of slanted, tapered legs connected by two V-shaped crosspieces. Conserve...
Teak
Huge Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material and color/finish. Available in natural teak, natural oak, black stained oak or dark walnut stained oak. Table designed by Pierre Jeanneret cir...
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-05-A Dining Table / 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 ...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-01-A Dining Table / 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...
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-04-A Square Table / Authentic Mid-Century Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The piece embodies minimalist design principles, characterized by a clear shape and simplified form with subtle detailing. It is reduced to the minimum. Compared to most minimalist d...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier LC12 La Roche Table by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier circa 1925, relaunched in 2006. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This table, which was designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Je...
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table Wood and Glass 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 int...
Glass, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Wood and Glass Table 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 inter...
Wood
Dining Table by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1961 (Model PJ-TA-01-A)
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dining Table by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1961 (Model PJ-TA-01-A), crafted in solid teak wood with spindle legs. This is the smaller version, commonly used both functionally and for co...
Teak
$9,634 / item
H 16.54 in W 52.37 in D 17.72 in
Civil Bench 057 by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Civil bench 057 by Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina. Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Available in teak, oak or black stained oak. Assembly, con...
Rattan, Wood, Oak, Teak
A solid teak Italian mid-century dining table, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A unique and elegant dining table crafted from solid teak, originating from Italy in the 1950s. Perfect for adorning a generous hospitality space, this table stands out for its hig...
Teak
$1,495Sale Price|49% Off
H 29.14 in W 88.59 in D 33.47 in
EARLY Le Corbusier Jeanneret & Perriand Cassina Dining Table / Desk
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
This appears to be an unusually early production of the LC/6 for Cassina. Have yet to find another example of this type of marking/signature. Larger than normal "LC/6" Numerals Stamp...
Metal
$4,342
H 27.17 in W 88.59 in D 33.47 in
Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanerret for Cassina LC6 Dining Table
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Jean Jeanerret, the LC collection pared furniture design back to only the most essential elements and silhouettes,...
Glass
$5,780 / item
H 29.14 in W 88.59 in D 33.47 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC6 Table for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material / finish of the table. Table designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched by Cassina in 1974. Manufactur...
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Table
Teak
$3,620 / item
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
LC12 Table La Roche by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen size and materials. Available in 120 X 80 OR 160 X 120. The Top is available in American Walnut, Natural Oak or Black stained Oak. The metal base is ...
Metal
$4,905 / item
H 29.14 in W 88.59 in D 33.47 in
Cassina 6 Table Tube d'Avion Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen size and material of the table - please get in touch for details. Expression of the lengthy research conducted by Cassina on the masterpieces of the ...
Marble, Metal
Il Colonato Dining Table by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Red Persian Travertine with five columns. Can be arranged however you like. This is a very rare table.
Travertine
$8,369 / item
H 27.96 in W 63 in D 47.25 in
Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier LC12 La Roche Table by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier circa 1925, relaunched in 2006. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This table, which was designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Je...
Steel
$62,795 / set
H 29.14 in W 106.3 in D 51.19 in
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining set designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Set consisting of 1x Dining Table, 4x Capitol complex Chairs and 4x Capi...
Glass, Wood
Rectangular Table, Pierre Jeanneret, 1960s, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare and authentic example from the Chandigarh project in India, this rectangular table by Pierre Jeanneret reflects the architect’s rational yet sculptural design language. Charac...
Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 59.85 in D 36.23 in
Pierre Jeanneret Library Table, Chandigarh, circa 1955–1960, Model PJ-TAT-08-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare library table from Pierre Jeanneret’s furnishing program for the Chandigarh Capitol Complex and its wider network of civic and institutional buildings, one of the defining pro...
Teak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Square Dining Table by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1961-62
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.HOSTELS/T/(B)04 (Punjab University Boys Hostel /Table/N° 4)
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh Coffee Table, India 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare coffee table by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh 1960. Original Chandigarh edition "HVS / ATM / T / 66 ". Wonderful timeless form and nice colour combination. Patinated wood. The c...
Hardwood
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Table, Chandigarh, Circa 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Pierre Jeanneret dining table designed for the Administration Building & Secretariat. Circa 1963. Provenance: Secretariat building, Chandigarh,...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Library Table, Chandigarh, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-08-A Important: vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity. Removable tabletop mounted on two “angle” type legs. Solid and plated tea...
Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Pierre Jeanneret Mid Century Square Office Table Desk for Chandigarh India 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare café / smaller dining table in a square style designed by Pierre Jeanneret in solid dark brown stained teak for Chandigarh, India in the 1950s. In good vintage condition wi...
Teak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-04-B Metal Square Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The piece embodies minimalist design principles, characterized by a clear shape and simplified form with subtle detailing. It is reduced to the minimum. Compared to most minimalist d...
Zinc
Sold
H 29.93 in W 119.69 in D 48.04 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-01-C Dining Table / 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...
Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 48.43 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-01-B Dining Table / 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...
Wood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-04-A Square Table / Authentic Mid-Century Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This fantastic piece of solid yet elegant furniture is called "square table" or "dining table". It is raw in its simplicity of construction; its shape becomes reduced to a maximum of...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Dining Table, 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-01-A Important: vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity. Table called “Dining Table”, circa 1960-1961 Small version, for collective use, the canteen...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, Dining Table, 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TA-01-A Important: vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity. Table called “Dining Table”, circa 1960-1961 Small version, for collective use, the canteen...
Teak