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Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk 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 PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Chair has patinated teak, which gives that chair a strong character, showing all that traces of age and its uniqueness. This piece has authentic letters on the backside that makes it...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Mid Century Wooden Office Chair in Teak & Rattan Produced 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century dining / office wooden chair in teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret produced for Chandigarh in India 1950s. In good original condition with a nice patina and letteri...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Rattan, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a very rare student chair with upholstery. Finally, it's iconic. It appears so simple and yet so precise, where proportions seems to be perfect. This A-shaped legs are ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. It's quite rough and has a wonderful colour. We don't restore them too m...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Authentic Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Office Chair / Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Chair has patinated teak, which gives that chair a strong character, showing all that traces of age and its uniqueness. This piece has authentic letters on the backside that makes it...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Mid Century Office Dining Chair in Teak by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century office dining chair in solid stained teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret / Le Corbusier for their Chandigarh project in India 1950s. In good vintage condition. Signe...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Rattan, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity it shows a slightly patinated material. It's quite rough and has a wonderful color. We don't restore them too much. ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Pair of office chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).  
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Chair has patinated teak, which gives that chair a strong character, showing all that traces of age and its uniqueness. This piece has authentic letters on the backside that makes it...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs PJ-SI-28-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of floating back office chairs were used throughout the decades in various administrative buildings in Chandigarh, India. The markings on the back indicate their last desig...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 12 Committee Chairs PJ-SI-30-C / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
These chairs with its characteristic A-shaped profiles are rare classic of history. Through its sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless min...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cowhide, Fur, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, circa 1955-56, Punjab University, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Office chair in solid teak with seat and backrest in cane. Slanted, slightly curved backrest, separate from the seat. Small scratches and chips for the ages can be found. Please chec...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
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...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A. Made in richly coloured teak, lightly restored and re-caned to retain as much of the chair’s original patina as p...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

"Office Armchair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
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...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Office Cane Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-SI-28-A, Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic "Office Cane Chairs" created by Pierre Jeanneret in the 1950s for the city of Chandigarh in India, the utopian city designed by his cousin Le Corbusier. Made of solid wood with seat and backrest in braided canework. Tilted backrest and asymmetric flat profiled "compass"-type double side leg assembly, with the legs connected by a crosspiece and supporting the armrests. Slanted, slightly curved backrest, separate from the seat. The seemingly floating back as well as the "compass"-type legs are very typical for this office chair. These specific features make the design even more powerful and interesting. The office chair was part of the furniture from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh. It's a true icon, one of the most famous pieces of all Chandigarh items. Jeanneret’s designs stand out for their essential forms and simple materials, a balance between modern European ideals and traditional Indian spirit. Another interesting and nowadays relevant fact about these and other Chandigarh chairs is that all pieces were made from the trees which were logged because the city was built, so an early adaptation of ecological thinking. We have four office chairs...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Office Chair, circa 1960s, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Very rare office chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the buildings in Chandigarh in 1960s. Solid teak wood and cane. Provenance: D.A.V. College, Chandigarh, India
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1960s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-54-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. In solid teak with seat in braided cane work, circa 1960. Fantastic pati...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Writing Chair, Circa 1960s, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Writing chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh project. Circa 1960s. The cane seat and back were rewoven. Provenance: Punjab University
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1960s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Teak Mid-Century "Office Chair" for Chandigarh, India, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "office chair" in teak designed by Pierre Jeanneret for his and Le Corbusier's Chandigarh project in India during the 1950s. In good vintage condition with signs from age and us...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Rattan, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, circa 1955-1956, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Office chair in solid teak with seat and backrest in cane. Slanted, slightly curved backrest, separate from the seat. Small scratches and chips for the ages can be found. Please chec...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).     
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, Circa 1955-56, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Office chair in solid teak with seat and backrest in cane. Slanted, slightly curved backrest, separate from the seat. Small scratches and chips for the ages can be found. Please chec...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Teak, Cane

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, Circa 1955-56, Punjab Agricultural University
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Office chair in solid teak with seat and backrest in cane. Slanted, slightly curved backrest, separate from the seat. Small scratches and chips for the ages can be found. Please chec...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair, Circa 1955-56, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Office chair in solid teak with seat and backrest in cane. Slanted, slightly curved backrest, separate from the seat. Small scratches and chips for the ages can be found. Please che...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic collection of Pierre Jeanneret easy chairs / lounge chairs. Model PJ-SI-29-A. Solid teak chairs with compass style legs, cane seat, and cane seat back. Hand stenciling on the back of both chairs reads : Ch.L.(P)-063 and Ch.L.(P)-033 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 administrative buildings and university residences 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 and cane. Last 4 images on the listing are pre restoration. Seat height without cushion: 14.5" 4 chairs available. Priced individually. Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
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1950s Indian Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-53-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, finally it's iconic. It is raw in its simplicity, nothing too much but still nothing is missing. It is a chair with a very strong shape. In the big s...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the administrative buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).  
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-62-A Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. Its shape is beautifully fragile and has a wonderful colour. We don't re...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).   
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-C Low Committee Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair with its characteristic A-shaped profile is a rare classic of history. Through its sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless minds...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-06-A Armless Chair / Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is a fantastic piece, finally it's iconic. It is raw in its simplicity, nothing too much but still nothing is missing. It is a chair with a very strong shape. In the big s...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pierre Jeanneret Teak Conference Chair from the City of Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
A single teak office chair by Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) from Chandigarh, India. Cane seat and back, circa 1952. Signs of use and ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-30-D Committee Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair with its characteristic A-shaped profile is a rare classic of history. Through its sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless minds...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair PJ-SI-30-C Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair with its characteristic A-shaped profile is a rare classic of history. Through its sophisticated proportions and its elegant shape, the chair represents the timeless minds...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Fur, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret / Eulie Chowdhury PJ/EC-SI-51-A Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This set of chairs are not only the fantastic pieces, they are design icons. It looks like a folding chair but finally you can't fold it. The shape is very clear, everything straight...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, 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...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Faux Leather, 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-...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cane, Rattan, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Pierre Jeanneret office chairs and desk 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 office chairs and desk chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original office chairs and desk chairs by Pierre Jeanneret were created in the mid-century modern style in south asia during the mid-20th century. Prices for Pierre Jeanneret office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,850 and can go as high as $150,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,775.
Questions About Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Whether 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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