Lounge Chairs (Pair)
Manufactured by Government Workshops, Chandigarh
India, 1956
Teak, upholstery, brass

Measurements (each)
61 × 81 × 79h cm
24 × 32 × 31h in

Provenance
Punjab University, Chandigarh, India
Private Collection

Details
Manufacturer’s Label

Literature
Seguin, P. (2014). Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: Chandigarh, India., p.150.
Touchaleaume, E., & Moreau, G. (2010). Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure, pp. 565–566.

About
These lounge chairs were created for the interiors of Punjab University in Chandigarh and belong to the series of seating designed by Pierre Jeanneret for educational institutions in the city.
Constructed in teak with upholstered seating and brass details, the chairs combine durability with visual refinement. The solid frame and generous proportions create a comfortable seating experience while maintaining the strong geometric character typical of Jeanneret’s designs.

Biography
Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967) was a Swiss architect and designer and a key collaborator of his cousin Le Corbusier. Working mainly in Paris during the early decades of his career, he co-founded an architectural studio with Le Corbusier in 1922, where they developed influential modernist ideas in architecture, urban planning, and furniture design, often collaborating with Charlotte Perriand.
Jeanneret played an important role in the development of modern furniture and architecture associated with their studio, contributing to projects presented at the Salon d'Automne and to many of the architectural works that defined the modern movement.
Later in his career he moved to India, where he worked closely with Le Corbusier on the planning and construction of Chandigarh. There he served as the city’s chief architect for several years, designing numerous public buildings, housing projects, and furniture pieces that became emblematic of the city’s modernist identity.