[Chandigarh] is the biggest example in India of experimental architecture...It hits you on the head and makes you think. I like the creative approach, not being tied down by what has been done by our forefathers but thinking in new terms…in the ultimate analysis, a thing which fits in with social functions is beautiful.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Former Prime Minister of India
Auction Results Pierre Jeanneret

Pierre Jeanneret
pair of lounge chairs from Punjab University, Chandigarh
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $179,000

Pierre Jeanneret
pair of lounge chairs from Punjab University, Chandigarh
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $179,000

Pierre Jeanneret
Committee armchairs from the High Court, Chandigarh, set of ten
estimate: $70,000–90,000
result: $137,000

Pierre Jeanneret
Rare Periodical bibliotheque from Punjab University, Chandigarh
estimate: $70,000–90,000
result: $106,250

Pierre Jeanneret
pair of lounge chairs from Punjab University, Chandigarh
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $100,000

Pierre Jeanneret
sofa from Punjab University, Chandigarh
estimate: $25,000–30,000
result: $88,900

Pierre Jeanneret
Rare lounge chairs, pair
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $87,500

Pierre Jeanneret
lounge chairs from Chandigarh, pair
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $81,250

Pierre Jeanneret
pair of lounge chairs from Chandigarh
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $75,000

Pierre Jeanneret
set of four armchairs from Chandigarh
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $74,500

Pierre Jeanneret
Rare lounge chairs, pair
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $68,750

Pierre Jeanneret
set of four chairs from Punjab University, Chandigarh
estimate: $12,000–15,000
result: $68,500

Pierre Jeanneret
cafeteria table and four chairs from Chandigarh
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $65,000

Pierre Jeanneret
sofa from Punjab University, Chandigarh
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $65,000

Pierre Jeanneret
lounge chair from Chandigarh, India
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $62,500

Pierre Jeanneret
sofa from the High Court, Chandigarh
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $60,000

Pierre Jeanneret
sofa from Chandigarh
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $60,000

Pierre Jeanneret
pair of rare lounge chairs from the Yves Korbendau residence, Rabat
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $60,000

Pierre Jeanneret
pair of lounge chairs from Punjab University, Chandigarh
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $57,500

Pierre Jeanneret
pair of Kangourou lounge chairs from Chandigarh
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $57,500

Pierre Jeanneret
pair of lounge chairs from Punjab University, Chandigarh
estimate: $30,000–40,000
result: $57,500

Pierre Jeanneret
set of six dining chairs from Chandigarh
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $55,000

Pierre Jeanneret
lounge chairs from Chandigarh, pair
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $55,000

Pierre Jeanneret
sofa from Chandigarh
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $52,500