Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) was a renowned Swiss architect and furniture designer who played a significant role in shaping the mid-century modern design movement. Born on March 22, 1896, in Geneva, Switzerland. Jeanneret was the cousin of famed architect Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) and worked for most of his life alongside Le Corbusier. Pierre Jeanneret died in Geneva in 1967.
He studied architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Geneva and at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. In 1922, he joined his cousin Le Corbusier in Paris, where they formed a partnership that lasted until 1940. Together, they designed some of the most iconic buildings of the 20th century, including the Villa Savoye, the Cité Radieuse, and the Unité d'Habitation.
Jeanneret was also a talented furniture designer. He created a number of iconic pieces, including the LC4 chaise longue, the LC2 armchair, and the LC10 more...
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