Pierre Jeanneret Daybed

Demountable daybed, model PJ‑L‑05‑A, designed by Pierre Jeanneret in the mid‑1950s as part of his extensive program of furniture for the newly planned city of Chandigarh, India. The piece is characterized by its low, elongated platform and elegant, minimalist profile, supported on slender yet sturdy teak and steel elements. A simple yet thoughtful composition of natural materials gives the daybed a warm, tactile quality while maintaining a light, purposeful structure.

Designed for institutional and residential use in legislative assembly flats, university hostels, and private homes, PJ‑L‑05‑A exemplifies Jeanneret’s ability to balance practical versatility with refined modernist sensibilities. Its demountable construction reflects the pragmatic needs of Chandigarh’s post‑Independence architectural project, while the calm, horizontal lines evoke a sense of serene repose, a design both functional and timeless.

Designer Pierre Jeanneret
Description Daybed PJ-L-05-A
Date 1950s
Origin India
Dimensions 198 x 97 x 48 cm

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