Cassina Chair Committee Chair
Cassina Armchair Committee Chair with Armrests
Cassina Chair Committee Chair
Cassina Chair Committee Chair
Cassina Chair Committee Chair
Cassina Armchair Committee Chair with Armrests

Committee Chair with Armrests

$4,585

Made by Cassina

Designed by Pierre Jeanneret

Pierre Jeanneret designed the Committee Chair in the 1950s for the administrative buildings of Chandigarh, the Indian city planned by Le Corbusier as a new civic ideal. Later adapted for the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, the chair carries the quiet authority of that institutional context: a solid natural oak frame joined with the same constructive honesty that defined the broader modernist project the two cousins shared.

Reissued by Cassina, this version with armrests is upholstered in Osaka fabric, a textile whose weight and grain bring warmth to the chair's precise, rectilinear silhouette. The proportions are generous without being imposing. The joinery is deliberate. The posture the chair encourages is at once formal and composed, equally at home in a dining room, a study, or a considered workspace.

  • Solid natural oak frame
  • Upholstered in Osaka fabric (ref. 13O042)
  • Originally designed for the Chandigarh administrative buildings and the UNESCO headquarters, Paris
  • Reissued by Cassina with archival fidelity

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Product Details

Details
  • Official Cassina reissue of the 1950s design for UNESCO, Paris
  • Solid natural oak frame with visible grain and warm tone
  • Upholstered in premium 13O042 Osaka fabric (polyester/cotton blend)
  • Features full armrests for added comfort and support
  • Part of the Cassina I Maestri collection
  • Refined, mid-century aesthetic suited for office or home use
  • Made in Italy using premium materials and artisanal craftsmanship
  • Sustainable wood sourcing and eco-conscious upholstery options
  • Engraved Cassina logo for authenticity
Measurements

H × W × D × Seat H
33.5 × 25.2 × 25 × 18.2 in.
85 × 64 × 63 × 46 cm.

Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Cassina. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the history of Pierre Jeanneret's Committee Chair?

Pierre Jeanneret originally designed the Committee Chair for the administrative and civic buildings of Chandigarh, India, in the 1950s - a city planned in collaboration with Le Corbusier. The design was later adapted for the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Its structural clarity and honest use of materials reflect the social idealism of postwar modernism.

How does Cassina's reissue relate to the original design?

Cassina produces the Committee Chair as part of its I Maestri collection, which is dedicated to faithful reissues of canonical 20th-century designs. The construction respects Jeanneret's original intent - solid wood frame, clean joinery, and upright proportions - while offering contemporary fabric and finish options.

What fabric is used on this version of the chair?

This version is upholstered in Osaka fabric, reference 13O042 - a refined, tactile textile that complements the natural oak frame with understated warmth and contemporary sensibility.

Is the Committee Chair suitable for both residential and contract use?

Yes. The chair's architectural origins in civic and institutional settings speak to its durability and formal character, making it equally at home in a private study, a boardroom, or a dining room where considered, enduring design is prioritized.

What distinguishes Pierre Jeanneret's work from Le Corbusier's furniture designs?

While Le Corbusier's furniture tends toward sculptural boldness and industrial material experimentation, Jeanneret's work - particularly the Chandigarh pieces - is marked by a quieter constructive intelligence: solid wood, woven seats, and forms that prioritize function and craft over aesthetic statement.

Brand & Designer

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Cassina

Cassina is a renowned Italian furniture manufacturer, founded in 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Italy.
Pierre Jeanneret
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Pierre Jeanneret

A Swiss architect and designer whose legacy sits at the intersection of modern architecture, civic ambition, and quietly rigorous furniture. Best known for his long collaboration with Le Corbusier and his decisive role in Chandigarh, Jeanneret brought discipline, warmth, and practicality to modernism.