Cassina Chair Kangaroo Chair

Kangaroo Chair

$3,735

Made by Cassina

Designed by Pierre Jeanneret

Pierre Jeanneret designed the Kangaroo low armchair for the General Hospital of Chandigarh, the modernist city he helped conceive alongside Le Corbusier in post-independence India. Its Z-silhouette is both structural logic and sculptural gesture, a form born of necessity that arrives at something far more enduring.

Cassina's Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret Collection preserves the essential character of Jeanneret's Chandigarh furniture: elemental shapes, honest materials, and a sensibility that bridges European rationalism with the craft traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Solid wood and woven cane define the piece's materiality, warm and tactile, quietly authoritative in any interior.

  • Originally designed for institutional use in Chandigarh, now a landmark of domestic modernism
  • Distinctive Z-profile silhouette in solid wood
  • Woven cane seat and back
  • Part of Cassina's Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret Collection
Color
Color: Oak Stained Black

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Product Details

Details
  • A design armchair known for its minimalist lines
  • Known for the “Z” shape of its sides
  • Available in various finishes
  • Part of Cassina's Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret Collection
  • Designed for the Hall of the Chandigarh General Hospital
  • India cane seat and back
  • Solid wood frame
Measurements

H × W × D × Seat H
24 × 22.75 × 30 × 13.5 in.
61 × 58 × 22.75 × 13.5 cm.

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Warranty

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed the Kangaroo Chair and what was its original purpose?

Pierre Jeanneret designed the Kangaroo Chair for the General Hospital of Chandigarh, India, in the 1950s. It was part of a broader effort to furnish the modernist city he co-planned with Le Corbusier, using locally available materials and craft techniques.

What materials are used in the Cassina Kangaroo Chair?

The chair is constructed from solid wood with a woven cane seat and back, reflecting Jeanneret's approach of combining European modernist form with the craft traditions of the Indian subcontinent.

What is Cassina's Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret Collection?

It is a collection by Cassina that faithfully reinterprets Jeanneret's original Chandigarh furniture designs, preserving their elemental proportions, material palette, and structural character for contemporary production.

Why has the Kangaroo Chair become so collectible and culturally significant?

Original Chandigarh furniture by Jeanneret has been widely collected and studied as a rare intersection of mid-century modernism and South Asian craft. The Z-silhouette of the Kangaroo Chair, in particular, is recognized as one of the most distinctive forms of that era.

Is the Cassina Kangaroo Chair made to order?

Yes, the Kangaroo Chair is produced to order, which means lead times apply. This production model ensures each piece meets Cassina's standards for material selection and construction quality.

Brand & Designer

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