Pair of Scissors Armchairs

Pair of Scissors armchairs (model 92), designed by Pierre Jeanneret in the 1950s.

The Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret was an essential figure in the modern movement, known for his historic collaborations with Le Corbusier and his later development of furniture for the city of Chandigarh in India. In the late 1940s, he conceived model 92, licensed and produced by the American firm Knoll Associates, becoming one of his most recognized seating designs for the international market.

These armchairs stand out for their crossed slat structure in the shape of scissors, which joins the seat and reclined backrest, while maintaining a low, uncluttered profile. The solid wood frame is complemented by rear webbing and separate cushions that emphasize the simplicity of the construction.