Pierre Jeanneret was a Swiss architect who spent much of his career in the shadow of his famous cousin, Le Corbusier. But in 1951, he stepped into the light, moving to India for what would become his life's masterwork: Chandigarh. While Le Corbusier was the grand visionary for this new capital city, Jeanneret was the man on the ground who made it real. For fifteen years, he served as the city's Chief Architect, supervising projects, designing public buildings, and mentoring a new generation of Indian architects. He didn't just build a city; he fell in love with a country. His deep respect for Indian culture and craftsmanship became the soul of the entire project.

Defined by its architectural "Compass" legs—a solid teak inverted-V that forms the chair’s center of gravity—this design is immediately recognisable. The floating backrest and hand-caned seat were engineered for airflow in a tropical climate, creating a sitting experience that is firm, suspended, and surprisingly light.