Dorato Bar Stool — Austins Dorato Bar Stool - Austins

When the kitchen island dims and the LED halo ignites, this stool becomes the warmest vertical in the room — gold frame, amber light, beige seat, and the particular pleasure of a well-made thing.

The arc footrest at the base was the last design decision and the one I am most pleased with. A straight bar would have been adequate; the arc says the whole object was considered to the floor. The LED routing through the rung junctions required us to treat electrical integration as a metalwork problem — every junction had to be clean enough that the light reads as intrinsic, not installed.

Harsha · Designer & Founder, Austins
Dorato Bar Stool in situ
Craftsmanship

The Making of the Dorato Bar Stool

Designed by Harsha

Fabricated at our Bangalore atelier in gold-finished steel, the bar stool's ladder frame is welded at every rung junction before the LED strip is threaded invisibly through the internal frame channel. The beige upholstery pads — seat and backrest — are cut and fitted last, and the curved arc footrest is welded to specification to contact the floor at two clean points.

01

Warm Beige & Gold

Warm beige fabric and polished gold metalwork reinforce each other's warmth — a neutral pairing in premium materials that reads as cohesive luxury without effort. ::

02

LED Routing Through Frame

Threading the LED strip through a multi-rung ladder frame with clean wire management at every junction requires treating electrical integration as a metalwork precision task — the result glows as if the frame were the source. ::

03

Arc Footrest Engineering

The curved U-arc footrest at the base is welded to carry a seated person's full weight through two vertical rails, providing stability without cross-bracing — a structural and aesthetic solution in one.

Dimensions & Specifications

Built to Last

  • Total H39"
  • SeatH 29" × D 16"
  • FramePolished gold-finish steel, open ladder-back construction
  • UpholsteryWarm beige fabric (seat pad and backrest pad)
  • FootrestCurved U-arc, gold finish
  • LightingIntegrated warm amber LED, full frame perimeter
  • OriginDesigned & made in Bangalore, India
  • MaterialGold metal with fabric upholstery
  • Lead time6–8 weeks from order confirmation
The Austins Promise

Owned for a Lifetime, Cared for Always

Every piece carries a lifetime craftsmanship guarantee, full restoration on request, and a designer who picks up the phone when you call.

Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee

Every joint, stitch, and finish is warranted for the lifetime of the original buyer.

Full Restoration Service

Reupholstery, refinishing, frame repair — at any point in the piece's life, returned to factory standard.

Care Concierge

A direct line to a designer for cleaning advice, swatch matching, or simply a second opinion on a room.

Begin Your Order

Request the Dorato Bar Stool

Tell us a little about the piece you have in mind. A designer will reach out within one working day.

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Frequently Asked

Before You Order

How long does it take to make the Dorato Bar Stool?
6–8 weeks from order confirmation. We build one piece at a time — frame first, then upholstery, then a final hand-finish — so the timeline reflects real bench-time, not warehouse stock.
Can I customise the dimensions, leather, or wood?
Yes. Almost every dimension can be adjusted within structural limits, and the leather and wood swatches shown are starting points — speak to a designer if you'd like us to source something specific.
How does delivery work, and where do you ship?
We deliver across India with white-glove placement included. International shipping is available on request — our team will coordinate freight, customs, and last-mile placement at the destination.
What does payment look like for a custom piece?
A 50% deposit confirms the order and reserves your build slot in the atelier. The balance is due before dispatch. We'll share a transparent quote with material and labour breakdown after the consultation.
What if something needs repair years from now?
Every piece carries a lifetime craftsmanship guarantee. Reupholstery, refinishing, and frame repair are handled in-house — a piece built today can be brought back to the workshop a decade from now and restored.

Visit the Studio in HSR Layout

Some pieces are best understood in person. Sit in the Dorato Bar Stool, feel the materials, see the craft catch the light. Speak with a designer about what you have in mind.