Manila Chester Sofa — Austins Manila Chester Sofa - Austins

Deep Chesterfield tufting. Nailhead trim. Slim chrome legs. The Manila Chester — spacious, majestic, and genuinely hard to leave.

Chesterfield tufting is one of the most demanding upholstery techniques — each diamond must be individually set and pulled to exactly the same depth, and the grid must hold its geometry across a curved arm surface without drifting. The chrome legs were chosen as a deliberate counterpoint to all that classical craft. They keep the piece honest about when it was made.

Harsha · Designer & Founder, Austins
Craftsmanship

The Making of the Manila Chester Sofa

Designed by Harsha

The Manila Chester takes the most characterful of sofa forms and scales it up to proper 3-seater generosity. The tufting runs across back and arms without interruption; the nailhead trim finishes every edge with quiet authority. Chrome legs ground the whole in the contemporary. Spacious enough for the whole family, and built to last well beyond them.

01

Cognac Leather-Look at Tufting Depth

Warm cognac leather-look enhances every diamond of the deep Chesterfield tufting — the warm mid-brown tone reads in the recesses of each biscuit, creating a rich three-dimensional surface that changes under different light. ::

02

Button by Button

Every button is individually placed and anchored by hand through the full upholstery depth; consistent grid marking and careful foam selection maintain uniform tufting depth across all diamonds on back and arms. Nailhead trim is applied individually at each position. ::

03

Chrome Legs Under Chesterfield Weight

Four slim chrome legs carry the full load of a deep 3-seater Chesterfield sofa — precision leg-to-frame joinery at each mount ensures no flex or instability under regular, generous use.

Dimensions & Specifications

Built to Last

  • OverallW 9' × D 9'
  • FrameInternal wood frame
  • UpholsteryCognac leather-look, Chesterfield button-tufted; nailhead trim; chrome slim legs
  • OriginDesigned & made in Bangalore, India
  • MaterialTuscana Leather
  • 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.

Client Favourites

Our Best-Selling Leather Shades

18 hand-picked shades across four leather families — chosen most often by our clients.

Camel
#1008
Ivory
#1012
Soul White
#2006
Dune
#2011
Ginger Tan
#2020
Pearl Beige
#3258
Burnt Orange
#3520
Soft Granite
#5501
Olive Drab
#5505
Forest Moss
#5506
Old Ash
#5508
Amber Spice
#5509
Antique Honey
#5510
Snowdust
#5513
Buttered Rum
#5514
Jade Lake
#5515
Crystal Blue
#5516
Charcoal Blue
#5519

Screen colours may vary slightly. Request a physical swatch before finalising your order.

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Frequently Asked

Before You Order

How long does it take to make the Manila Chester Sofa?
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.

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