Every nailhead placed by hand. Every joint cut to hold a lifetime. The Master Chair is heritage seating for rooms that mean something.
I wanted a chair that communicates before anyone sits in it. The serpentine back rail references English cabinetry; the wine leather and nailhead border speak to Mughal court furniture. In Bangalore, we brought these two traditions into one continuous piece of solid wood and leather — every tack driven by hand, every arm joint fitted to hold decades of use.
The Making of the Astoria Armchair
Designed by Harsha
In our Bangalore atelier, the Master Chair begins as a single plank of sheesham. Carvers shape the serpentine back rail by hand before a single stitch of leather is cut. Then our upholsterers set each nailhead individually — one continuous line of gold-tone brass around both back and seat, sealing leather to wood in the oldest tradition.
The Wine Hide
Full-grain burgundy leather, selected for uniform depth of colour and natural sheen — each hide hand-inspected before cutting. ::
The Nailhead Border
Every dome-headed brass tack is placed by hand and driven to a consistent depth — a perimeter of fifty-plus individual marks on back and seat alike. ::
The Serpentine Rail
The scalloped top rail of the back is hand-carved from solid sheesham — a single curved form that sets the character of the entire chair.
Built to Last
- SeatH 20" × D 22"
- FrameSolid sheesham hardwood with natural finish
- UpholsteryFull-grain leather, wine burgundy
- OriginDesigned & made in Bangalore, India
- MaterialWood with Tuscana leather
- Lead time6–8 weeks from order confirmation
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.
Our Best-Selling Leather Shades
18 hand-picked shades across four leather families — chosen most often by our clients.
Screen colours may vary slightly. Request a physical swatch before finalising your order.
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