Sit tall. The Empire requires it.
"The Empire was designed around a single conviction: a chair should have presence. The height of the back is extreme by any standard — and that is exactly the point. The exposed dark wood frame wasn't a cost decision; it was the frame saying, here I am. The gold ferrule tips are the signature that closes the sentence."
The Making of the Empire Chair
Designed by Harsha
The Empire began with a question: how tall can a chair's back be before it becomes a throne? The answer, it turns out, is that there is no upper limit — only an obligation to carry the height with craft and confidence.
Deep Teal Velvet
Jewel-toned peacock blue velvet with a rich pile that shifts from deep teal to lighter blue in raking light — a material that does exactly what the form demands: it holds the drama without effort. ::
The Tall Wood Frame
The exposed dark walnut or wenge frame on the outer back edges must be jointed at the seat with precision sufficient to carry the significant leverage of the cantilevered tall back — a structural and aesthetic challenge solved in one element. ::
Gold Ferrule Tips
Each gold brass ferrule tip is precision-fitted to the turned leg base — a finishing detail that closes the design language at the floor, where it meets the room it was made to inhabit.
Built to Last
- SeatH 19" × D 22"
- FrameExposed dark walnut / wenge solid wood
- UpholsteryDeep teal / peacock blue velvet
- OriginDesigned & made in Bangalore, India
- MaterialFabric
- 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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