The legs are almost black, the fabric is almost white, and the proportions are exactly right — a chair that looks as deliberate as it feels comfortable.
I wanted this chair to look like it had always been in the room — not trying to announce itself, just sitting there with quiet confidence. The wide seat is a deliberate comfort choice; it lets you sit the way you actually want to sit. The dark legs were chosen last, and they changed everything — they turned a pale, soft piece into something with a spine.
The Making of the Novelle Chair
Designed by Harsha
Built at our Bangalore atelier on a robust internal frame with a seat platform dimensioned for long-term comfort, the Grey Lounge Chair is upholstered by hand in pale grey performance fabric. The seams at the arm junctions are the most demanding — clean lines across compound curves that reveal the upholsterer's skill.
Pale Grey Tight-Weave Fabric
A smooth, matte pale grey fabric covers seat, back, and arms in a consistent field — the tight weave resists soil, photographs cleanly, and ages with dignity. ::
Arm Junction Upholstery
The curved transition from arm to seat is the most demanding seam in this chair's construction — crease-free, tension-free, pulled tight by hand and held. ::
Wide-Seat Platform
The generous seat width requires a robust internal platform to resist long-term sagging — the firmly padded seat cushion and solid frame work together to maintain the chair's original posture.
Built to Last
- SeatH 16" × D 24"
- Legs8"
- FrameTimber or engineered wood with HR foam seat cushion
- UpholsteryPale grey performance fabric or linen-blend
- LegsDark charcoal wood (stained) or powder-coated metal
- OriginDesigned & made in Bangalore, India
- MaterialSmart fabric
- 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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