{"id":7241,"date":"2026-06-15T04:24:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T03:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bykoket.com\/news\/?p=7241"},"modified":"2026-06-15T04:25:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T03:25:02","slug":"the-story-behind-the-design-the-chandra-chair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bykoket.com\/news\/2026\/06\/15\/the-story-behind-the-design-the-chandra-chair\/","title":{"rendered":"The Story Behind the Design: The Chandra Chair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Celebration of Form, Femininity, and Timeless Glamour<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every design begins with a feeling. For the Chandra Chair, that feeling has always been rooted in a singular mission \u2014 to inspire love and empower individuals through daring, design-driven experiences. It is a philosophy that goes beyond aesthetics, shaping pieces that are not only seen, but felt. Pieces that embody confidence, sensuality, and strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the foundation of a new storytelling series \u2014 one that looks beyond the surface to uncover the essence of KOKET’s most iconic creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And there is no better place to begin than with Chandra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chair That Started a Conversation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Since its debut, the Chandra Chair<\/a> has held a singular place in the KOKET universe \u2014 not simply as a dining chair, but as a statement. Bold and daring, it exudes the feeling of vintage glam through an unmistakably modern lens. The Chandra has graced the studios of interior designers, the dining rooms of royalty and discerning collectors, and the pages of prestigious design publications. It is, without question, KOKET’s most iconic design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The name itself carries weight. Chandra \u2014 evoking luminosity, grace, and quiet power \u2014 captures the essence of what the piece was always meant to be: a chair that commands the room while making the person seated in it feel extraordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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KOKET Founder Janet Morais with the Chandra Chairs at Festa das Mesas 2024 <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Designed for the Sitter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

KOKET’s design philosophy has always placed the human form \u2014 and specifically, the female form \u2014 at the center of every creation. The Chandra Chair is a masterclass in this approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the prototyping process, KOKET’s design team had women of many different body types sit in the chair, designing and refining around them. The result is a frame that is not merely beautiful to look at \u2014 it is perfectly configured to elevate the sitter. The proportions are thoughtfully considered: seat height, depth, and back angle all work in concert to ensure that the person in the chair is held, supported, and \u2014 above all \u2014 made to feel at their best. In a world where so much furniture has historically been designed with a different body in mind, the Chandra is a quiet act of intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is what separates a great design from a truly iconic one. The Chandra does not ask the sitter to adapt to it. It adapts to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interior Design by DDR Valeria Mikheeva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Design Story: Metal, Fluidity, and Sculptural Tension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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At the heart of the Chandra’s visual identity lies a detail that is at once architectural and deeply decorative: its metal bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delicately binding the chair at key structural points, these slender metal accents do more than hold the piece together \u2014 they highlight the sculpted fluidity of the tight back upholstery, drawing the eye along the curves of the design and creating a sense of movement even in stillness. The interplay between the firmness of metal and the softness of the upholstery is deliberate, a tension that gives the Chandra its unmistakable character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The frame itself echoes this sculptural sensibility. The chair’s distinctive three-leg structure \u2014 a signature detail that has made the Chandra instantly recognizable \u2014 brings an unexpected dynamism to the silhouette, lifting it away from convention and into the realm of art object. Finished in Polished Brass in its most celebrated iteration, the frame catches light with a warmth that recalls the golden age of Hollywood glamour, while remaining thoroughly of the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a chair that feels simultaneously timeless and contemporary \u2014 rooted in the vocabulary of vintage glamour, yet speaking fluently to modern interiors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Handcrafted in Portugal: The Art of Haute Craftsmanship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Chandra Chair is not manufactured. It is made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each piece is handcrafted by master artisans in Portugal, where KOKET’s commitment to haute craftsmanship has been the foundation of the brand since its inception. The upholstery journey begins with a solid wood and foam core, built to exacting standards before being wrapped in a flawless textile covering \u2014 a process that demands as much skill as it does patience. Every seam, every curve of the tight back upholstery, every point where metal meets fabric is the result of hands trained in the tradition of the finest European ateliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Because each Chandra is handcrafted, no two are ever entirely identical. The slight, almost imperceptible variations that occur from piece to piece are not imperfections \u2014 they are the signatures of human artistry. They are what make each Chandra truly one of a kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This level of craftsmanship is what interior designers return to again and again. It is the difference they can see, and the quality they can feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An Interior Designer Favorite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ask any interior designer who loves glamour and works at the elevated end of the market, and they will know the Chandra Chair. It has become a staple of the design community \u2014 a piece specced into residential projects, hospitality settings, and luxury dining rooms the world over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interior Design by Beverly Hills Luxury Interiors<\/em>
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Its appeal lies in its versatility. The Chandra’s palette of available upholstery options \u2014 from Lux Velvet Ivory to rich velvets, leathers, and bespoke textiles \u2014 means it can shift from soft and ethereal to bold and dramatic with ease. The variety of metal finish options, from Aged Brass to Gold Chromium to Black Nickel, allows designers to anchor the piece within any color story. And because every Chandra can be fully customized in size, upholstery, and finish, it remains as adaptable as it is distinctive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chandra’s silhouette is strong enough to anchor a room alone, and elegant enough to work in multiples around a dining table without competing with itself. That is a rare balance, and designers know it.<\/p>\n\n\n

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