Designatore craftsmen at work building bespoke luxury furniture on the workshop floor in India.

Designatore on Film

Luxury Furniture, on Film

Watch how Designatore makes luxury furniture — the craft up close, real semi-precious stone set by hand, complete interiors and every piece we build. Made by hand in India, made to order, shipped worldwide.

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▶The feature

The Making of the Kolkata Home

A full luxury home in Kolkata, from bare structure to finished rooms — architecture, interior design and every piece of furniture, all by Designatore. The one film to watch if you want to see what we actually do.

The Craft

The Craft Behind the Luxury

The hand-work most brands hide — carving, inlay and finishing, done by hand in our workshop in India.

How Luxury Furniture Is Made — The Full Process — preview — How Luxury Furniture Is Made — The Full ProcessThis is how Designatore makes luxury furniture, step by step — from raw solid wood to a finished, hand-polished piece. Every piece is built by hand in our own workshop in India, made to order, and shipped worldwide.

The Craft Behind the Luxury — Handmade Furniture — preview — The Craft Behind the Luxury — Handmade FurnitureLuxury is in the detail you cannot see from far away. Watch the hand-work — carving, inlay and finishing — that goes into a single Designatore piece, all done by hand in India.

The Craft Behind the Luxury — Made by Hand in India — preview — The Craft Behind the Luxury — Made by Hand in IndiaNo factory line, no shortcuts. Each Designatore piece is shaped, carved and finished by a craftsman's hand, so the quality holds up close as well as across the room.

The Intricate Work Behind Every Furniture Piece — preview — The Intricate Work Behind Every Furniture PieceEvery Designatore piece carries hours of intricate hand-work — fine inlay, detailing and finishing that a machine cannot repeat. That is what makes each piece one of a kind.

The Work Behind a Handmade Luxury Coffee Table — preview — The Work Behind a Handmade Luxury Coffee TableSee the work that goes into one Designatore coffee table — the stone or wood top hand-selected, the base sculpted and finished by hand. Made to the size of your sofa, and to your taste.

Meet the Craftsman Behind Designatore Luxury Furniture — preview — Meet the Craftsman Behind Designatore Luxury FurnitureBehind every Designatore piece is a named craftsman, not a machine. Our carvers, polishers and upholsterers have spent 20+ years at the bench, and each one signs off the piece he builds — which is why a hand-made Designatore piece lasts generations instead of years.

How We Customise Every Piece of Furniture We Make — preview — How We Customise Every Piece of Furniture We MakeEvery Designatore piece is made to order. You choose the size, wood, stone, fabric, finish and detail, and we build it by hand for your room — no catalogue limits, no fixed sizes. This is how custom luxury furniture is actually made, start to finish.

Hand-Painted Staircase in a Luxury Home in Kolkata — preview — Hand-Painted Staircase in a Luxury Home in KolkataA hand-painted staircase in a luxury Kolkata home, painted on site by Designatore artists. Nothing is printed or stuck on — every leaf and line is brushed by hand, so the stair becomes the artwork the whole house turns around.

Handcrafted Luxury Sofa for Your Living Room — preview — Handcrafted Luxury Sofa for Your Living RoomA Designatore sofa built the old way — seasoned hardwood frame, hand-tied support, high-density foam and hand-stitched upholstery. Choose your fabric, size, seat depth and leg finish, and we make it by hand in India and ship it worldwide.

Semi-Precious Stones

Semi-Precious Stone, Set by Hand

Agate, amethyst, onyx and selenite — real semi-precious stone, hand-picked and set into tables, cabinets and sofas.

Selenite — The Semi-Precious Stone in Luxury Furniture — preview — Selenite — The Semi-Precious Stone in Luxury FurnitureSelenite is one of the semi-precious stones Designatore sets into furniture. It glows softly in the light, so a table or cabinet top becomes a piece of natural art. Each slab is hand-picked, so no two are alike.

Semi-Precious Stones in Luxury Furniture — preview — Semi-Precious Stones in Luxury FurnitureDesignatore sets real semi-precious stones — agate, amethyst, onyx and more — into tables, cabinets and consoles. Each stone is hand-picked and cut, so every piece is unique and impossible to mass-produce.

The Use of Semi-Precious Stones in Our Furniture — preview — The Use of Semi-Precious Stones in Our FurnitureThis is how Designatore uses semi-precious stones across our furniture — set into table tops, cabinet fronts and consoles. The natural colour and pattern of the stone become the star of the piece.

Semi-Precious Stone Furniture — Our Forever Favourite — preview — Semi-Precious Stone Furniture — Our Forever FavouriteSemi-precious stone is the material Designatore comes back to again and again. Every slab is natural, hand-selected and one of a kind, so a stone piece is as much art as furniture.

Dining Table Made with Semi-Precious Stones — preview — Dining Table Made with Semi-Precious StonesA Designatore dining table topped with real semi-precious stone — hand-picked, cut and set so the natural pattern flows across the whole top. Made to your seat count and shipped worldwide.

Semi-Precious Stone Crockery Cabinet for the Dining Room — preview — Semi-Precious Stone Crockery Cabinet for the Dining RoomA crockery cabinet with a semi-precious stone front, lit inside to show off your best china. Designatore builds it by hand to your dining wall, in the stone and finish that matches your table.

Luxury Living Room Furniture Made with Semi-Precious Stones — preview — Luxury Living Room Furniture Made with Semi-Precious StonesSemi-precious stone brings a living room to life. Designatore makes stone-topped tables, consoles and cabinets for the living room, each stone hand-picked so your room has a piece nobody else can copy.

Luxurious Amethyst Sofa for Your Living Room — preview — Luxurious Amethyst Sofa for Your Living RoomA statement sofa finished with real amethyst — the purple semi-precious stone set right into the design. Designatore builds it by hand in your fabric and size, so it is one of a kind in your living room.

Selenite Dining Table with Wood Fluting and Metal Edge — preview — Selenite Dining Table with Wood Fluting and Metal EdgeA Designatore dining table with a glowing selenite stone top, hand-fluted solid wood base and a fine metal edge. The selenite is hand-picked slab by slab, so the pattern in your table exists nowhere else. Made to your seat count and shipped worldwide.

Semi-Precious Stone Centre Table — Pure Luxury by Hand — preview — Semi-Precious Stone Centre Table — Pure Luxury by HandA centre table cut from real semi-precious stone and finished by hand at Designatore. The stone is natural, so the veins and colour are one of a kind — a living room centrepiece nobody else can own twice. Built to the height and length of your sofa.

Semi-Precious Stone Centre Tables for the Living Room — preview — Semi-Precious Stone Centre Tables for the Living RoomDesignatore makes living room centre tables topped with real semi-precious stone — agate, amethyst, onyx and selenite. Each slab is hand-selected, cut and set, so your table is natural art you can put a coffee cup on. Made to order in any size or shape.

Living Interiors

Complete Living Interiors

Whole rooms brought together — furniture made to match, so a space reads as one calm, finished look.

A Complete Luxury Living Room by Designatore — preview — A Complete Luxury Living Room by DesignatoreA full living room brought together by Designatore — sofa, tables, seating and cabinets, all made to match. Every piece is built by hand to the size of the room, so nothing looks bought off a shelf.

Complete Interior Solution for Your Dining and Living Room — preview — Complete Interior Solution for Your Dining and Living RoomOne team, one look, one bill: Designatore designs and makes the whole dining and living room together — sofa, centre table, dining table, console and cabinets, all matched in material and finish. That is why the finished room reads as one design instead of separate purchases.

50 Shades of Grey — The Perfect Grey Living Room — preview — 50 Shades of Grey — The Perfect Grey Living RoomGrey is the easiest luxury colour to live with, and the hardest to get right. This Designatore living room layers grey on grey — sofa, stone, wood and metal — so the room looks rich and calm at once, and never dated. Every shade is matched by hand.

Swinging Luxury — Bespoke Indoor Swing — preview — Swinging Luxury — Bespoke Indoor SwingA bespoke indoor swing by Designatore — the jhula, reimagined in luxury materials for a modern home. Built by hand and balanced to hang safely, in the wood, metal and fabric you choose.

Luxury Living Room Furniture, Made to Order — preview — Luxury Living Room Furniture, Made to OrderSofas, centre tables, side tables, consoles and cabinets — Designatore makes the full living room by hand, matched in wood, stone and fabric. Every piece is sized to your room, so the layout works before the styling starts.

By the Founder

From Nidhi Patel

The founder and principal designer on the pieces she loves and the homes she builds with her own hand.

Nidhi Patel's Favourite Piece, Made with Intricate Detail — preview — Nidhi Patel's Favourite Piece, Made with Intricate DetailFounder and principal designer Nidhi Patel shares her favourite Designatore piece, and the intricate hand-work behind it. It is the kind of detail she signs off on before any piece leaves the workshop.

A Home Built with Love — Full Interior by Designatore — preview — A Home Built with Love — Full Interior by DesignatoreA whole home furnished by Designatore, room by room. From the living room to the bedroom, every piece is designed and made by hand to fit the space, so the finished home reads as one calm, complete look.

The Art of Designing a Space — Nidhi Patel, Designatore — preview — The Art of Designing a Space — Nidhi Patel, DesignatoreFounder and principal designer Nidhi Patel explains how she designs a space: start with how the family lives, then set proportion, light and material, and only then choose the furniture. It is the method behind every Designatore home and office interior.

The Art of Console Styling for Living and Dining Rooms — preview — The Art of Console Styling for Living and Dining RoomsHow to style a console table: keep the height at eye level with the art above it, group objects in odd numbers, and leave breathing space at both ends. Designatore builds the console to your wall width first, so the styling has room to work.

Nidhi Patel with Architect Noorein Kapoor, Mumbai — preview — Nidhi Patel with Architect Noorein Kapoor, MumbaiDesignatore founder Nidhi Patel with leading architect Ar. Noorein Kapoor of Noorein Kapoor Design, Mumbai. Designatore works hand in hand with architects and interior designers across India and worldwide, making bespoke furniture to their drawings on trade terms.

Piece by Piece

Every kind of piece we make — sofas, tables, beds, consoles, wardrobes, display units and office furniture.

Luxury Sofa Cum Bed — Sofa by Day, Bed by Night — preview — Luxury Sofa Cum Bed — Sofa by Day, Bed by NightA Designatore sofa cum bed works as a sofa by day and opens into a full bed by night — perfect for a guest room or a smaller home. It is made to order by hand in the fabric, size and colour you choose.

Puffy Dressing Room — Luxury Dressing Area Furniture — preview — Puffy Dressing Room — Luxury Dressing Area FurnitureA soft, puffy-seat dressing area by Designatore — a place to sit and get ready in comfort. Designed and built by hand to fit your dressing room, in the fabric and finish you choose.

Luxury TV Console — Made to Your Wall — preview — Luxury TV Console — Made to Your WallA Designatore TV console built to your exact wall, with clean storage and a finish that matches your living room. Made by hand in India, so the media wall looks designed, not assembled.

Designer TV Console for the Living Room — preview — Designer TV Console for the Living RoomA statement TV console by Designatore, with hidden storage and a hand-finished front. Built to your wall width and style, so your TV sits on a piece as considered as the rest of the room.

Luxury Centre Table for the Living Room — preview — Luxury Centre Table for the Living RoomA Designatore centre table that anchors the living room — a hand-selected stone or wood top on a sculpted base. Made to the size of your sofa, so it sits in perfect proportion.

Luxury Centre Table / Coffee Table, Made to Order — preview — Luxury Centre Table / Coffee Table, Made to OrderA centre and coffee table by Designatore, made in marble, agate or precious stone on a brass or wood base. Each top is hand-picked, so no two tables look exactly alike.

All-Purpose Luxury Coffee Table — preview — All-Purpose Luxury Coffee TableA do-it-all coffee table by Designatore — good-looking and hard-working, with room for books, trays and a coffee cup. Built by hand to the height and length your sofa needs.

Luxurious Centre Table & Side Tables Set — preview — Luxurious Centre Table & Side Tables SetA matching centre table and side tables by Designatore, designed as one family so the living room reads as a set. Made by hand in the stone, wood and metal you choose.

Multipurpose Luxury Side Table — preview — Multipurpose Luxury Side TableA side table that does more than one job — a place for a lamp, a drink or a book, moved wherever you need it. Designatore builds it by hand in stone, wood and brass, sized to your sofa or chair.

Solid Wood Luxury Side Table — preview — Solid Wood Luxury Side TableA side table carved from solid wood by Designatore — warm, sturdy and built to last a lifetime. Made by hand to sit at the arm of your sofa or bed, in the wood tone you choose.

Luxury Sofa Chair / Accent Armchair — preview — Luxury Sofa Chair / Accent ArmchairA Designatore sofa chair — the accent armchair that finishes a living room. Made by hand in the fabric and colour you choose, shaped to sit beautifully beside your sofa.

Luxury Sofa Chairs with Matching Side Table — preview — Luxury Sofa Chairs with Matching Side TableA pair of Designatore sofa chairs with a side table between them — a ready corner for reading or conversation. Designed and made by hand as one set, in your choice of fabric and finish.

The Perfect Bed — Luxury Upholstered Bed — preview — The Perfect Bed — Luxury Upholstered BedThe perfect bed by Designatore — a hand-built frame with a tufted or carved headboard, made to your mattress size. Choose the fabric, wood and colour, and we build it to fit your room.

The Luxurious Bed — Statement Bedroom Centrepiece — preview — The Luxurious Bed — Statement Bedroom CentrepieceA luxurious statement bed by Designatore, built by hand to be the centrepiece of the bedroom. The headboard, fabric and finish are all your choice, sized to your mattress and room.

Luxury Bedroom Furniture, Made to Match — preview — Luxury Bedroom Furniture, Made to MatchA full bedroom by Designatore — bed, bedside tables, chest and dresser, all made to match. Every piece is built by hand to your room, so the bedroom feels calm, rich and complete.

Luxury Dining Table, Made to Your Seat Count — preview — Luxury Dining Table, Made to Your Seat CountA Designatore dining table built for the way your family eats, from four seats to sixteen. Solid wood or precious-stone tops on sculpted bases, made by hand to your room.

Designer Dining Table for the Modern Home — preview — Designer Dining Table for the Modern HomeA designer dining table by Designatore, with a hand-selected top and a sculpted base that makes dinner feel like an occasion. Sized to your room and seat count, and shipped worldwide.

Luxury Console Table for the Entryway — preview — Luxury Console Table for the EntrywayA Designatore console table for the foyer or behind the sofa — slim, elegant and built to your exact wall width. Made by hand so the first thing guests see is a piece with real detail.

Designer Console Table, Made by Hand — preview — Designer Console Table, Made by HandA console table by Designatore, finished by hand in stone, wood or brass to set the tone of your entrance. Built to your wall so nothing looks cramped or lost.

Not an Ordinary Console — A Statement Entry Piece — preview — Not an Ordinary Console — A Statement Entry PieceThis is not an ordinary console. Designatore builds statement console tables with rare materials and hand detailing, made to your wall so your entryway makes an impression from the first step.

Luxury Wall Display Unit, Built to Your Wall — preview — Luxury Wall Display Unit, Built to Your WallA wall display unit by Designatore to show off art, books and collections while hiding the clutter. Built by hand to your wall, with lit shelves and a finish that matches the room.

Luxury Display Unit / Showcase Cabinet — preview — Luxury Display Unit / Showcase CabinetA statement display cabinet by Designatore, with glass fronts and soft internal light to show off what matters to you. Made by hand to your size, in the wood and finish you choose.

Floor-to-Ceiling Luxury Wardrobes — preview — Floor-to-Ceiling Luxury WardrobesFloor-to-ceiling wardrobes by Designatore that use every inch of the wall for storage. Built by hand to your room height, with a hand-finished front, soft-close doors and a fitted interior.

Luxury Wardrobes, Made to Fit Your Room — preview — Luxury Wardrobes, Made to Fit Your RoomDesignatore builds wardrobes to your exact room and the way you store your things — hanging, shelves and drawers, all fitted. Hand-finished on the outside, hard-working on the inside.

The Most Comfortable Lounge Sofa, in Your Colour — preview — The Most Comfortable Lounge Sofa, in Your ColourA deep, soft lounge sofa by Designatore — made for the way you actually sit at the end of the day. The seat depth, back height and firmness are set to your body, and the colour is yours to pick from hundreds of fabrics.

Swivel Sofa — Turns With Ease for the Living Room — preview — Swivel Sofa — Turns With Ease for the Living RoomA Designatore swivel sofa turns smoothly on a hidden 360° base, so one seat faces the television, the window or the conversation. It is the easy answer for open-plan living rooms, made by hand in your fabric and size.

Our Signature Centre Table for the Living Room — preview — Our Signature Centre Table for the Living RoomThe signature Designatore centre table — a sculpted base carrying a hand-selected stone or solid wood top. It is the piece people notice first in a living room, and it is made to the size and height of your own sofa.

Luxury Bar Cabinet — Multipurpose Cabinet, Made to Order — preview — Luxury Bar Cabinet — Multipurpose Cabinet, Made to OrderA Designatore bar cabinet that works twice: bottles, glass racks and a lit serving top when you entertain, plain elegant storage when you do not. Built by hand to your wall, in the wood, stone and metal you choose.

Fluted Console Table for the Dining Room — preview — Fluted Console Table for the Dining RoomA hand-fluted console for the dining room — the grooved front catches the light and hides the storage behind it. Designatore builds it to your exact wall length, so the serving surface fits the room instead of fighting it.

Dining Room Console That Doubles as a Crockery Cabinet — preview — Dining Room Console That Doubles as a Crockery CabinetOne piece, two jobs — a console that makes the dining room look luxurious and stores your crockery behind it. Designatore builds it by hand with lit shelves, soft-close doors and a finish matched to your dining table.

Side Console for the Dining Room, Built to Your Wall — preview — Side Console for the Dining Room, Built to Your WallA slim side console for the dining room — a place to serve from, keep linen and cutlery, and stand a lamp or art. Designatore makes it to your wall width by hand, in a finish that matches the dining table exactly.

The Perfect Dining Chair — Comfort That Lasts the Meal — preview — The Perfect Dining Chair — Comfort That Lasts the MealA perfect dining chair sits 45 cm high, gives the back real support and still slides under the table. Designatore builds each chair by hand in solid wood with your fabric, so guests stay at the table long after dinner.

How to Buy a Dining Chair — Height, Comfort and Fabric — preview — How to Buy a Dining Chair — Height, Comfort and FabricBuying a dining chair: check the seat height against your table (about 30 cm clearance), sit in it for a full minute, ask for a hardwood frame, and pick a fabric you can wipe clean. Designatore makes dining chairs to order on all four counts.

Comfy Upholstered Bed with Matching Side Tables — preview — Comfy Upholstered Bed with Matching Side TablesA soft upholstered bed with bedside tables made to match, by Designatore. The headboard is padded for reading in bed, the tables are set to mattress height, and the whole set is built by hand to your room and mattress size.

Director Cabin Furniture — Luxury Executive Office — preview — Director Cabin Furniture — Luxury Executive OfficeDesignatore makes director and executive cabin furniture — desk, storage and seating that carry your brand and status. Built by hand to your office, and delivered to site across India and worldwide.

Luxury Office Furniture, Made to Your BrandDesignatore designs and builds complete office furniture — desks, workstations, storage and seating — to your brand, size and budget. Made by hand in India and delivered to your office site.

?Questions

Questions People Ask Us

Plain answers about the furniture in these films.

Does Designatore show how its furniture is made?

Yes. These films show the full process — from raw solid wood and hand-picked semi-precious stone to the carving, inlay and finishing that go into every piece. All of it is done by hand in our own workshop in India.

What semi-precious stones does Designatore use in furniture?

Designatore sets real semi-precious stones into furniture, including agate, amethyst, onyx and selenite. Each slab is natural and hand-picked, so no two pieces are ever exactly alike.

Can I order the furniture I see in these videos?

Yes. Every piece is made to order. Send us your room and taste and we design it, show you before we build, make it by hand in India, and ship it to your door worldwide.

Where does Designatore make and ship furniture?

Designatore makes all of its furniture by hand in India and ships worldwide, including to buyers in the United States, the United Kingdom, the UAE, Singapore and beyond.

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