Chittor Kilim & Leather Campaign Chest
Handcrafted in India
Chittor Kilim & Leather Campaign Chest
This piece isn’t kept in stock — your order sets our workshop to work, building it to your chosen size and finish. The wait is what makes it yours alone.
- Handcrafted in India
- Crafted by master artisans
- Customization available — size, finish & fabric
- Prices inclusive of GST
- Complimentary, insured delivery across India
- Delivering outside India? Request a shipping quote
Description
Most chests of drawers put their best face forward and leave the flanks plain. This one is finished on every side you are likely to see, so it can sit against a wall or turn a corner without apology.
The carcass is engineered board clad entirely in hand-cut leather — wrapped over the top rail, folded around every corner, carried down to a solid wood plinth base and stitched by hand at the seams. Engineered board is the deliberate choice over solid timber here: across this width it holds its shape through humidity rather than splitting or warping at the corners the way a solid-wood carcass eventually will. Vintage kilim is inset into all five drawer fronts, laid across the lid and carried the full height of both flanks. Every panel is framed by a leather band and secured with a run of solid brass studs, in the manner of a trunk built to survive a sea crossing.
Two short drawers sit above three full-width ones, each running on soft-close runners that draw themselves shut the last inch. They open by thick leather strap handles riveted through solid brass mounts, sized to be pulled with a whole hand rather than two fingers. Riveted corner caps take the knocks the corners will inevitably collect.
Each kilim panel is hand-cut from a vintage rug, so no two chests are alike. The exact pattern, colours and weave will differ from the photographs — that one-of-a-kind character is the essence of the piece.
The leather is finished with a light wax rather than a heavy pigment. It will mark, warm and deepen where hands fall most often, and the brass will dull to a soft amber. Both are expected, and both improve the piece.
Construction
- Engineered-board carcass, fully clad in hand-cut leather
- Vintage kilim inset into the lid, both flanks and all five drawer fronts
- Five drawers — two short over three full-width — on soft-close runners
- Leather strap handles on solid brass mounts
- Brass-studded leather bands and riveted corner caps
- Solid wood plinth base, leather-clad
- Leather trim in Saddle or Onyx
- Metal finish in Antique Brass, Nickel or Gold
- 120 × 60 × 75 cm — also made to your measurements
- Made to order in 6–8 weeks
Dimensions & Fit
| One Size | 120 cm L × 60 cm D × 75 cm H |
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- The space the piece will stand in, leaving room to walk around it
- Doorways, corridors and any corner the piece has to turn
- The stairwell or lift, if it isn’t a ground-floor delivery
Your piece is built after you order it rather than taken off a shelf, so we’d rather you check these measurements against your room first — made-to-order pieces can’t be returned or exchanged. Being handmade, finished dimensions may vary by a centimetre or two.
If these proportions aren’t quite right for your space, we can change them. Speak to a design consultant before you order and we’ll build the piece to your measurements.
Materials
Built from carefully selected, natural materials — kiln-dried hardwoods, hand-spun textiles, cast metal and quarried stone, chosen to last for decades. Naturally occurring grain and tone variation is intrinsic to each handmade piece.
Fabric care
Vacuum gently and regularly with an upholstery attachment to lift dust before it settles. Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth — press, don’t rub — and avoid soaking the fabric. Plump and rotate loose cushions so they wear evenly. Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight to preserve colour, and have delicate weaves cleaned professionally rather than machine-washed.
Craftsmanship
Carved, joined and finished by hand in our workshops, passing through the hands of several craftspeople. Joinery is mortise-and-tenon — never glued shortcuts — so the piece is made to be kept and passed down.
Assembly & Installation
Most pieces arrive securely packed and ready to use. Some larger items may require simple assembly; installation assistance may be available depending on the product and your location — speak with a consultant to confirm before ordering.
Care
Dust timber with a soft dry cloth and treat with wax balm twice yearly. Vacuum upholstery gently and treat marks promptly. Keep out of prolonged direct sun to preserve the finish.
Delivery & Shipping
Made-to-order pieces are crafted in 6–8 weeks and then dispatched with complimentary, insured delivery across India, securely packed for transit. Assembly assistance is available on selected pieces.
- Prices include GST. Delivery within India is complimentary — there is nothing more to pay at checkout.
- GST invoice. Ordering for a business? Add your GSTIN in the cart and we will issue a GST invoice in your business name.
- Remote locations. Complimentary delivery covers serviceable pin codes across India. For a few remote locations, our team will be in touch to confirm delivery arrangements.
- Outside India. We deliver worldwide on request. Request a shipping quote and we will price insured freight to your city.
Lead times, packaging, floor access and what to expect on delivery day are all set out in our Shipping & Delivery Policy →
Designer Notes
“We design for the way you actually live — pieces generous enough to sink into, detailed enough to reward a second look, and made to age beautifully.” — Art Avenue Design Studio
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Questions, answered.
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Speak with a ConsultantHow long does a made-to-order piece take?
This piece is crafted in 6–8 weeks, then dispatched with complimentary, insured delivery across India. Your consultant confirms a precise timeline at order.
Is delivery included in the price?
Yes. Prices are inclusive of GST, and delivery within India is complimentary to serviceable pin codes — there is nothing more to pay at checkout. For a few remote locations, our team will be in touch to confirm arrangements. Ordering for a business? Add your GSTIN in the cart and we will issue a GST invoice in your business name.
Can I customise the size, finish or fabric?
Yes — bespoke dimensions, finishes and customer-own-material (COM) upholstery are available. Speak with a consultant to begin.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, on request. Online checkout is for delivery within India. For an address abroad, request a shipping quote and we will price insured freight to your city and arrange the order with you directly.
What is your returns policy?
Every piece is made to order, so we do not accept returns or offer refunds — which is why we encourage a material sample first. If a piece arrives with a manufacturing defect, tell us within 24 hours of delivery: we will repair it, or replace it with a new piece if it is beyond repair. See our returns policy.
