Introducing the Heirloom Chair: Designed to Be Loved, Built to Last

At Innate Furniture, we believe furniture is more than functional. It’s part of the story of a home. It grows with you, adapts to your needs, and carries memories forward. That’s why we’re proud to release our latest piece: the Heirloom Chair.

A Chair with Intent

From the beginning, the Heirloom Chair was designed with purpose. Not to chase trends, but to create something timeless. A chair you’ll sit in for decades and maybe even pass on.

Every angle and detail reflects one question we asked ourselves: how do we make a chair that gets better with age?

Materials That Matter

We’ve built the Heirloom Chair using a palette of natural, local materials — chosen for their strength, comfort, and honesty.

• New Zealand steel, precision-cut and powder coated for a clean, enduring frame

• Full-grain leather upholstery, chosen for its richness and ability to develop character over time

• New Zealand wool fill, offering comfort, resilience, and breathability — a natural alternative to synthetic foams

Each chair carries a subtle maker’s mark, a reminder that it’s made to last, not mass-produced.

Built for Life, Not Just for Looks

What makes the Heirloom Chair different is the way it’s designed to live with you:

• Replaceable wear components — cushions and upholstery can be refreshed over time

• Comfort with integrity — a supportive backrest and generous seat with natural padding

• Architectural presence — the steel frame gives it a grounded, sculptural quality

A Story to Grow With

The Heirloom Chair is designed to witness everyday life: the quiet morning coffee, the evening conversation, the sunlit afternoon with a book.

Made here in Christchurch, each piece connects you directly to the craftspeople and materials of Aotearoa, keeping the story of local design alive.

Why We Created It

In a world of fast furniture, the Heirloom Chair is our stand against disposability. We don’t build for seasons. We build for lifetimes.

This chair is our promise: that investing in local materials, sustainable practices, and authentic design is better for you, for communities, and for the planet.

The Heirloom Chair is available now.
Crafted with New Zealand steel, leather, timber and wool. Ready to become part of your home’s story.