Summary: After 6 months of daily use, dinner parties, and long working sessions at the kitchen table, I’m just as in love with my Hati Home chairs as when I unwrapped them for the first time. The structured leather weaving is supportive and comfortable, and the wood frame is heavy yet easy to maneuver. Hati Home is a brand to invest in — the pieces will pay you back with their heirloom quality, design-y look, and true comfort.

What I Love:

• Exceptional comfort for long sits: Hati Home’s Dining #1’s wide seat and structured leather weave are supportive without feeling stiff, making them genuinely comfortable for work sessions and long dinners.
• Heirloom-level construction and materials: Heavy solid wood, vegetable-tanned leather, and thoughtful craftsmanship give the chairs a durable, timeless feel.
• Arrive fully assembled: Shipping fully put together is a rare and meaningful perk that signals quality construction and makes setup effortless.
• Versatile, design-forward aesthetic: The blend of California ease and Indonesian craftsmanship allows these chairs to sit comfortably (no pun intended!) across styles.
• Ethical and sustainable sourcing: Locally sourced teak, responsible leather, and recyclable materials reinforce the brand’s values while also enhancing the quality of the finished product.

Things To Note:

• These are investment pieces, but they’ll last you a lifetime or longer.

When I was outfitting my first adult apartment with furniture, I came across a video by an interior designer — and what she said never left me. “Make sure each room combines at least three different home interior styles.” It puzzled, intrigued, and confused me. I’m an obsessive type who falls hard for one idea at a time. My prevailing fixation on one era, one style, or even one item usually blots out any interest in eclecticism. But, as I’ve lived through so many phases, I’ve started to have a longer memory. Oh yes, I do love Japanese influence just as much as handicrafts from Maine. What matters the most, I’ve found, is the quality of the thing. When you live with something, it’s the thoughtful materials and liveable design that carry you through your days.

“When you live with something, it’s the thoughtful materials and liveable design that carry you through your days.”

I came across Hati Home while searching for some pieces to round out my dining and living areas. Known for their barstools, I thought the dining chairs would be a good place to start with the brand. Then I fell in love with a side table, and I’ve gathered more favorites since. The brand was born out of California couple Adam and Kallie Thomson’s time spent in Bali, where they learned to make their own furniture out of necessity and inspiration drawn from local makers. The balance of rich materials and laid-back style is actually relaxing, since these pieces stand up to the demands of a family home and still last a lifetime. They’re heavy, beautiful, and feel like furniture from another time and place, with designs that are playful yet classic.

The amazing thing about a brand started by a couple is that you can judge them by the family home they’ve created — and the Thomsons’ in Costa Mesa is a good one. After the family spent six years in Bali, living through the pandemic and learning how to make furniture with Indonesian craftspeople, they moved back to California to grow the brand and be closer to family. You can see how California design complements Indonesian craftsmanship, with pieces made in Bali and Java, throughout all their offerings. Above all, their ethical use of materials like locally sourced sustainable teak, vegetable-tanned leather, recyclable and biodegradable Danish paper cord is impressive for its commitments — but also for the quality it produces.

Since I’ve been living with these pieces from Hati Home for half a year, let me tell you about them firsthand.

I chose two dining chairs from Hati Home for my breakfast nook, in the ink colorway crafted from a dark, brown oak and black, woven leather to match the darker walnut of my Sundays dining table. 

The chairs were each shipped in a single large box, fully assembled inside. No screwing together pieces — a testament to the construction. I got timely shipping notifications from FedEx, and then they arrived at my door. (Though you can opt to have pieces held at your local FedEx store, if it is helpful!) Wham, bam, I had a dining table setup.

These chairs are so comfortably wide, with the beautiful supportive-not-stiff leather strapping, and they scoot in and out easily. It’s easy breezy, yet totally serious construction. The wood is smooth, with soft edges, and I’ve never been pinched or stuck to the leather.

I love the eclectic look they add to my living area. Each piece needs to be carefully chosen since my one-bedroom is sort of like a studio with its open layout. These chairs blend in beautifully and stand out when you realize, after hours of sitting on them, that you’re completely comfortable and held.

This side table or stool (the top is indented!) is a seriously charming accent that I couldn’t pass by, either. I’m in love with the way it is styled on the site in the bathroom, though I use it as a moving accent while sitting on my sofa. It’s sturdy and whimsical, classic and yet entirely unstuffy. I still smile and feel proud of this table, even after living with it for 6 months. As my living space evolves, I’m excited to style it in different places.

Now that I’ve lived with these pieces and know the quality, I’ve begun browsing Hati’s site again. The Yara Pouf is the latest piece I’m eyeing, not least because of the fabric, which is a collaboration with Cleobella. Here at The Good Trade, we’ve been fans of Cleobella’s work in the sustainable fashion space for years. The fabric in both cocoa floral and neutral arches is so sweet and sophisticated (not to mention its performance, so any spills can be easily wiped away) — and that shape! The Leela Lounge chair in the cocoa floral fabric is major, too! The barstools — whichever design suits your space and preference — also seem to be a standout in the category. While I don’t have a big open plan kitchen (yet!), I can say from my experience with the dining chairs that you wouldn’t regret outfitting your bar with Hati Home stools.

I’m a sucker for heritage brands and traditional designs, but Hati Home has converted me to the idea that newer brands can provide the same carefully considered construction and quality materials. Plus, it helps to add a fresh design trope to my space. These are heirloom pieces with a lightness that comes from their design, not their rich and sturdy makeup. If you’re wondering how to add craft and whimsy to your space, I can’t recommend these pieces from Hati Home enough.

Ashley D’Arcy is the Senior Editor at The Good Trade. She holds an MA in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research and has contributed to esteemed outlets such as The Nation, 032c, and Yale School of Management’s Insights where she’s leveraged her expertise in making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience. In addition to her editorial work, she is training as a psychoanalytic mental health professional and provides care to patients in New York City. Ashley also explores sustainable fashion, clean beauty, and wellness trends, combining thoughtful cultural critiques with a commitment to mindful living.