Amber Designworks
With a love for natural materials and a deep understanding of the need for furniture to be functional and beautiful, we at Amber Designworks look at it as a fusion of intuitive design and a hands-on manufacturing process, giving the products an unmatched class.
At Amber, we follow ethics in design, manufacturing and transacting business. For years, we have been practising a fair, responsible partnership with nature, our staff, and the technology we employ. We regard ourselves as furniture manufacturers who provide complete solutions, following a direct marketing approach for understanding better the needs of our architects, designers, and clients.
Why Amber?
We work closely with our clients to ensure our products are as unique as their vision. We believe in creating a signature design language - an Amber benchmark, offering maximum customisation wherever possible. We are committed to meeting timelines whilst maintaining stringent quality control. Our products are BIFMA, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 certified.
We use materials like wood, metals, and fabrics of the highest quality. Our use of plastic and other non-renewable resources is minimal. 99% of our components are manufactured in India at our facility or by our suppliers.
Completely Customisable
The products can be adapted as per the clients' choice, be it the components, materials or surface finishes.
Material Combination
Premium grade materials like wood, metals, leather, fabric, etc. put together to create a distinctive aesthetic.
Ergonomics & Design
Whether it is our molded PU seats or woven backs, the products not only offer the perfect shape, they are also optimized for maximum comfort.
In-house Production
All components are produced in-house to ensure bespoke design, long working life and convenient serviceability.
The Team
The team at Amber is headed by Kanji Nirmal with his experience of more than 45 years in creating furniture. He has been the force behind the revolutionary Slic, Premium, and Icon series of chairs amongst many more.
His daughter Binal, an architect from KRVIA Mumbai and a Masters Degree in Product Design from the esteemed Domus Academy in Milan, Italy brings her innate passion for furniture and a unique international flavour to the design process at Amber. She has created the Ojo, Thin and Artisan series of chairs and many more.
K. D. Nirmal
Chairperson & Partner
Binal Nirmal
Partner & Product Designer
Aashish Nirmal
Marketing Manager
Jennifer D'souza
Marketing Manager
Yashwant Belose
Marketing Manager
Ronak Gangani
Executive Marketing
Vinay Nair
Executive Marketing
Shwetaa Patyane
Executive Marketing
Vaidehi Palav
Showroom Manager
G. Swamy
Production & Service Manager
Certifications
Values that guide us
Vision-First
We work closely with our clients to ensure our products are as unique as their vision
Innovation-First
We create, we don't imitate. We firmly believe in creating our own signature design language.
Integrity-First
We meet committed timelines and quoted specifications of the product. We are only as good as our word.
Quality-First
We design for longevity, by using the best quality raw materials and enforcing strong quality control. The longer our product last, the happier our clients are.
Environment-First
We use 100% Recyclable Raw Materials - Wood, Steel, Fabrics, etc. and minimum plastic.
India-First
99% of our components are manufactured in India by us or our suppliers.
Milestones
A vision to constantly stay ahead and maintain a clear distinction from competitors has fueled our unique hands-on approach to design and production, innate attention to detail and a sensibility towards natural materials.
Since it was established in 1979, Amber has grown exponentially as a family-owned business and intends to shape its future with a firm commitment to being able to look back on its legacy with pride.
1979
Began as 'Amber - House of Fine Furniture' with a modest display space of 450 sq.ft. and a workshop of 300 sq.ft.
1984
Moved into a 3,000 sq.ft. factory facility to meet increasing clients' needs.
1989
Revolutionised the office furniture industry as Amber System Seating with the Slic Chair, an ergonomically designed, slender frame structured chair.
1992
Moved into 3-storied, 4,500 sq.ft. showroom and office.
1993
Set up a full-fledged, in-house R&D facility, Introduced a systems approach to chair design, providing seating solutions from the basic to the executive level within a single design theme.
1997
'Slic Premium' - India's first laminated wood chair introduced.
2000
'Icon' - revolving chair with jute weaving, combining tradition and modern.
2001
Moved into a 6,000 sq.ft. office and a 30,000 sq.ft. factory.
2003
Range expanded to 30 product families, catering to institutions, auditoriums, conferences & cafes.
2006
Nikunj Nirmal joins Amber group.
2009
IIID Award for 'Excellence in Consistency for Manufacturing and Developing Interior-oriented Products'.
2012
'C2' - advanced ergonomics and design with 3D moulded cushion for seat and back.
2017
Architect and Product Designer Binal Nirmal joins Amber group. Emergence of Karnima Design Lab.
2019
Introduction of contemporary range of chairs like Ojo, Thin, Loop and Contour - a 3D moulded wood chair.
