carpe spatium; seize the space
our motto—
teak & cane is an interior design studio on a mission to elevate living spaces without the hassle and disruption of renovations. We specialize in creating curated, enduring designs that can adapt to our clients’ evolving lifestyles while authentically reflecting their personality. At the heart of our approach is carefully selecting unique and versatile pieces that make each space unique.
our founder
Principal Designer
Sonia Kloeti
Sonia creates highly personal interiors rooted in the belief that a space should be a physical manifestation of its occupants. Her signature style combines organic, clean forms with one-of-a-kind vintage finds sourced from around the world.
Her approach is shaped by a background in sustainability — she holds an M.S. in Sustainability Management from Columbia University — and a deep commitment to reuse and refurbishment as a design principle, informed by witnessing the effects of climate change firsthand through family ties to India.
When she's not working, you'll find her hosting dinner parties, walking her rescue dog Roo, tackling DIY projects with her husband, or road-tripping to antique stores in search of the perfect find.
our name
Teak & Cane isn't just our studio’s name—it's a tribute to a family legacy interwoven with design history. Sonia's grandfather, Jeet Malholtra, was a key member of the architectural planning team that shaped Chandigarh, the visionary new capital of Punjab in 1950s India. Working alongside renowned architects Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier, Jeet contributed to a project that would redefine modern urban planning.
the story behind our name, teak & cane
Jeet Malhotra
Pierre Jeanneret
& Le Corbusier
At the heart of this ambitious undertaking was a chair that would become an icon: the Chandigarh or Jeanneret chair. Crafted from locally abundant teak wood and cane, these pieces were Jeanneret's practical solution to India's challenging climate, embodying the project's ethos of innovation meeting necessity.
By naming our studio after these iconic chairs and crafting our logo accordingly, we ground our work in a rich history of innovative design that responds to real needs while creating enduring beauty—a perfect symbol for our approach to interior design. Just as the teak and cane chair has stood the test of time, evolving from necessity to icon, we strive to create interiors that are not just of the moment, but enduring, adaptable, and deeply meaningful to those who inhabit them.
Initially overlooked as mere "working man's chairs," teak and cane chairs have since risen to become coveted pieces in the design world—a trajectory that mirrors the enduring impact of the Chandigarh project itself. For Sonia, these chairs represent more than a design trend; they represent the studio’s philosophy: design should be rooted in purpose, elevated by creativity, and enriched by personal history.