A Royal seat was used for all state occasions, it was highly ornamented and had elaborate carvings. It was also upholstered and had cushions.

Seats with curved backs were upholstered. These seem to be padded with a roll cushion at the back.

Low seats have short legs and no back support except for a cushion.

The most common type of seats have rectangular tops mounted on short legs.

Footstools often accompanied the Royal Throne. Named Pādapīṭha, these are found in many shapes at Ajanta.