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Building a better wood chair.

Our wood chairs combine the craftsmanship of days gone by with the precision of modern technology. So pick a style you can live with – it’ll last you a very long time!

Construction Details

  • Chair frames are manufactured of European beech, a grade “A” hardwood that is stronger than oak or maple in most every respect. It also offers superior color clarity.
  • HR (High Resilience) foam is considered the Cadillac of cushioning. We use it in all our upholstered seating for an unbeatable combination of comfort, support and durability.
  • All chairs meet or exceed ANSI/BIFMA strength standards.
  • chair construction - glued and screwed tenonschair construction - mortise and tenonMortise-and-tenon construction has been the hallmark of fine woodworking for centuries. While others secure their joints with prone-to-failure metal brackets, we rely on the time-tested method for maximum joint strength.
  • chair construction - through-bolt patchchair construction - through-bolted legsBack legs are glued, screwed and "blind bolted" together with hardened nuts and bolts. The connection is camouflaged with a grain plug that matches the color and finish of the surrounding wood.
  • chair construction - bolted cornersCorner blocks are glued, screwed and lag screw bolted at a mitred angle for exceptional strength and longevity.

Finishing Details

  • While others import already-finished wood, we sand and stain every square inch of wood ourselves – by hand.
  • We then enhance the grain with an environmentally friendly water-based finish that contains a penetrating dye which allows for a wider range of hues while maximizing color consistency.
  • A water-based acrylic topcoat protects against UV light and helps ensure long-lasting beauty.

Custom Details

custom engraving We can produce almost any color imaginable, and are happy to custom-match your order. Personalize your chairs with a company logo or graphic design. We use lasers to cut or engrave impeccably detailed images into chair backs.

Premium Glide Details

Wood seating comes standard with metal carpet glides, and we also offer three premium options shown below. Due to the variations on floors and floor finishes we will not recommend which glides you should use, but please contact us with any glide questions you have or if you would like to request a sample.

Premium Felt GlidePremium FeltPremium Metal GlidePremium MetalPremium Plastic GlidePremium Plastic