Start with where the chair will be used, because that decides the seat height, the weight and how the chair is built. The four chairs compared below show how far apart the types are.
Chair | Size, width × depth × height (cm) | Seat height (cm) | Weight (kg) | How it is built | How it arrives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wishbone (Y) Chair - CH24 | 52 × 53 × 73 | 43, approximate | 7.5 | Solid beech frame, bent solid wood back, paper cord seat | Fully assembled |
Series 7 Chair | 45 × 51 × 79 | 45 | 8 | Moulded plywood shell, stainless steel legs; stackable | Legs fixed to the shell |
DSW Style Chair | 46.5 × 52.5 × 83 | 44 | 11 | Polypropylene shell, beech legs | Base fixed to the seat |
Egg Chair | 81 × 80 × 102 | 40 | 35 | Foam on a fibreglass shell, cast aluminium base; swivels and tilts | Feet fitted on arrival |
The three dining chairs sit within 2 cm of each other at 43 to 45 cm and weigh 7.5 to 11 kg. The Egg Chair sits lower, at 40 cm, and weighs more than three times as much as the heaviest of them.
Light frames and seats of 43 to 45 cm suit a table. The dining chairs page gathers these, in solid wood, plywood and moulded shells.
Deeper, heavier chairs with lower seats are on the lounge chairs page. For an upholstered occasional seat, see the armchairs; for a taller back, the high-back armchairs; and for a chair that moves, the rocking chairs.
Taller seats for an island or a bar are on the bar stools page, and low backless seats on the stools page. For a hallway or the long side of a table, see the benches; for working, the office chairs.
No. These are reproductions in the style of chairs by designers such as Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Charles Eames. Each product page states that the item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer or associated parties. The designer each chair follows is named on its product page, in the breadcrumb or the description.
It depends on the type. On the three dining chairs compared here, seats sit at 43 to 45 cm: the Wishbone (Y) Chair at about 43 cm, the DSW Style Chair at 44 cm and the Series 7 Chair at 45 cm. The Egg Chair, a lounge chair, sits lower at 40 cm. Each product page lists its own seat height.
It varies by chair. Of the four compared here, the Wishbone (Y) Chair arrives fully assembled. The Series 7 Chair needs its legs fixed to the shell, the DSW Style Chair its base fixed to the seat, and the Egg Chair its feet fitted. The assembly line in each product specification says what is needed.
Some can. Of the four compared here, only the Series 7 Chair is listed as stackable, and its product page says up to six can be stacked for storage. The Wishbone (Y) Chair, the DSW Style Chair and the Egg Chair are not listed as stackable. Check the specification on each product page before buying chairs to store away.
Construction differs from chair to chair. Among the four compared here, the Wishbone (Y) Chair has a solid beech frame and a paper cord seat, the Series 7 Chair a moulded plywood shell on stainless steel legs, and the DSW Style Chair a polypropylene shell on beech legs. The Egg Chair is foam on a fibreglass shell, in wool or leather, on a cast aluminium base.
Brush it gently and keep it dry. The Wishbone (Y) Chair's product page advises against excess moisture, because it can affect the tension of the cord. For the solid wood frame, its specification lists dusting, spot cleaning and oiling. For moulded shells, the DSW Style Chair page suggests mild soap and water, dried straight away.
Both. The product pages describe the Wishbone (Y) Chair as a classic wooden dining chair, the Series 7 Chair as a modern stackable dining chair, and the DSW Style Chair as a modern design. The Egg Chair is described as an iconic modern lounge chair. Each page carries its own style line in the specification.
Some pieces and finishes are held in stock for faster dispatch. Of the four compared here, the DSW Style Chair page shows a stock dispatch line, and the Wishbone (Y) Chair and Series 7 Chair pages offer express delivery options. Check the line under the Add to Cart button for the finish you choose, because it can differ between finishes.
