{"product_id":"sohoconcept-academy-dining-armchair-walnut-plywood-seat-steel-frame","title":"sohoConcept Academy Dining Armchair, Walnut Veneer Plywood Seat on Steel Frame","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.sc-sw{margin:0 0 18px;border:1px solid #e6dccd;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;overflow:hidden}.sc-sw\u003esummary{list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f6f0e7;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3}.sc-sw\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.sc-sw\u003esummary::marker{content:''}.sc-sw\u003esummary:hover{background:#efe6d8}.sc-ico{flex:0 0 auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9ccb8;font-size:15px;line-height:1}.sc-ico::before{content:'\\25BE'}.sc-sw[open] .sc-ico::before{content:'\\2715';font-size:13px}.sc-hint{display:block;font-weight:400;font-size:12px;opacity:.75;margin-top:2px}.sc-sw[open] .sc-h-open{display:none}.sc-sw:not([open]) .sc-h-close{display:none}.sc-body{padding:4px 16px 14px}.sc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(120px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:10px 0 18px}.sc-grid figure{margin:0}.sc-grid img{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;border-radius:4px;display:block}.sc-grid figcaption{font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;margin-top:6px}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"sc-sw\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the frame and veneer finishes up close\u003cspan class=\"sc-hint sc-h-open\"\u003eTap to open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-hint sc-h-close\"\u003eTap to close\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-ico\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Academy frame is bent steel tube in a matt black or a bronze gold finish; the frame you choose sets the price. Screens show finishes slightly differently than real life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/1264\/8406\/files\/sohoconcept-swatch-black-steel.jpg?width=400\" alt=\"Matt Black Steel seat swatch\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Black Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e (ACADBLK)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/1264\/8406\/files\/sohoconcept-swatch-gold-brushed.jpg?width=400\" alt=\"Bronze (Gold) Steel seat swatch\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBronze (Gold) Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e (ACADBRZ)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeat and back\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/1264\/8406\/files\/sohoconcept-finish-walnut-veneer-steel.jpg?width=400\" alt=\"Walnut Veneer Plywood finish swatch\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalnut Veneer Plywood\u003c\/strong\u003e (molded seat and back)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcademy is a schoolroom-inspired dining armchair: a molded walnut veneer plywood seat and back sit inside one continuous bent steel tube that also forms the arms. With no upholstery to stain, it is a practical pick for busy cafes, staff canteens and family kitchens where chairs get wiped down several times a day. The matt black frame reads Industrial; the bronze gold frame dresses it up for a hotel restaurant or a residential dining room. It weighs only 12 lb, so it is easy to pull in and out from the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall size: 29.6 in high x 21.8 in wide x 19.8 in deep (75.2 x 55.4 x 50.3 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 18 in (45.7 cm); arm height: 26 in (66 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 12 lb (5.4 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: bent steel tube, matt black or bronze (gold) finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat and back: molded plywood with walnut veneer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping box: 29 x 27 x 23 in (73.7 x 68.6 x 58.4 cm), 4 chairs per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCafes, canteens and coffee shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchen tables in busy family homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotel breakfast rooms and co-working kitchens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial, Mid-Century and Scandinavian interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanning notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 18 in seat suits standard 29 to 30 in tables; check that the 26 in arm height clears your apron before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow about 26 in of table edge per armchair; the frame is 21.8 in wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChairs are packed four to a box, so order in multiples of four to keep freight efficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a padded seat? See the Academy Soft Seat armchair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping: in-stock chairs ship in 3 to 5 business days. If your frame and seat combination is out of stock or on its way to our warehouse, please allow 10 to 15 weeks for it to ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it is not for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants an upholstered seat: see the Academy Soft Seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong dinners where a cushioned chair matters most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe faux leather and PPM with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap, then dry. Vacuum fabric seats regularly and blot spills right away. Wipe the metal base with a soft, dry cloth; skip abrasive pads and harsh cleaners, which dull plated and powder-coated finishes. Leather and fabric vary slightly in shade from batch to batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesigner credit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Academy collection is made for sohoConcept, a contract and residential seating maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sohoconcept.com\/Attachment\/DownloadFile?downloadId=219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAcademy Chair tear sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the arms fit under my table?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe arms are 26 in high. Most 29 to 30 in tables with an apron of 3 in or less leave room for them to slide under.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the seat padded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Seat and back are molded walnut veneer plywood. The Academy Soft Seat version adds an upholstered seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much weight does it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is rated for 300 lb and weighs 12 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for commercial use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The steel frame and plywood shell have no fabric to stain, which suits cafes and canteens that clean chairs often.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the bronze frame cost more?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze (gold) frame has a more involved finish than the matt black frame, so it is priced a little higher. The walnut seat and back are the same on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come assembled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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