sohoConcept Aria MW Dining Chair, Upholstered Seat on Walnut Veneer or Black Steel Legs

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Seat upholstery. Faux leather is the entry option. PPM, PPM-S and Italian PPM are polyurethane performance leathers; nubuck, boucle, Camira fabrics and wool give a softer, textured seat; Camira Blazer wool and black full-grain leather are the premium covers. Screens show color slightly differently than real life.

Leg finishes

The Aria MW combines the Aria seat with tapered steel legs, either wrapped in walnut wood veneer or powder coated black, for a chair that looks like wood but carries steel's strength. It is rated for 400 lb, the highest of the Aria dining chairs, so it is a natural pick for restaurants, cafeterias and family kitchens that see constant use. Inside the seat, S-shaped springs sit in a steel frame molded into polyurethane foam, and the slipcover comes off with Velcro. Both leg finishes are the same price.

Specifications

• Overall size: 31 in high x 17 in wide x 21 in deep (78.7 x 43.2 x 53.3 cm)
• Seat: 18 in high (45.7 cm), 16 in deep (40.6 cm)
• Weight capacity: 400 lb (181 kg)
• Chair weight: 22 lb (10.0 kg)
• Seat construction: steel frame with S-shaped springs, molded injected polyurethane foam
• Cover: removable slipcover, fastened with Velcro
• Legs: steel with walnut wood veneer, or steel in black powder coat
• Customer's own material: 1.25 yd of fabric (1.14 m) or 22.5 sq ft of leather (2.09 m²)
• Upholstery guarantees: faux leather 2 years, PPM and PPM-S 5 years, Camira Blazer wool, Camira Yoredale boucle and Camira fabric 10 years
• Made in Türkiye
• Designer: Tayfur Ozkaynak

Where to use it

• High-turnover restaurants, cafeterias and food courts
• Family kitchens and breakfast rooms
• Offices, break rooms and training rooms
• Mid-Century rooms in walnut veneer; Industrial and Modern rooms in black

Planning notes

• Allow about 22 to 24 in of table edge per chair.
• The 18 in seat suits 29 to 30 in tables.
• Rated for 400 lb, it is the strongest Aria dining chair.
• Pair walnut-veneer legs with oak or walnut tables; pair black legs with stone, concrete or black tops.
• Shipping: in-stock chairs ship in 3 to 5 business days. If your seat and leg combination is out of stock or on its way to our warehouse, please allow 10 to 15 weeks for it to ship.

Who it is not for

• Anyone who wants solid wood: see the Aria Wood or Aria Fino
• Stackable storage: see the Aria Wire Stackable
• Outdoor use

Care

Wipe 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.

Designer credit

The Aria collection is designed by Tayfur Ozkaynak for sohoConcept, a contract and residential seating maker that builds its chairs in Türkiye.

Downloads

• Aria MW tear sheet (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

What does MW stand for?

Metal and wood: steel legs wrapped in a walnut wood veneer, or finished in black powder coat.

How strong is it?

It is rated for 400 lb, the highest of the Aria dining chairs.

Are the legs solid wood?

No. They are steel; the walnut option is a real wood veneer over steel.

Will it suit my table height?

The 18 in seat suits standard 29 to 30 in tables.

Why do the prices differ?

Price follows the seat material: faux leather is the lowest tier, the PPM, nubuck, boucle and fabric seats are the middle tier, and Camira Blazer wool and full-grain leather are the top tier. Both leg finishes cost the same.

Can the cover be removed?

Yes. The slipcover is held with Velcro.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.