sohoConcept Avanos MW Dining Chair, Upholstered Shell Seat on Angled Steel Wire Base

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Seat upholstery. Faux leather is the entry option. PPM-FR, S-PPM and PPM are polyurethane performance leathers that wipe clean; the off-white boucle is a soft looped fabric; Camira Era and Camira Blazer wool are woven contract fabrics. Screens show color slightly differently than real life.

Leg finishes

The Avanos MW base takes its cue from the classic Eiffel-style chair: slim angled legs tied together by a geometric web of metal crossbars. The crossbars make an architectural pattern under the seat and lock the legs into a rigid frame. Legs come in black, stainless steel, natural veneer or walnut veneer, and the chair can be fixed or fitted with a memory swivel that turns and then returns to face the table. Out of the box the 17 in seat is lower than most; the swivel raises it by 1 in.

Specifications

• Dining chair: 33 in high x 21 in wide x 22 in deep (83.8 x 53.3 x 55.9 cm); seat 17 in high (43.2 cm), seat depth 16 in (40.6 cm)
• Memory swivel option raises the seat by 1 in (2.5 cm)
• Weight capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)
• Seat: molded fiberglass shell with a padded plywood seat, fully upholstered inside and out
• Base: angled steel legs joined by geometric metal crossbars, in black, stainless steel, natural veneer or walnut veneer
• Optional memory swivel mechanism
• Customer's own material: 1.55 yd of fabric (1.42 m) or 25 sq ft of leather (2.32 m²)
• Upholstery guarantees: faux leather 2 years, PPM 5 years, Camira Era fabric and Camira Blazer wool 10 years
• Made in Türkiye
• Designer: sohoConcept in-house design team

Where to use it

• Mid-Century and Eames-inspired dining rooms
• Cafés and bistro tables
• Meeting rooms and studios
• Lower dining tables and kitchen tables

Planning notes

• The 17 in seat (18 in with the memory swivel) suits 28 to 29 in tables.
• Choose the memory swivel for restaurants so chairs return to face the table.
• Natural and walnut veneer legs keep the wire look but add warmth.
• Allow about 24 in per chair.
• 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

• High 30 in tables without the swivel option, where the 17 in seat can feel low
• Anyone who wants a solid wood base: see the Avanos PTR Wood
• 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 Avanos collection is designed by sohoConcept, a contract and residential seating maker that builds its chairs in Türkiye.

Downloads

• Avanos MW Chair tear sheet (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

What does MW stand for in the base?

MW is the maker’s name for this angled-leg base with metal crossbars, styled after the classic Eiffel-type chair.

Can it swivel?

Yes, as an option. The memory swivel lets the seat turn and then return to face forward, and it raises the seat by 1 in.

How high is the seat?

The seat is 17 in high, or 18 in with the memory swivel. Pair it with 28 to 29 in tables.

Are the veneer legs wood?

The natural and walnut options are steel legs with wood veneer; the crossbars stay metal.

Why do the prices differ?

All four leg finishes cost the same. Faux leather seats cost least, PPM, S-PPM, PPM-FR, boucle and Camira Era a little more, and Camira Blazer wool the most. The memory swivel adds a little to the price.

How much weight does it hold?

It is rated for 300 lb.

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