sohoConcept Gazel Plywood Dining Chair, Upholstered Shell on Bent Plywood Legs

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Seat upholstery. Faux leather is the entry seat. PPM and PPM-FR are polyurethane performance leathers, nubuck is a soft brushed fabric and the off-white boucle is a looped fabric. Camira Era is a woven contract fabric, Camira Blazer is a wool cloth, and the caramel option is full-grain Italian leather. Screens show color slightly differently than real life.

Leg finishes

The Gazel Plywood rests the Gazel shell on two pieces of bent plywood that curve down into four legs, a profile with clear Mid-Century roots. Choose a natural finish, a dark wenge finish or American walnut veneer, and decide whether the seat stays fixed or turns on a memory swivel that returns it to face the table. The swivel raises the seat by about 1 in. The seat is built on a sprung steel frame molded in polyurethane foam, and the chair is intended for residential dining.

Specifications

• 33 in high x 21 in wide x 22 in deep (83.8 x 53.3 x 55.9 cm), seat 17.7 in high (45.0 cm)
• Optional memory swivel: returns the seat to its start position and raises the seat by about 1 in
• Weight capacity: 350 lb (159 kg)
• Seat construction: steel frame with S-shaped springs, molded in injected polyurethane foam
• Cover: removable slipcover that can be replaced with professional help
• Legs: bent plywood in natural finish, wenge finish or American walnut veneer
• Customer's own material: 1.3 yd of fabric (1.19 m) or 23 sq ft of leather (2.14 m²)
• Upholstery guarantees: faux leather 2 years, PPM 5 years, Cinnamon PPM-FR 3 years, Camira Era fabric and Camira Blazer wool 10 years
• Suitable for residential use only
• Made in Türkiye
• Designer: Tayfur Ozkaynak

Where to use it

• Mid-Century dining rooms with teak or walnut furniture
• Kitchen tables where a returning swivel keeps the room tidy
• Home offices and studies as a desk chair without casters
• Scandinavian and Japandi apartments

Planning notes

• Fixed seat height is 17.7 in; with the memory swivel it is about 18.7 in, still right for 28 to 30 in tables.
• Allow roughly 24 in of table edge per chair.
• The bent plywood legs sit wider at the floor than the shell, so check spacing around pedestal tables.
• Choose wenge or walnut veneer to match dark wood; natural for light oak and ash rooms.
• 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

• Restaurants and contract use: residential only; see the Gazel MW for a commercial veneer look
• Outdoor and damp spaces

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. Dust the wood with a dry cloth and avoid harsh cleaners. Wood, leather and fabric vary naturally in grain and shade from piece to piece.

Designer credit

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the memory swivel?

An optional mechanism under the seat that lets it turn and then returns it to face forward when you stand up. It adds about 1 in to the seat height.

What finishes do the plywood legs come in?

Natural finish, wenge finish, or American walnut veneer.

Is the plywood base solid wood?

It is layered bent plywood, which is what lets the legs curve in one piece. The walnut option is a real American walnut veneer.

Can I use it in a commercial dining room?

The Gazel Plywood is listed for residential use only.

Why does the price change with options?

Faux leather is the lowest seat tier, PPM, nubuck, boucle and Camira Era are the middle tier, and Camira Blazer wool and Italian leather are the top tier. The memory swivel is a small add-on; the three leg finishes cost the same.

How much weight does it support?

It is rated for 350 lb.

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