sohoConcept Perla Dining Chair, Plywood Veneer Seat and Back on Steel Frame

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Seat and Frame. The seat and back are molded plywood faced in walnut veneer or black-stained oak veneer. Wood veneer varies naturally in grain from chair to chair.

Frame finishes

Perla is an Industrial-style cafe chair with a molded plywood seat and back on a splayed steel frame, the kind of honest, hard-wearing chair that works as well in a coffee shop as at a kitchen table. The back is bolted to a single steel spine and the seat is shaped for comfort without upholstery, so it wipes clean in seconds. Choose walnut veneer on a matte black frame for a warm, classic contrast, black oak veneer on black for an all-dark look, or black oak on a bronze-gold frame for a dressier finish. It is rated for 300 lb.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 33 in high x 20 in wide x 20 in deep (83.8 x 50.8 x 50.8 cm)
• Seat height: 18 in (45.7 cm)
• Weight capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)
• Frame: steel in matte black or bronze (gold) finish
• Seat and back: molded plywood with walnut veneer or black oak veneer; bronze frame comes with black oak veneer
• Shipping box: 38 x 21 x 20 in (96.5 x 53.3 x 50.8 cm), two chairs per box
• Designer: sohoConcept in-house design team

Where to use it

• Coffee shops, cafes and bakeries
• Kitchen and breakfast tables
• Office canteens and school or studio spaces
• Industrial, loft and Mid-Century interiors

Planning notes

• The 18 in seat suits standard 29 to 30 in tables.
• Allow about 22 in of table length per chair.
• Add a seat cushion for long meals, or see the Perla Soft Seat chair with a padded PPM seat and back.
• Matching Perla counter and bar stools are available for island seating.
• Shipping: in-stock chairs ship in 3 to 5 business days. If your seat and frame 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 a padded seat: see the Perla Soft Seat chair
• Formal dining rooms that call for upholstered chairs
• Outdoor use

Care

Wipe the veneer seat and back with a soft, barely damp cloth and dry it right away; avoid soaking the wood and skip silicone polishes. Wipe the steel frame with a soft, dry cloth. Veneer grain varies from chair to chair.

Designer credit

The Perla collection is designed by the sohoConcept team, a contract and residential seating maker, for homes, cafes and restaurants.

Downloads

• Perla Chair tear sheet (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

What is the seat made of?

Molded plywood faced with walnut veneer or black oak veneer. There is no upholstery, so it wipes clean.

Which frame finishes are offered?

Matte black steel with either veneer, or bronze (gold) steel with black oak veneer.

What table height does it fit?

The seat is 18 in high, which suits standard 29 to 30 in tables.

How much weight does it hold?

The Perla chair is rated for 300 lb.

Why does the bronze version cost more?

The bronze (gold) frame finish costs more than the matte black frame. Both veneers on the black frame share one price.

Is there a matching stool?

Yes. Perla counter and bar stools use the same plywood seat and back on a taller steel frame with a footrest.

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