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

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Frame and Veneer. The seat and back are molded plywood with a walnut or black oak wood veneer; there is no upholstery to stain or wear.

Frame finishes

The Saba is an Industrial Modern school-chair silhouette: a molded plywood seat and a separate curved back, bolted to a slim steel frame. Choose walnut veneer on a black frame, or step up to a gunmetal or bronze frame with walnut or black oak veneer. With no upholstery, it stands up to the daily traffic of cafés, canteens and family kitchens and wipes clean in seconds. The open frame and thin profile keep a long row of chairs visually light.

Specifications

• Size: 33 in high x 19 in wide x 19 in deep (83.8 x 48.3 x 48.3 cm), seat 18 in high (45.7 cm)
• Weight capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)
• Seat and back: molded plywood, walnut veneer or black oak veneer
• Frame: steel, black, gunmetal or bronze (gold tone)
• Black frame comes with walnut veneer; gunmetal and bronze frames come with walnut or black oak veneer
• Packed two chairs per box
• Designer: sohoConcept in-house design team

Where to use it

• Cafés, canteens and fast-casual restaurants
• Kitchen and breakfast tables
• Offices, break rooms and co-working spaces
• Industrial, loft and Mid-Century interiors

Planning notes

• At 19 in wide, allow about 22 in of table edge per chair.
• A hard plywood seat suits short meals and busy rooms; add a seat pad if you linger.
• Felt or plastic glides protect wood floors from the steel feet.
• Want a matching stool? See the Saba Counter and Bar Stool.
• 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 an upholstered seat
• Outdoor use
• Rooms that need armrests

Care

Wipe the veneer seat and back with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry them straight away; do not leave standing water or wet glasses on the wood. Skip silicone polishes and abrasive pads. Wipe the steel frame with a soft, dry cloth. Wood veneer varies naturally in grain and shade from chair to chair.

Designer credit

The Saba chair is part of sohoConcept's Industrial Modern line, designed by the sohoConcept in-house team for residential and commercial interiors.

Downloads

• Saba Chair tear sheet (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

Which frame and veneer combinations are offered?

Black frame with walnut veneer, or a gunmetal or bronze frame with either walnut or black oak veneer.

Why does the black frame cost less?

The black frame with walnut veneer is the standard version. Gunmetal and bronze frames are special finishes and cost more, whichever veneer you choose.

Is the seat padded?

No. The seat and back are molded plywood with a wood veneer, which makes the chair easy to clean in busy rooms.

How much weight does it hold?

It is rated for 300 lb.

Does it stack?

The maker does not list the Saba as stackable, so plan to store it at the table.

Is it suitable for restaurants?

Yes. The maker rates it for residential and commercial use, and the all-wood seat holds up to constant wiping.

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