Oval back chairs have a specific visual function: the rounded backrest softens the strong horizontal lines of a rectangular dining table and the vertical lines of a room with windows or doors behind the dining area. At L 18 x W 18 x H 35.5 in (46 x 46 x 90 cm), the back height is tall enough to provide genuine upper-back support for adults without the backrest overhanging the tabletop when the chair is pushed in.

The rattan oval is hand-woven onto a mango wood surround. Hand-woven rattan stays three-dimensional because each strand is continuous and interlocked at the crossing points. Machine-pressed cane-pattern sheets are flat and lose their surface texture over two to three years of use. The mango wood frame handles the combination of humid dining environments and daily load cycling without the leg joints developing looseness, which is the primary failure mode in cheaper frame materials at this price point.

• Material: Solid mango wood frame with hand-woven oval rattan back, cushioned seat
• Set includes: 2 dining chairs
• Size: L 18 x W 18 x H 35.5 in (46 x 46 x 90 cm)
• Cushions: Included, neutral tone
• Finish: Natural warm wood tone
• Placement: Dining rooms, open kitchens, Scandinavian or coastal interiors
• Warranty: 36 months, lifetime termite protection

Part of the Valencia Collection. See all Dining Chairs.