The Calder wraps the sitter in a single curve. A rounded top rail runs from one arm around the back to the other, and the space beneath it is filled with woven cane, giving a barrel back that stays light and visible through the cane.
What you see. Dark walnut-tone timber throughout: a bent top rail, round arm posts, a contoured solid-wood seat and legs that splay slightly front and back. A timber brace under the seat ties the legs together.
Why a barrel back. A continuous curved back supports the sitter's side and lower back, so guests stay comfortable through a long dinner, while the cane keeps the chair from blocking sightlines.
Construction. Solid hardwood frame; bent-laminated or steam-bent top rail; cane webbing in a routed channel; shaped solid timber or plywood seat. Arms are fixed with dowels and screws.
Where it works. Hotel restaurants, bistros, club dining and lounge-style dining rooms.
Options. Stain, a padded seat in vinyl or fabric, cane pattern. Check arm height against table aprons on the shop drawing.
