Abe Chair with Wood Seat

The Abe Chair with Wood Seat is a clean, bistro-style ladder back chair from our Classic Line. Its solid European beech frame has a softly curved top rail over four horizontal slats, straight legs and stretchers, and a smooth wood seat. The all-wood construction gives it an honest, timeless look that suits both traditional and modern rooms, especially in a deep ebony or a warm walnut stain.

A wood seat is easy to wipe down between turns, which makes the Abe a practical choice for busy cafes, pizzerias, breweries and casual restaurants. It shares its design with the upholstered-seat Abe Chair and the Abe Stools, so a single look can run from dining room to bar. The Abe is part of our quick ship program.

Design details

• Ladder back with four horizontal slats under a curved top rail
• Solid European beech frame and wood seat
• Easy-to-clean wood seat for high-turnover service
• Stretchers for added rigidity
• Also offered with an upholstered seat

Built for commercial use

The Abe uses mortise-and-tenon joinery with very few bolted connections. It is tested to 400 lbs and tested internally to meet ANSI/BIFMA standards. It ships fully assembled from the factory and carries a 3-year frame structural warranty and a 1-year finish warranty from shipment. Each chair comes standard with heavy-duty nail-on nylon glides, suitable for most commercial floor types, including hardwood, tile, stone, concrete and carpet.

Dimensions

• Width: 16.25"
• Depth: 17.5"
• Height: 31"
• Seat Height: 17.75"
• Seat Size: 15.25" x 15.25"

Plan about 24" of table edge per seat. Our restaurant seating layout guide and wood restaurant chairs guide cover spacing and selection.

Finishes and upholstery

Wood stain (Wood Option E): walnut, tobacco, select cherry, rustic oak, natural, maple, mahogany, light cherry and ebony, all on European beech.

Model code: ABEW-SC

Where it works

The Abe is a strong fit for restaurants, coffee shops, fast casual dining rooms and breweries. Pair it with the Abe Stool with Wood Seat, or browse more wood chairs and quick ship items.

Lead times and ordering

This item is in stock in our quick ship program and ships within 2–3 days of order and payment, nationwide. Standard production is 14–20 weeks, and most orders can be rushed to 8–10 weeks. Minimum order is typically 4 pieces, and smaller orders are considered on request. Sample chairs are available for sit tests through our sample loan program. Designform Furnishings is a commercial wholesaler: we sell to businesses, designers, purchasing firms and the public for commercial projects, not for residential or personal use. We ship worldwide.

How do I get pricing? Contact your local sales rep or a project manager or administrator in our office and we will quote your list, including freight.