Ansel Chair

The Ansel Chair is a modern upholstered side chair with a simple, tailored shape. A squared, fully upholstered back rises straight from a cushioned seat, and four solid wood legs, tied together by a low side stretcher and a clean seat rail, carry the whole thing with quiet confidence. Nothing is fussy: just good proportions, a generous 19" x 17.75" seat and a back that supports the shoulders.

In dark walnut with black leather it feels at home in a steakhouse or a hotel dining room; in white oak with a soft fabric it turns relaxed and contemporary. The Ansel is part of our Steakhouse and Alpine Lodge Collections, and the matching Ansel Stool lets you carry the look from the dining room to the bar.

Design details

• Fully upholstered squared back and seat
• Solid wood legs with side stretchers for rigidity
• Generous 19" x 17.75" seat
• Clean, modern profile that suits many interiors
• Matching Ansel Stool in bar and counter heights

Built for commercial use

The frame is solid wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery and very few bolted connections, so it stays tight through years of daily service. It is tested to 400 lbs and tested internally to meet ANSI/BIFMA standards, and the foam and upholstery meet CAL TB 117-2013. It ships fully assembled from the factory and is covered by our 3-year frame structural warranty and 1-year finish and upholstery warranty from shipment.

Dimensions

• Width: 19.5"
• Depth: 23.5"
• Height: 31.5"
• Seat Height: 19"
• Seat Size: 19" x 17.75"

Allow about 24" per seat at the table. Our restaurant seating layout guide walks through aisle widths and table spacing.

Finishes and upholstery

Wood (Wood Option B): North American ash, European beech, American white oak and American walnut, plus black painted ash (open pore), beechwood with walnut stain, and ashwood with light or dark walnut stain.

Leather (Leather Option A): a wide range of standard, deluxe and premium leathers, including distressed premium hides in rich browns, greens and reds.

Faux leather (Faux Leather Option B): a broad palette of standard and deluxe faux leathers, from soft neutrals and grays to glazed blues and deep greens.

Fabric (Fabric Option A): a wide range of commercial fabrics, including tweeds and performance weaves, many rated from 72,000 to 130,000 double rubs.

For commercial use, specify upholstery rated 75,000 to 100,000 double rubs; our upholstery double rubs guide explains why. COM and COL are accepted, and we will provide the yardage.

Model code: ANSE-SC

Where it works

Specify the Ansel Chair for restaurants, hotel dining rooms, country clubs and private dining rooms, especially in our Steakhouse and Alpine Lodge collections. Browse more upholstered chairs and side chairs, or see the coordinating Ansel Stool.

Lead times and ordering

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.