Bensen Chair

The Bensen Chair is a low-back solid wood dining side chair with a quietly sculptural silhouette. Its rear legs rise and sweep forward into a single curved top rail that wraps the sitter's back, leaving the space beneath it open and keeping the chair visually light at the table. The legs taper cleanly to the floor and are tied together with slim stretchers, and the frame sits over a generously padded upholstered seat.

Built from solid wood and offered in our American walnut, white oak, ash and European beech finishes, the Bensen reads as warm and Scandinavian in spirit, and it suits lodge-style grills as easily as bright coastal dining rooms. Upholster the seat in leather, faux leather or fabric. It is part of a coordinating family that includes the Bensen Chair with Cord Seat and the Bensen Stool for bar and counter seating.

Design details

• Curved top rail that flows from the rear legs and wraps around the back
• Low back profile that tucks neatly under tables and keeps sightlines open
• Tapered solid wood legs with slim side and front stretchers
• Padded upholstered seat in leather, faux leather, fabric or COM
• Coordinates with the Bensen cord-seat chair and Bensen bar and counter stools
• Featured in our Alpine Lodge and Coastal & Rooftop collections

Built for commercial use

The Bensen is made with mortise-and-tenon joinery and very few bolted connections, so the frame stays tight through years of daily service. It is tested to 400 lbs and tested internally to meet ANSI/BIFMA standards, and its foam and upholstery meet CAL TB 117-2013. Every chair ships fully assembled from the factory and is backed by a 3-year frame structural warranty and a 1-year finish and upholstery warranty from shipment. Like all of our wood seating, it is made to break in over time and develop the patina of heirloom furniture.

Dimensions

• Width: 19.5"
• Depth: 20.75"
• Height: 28.75"
• Seat Height: 18"
• Seat Size: 17.5" x 16"

Plan on about 24" per seat along tables and banquettes. Our restaurant seating layout guide walks through aisle widths and table spacing.

Finishes and upholstery

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

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

Faux leather (Faux Leather Option B): a broad palette of standard and deluxe faux leathers, from classic blacks and tans to deep greens and blues.

Fabric (Fabric Option A): a wide selection of commercial fabrics and tweeds in neutrals and saturated colors.

COM/COL: customer's own material is accepted (minimums may apply).

For commercial seating we recommend specifying 75,000–100,000 double rubs. We accept COM and COL and will give you the yardage. See our upholstery double rubs guide for more.

Model code: BENS-SC

Where it works

The Bensen is commonly specified for restaurants, hotels and resorts, country clubs and private clubs and breweries and taprooms. Browse more in our commercial side chairs and wood chairs categories, or read the wood restaurant chairs guide.

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.