Caboose Chair

The Caboose Chair is a solid wood arm chair in the tradition of the classic captain's chair. A low, curved back rail wraps around the sitter and flows into the arms, supported by a row of turned spindles, and a cutout handhold in the top rail makes the chair easy to pull out and move. Below, splayed legs are tied together with double stretchers for a sturdy, grounded stance.

The seat is an upholstered pad finished with nail head detail, adding comfort and a touch of tailoring to an otherwise honest, timeless wood form. It belongs to our Steakhouse Collection and looks right in rooms with dark wood, leather and brass, but in a lighter oak or ash finish it reads just as well in a modern tavern or club grill.

Design details

• Curved back rail that wraps into the arms, captain's chair style
• Turned spindle back with a cutout handhold in the top rail
• Upholstered seat pad with nail head detail
• Double stretchers between the legs for extra rigidity
• Part of the Steakhouse Collection

Built for commercial use

The Caboose is built from solid wood with mortise-and-tenon joinery and very few bolted connections. It is tested to 400 lbs and tested internally to meet ANSI/BIFMA standards, and its foam and upholstery meet CAL TB 117-2013. It ships fully assembled from the factory and carries a 3-year frame structural warranty and a 1-year warranty on finish and upholstery from shipment.

Dimensions

• Width: 22.75"
• Depth: 21.25"
• Height: 29.75"
• Seat Height: 17.5"
• Seat Size: 17" x 15"
• Arm Height: 26.75"

With arms and a 22.75" width, plan about 26–28" per seat at the table, and check that the 26.75" arm height clears your table apron if you want chairs to slide under. Our seating layout guide has more spacing detail.

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 finishes.

Faux leather (Faux Leather Option B): standard and deluxe faux leathers in a broad palette.

Fabric (Fabric Option A): a large selection of commercial fabrics and tweeds.

COM/COL: customer's own material or leather is accepted (minimums apply), and we will give you the yardage.

For commercial seating we recommend upholstery rated 75,000–100,000 double rubs. See our double rubs guide.

Model code: CABO-AC

Where it works

The Caboose is a strong fit for steakhouses and restaurants, country club grills and banquet rooms, hotel restaurants and breweries and taprooms. See the rest of the Steakhouse Collection, browse more arm chairs, or read our 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.