Jonathan Chair

The Jonathan Chair is a comfortable, understated dining side chair with a solid wood frame and an upholstered seat and back. The back is a softly padded panel that rises from the seat between slim rear posts, and the four straight, slightly tapered legs are joined by stretchers for a clean, sturdy base.

Its simple, tailored lines make it easy to place in almost any interior, and the full upholstery gives real comfort for long dinners in steakhouses, hotel restaurants, clubs and lodge-style dining rooms. Specify the frame in walnut, white oak, ash or beech finishes and upholster it in leather, faux leather, fabric or COM. It is part of our Steakhouse and Alpine Lodge Collections and coordinates with the Jonathan Stool.

Design details

• Padded, upholstered back panel
• Upholstered seat with a generous 18.5" x 16.75" footprint
• Solid wood frame with leg stretchers
• Clean, tailored silhouette that suits many interiors
• Coordinates with the Jonathan Stool

Built for commercial use

The solid wood frame is joined with mortise-and-tenon construction 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 backed by a 3-year frame structural warranty and a 1-year finish and upholstery warranty from shipment.

Dimensions

• Width: 19"
• Depth: 21.25"
• Height: 31.5"
• Seat Height: 18.5"
• Seat Size: 18.5" x 16.75"

Plan on about 24" per seat at dining tables and leave clear aisles behind chair backs for servers. Our restaurant seating layout guide walks through spacing and table counts.

Finishes and upholstery

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

Leather (Leather Option A): a wide range of standard, deluxe and premium leathers, from classic neutrals and rich browns to distressed finishes and saturated colors.

Faux leather (Faux Leather Option B): an extensive range of standard and deluxe faux leathers, from black, white and grays to warm browns, greens, blues and glazed finishes.

Fabric (Fabric Option A): a wide selection of woven fabrics and tweeds, with many performance options rated from 72,000 to 130,000 double rubs.

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

For commercial seating, we recommend specifying upholstery rated 75,000 to 100,000 double rubs. Our upholstery double rubs guide explains what to look for.

Model code: JONA-SC

Where it works

The Jonathan Chair suits restaurants, hotel restaurants, resort and lodge dining rooms and country clubs. Explore the Steakhouse Collection and Alpine Lodge Collection, or browse more upholstered chairs.

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.