Lewis Side Chair

The Lewis Side Chair pairs an industrial steel frame with a solid wood seat and a rounded solid wood back. The oval back panel is cradled by a looping steel frame, and four tapered legs give the chair a vintage café stance. It has the familiar charm of classic metal bistro seating, warmed up with real wood.

The finish combinations make the Lewis especially versatile: a bright powder coat (shown in yellow with natural wood) feels playful and casual, while a galvanized or dark metal finish with walnut reads as rustic or industrial. It coordinates with the Lewis Stool and Lewis High Back Stool for a consistent look from dining room to bar.

Design details

• Steel frame with tapered legs
• Solid wood seat and rounded solid wood back
• Looping steel back frame
• Bright or understated finishes, including custom powder coat colors
• Coordinates with the Lewis Stool and Lewis High Back Stool

Built for commercial use

The Lewis has a welded steel frame rather than bolted connections. It is tested to 400 lbs and tested internally to meet ANSI/BIFMA standards. 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. Each chair comes standard with heavy-duty nylon glides, suitable for most commercial floor types, including hardwood, tile, stone, concrete and carpet.

Dimensions

• Width: 19.5"
• Depth: 23.25"
• Height: 32.75"
• Seat Height: 18.25"
• Seat Size: 15.75" x 15.25"

Plan about 24" per seat at tables. Our restaurant seating layout guide covers table and aisle spacing.

Finishes and upholstery

Metal (Metal Finish Option A): a wide palette of powder coat colors from the Color Finish Series in matte or gloss, Metal Finish Series options such as matte gunmetal and brushed galvanized, and Premium Finishes including dark bronze, antique brass, brushed copper and rust patina. Custom powder coat colors are also available.

Wood (Wood Option A): American walnut, oak, European beech, teak (unfinished or oiled), natural ash, and ash in chestnut brown, brushed antique cherry, antiqued and medium brown stains.

Model code: LEWI-SC

Where it works

The Lewis Side Chair suits fast casual restaurants, cafes, restaurants and breweries. El Pollo Loco in Fort Worth, Texas is shown in the project photos on this page. It is part of our Coastal and Rooftop Collection; see more metal chairs, side chairs and coordinating chairs and stools.

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.