Manhattan Dining Chair

The Manhattan Dining Chair is a sculptural upholstered arm chair built around a continuous horseshoe curve. The upholstered back wraps around the sitter and runs forward to form the arms at the same height, so the top of the chair reads as one smooth band. Below, flat steel side frames drop to the floor in a sled-like shape, giving the chair a strong, architectural silhouette that looks as good from behind as from the front.

A 19.5" x 19" seat and enclosing back make it a comfortable chair for long dinners. The base comes in brushed stainless steel, brushed brass, brushed black stainless or powder-coated steel, and it coordinates with the Manhattan Stool at the bar. Upholster it in leather, faux leather or fabric.

Design details

• Continuous horseshoe back that flows into the arms
• Upholstered seat and back
• Flat steel side frames with a sled-like profile
• Brushed stainless, brushed brass, brushed black stainless or powder-coated base
• Coordinates with the Manhattan Stool

Built for commercial use

The steel frame is welded, not bolted. The Manhattan Dining Chair 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 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: 22.5"
• Depth: 20.5"
• Height: 29.25"
• Seat Height: 18.5"
• Seat Size: 19.5" x 19"
• Arm Height: 29.25"

As an arm chair, plan about 26" per seat, and note that the 29.25" arm height is close to standard table height, so check clearance under your tables. Our restaurant seating layout guide covers spacing.

Finishes and upholstery

Metal (Metal Option B): powder coats in matte white, matte warm gray, matte silver gray, matte orange, matte dark gray (sand finish), matte black, dark gray and army green. The frame is also offered in brushed stainless steel, brushed brass or brushed black stainless.

Leather (Leather Option A): a wide range of standard, deluxe and premium leathers, from onyx, ivory and chestnut to cognac, espresso and hunter green, plus a distressed series in tones like whiskey, bourbon and rust.

Faux leather (Faux Leather Option B): standard and deluxe faux leathers in a broad palette of neutrals, browns, greens and blues, including vintage, pebbled and glazed finishes.

Fabric (Fabric Option A): a large library of commercial fabrics and tweeds, many rated from 72,000 to 130,000 double rubs, in grays, browns, blues, greens, reds and golds.

For commercial use we recommend specifying upholstery rated 75,000–100,000 double rubs. COM and COL are accepted (minimums may apply), and we will provide the yardage. Our upholstery double rubs guide explains the ratings.

Model code: MANH-AC

Where it works

The Manhattan Dining Chair suits fine dining restaurants, hotel dining rooms, private dining rooms and casino restaurants. It is part of our Steakhouse Collection. Browse more arm chairs, upholstered 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.