Marten Chair with Cord Seat

The Marten Chair with Cord Seat takes our mid-century Marten frame and pairs it with a natural woven cord seat. The solid wood frame features the same sculpted top rail, a shaped crest that dips at the center and flares at the ends, carried on rear posts that angle back for a relaxed sit. Tapered legs and slim stretchers keep the chair light, with the hand-woven texture of the seat adding warmth and craft.

The cord seat gives the chair an airy, Scandinavian character that works beautifully in sunlit dining rooms and coastal interiors. Made from the best-quality hardwoods, including American walnut, American white oak, American ash and European beech, it is designed to break in over time and develop the patina of heirloom furniture. Specify it on its own or mix it with the upholstered Marten Chair for variety within one dining room.

Design details

• Natural woven cord seat
• Sculpted, curved top rail with a mid-century silhouette
• Rear posts that angle back for comfort
• Tapered legs with slim side and front stretchers
• Solid wood frame in a wide range of species and stains

Built for commercial use

The Marten is built with mortise-and-tenon joinery and very few bolted connections, tested to 400 lbs and tested internally to meet ANSI/BIFMA standards. It ships fully assembled from the factory and is covered by our 3-year frame structural warranty and 1-year finish warranty from shipment.

Dimensions

• Width: 19.5"
• Depth: 19.75"
• Height: 31.5"
• Seat Height: 18.5"
• Seat Size: 19" x 17"

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

Finishes and upholstery

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

Seat (Cord Option A): natural woven cord.

Model code: MARC-SC

Where it works

The cord-seat Marten suits restaurant dining rooms, hotel restaurants, country club grills and banquet rooms, and cafes. See the Coastal and Rooftop collection, more wood chairs, or all commercial side 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.