Maxwell Chair

The Maxwell Chair is a solid wood dining chair with a fully upholstered seat and seat back, finished with brushed brass stretchers and ferrules. The back is a softly curved, upholstered panel that wraps gently toward the sides, giving the chair a tailored, almost club-like presence at the table. Below, slender tapered wood legs are capped in brass at the foot and linked by thin brass stretchers, a jewelry-like detail that catches the light in a dimly lit dining room.

It is a natural fit for steakhouses and refined hotel restaurants, where deep leathers or rich fabrics against warm walnut feel just right. The metal accents are also available in black for a quieter, more graphic look. Built from the best-quality hardwoods and fine upholstery, it is made to break in over time and develop the patina of heirloom furniture. It coordinates with the Maxwell Stool for the bar.

Design details

• Fully upholstered seat and softly curved seat back
• Slender tapered solid wood legs
• Brushed brass stretchers and ferrules, also available in black
• Wide choice of leathers, faux leathers, fabrics or COM
• Coordinates with the Maxwell Stool

Built for commercial use

The Maxwell is built 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 the foam and upholstery meet CAL TB 117-2013. It ships fully assembled from the factory and is covered by our 3-year frame structural warranty and 1-year finish and upholstery warranty from shipment.

Dimensions

• Width: 19.75"
• Depth: 22.5"
• Height: 31.25"
• Seat Height: 19"
• Seat Size: 19.75" x 17.75"

Plan about 24" per seat at dining tables, a little more in banquet or private dining layouts. 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.

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 of neutrals, blues, greens and warm tones.

Fabric (Fabric Option A): a large selection of commercial fabrics and tweeds, many rated 72,000 to 130,000 double rubs.

Metal accents: brushed brass or black.

For commercial upholstery we recommend specifying 75,000–100,000 double rubs; see our upholstery double rubs guide. COM and COL are accepted, and we will give you the yardage.

Model code: MAXW-SC

Where it works

The Maxwell is at home in steakhouses and fine dining restaurants, hotel restaurants and private dining rooms, and country club grills and banquet rooms. Explore the Steakhouse collection, more coordinating chairs and stools, or all 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.