Salem Chair with Upholstered Seat Pad

The Salem Chair with Upholstered Seat Pad is a solid wood spindle-back chair that updates a familiar farmhouse form. A row of slim vertical spindles rises to a curved crest rail that wraps gently around the sitter, and the straight wood legs are tied together underneath by a metal "X" stretcher, a modern detail that sets the Salem apart from a traditional Windsor-style chair.

The stretcher comes in powder coat or brushed brass, so you can keep the look understated or add a touch of warm metal. An upholstered seat pad adds comfort for longer meals and lets you bring in leather, faux leather or fabric. Offered across our wood finishes, from American white oak to walnut and black painted ash, the Salem fits easily into bistros, hotel restaurants and private dining rooms.

Design details

• Solid wood frame with a spindle back
• Curved crest rail that wraps around the back
• Metal "X" stretcher in powder coat or brushed brass
• Upholstered seat pad
• Available in leather, faux leather, fabric or COM

Built for commercial use

The Salem 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 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.

Dimensions

• Width: 23"
• Depth: 23.25"
• Height: 32.5"
• Seat Height: 18.5"
• Seat Size: 17" x 17"

With a 23" width, plan about 24–26" per seat at tables. Our restaurant seating layout guide covers aisles and spacing, and the wood restaurant chairs guide compares species and finishes.

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.

Stretcher (Metal Option B): Matte powder coats in white, warm gray, silver gray, orange, dark gray (sand finish), black, dark gray and army green; brushed brass is also offered.

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 neutrals, browns, blues, greens and reds.

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

COM: Customer's own material is accepted (minimums apply), and we will provide the yardage.

For commercial seating, we recommend upholstery rated 75,000–100,000 double rubs. See our upholstery double rubs guide.

Model code: SALM-SC

Where it works

The Salem suits restaurants, hotel dining rooms, country clubs and winery tasting rooms. Browse more wood chairs, side chairs and 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.