Smith Chair with Upholstered Seat

The Smith Chair with Upholstered Seat is the signature side chair of the Smith family. A solid wood frame stands on tapered, gently splayed legs, a curved wood back panel wraps softly around the shoulders, and a padded upholstered seat adds comfort and a place for color. Metal accents come in black or brushed brass.

The look is relaxed mid-century with a craftsman's warmth, which is why it shows up as often in breweries and neighborhood restaurants as it does in hotel dining rooms. Light woods give it a fresh, Scandinavian feel, while walnut and darker stains make it richer and more traditional. Pair it with the Smith Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat at the ends of tables and the Smith Stool with Upholstered Seat at the bar.

Design details

• Solid wood frame with tapered, splayed legs
• Curved wood or wood veneer back
• Upholstered seat in leather, faux leather, fabric or COM
• Black or brushed brass metal finish
• Coordinates with Smith arm chairs, stacking chairs and stools

Built for commercial use

The Smith Chair is built with mortise-and-tenon joinery and very few bolted connections, the way almost all of our wood seating is made. 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: 17.5"
• Depth: 21.75"
• Height: 31.5"
• Seat Height: 18"
• Seat Size: 17" x 16.5"

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

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.

Metal finish: black or brushed brass.

Leather (Leather Option A): a wide range of standard, deluxe and premium leathers, including distressed premium hides in rich browns, greens and reds.

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

Fabric (Fabric Option A): a wide selection of commercial fabrics, including tweeds and performance textiles in many colors. COM is also accepted (minimums may apply).

For customer-supplied material, we recommend specifying a commercial-grade textile rated at 75,000–100,000 double rubs. We accept COM and COL and will give you the exact yardage. See our upholstery double rubs guide for more.

Model code: SMIT-SC

Where it works

The Smith Chair is a dependable choice for restaurants, breweries and taprooms, hotel restaurants and country clubs. You can see Smith chairs at The Haven Brewing Co. in Hamden in the project photos on this page. Explore our Alpine Lodge and Lobby & Lounge collections, or browse more wood 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.