Smith Upholstered Arm Chair

The Smith Upholstered Arm Chair dresses the Smith design up with a fully upholstered seat and back. A cushioned back panel with softly rounded corners is framed by slim metal arms that loop down to the seat, and the solid wood frame stands on tapered, gently splayed legs. Metal comes in black or brushed brass.

The combination of wood legs, metal arms and upholstery gives it a warm, mid-century character with real comfort for long meals. It works as a host chair at the ends of tables, as the main chair in a club dining room, or in a lobby or lounge setting. Pair it with the Smith Upholstered Side Chair and the Smith Upholstered Stool for a coordinated room.

Design details

• Solid wood frame with tapered, splayed legs
• Upholstered back with rounded corners
• Upholstered seat
• Slim metal arms in black or brushed brass
• Coordinates with Smith side chairs and stools

Built for commercial use

The Smith Upholstered Arm 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. Each chair comes standard with heavy-duty nail-on nylon glides, suitable for most commercial floor types, including hardwood, tile, stone, concrete and carpet.

Dimensions

• Width: 22"
• Depth: 21.75"
• Height: 31.75"
• Seat Height: 18.5"
• Seat Size: 16.5" x 16"
• Arm Height: 28"

For arm chairs, allow about 26–28" per seat and confirm the 28" arm height clears your table apron. Our restaurant seating layout guide explains spacing in detail.

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: SMIU-AC

Where it works

Specify it for restaurants, hotel dining rooms and lobbies, country clubs and private clubs. Explore our Alpine Lodge and Lobby & Lounge collections, or browse more arm 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.