Jayla Dining Armchair

The Jayla Dining Armchair from Four Hands is a midcentury-inspired seat made for the head of the table. A sling-style back and seat cushion, built from polyurethane foam wrapped in polyester batting, rest inside a solid wood frame with sculpted arms that taper into the legs. The upholstery depends on the finish and runs from a performance-woven linen blend to a velvety polyester to top-grain leather, each paired with a warm walnut or oak stain.

The silhouette is slim and open, with a gently curved back, narrow wooden arms and legs that narrow toward the floor. It follows the Danish-leaning lines of the 1950s and 60s but keeps the proportions a little more relaxed, so it reads as current beside a travertine or white oak table as easily as a vintage walnut one. The lighter finishes sit quietly in a room, while the plum and the leather give a dining set a stronger point of view.

Use it as a host chair at one or both ends of the table, or pull a pair up to a desk or a corner reading nook. The arms give you somewhere to rest through a long dinner, and the performance-fabric options are made to handle spills and daily use. Steam the upholstery now and then to keep it crisp, and the wood will settle in with the rest of the room.

Spot clean with a water-free (solvent-based) upholstery cleaner only; water can leave rings. Blot, don't rub, and test on a hidden spot first. Vacuum regularly, and call a professional upholstery cleaner for larger stains. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth, and wipe up spills right away with a slightly damp cloth, then dry the surface fully. Use coasters and trivets under hot or wet items, and keep the piece out of direct sunlight and away from heat vents to prevent fading, warping, or cracking. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners and soaking the surface, especially on veneer, where moisture can lift the edges. Wash linen in cool water on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent, and avoid bleach. Tumble dry on low or air dry, and iron while slightly damp if you want a smoother finish. For jute, sisal, seagrass, and other woven fibers, vacuum regularly, blot spills right away, and spot clean only, since Vacuum regularly with a soft brush attachment and blot spills right away with a clean cloth. Keep out of prolonged direct sun to prevent fading. Dust with a soft, dry cloth and wipe spills right away with a slightly damp one. Condition every 6 to 12 months with a leather conditioner. Keep away from direct sun and heat, which dry and fade leather. Natural markings and patina are part of its character. Dust with a soft, dry cloth and wipe spills right away. Use coasters and placemats under hot or wet items. Avoid harsh cleaners and silicone polishes, and keep away from direct heat and prolonged sun.