Baden Dining Chair

The Baden Dining Chair from Four Hands is an armless side chair built around a lean wooden frame and a seat that appears to hover above it. The frame is solid wood, nettlewood in the darker finishes and ash in the fabric version, joined with mortise and tenon and set on slim, splayed legs. The seat is a wooden platform with a foam pad and fiber batting under a knife-edge cover in top-grain leather or a woven linen-blend fabric. Leather wrapping at the joints and back adds a hand-stitched texture against the smooth wood.

The silhouette comes straight from midcentury Scandinavian and American side chairs, with a low back that keeps sightlines open across a room. Leather in tobacco or black reads warm and worn-in, while the wheat-toned fabric is lighter and quieter. The wood tones range from a natural nettlewood to a brushed ebony, so the chair can sit comfortably next to walnut, travertine, or a painted plaster wall.

Set a run of them around a dining table, or pull a single one up to a desk, a vanity, or the end of a long console. The low back tucks neatly under a tabletop, which suits tight dining rooms and eat-in kitchens. Leather will soften and pick up a patina with daily use, and the fabric option wipes down with a light brush or vacuum.

Vacuum or brush lightly only. Do not use water or any cleaning product. Have stains handled by a professional upholstery cleaner. 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.