Burkhart Dining Chair

The Burkhart is a side chair from Four Hands built on a solid drifted oak frame, with a seat back that tapers gently toward the top. The back legs curve upward and run into the cushioned backrest, so frame and back read as one continuous line. Under the seat, a reeded apron adds a ribbed, vertical texture, and the seat itself rests on webbing with a fixed cushion. It comes upholstered in top-grain leather or in a woven blend of polyester, acrylic and linen.

The Baroque references here are held back and translated into shape: the reeding, the curve of the back leg, the slight swell of the backrest. Drifted oak has a pale, weathered tone that keeps the chair light against darker tables and floors. The leather version deepens to a cigar brown that tends to soften with use, and the oatmeal fabric is a quieter, more textural choice. Either one sits comfortably with plaster walls, stone, brass lamps and a wood table with some age on it.

The chair is armless, so it slides fully under a table and can serve as a dining seat, a desk chair, or an extra seat pulled into a hallway or bedroom when needed. A set of mixed upholstery, leather at the ends and fabric along the sides, is an easy way to give a dining room a little variation. Vacuum or brush the upholstery lightly and leave the cleaning products on the shelf.

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.