Esther Dining Chair

The Esther Dining Chair from Four Hands is an armless side chair with a solid oak frame and fixed, upholstered seat and back cushions. Both cushions are foam wrapped in polyester batting, set over a webbed seat, and covered in a woven performance fabric made to take spills and daily use. The frame is joined with mortise and tenon, corner blocks and screwed pocket joints, a sturdy build for a chair that gets pulled in and out several times a day.

The silhouette follows the traditional armless dining chair, simplified so that the oak frame reads as a clean outline around soft cushions. The upholstery comes in muted, tailored tones of taupe, flint gray and mink, and the wood finish shifts from pale and drifted to warmer oak depending on the variant. It sits comfortably beside a pedestal table, a plaster or limewashed wall, or a room full of pattern where it can act as the quiet one.

Pull a set up to a dining table, tuck a pair along a kitchen island, or use a single chair at a desk or in an entry. The performance fabric makes it a reasonable choice for households with children and red wine, and the armless shape slides in close to the table or leaves room for a crowd when you add a leaf.

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. Use coasters and placemats under hot or wet items. Avoid harsh cleaners and silicone polishes, and keep away from direct heat and prolonged sun.