Orville Dining Chair

The Orville is an armless side chair from Four Hands, built around a solid wood frame with iron detailing and legs that taper to a cone. The frame is joined with mortise and tenon and reinforced with corner blocks. The seat sits on S-springs over a foam pad with a welted edge, and a low knife-edge cushion forms the back. It comes in a performance fabric, top-grain leather, or a cotton blend, and each cover gives the same frame a different personality.

The lines draw on mid-century Danish and American dining chairs, with slim legs set under a compact, softly bowed seat and back. Open space beneath the seat keeps the shape light, so the chair reads as sculptural from the side and unfussy from the front. The ivory fabric stays quiet beside a patterned rug or a stone table, the leather warms toward brown with use, and the plum cotton blend adds a saturated note to a room of neutrals.

Set a run of them around a dining table, or use a pair as desk chairs, at a vanity, or against a wall for extra seating at parties. The performance fabric is made to handle spills, stains, and everyday wear, which suits a table that sees weeknight dinners as often as long gatherings. Each chair holds up to 250 pounds.

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. Wipe with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Avoid abrasive pads and harsh cleaners, which can strip the finish. Hand-applied finishes vary and may develop a patina over time.