Rothler Dining Armchair

The Rothler is a Four Hands dining armchair built around its woven back. A solid ash frame holds a paper-cord back panel worked in alternating horizontal and vertical sections, and the frame wraps partway around the top rail so the cord reads as part of the structure rather than an insert. The seat is a thick cushion of polyurethane foam and polyester batting, covered in a performance textile in two colorways or in top-grain leather in a third.

The shape is mid-century in its bones, with slim tapered arms, a low back, and a seat that sits generously forward. The tone-on-tone weave adds texture without adding pattern, and the frame comes in a natural tan ash or a black brushed ash, so the chair can sit quietly beside a pale oak table or stand out against a dark one. It pairs well with plaster walls, stone or terrazzo, and rooms that already have plenty going on.

Pull a pair up to the head and foot of a dining table and use armless chairs along the sides, or set all of them around a kitchen table where the performance fabric can handle spills and daily use. The leather version will soften and darken with age. As with any solid wood and hand-woven cord, grain and weave vary slightly from chair to chair.

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 Dust regularly with a soft brush or a vacuum with a brush attachment. Blot spills right away with a dry cloth, and for marks use a barely damp cloth, since paper cord weakens and can stretch or discolor when wet. Keep it away from damp areas and long periods of direct sunlight, 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.