Somerson Dining Chair

The Somerson from Four Hands is a slim armless dining chair built on a bronzed iron frame, with a tapered leg at each corner and a seat and back that stay close to the body. The upholstered seat and fixed back cushion sit over foam and webbing, so the chair reads light in the room while still being comfortable through a long dinner. Leg levelers on the feet keep it steady on uneven floors.

It comes in two covers. One is camel top-grain leather that warms and softens with use. The other is a cream woven fabric with a quieter, more textural look. A decorative handle at the top of the back gives the silhouette a small mid-century note and doubles as a place to grab when pulling the chair out. The dark metal frame pairs well with oak, walnut, and stone tables, and the open profile keeps a set of six from crowding a small dining room.

Pull a few up to a dining table, or use a single one at a desk or a vanity where a full-size seat would feel heavy. The leather suits a room that already leans warm and wood-toned, and the cream fabric works where you want the chairs to recede. Because the frame is slender, the chairs tuck neatly under a table and leave floor space clear between meals.