Vista Slipcovered Dining Chair

The Vista from Four Hands is an armless slipcovered dining chair built around a tall, curved back that wraps the shoulders and opens out toward the front of the seat. A solid wood frame, joined with mortise and tenon and reinforced with corner blocks, sits beneath a webbed seat padded with polyurethane foam and polyester batting. The slipcover is cut close to the frame and comes in flax linen in a natural canvas tone or a deep olive, plus a polyester and linen blend, each set on dark brown legs.

The silhouette is the draw. The sweeping back and tapered stance read as relaxed and tailored at once, a look that comes out of French farmhouse and modern slipcovered chairs. Linen brings a soft, slightly slubby texture that warms up lacquered or glass-topped tables, and the olive version adds a moody green note against plaster walls and aged wood.

Set it around a dining table in sets of four, six, or eight, or use a pair at a kitchen island or writing desk. The tall back suits long dinners, and the slipcovered finish gives a table a lived-in, easy look. Mix it with a bench on one side or an upholstered host chair at the head for a more layered table.

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.