café chair

Name: café chair
SKU: 1001
Availability: InStock

The Café Chair is the quintessential chair of this genre. Simple and robust, it is manufactured to handle a range of outdoor settings from patios to busy cafés and shared spaces. The simple folding metal frame facilitates economical storage, without sacrificing stability.

Its origins can be traced to the Simplex Chair, by Edouard Leclerc, produced in 1889, the year the Eiffel Tower was erected. Designed to meet the needs of the French lemonade sellers of the 19th Century, who required a folding chair that could easily be packed away to avoid seating tax by the authorities.

A perfect companion to the Metal or Timber Café table. the steam-bent wooden backrest provides the comfort required of a commercial seat.

Design – 19th C European.

Download data sheet

Select timber and metal finishes below to buy online.

metal-finish

timber

Clear

ref	1001
width	490
height	815
seat height	450
seat area	400/310
folded	980x400x150

Timber slats are secured to the metal frame with solid brass or stainless steel screws. The following timbers are available:

natural Karri

Karri is a hard dense, timber, light pinkish brown to dark brown in colour.
It assumes an attractive silver grey colour in approx.
6 months when left untreated and exposed to the elements.

natural Massaranduba

A hard-wearing timber that maintains its surface texture with age.
It has a natural deep rich, red colour, which eventually fades to a
desirable patinated grey with time.

painted Karri

Karri slats are also available in the following painted colours

Please note: colour representation on screen is not 100% accurate

Read more on timber info and care here.

Rust

Metal components are acid-dipped and left to oxidise (rust).
They are brushed down and coated with a wax sealer to prevent brush off marks.

NOTE: this finish will leave rust marks on paving and is not recommended for coastal situations.

Galvanised

Metal components are hot dip galvanised, but unpainted.
They are bright and silver when new, but soon assume a soft lead grey colour as they age.

This finish is recommended for furniture in close proximity to the sea.

Painted

Galvanised frames are also available in the following painted colours.

Painted frames are not recommended in close proximity to the sea.

Please note: colour representation on screen is not 100% accurate

View more on metal info and care here.

New furniture orders is 4-6 weeks.
Small orders may be ready sooner if the products are in stock. We shall advise on quotation.
Care products will be despatched on receipt of payment.
Replacement slats approx. 1 week.