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Cole Dining Chair

  • Cole Dining Chair

The 3-second version

  • Bent plywood seat and back with oak veneer finish
  • Powder-coated steel frame for durability and light weight
  • Contoured surfaces follow the shape of your body
  • No armrests or upholstery
  • Metal frame may feel cold to the touch
  • Plywood shows wear over time with heavy use

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Bent plywood dining chair with a powder-coated steel frame

Most dining chairs at this price point use solid wood throughout, which adds weight and limits the shaping you can do. Bent plywood construction lets this chair stay light enough to move easily while contouring the seat and back to actually support you during a long meal. The steel frame keeps the legs thin and the stackability practical, so you can store extras without dedicating a closet to them. If you've ever owned dining chairs that were too heavy to pull out with one hand or too bulky to tuck away, the difference here is immediate.

Good gift when

  • People furnishing a small dining area who need chairs that store efficiently
  • Anyone who wants seating that cleans easily and holds up to regular use
  • Households mixing materials and looking for wood-and-metal pieces
  • Someone replacing mismatched chairs with a consistent set

Skip it if Not the right fit if you want dining chairs with arms, upholstered cushions, or a fully traditional wood aesthetic

Specs

Seat Material
Oak veneer over bent plywood
Frame Material
Powder-coated metal
Finishes Available
Butterscotch Satin, Indigo Satin, Persimmon Satin, Shell White Satin

What's included

  • Cole Dining Chair

If you're giving it

  • No sizing to guess

Large item; recipient will need space and may require assembly

The details

A dining chair built around bent plywood and a steel frame brings seating that handles daily use without fuss. The seat and backrest use oak veneer over shaped plywood, so you get a contoured surface that follows the body rather than a flat slab. The powder-coated metal frame provides the structure and keeps the profile light.

The bent plywood technique lets the chair stay thin where it needs to be and adds shape where it supports your back and legs. Oak veneer over the plywood gives a wood finish with the structural advantage of layered construction. The metal frame is powder coated, which bonds the finish directly to the steel for scratch resistance.

You can pull these chairs up to a table, stack a few against a wall, or use them anywhere you need seating that doesn't take over the room. The frame geometry keeps them stable on hard floors, and the materials clean with a damp cloth. Available in four satin finishes, the chair works in a space that already has a look or as the starting point for one.

Contoured oak veneer seat and back on a sturdy metal base

$399at schoolhouse.com

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Questions

Can these chairs be stacked for storage?
Yes, the frame design allows you to stack these chairs when you need to store them or clear floor space.
How do I clean the oak veneer and metal frame?
Wipe both the veneer and powder-coated metal with a damp cloth. Avoid soaking the plywood or using abrasive cleaners on the finish.
What is the advantage of bent plywood over solid wood?
Bent plywood is lighter and can be shaped into contours that follow your body, while solid wood chairs are typically heavier and have flatter surfaces.
Do these chairs have any padding or cushions?
No, the seat and back are solid bent plywood with oak veneer. There is no upholstery or cushioning included.

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