Durban Classic Grey Linen Dining Chair With Wood Legs Set of 2

Linen Upholstery

Linen effect upholstery, an innovative fabric, emulates the organic charm of genuine linen while offering distinct advantages for dining chairs. Creating the synthetic linen fabric for our dining chair upholstery involves a meticulous process that ensures quality and durability. 

Our manufacturing process first starts with a base fabric blend, which is composed of high-quality polyester and cotton which provides stability and structure. These fibres are then spun into yarns. Next, the yarns are woven into fabric on advanced looms, using patterns like plain or herringbone. 

Finally, the linen fabric undergoes finishing processes, which include softening and ironing to enhance its texture and appearance, resulting in a versatile and attractive material that combines the classic look of linen with the resilience required for everyday use in our dining chair upholstery.

Key Benefits

• Durability: The linen effect upholstery boasts impressive resistance to wear & tear, wrinkles, and abrasion, ensuring that your dining chairs maintain a well-kept appearance even with frequent use. This durability contributes to the longevity of your furniture, making it a reliable and enduring choice for dining settings.
• Aesthetic Appeal: The linen effect upholstery beautifully replicates the timeless beauty of natural linen - the detailed texture and visual richness of linen infuse your dining area with an understated elegance and sophistication.
• Soft and breathable: Our polyester linen offers good air permeability due to the open spaces within the woven structure.This allows for sufficient air circulation for comfortable wear, ensuring that your dining experience remains enjoyable and pleasant, even during longer gatherings.
• Easy Maintenance: The stain-resistant treatment of our linen effect upholstery simplifies maintenance, offering a hassle-free solution for dining spaces. Minor spills & stains can be easily wiped away, allowing you to enjoy stress-free dining while keeping your chairs looking pristine and inviting.
• Quick Drying: In the event of mild spills, our linen effect fabric exhibits rapid drying characteristics, minimising the risk of water damage or mould formation. This quick-drying feature adds practicality, ensuring that your dining chairs remain resilient and free from potential long-term effects of moisture exposure.
• Fire Retardancy: Our linen fabric upholstery is fire-resistance tested, complying with the UK fire safety standards for your peace of mind.
• Chrome Studded Accents: Enhance your dining area with our chairs showcasing exquisite chrome studded lining, adding a touch of sophistication and luxury to your decor.

Care guide

• General Cleaning: Preserve the pristine appearance of your linen effect dining chairs by incorporating a routine of regular vacuuming or gentle brushing. This simple yet effective practice helps to eliminate accumulated dust and debris, preventing them from settling into the fabric and maintaining the overall cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of your dining chairs.
• Avoid Harsh Cleaning Agents: Uphold the longevity of your linen effect upholstery by avoiding harsh chemicals, solvents, or abrasive cleaners. These substances can potentially damage the fabric and compromise its integrity over time. Opt for gentler cleaning methods to ensure the material's resilience and long-lasting beauty.
• Spot Cleaning: For minor spills, a damp cloth paired with a mild detergent, preferably pH-balanced, proves effective. Gently blot the stained area, ensuring not to rub, and follow up by blotting with a clean, dry cloth to remove excess moisture. 
• Avoid Excessive Moisture: While our polyester linen is water-resistant to a degree, prolonged exposure to moisture can lead to discolouration or peeling. Avoid using excessive water during cleaning.

Rubberwood Legs

Rubberwood's popularity in dining chair legs is due to its eco-friendliness and sustainability. Since rubber trees are initially cultivated for latex extraction, using rubberwood for furniture repurposes the wood that would otherwise be discarded.

The journey of crafting durable rubberwood dining chair legs involves a series of steps, beginning with the initial harvesting and culminating in thought-out design and construction. After the rubberwood is harvested, it undergoes a drying process to reduce its moisture content, making it suitable for furniture construction. 

The shaped wood is then assembled using joinery methods such as mortise and tenon or dovetail joints, ensuring a seamless and durable integration of the carefully crafted chair leg designs.

With the natural finish, wood grain and colour of the rubberwood legs are enhanced through specialised staining and finishing techniques. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these rubberwood legs provide exceptional stability and durability.

To achieve the sleek black/white finish, a primer is first applied, followed by multiple layers of lacquer which are sprayed onto the chair leg, with drying time in-between coats to ensure consistent application and an even finish. This process is repeated several times to build up the desired level of sheen.

Foam Cushioning

Our dining chairs are fitted with carefully crafted foam cushioning, made from high-quality polyurethane foam. The manufacturing process is extensive, starting with the precise combination of chemical ingredients like polyols and isocyanates. This controlled reaction produces a foam-like material. By introducing gas, we expand this mixture, resulting in lightweight yet supportive foam. 

The foam is then cut and shaped to fit the chair's design. To ensure durability, we subject the foam to extensive testing, including compression and abrasion tests. These tests simulate the wear and tear the foam might experience during everyday use, such as people sitting and getting up from the chair.

Sizing Guide

Chair Spacing: Maintain a space of at least 15cm between dining chairs to prevent overcrowding. Adequate spacing allows diners to move in and out of their seats easily, promoting a more enjoyable and functional dining experience. Consider the overall dimensions of the dining area when determining the optimal chair spacing.

Space to Move: Leave around 60cm between the chair back and your wall. This allows you and your guests to sit comfortably and manoeuvre without feeling cramped. Proper proximity ensures a seamless dining experience, allowing people to access their seats with ease.

Number of Chairs: Assess the available space around the dining table to determine the practical number of chairs that can comfortably fit. Consider the table's size, shape, and room dimensions to ensure adequate spacing between chairs for both visual appeal and ease of movement. Below is a general guide, but these are flexible dependent on the chair size and desired level of comfort:

Rectangular Tables

• 100cm or below: 4 people
• 110cm-170cm: 4-6 People
• 180cm-220cm: 6-8 People
• 230cm and above: 10+ People

Round Tables

• 60cm-80cm: 2 People
• 90cm-110cm: 4 People
• 120cm-150cm: 4-6 People

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