{"product_id":"wooden-cross-back-dining-chair-with-rattan-seat","title":"Wooden Cross Back Dining Chair with Rattan Seat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant in its simplicity and beautifully considered in its construction, our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWooden Cross Back Dining Chair with Rattan Seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines natural materials with traditional craftsmanship to create a chair with an enduring, timeless quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuropean bentwood café chair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its elegant cross-back silhouette and woven rattan seat recall the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebistro chairs found in cafés and dining rooms across Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Light and graceful in proportion, it is a design with a wonderful sense of history, reinterpreted for contemporary living.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid teak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the chair combines traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteam-bent wood, turned legs and graceful cross-back supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a gently curved top rail that follows and cocoons the back. The natural rattan seat is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewoven by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing texture and lightness to the warm timber frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional construction details and visible fixings are deliberately celebrated rather than disguised. It is this combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehonest craftsmanship, natural materials and historic design influences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that gives the chair its quiet sense of quality – equally beautiful around a reclaimed farmhouse table, within a contemporary kitchen or as part of a more refined dining room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop rail width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeat height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeat width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeat depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid teak hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInspired by traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuropean bentwood café chairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCrafted using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteam-bent timber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant cross-back design with a gently curved top rail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-woven natural rattan seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully shaped and turned timber legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest construction and traditional craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight, elegant proportions with a supportive, cocooning back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA timeless design suited to both contemporary and country interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Design with History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bentwood chair has long been associated with the cafés and bistros of Europe, where lightweight, beautifully constructed wooden chairs became a familiar part of everyday dining. Their appeal lay in a combination of practicality and elegance – graceful curves, uncomplicated construction and an ability to sit comfortably within almost any setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur interpretation draws upon this tradition through its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteam-bent timber, cross-back construction and natural woven seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the use of solid teak gives the chair a warmth and substance of its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a style that feels familiar without being tied to a particular trend – one of the reasons these classic European-inspired chairs continue to work so beautifully in interiors today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a quiet beauty to furniture where the way something has been made forms part of its design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteam bending creates the chair's distinctive curves, from the gently shaped top rail to the elegant supports beneath the seat, while the crossed back provides both structure and visual lightness. Turned legs soften the silhouette further, complemented by the intricate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-woven rattan seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook more closely and the craftsmanship becomes particularly apparent: the grain of the solid teak, subtle variations within the timber, woven natural fibres and visible construction details all contribute to the chair's character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade for the Dining Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46cm seat height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the chair has classic dining proportions, while the curved top rail follows the body to create a more supportive, cocooning feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts versatility is one of its strengths. Pair it with a reclaimed timber table for a relaxed, collected interior, or introduce it alongside a more contemporary dining table where the natural teak, woven rattan and graceful curves provide warmth and contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid teak and natural rattan will display subtle variations in grain, tone and texture. These are inherent characteristics of natural materials and contribute to the individuality of each handcrafted chair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the rattan seats are woven by hand, subtle variations within the weave are also to be expected and celebrated as part of the making process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor everyday care, gently dust the timber and rattan with a soft, dry cloth. The wooden frame can be wiped with a lightly damp cloth when required and dried afterwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid abrasive or chemical cleaning products and prolonged exposure to moisture. The natural woven rattan seat should not be saturated with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the chair made from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame is handcrafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid teak hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a hand-woven natural rattan seat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the rattan seat hand woven?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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The shaped top rail gently curves around the back, giving the chair a more supportive and cocooning feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill every chair be identical?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs teak and rattan are natural materials and the chairs are handcrafted, subtle differences in timber grain, tone and the hand-woven seat are to be expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58915905011976,"sku":"64012191011976","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8405\/6584\/files\/IMG_3341.jpg?v=1790676357","url":"https:\/\/homebarnshop.co.uk\/products\/wooden-cross-back-dining-chair-with-rattan-seat","provider":"Home Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}