The Richmond takes the classic bentwood chair and swaps the usual hoop back for a row of turned spindles with ring details, giving it a slightly Victorian, slightly bamboo look. A bent top rail caps the spindles, the seat is a round solid timber disc with a raised rim, and a bent timber ring under the seat ties all four legs together.
With no upholstery and a sealed timber seat, it is about as low-maintenance as a cafe chair gets. Spilled flat whites wipe straight off, and the chair is light enough for staff to stack on tables at close for mopping.
Construction: steam-bent solid hardwood frame, turned spindles glued and pinned into top rail and seat, leg ring screwed and glued at each leg; mid-brown stain under a hard-wearing commercial lacquer.
Where it works: neighbourhood cafes, bakeries, bistro dining rooms and pubs that want a heritage feel without heritage fragility.
Options: any timber stain to match your joinery; a padded seat in vinyl, fabric or COM; felt or nylon glides for your floor. Final sizes are confirmed on the shop drawing before production.
