Article Sorbus Dining Chair

Overview

The Article Sorbus dining chair brings a refined, mid-century inspired silhouette to any dining or kitchen space, pairing a solid wood frame with a gently curved backrest that offers both visual lightness and genuine lumbar support. Crafted from sustainably sourced ash or oak, depending on the finish selected, the wood is treated to highlight its natural grain while standing up to the daily wear of family meals, dinner parties, and long hours spent lingering over coffee. The tapered legs splay outward slightly, lending the chair a sense of stability and an architectural presence that reads as more substantial than its slender profile suggests, making it equally at home around a minimalist oak table or a more traditional dining set.

Comfort is central to the Sorbus design, with a molded seat shaped to cradle the body without requiring an additional cushion, though the chair's smooth edges and slight seat contouring mean it remains comfortable through extended sitting. The upholstered versions feature performance fabric or leather options that resist staining and are easy to wipe clean, an important consideration for a piece intended for everyday kitchen use rather than purely formal dining. Each chair is finished with subtle brass or matte black hardware accents at the joints, a small detail that ties the piece to Article's broader catalog of furniture and allows it to coordinate with other metal finishes already present in a dining room, from pendant lighting to cabinet pulls.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Sorbus chair is built with practical dining room demands in mind, featuring reinforced joinery and a weight capacity suited to daily use across households with children, guests, and long-term wear. Its stackable-adjacent design, while not literally stackable, is slim enough to tuck neatly under most standard dining tables, helping to preserve walking space in smaller kitchens or open-concept dining areas. Available in a range of neutral and warm wood tones alongside selectable upholstery colors, the chair is intended to function as either a complete matching set around a single table or as an accent piece mixed with benches or a differently finished head chair, giving homeowners flexibility to furnish their dining space with a piece that feels both considered and comfortably lived-in.

What stands out

1. 01Solid rubberwood tapered legs
2. 02Polyester-blend upholstered seat and back
3. 03Curved backrest for lumbar support
4. 04Mid-century modern silhouette
5. 05Foam-padded cushioning
6. 06Non-marking felt floor glides

Specifications

Seat Height

18 inches

Material

Rubberwood legs, polyester blend upholstery

Weight Capacity

250 lbs

Assembly

Required, tools included

Dimensions

20"W x 22"D x 32"H

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