The Monroe Dining Chair Black is built from oak with a double rattan backrest and a fabric-upholstered seat, standing 83.5cm high. The rattan back breathes where a solid one would not. Finished in black.

A double rattan backrest is doing two jobs at once. Visually it keeps the chair light, letting you see through to the room behind rather than presenting a solid panel, and practically it breathes against your back through a long meal.

Pairing that with an upholstered seat is the sensible combination. The back does not need padding to be comfortable, but the seat certainly does, and fabric there makes the difference between a chair people linger in and one they shift about on. Black over oak is a strong choice, giving the chair a defined silhouette that stands out against a timber table rather than disappearing into it. It works in modern, classic and contemporary rooms equally.