Black Wood Slat Back Dining Chair
This wooden dining side chair is finished in a smooth satin black paint. It features a gently arched crest rail over a vertical slat back with a prominent central splat, paired with a contoured saddle seat. The square legs are joined by low stretchers along the sides and rear for enhanced structural rigidity.
Background Note
Slat-back dining chairs originated as functional vernacular furniture in 18th-century Europe and colonial North America, where cabinetmakers prioritized lumbar support and durability over elaborate ornamentation. The clean, vertical geometry and lower box stretchers became defining elements of Shaker and Arts and Crafts seating traditions, ensuring frame joints withstand repetitive weight distribution over extended daily use.
Features:
- 18 long by 18 deep by 38 high
- More can be ordered
- Custom finishes are available
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