Bentwood Café Chair
The Bentwood Café Chair is a contract-grade piece for cafés, brasseries, bistros and hotel breakfast rooms. The bentwood chair has survived 150 years of café service because the steam-bent frame is light, springy and very hard to break. Made to order in your size, finish and fabric, with UK-ready specifications.
- Size: W 42 × D 50 × H 86 cm, seat height 46 cm
- Finishes: Walnut, black, natural, wenge or RAL-matched stain
- MOQ: Typically from 20–50 pieces per design; colours and fabrics can usually be mixed within an order.
- Lead time: about 30–45 days production after sample approval
Trade pricing on request. Tell us quantities, finishes and your delivery postcode for a written quotation.
Bentwood Café Chair specification
| Dimensions | W 42 × D 50 × H 86 cm, seat height 46 cm |
|---|---|
| Frame | Steam-bent solid beech |
| Seat / top | Solid beech, plywood or upholstered pad |
| Finishes | Walnut, black, natural, wenge or RAL-matched stain |
| Weight | approx. 5 kg |
| Typical use | Cafés, brasseries, bistros and hotel breakfast rooms |
| Minimum order | Typically from 20–50 pieces per design; colours and fabrics can usually be mixed within an order. |
Why choose bentwood chairs from Calder & Oak
The bentwood chair has survived 150 years of café service because the steam-bent frame is light, springy and very hard to break. Every piece is built for commercial use: we specify joints, fixings and finishes for daily service rather than domestic use, and we confirm materials in writing before production.
Customisation options
- Upholstered seat pad in contract fabric or faux leather
- Custom stain to match your joinery
- Armchair and bar-stool versions in the same style
- Felt or nylon floor glides
Upholstered items can be specified to the UK fire standard your venue requires (for example BS 5852 Crib 5 or BS EN 1021-1/2); we confirm the compliant foam and fabric build with your quotation.
Where it works best
Cafés, brasseries, bistros and hotel breakfast rooms. See the full Restaurant & Café Chairs range, or read how a project runs from drawing to delivery.
MOQ, samples and lead time
- Minimum order: Typically from 20–50 pieces per design; colours and fabrics can usually be mixed within an order.
- Samples: Sample costs and delivery are quoted by our sales team per model and finish.
- Lead time: Pre-production sample: about 7–15 working days. Production: about 30–45 days after sample approval, depending on quantity and finish. Sea freight to UK ports adds roughly 30–40 days; air freight is possible for samples.
Frequently asked questions
Are bentwood chairs strong enough for commercial use?
Yes. A steam-bent beech frame with a reinforced seat ring and screwed, glued joints is built for daily restaurant use. Ask for a contract-grade build with corner blocks for high-turnover venues.
Can I have a padded seat?
Yes. We fit a removable or fixed upholstered pad in contract fabric or faux leather, specified to the UK fire standard your venue requires.
Do bentwood chairs stack?
Classic bentwood chairs do not stack. If you need stacking, see our stackable metal café chair.
