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Daren Dining Chair

Woven paper-cord dining chair with ball-finial posts, in solid American black walnut

$749.00

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Wood Type — Solid American Walnut

$749.00

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Zero-VOC Finish
Refinishable
No Veneer

Ball finials, turned posts, hand-woven cord in a radiating weave — Daren is the French farmhouse chair done straight-faced: solid American black walnut, rush-style seat, no distressing pantomime.

Product Details

Hand-woven paper cord seat and back panel
Ball-finial turned posts
Rustic European profile, no fake distressing
Solid American black walnut, mortise-and-tenon
Fully assembled on arrival
Zero-VOC hard wax oil

Farmhouse grammar, spoken properly

Turned posts capped with ball finials, two back rails carrying a square of hand-woven paper cord, and a seat woven in the radiating rush pattern — the vocabulary of French country chairs, cut in solid walnut and left undistressed. The wood will earn its own age.

The sit

Paper cord seats give a firm, slightly sprung sit that stays cool — the reason Danish and French workshops both kept the technique alive. The woven back square meets the spine mid-back; box stretchers brace the legs for decades of scraping across farmhouse floors.

Materials, honestly finished

FAS-grade, FSC-certified American black walnut, mortise-and-tenon frame, natural paper cord woven by hand, zero-VOC hard wax oil on the wood.

Ordering & sets

Made to order, ships in 6–10 weeks fully assembled. Sets of 2, 4, and 6 price below the single; 90-day returns.

Type

Dining seating

Style

Rustic Modern / European Farmhouse

Material

Solid American black walnut, natural paper cord

Wood grade

FAS grade, FSC certified

Finish

Zero-VOC Natural Hard Wax Oil

Overall dimensions

17.7" W × 17.7" D × 31.9" H

Available sizes

One size

Weight

Approx. 18 lb

Package dimensions

22" L × 22" W × 36" H

Assembly

Fully assembled

Use areas

Dining room, breakfast nook, kitchen, writing desk

Construction

Solid wood frame with dowel and stretcher joinery, hand-woven paper cord seat and backrest

Color

Natural walnut with cream paper cord

Dust with a soft, dry cloth weekly
Wipe spills within 30 seconds — water-resistant, not waterproof
Use coasters, trivets, and a runner for hot dishware
Avoid direct sun and HVAC vents; keep room humidity at 40–60%
Buff lightly with a dry cloth every few months to redistribute surface wax
Refresh with a hard-wax oil maintenance product (Rubio Monocoat or OSMO Polyx-Oil) every 1–3 years

For a full walkthrough, see our walnut furniture care guide.

How does paper cord hold up compared to fabric?

It's the tortoise of seat materials: Danish paper cord seats from the fifties are still in service. It doesn't stain like fabric, dries fast, and re-weaving is a known craft when your grandchildren finally wear it through.

Is the woven back comfortable against the spine?

The cord square sits between two rails at mid-back and flexes across its diagonal weave — firmer than a cushion, softer than a board, and it never goes flat.

Delivery and sets?

Made to order, 6–10 weeks, fully assembled. Sets of 2, 4, and 6 are priced below singles, with 90-day returns.

Confidence, Crafted In Every Piece

Designed for lasting comfort and made with considered materials, each Walnutry piece is supported from selection to delivery with care that feels as refined as the furniture itself.

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Product Details

Frequently Asked Questions

How does paper cord hold up compared to fabric?

Is the woven back comfortable against the spine?

Delivery and sets?

Customer Photos

Confidence, Crafted In Every Piece

Selected Appalachian Walnut

Made to Order with Real Craft

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