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The Helios Round Chair

Name: The Helios Round Chair
Brand: Walnutry
SKU: WLN-HEL-RND-WA-BLK
Price: 899.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Curved Crest-Rail Round Chair, in Solid American Black Walnut

$899.00

~~$1,499.00~~

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Wood Type — Solid American Walnut

$899.00

~~$1,499.00~~

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Zero-VOC Finish
Refinishable
No Veneer

Some chairs earn a nickname; this is the round-armed classic a president once chose for his aching back. Ours is solid walnut, the crest rail carved to cradle your shoulders and joined with finger joints and mortise-and-tenon to last generations.

Product Details

Hand-carved solid American black walnut — curved crest rail flowing into the arms
Finger joints and mortise-and-tenon at the crest and posts, joined to last generations
Curved back that cradles your shoulders for an easy upright posture
Woven seat set into the frame; felt floor pads included
Rated 330 lb and ships fully assembled
Natural hard-wax oil finish you spot-repair

The round-armed classic, in solid walnut

This is the mid-century round chair whose gently curved crest rail famously eased a president's chronic back pain — a form prized because the continuous arm-and-back cradles your shoulders instead of cutting across them. Ours is hand-carved from solid American black walnut, the crest rail shaped to flow smoothly into the arms, joined with finger joints and mortise-and-tenon so it holds for generations rather than loosening at the arm.

A comfortable, upright ease

The curved back supports an easy, upright posture that works at a desk, a dining head, or as an accent chair. The seat is a woven seat set into the frame, with felt pads under the feet to protect floors. It is rated to 330 lb and ships fully assembled.

Craft you can see

The finger joints where the crest meets the posts are left visible — the honest mark of the joinery that makes this form last.

Finish and ordering

Natural hard-wax oil, repairable in place. Made to order in about 6–10 weeks with 90-day returns.

Overall dimensions

23.6" W × 21.7" D × 29.5" H

Available sizes

One size

Seat height

450"

Seat depth

480 mm

Seat width

500 mm

Weight

Approx. 20 lb

Package dimensions

28" L × 26" W × 34" H

Assembly

Ships Fully Assembled

Specification

Details

Collection

Helios Series

Model

Round Chair (Ref: PP503 Style)

Wood Material

Solid American black walnut (Juglans nigra)

Wood Finish

Natural Hard Wax Oil (Matte/Satin)

Seat Material

Premium Textured Leather (Black)

Overall Height

750 mm

Overall Width

600 mm

Overall Depth

550 mm

Armrest Height

~700 mm (Calculated from proportions)

Joinery Type

Mortise & Tenon / Finger Joints

Weight Capacity

150 kg (330 lbs)

Floor Protection

Felt pads included

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.

Why is this shape special?

Its continuous curved crest rail cradles your shoulders rather than cutting across your back — the reason this mid-century round chair became a classic and was famously chosen to ease a president's chronic back pain.

How is it joined?

With finger joints and mortise-and-tenon where the crest rail meets the posts — joinery left partly visible as the honest mark of construction built to last generations without loosening at the arm.

What is the seat?

A woven seat set into the solid walnut frame. It is rated to 330 lb, ships fully assembled, and has felt pads under the feet to protect floors.

Where can I use it?

It suits a desk, the head of a dining table, or a bedroom or living-room accent — the upright curved back is comfortable for both working and relaxing.

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.

The Helios Round Chair

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