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Orin Dining Chair

Danish paper-cord dining chair with carved crest, in solid American black walnut

$699.00

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Wood Type — Solid American Walnut

$699.00

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Zero-VOC Finish
Refinishable
No Veneer

Hand-wound paper cord under you, a crest carved to catch your back, solid walnut everywhere it counts — Orin is the Danish workshop chair, made the slow way and priced like it shouldn't be.

Product Details

Hand-wound Danish paper cord seat
Sculpted crest flowing into rear legs
Compact 18.9" footprint, 29.9" tall
Solid American black walnut, FAS-grade, FSC-certified
Mortise-and-tenon joinery
Zero-VOC hard wax oil

The Danish standard

A sculpted crest that flows into the rear legs, a seat of hand-wound paper cord, round tapered legs — Orin follows the template Danish workshops set in the fifties, when the paper cord chair became the one piece every serious maker had to get right.

The sit

Cord seats are quietly brilliant: firm support with a woven give, cool in summer, and they shape slightly to their sitter over years. The carved crest catches the mid-back at its swell. At 18.9" square and 29.9" tall, Orin tucks anywhere.

Materials, honestly finished

FAS-grade, FSC-certified American black walnut under zero-VOC hard wax oil; the cord is wound and woven by hand around the seat rails — hours of handwork you can count strand by strand.

Ordering & sets

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

Type

Dining seating

Style

Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian

Material

Solid American black walnut, paper cord

Wood grade

FAS grade, FSC certified

Finish

Zero-VOC Natural Hard Wax Oil

Overall dimensions

18.9" W × 18.9" D × 29.9" H

Available sizes

One size

Weight

Approx. 18 lb

Package dimensions

23" L × 23" W × 34" H

Assembly

Minimal assembly required

Use areas

Dining room, kitchen, breakfast nook, home office

Construction

Solid wood frame with hand-woven paper cord seat

Color

Natural walnut with natural 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.

What is paper cord, exactly?

Tightly twisted kraft paper — the material Danish makers standardized for woven seats because it wears like rope, stays cool, and can be re-woven generations later. Each Orin seat is wound by hand around the rails.

How does it compare to a wood or cushioned seat?

Firmer than foam, springier than wood: the weave flexes a few millimeters and returns. It's the seat for people who find cushions too soft after an hour and boards too hard after two.

Delivery and sets?

Made to order, 6–10 weeks. Sets of 2, 4, and 6 are priced under singles, with returns open for 90 days.

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

What is paper cord, exactly?

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Delivery and sets?

Customer Photos

Confidence, Crafted In Every Piece

Selected Appalachian Walnut

Made to Order with Real Craft

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