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Salo Spindle Back Dining Chair

Spindle-back café chair with steam-bent hoop, in solid American black walnut

$599.00

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Wood Type — Solid American Walnut

$599.00

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Zero-VOC Finish
Refinishable
No Veneer

Salo is the café chair as Vienna perfected it — turned spindles, a steam-bent hoop under a round seat — done in solid walnut instead of stained beech. Order coffee, stay for dinner.

Product Details

Turned baluster spindles, café-style back
Steam-bent hoop stretcher
Slim 16.1" width for tight spacing
Solid American black walnut, FAS-grade, FSC-certified
Brass-toned fasteners, bentwood tradition
Zero-VOC hard wax oil

Café bones, walnut body

Three turned baluster spindles in the back, a round solid seat, and a steam-bent hoop ring bracing the legs — the grammar of the European café chair, executed in FAS-grade American black walnut rather than the stained beech of the originals.

The details of the trade

The bent arm braces meet the seat ring with brass-toned fasteners, the way bentwood chairs have been built since the Vienna workshops — hardware where bent members need it, wood joinery everywhere else. At 16.1" wide it slips into café-tight spacing.

The sit

Upright, sociable posture — spindle backs keep you present at the table. It works at dining tables, desks, vanities, and the odd hallway where a chair earns its keep. Rattan-seat and cushion options appear in the gallery.

Ordering & sets

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

Type

Dining Chair

Style

Bentwood Spindle Back / European Café

Material

Solid American Black Walnut

Wood grade

FAS grade, FSC certified

Finish

Zero-VOC Natural Hard Wax Oil

Overall dimensions

16.1" W × 16.9" D × 35" H

Available sizes

One size

Weight

Approx. 18 lb

Package dimensions

20" L × 21" W × 39" H

Assembly

Minimal assembly required

Use areas

Dining Room, Kitchen, Desk, Vanity, Café

Construction

Solid wood frame with steam-bent hoop seat ring and lower stretcher ring, brass-toned fasteners

Color

Natural Walnut

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 does a bentwood-style chair have visible screws?

Because bent members under tension need mechanical fastening — Thonet's originals used bolts too. Salo keeps the tradition: brass-toned fasteners at the bent braces, wood joinery in the frame.

Is the spindle back comfortable?

It's an upright, sociable sit — the spindles flex a touch and the round seat keeps you centered. It suits meals and desk work; for a lean-back lounge posture, pick a curved-shell design instead.

Lead time and sets?

Made to order, 6–10 weeks. Sets of 2, 4, and 6 price below singles, and returns are 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.

Salo Spindle Back Dining Chair

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a bentwood-style chair have visible screws?

Is the spindle back comfortable?

Lead time and sets?

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Product Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a bentwood-style chair have visible screws?

Is the spindle back comfortable?

Lead time and sets?

Customer Photos

Confidence, Crafted In Every Piece

Selected Appalachian Walnut

Made to Order with Real Craft

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