The Sylva Dining Chair
Mid-century walnut dining chair with surfboard backrest and 18.3" seat height
Wood Type — Solid American Walnut
- Zero-VOC Finish
- Refinishable
- No Veneer
Product Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the seat height matter so much?
Comfort at a table is mostly geometry: 11–12" between seat and tabletop keeps elbows level and thighs free. At 18.31", Sylva hits that window on any standard 29–30" table without a cushion changing the math.
Is an all-wood chair too hard for long dinners?
Flat wood is; contoured wood isn't. Sylva's seat is dished to spread weight, and the oval backrest meets the shoulder blades flat-on. It's the same logic as a good wooden bench seat — shape does the padding.
What's the lead time?
Sylva is made to order and ships fully assembled in 6–10 weeks, with returns open for 90 days.
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