Calder Dining Armchair
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Complimentary shipping within the United States on orders over $750 · flat-rate from $25 · designer-vetted & ships insured. We ship to the United States only.
Pulled from a 1950s gallery and softened for today, this chair is a study in proportion, contrast, and quiet elegance.
Style Advice from Rachel Blindauer
I love using The Calder Dining Armchair in projects that need mid-century lines without leaning retro. It pairs beautifully with marble, walnut, or lacquered finishes and works in both open-concept dining rooms and intimate studies. The brass arm detailing means it plays well with mixed metals, and the seat’s shape looks especially compelling when layered with sculptural lighting or geometric rugs.
Product Description +
A mid-century modern dining chair reimagined for transitional interiors, The Calder Dining Armchair blends 1950s elegance with a sculptural, quietly confident profile.
The low wraparound frame nods to the curved restraint of vintage Italian design, while the solid matte black wood base and brushed brass arms offer a crisp balance of form and material. The off-white, low-pile velvet upholstery brings soft texture to its graphic silhouette, making this brass and wood dining chair feel grounded yet refined.
Whether placed at the head of a table or styled solo in a reading nook, The Calder is an upholstered dining armchair that feels as comfortable as it is composed—subtle in shape, but striking in presence.
Complimentary shipping on orders over $750 · flat-rate shipping from $25. Every piece is designer-vetted and ships insured. Questions about scale, finish, or fit? Rachel offers a free 1-on-1 virtual styling consult.
Specifications +
Dimensions: 22" W x 31" H x 24" D
Seat Height: 19"
Arm Height: 27.5"
Frame: Tapered solid wood in matte black finish
Arm Detail: Plated brushed brass
Upholstery: 100% polyester, off-white low-pile velvet
Fabric Durability: ASTM D4157 | 50,000 double rubs
Clean Code: SW (Water or Solvent)
Weight: 31 lbs
Sold: Individually
For those who admire the sculptural restraint of the ’50s but live in the now—this is the chair that connects both worlds beautifully.
Delivery & Care
Will the off-white velvet hold up to daily dining use? +
It's built for it — ASTM D4157 at 50,000 double rubs for durability, with an SW clean code meaning it can be cleaned with water or solvent-based cleaners.
Is this sold individually or as a set? +
Individually — order the number of chairs you need for your table.
How is it shipped, and what does that cost? +
This ships for a flat $35 (it falls in the $150–$750 tier). Every shipment is insured in transit; if anything arrives damaged, report it within 48 hours with photos and it will be made right. U.S. shipping only. Questions about scale, finish, or fit? Rachel offers a free 1-on-1 virtual styling consult.
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