Elara Rattan Dining Chairs: Woven Back, White PU Seat, Metal Frame on Wooden Legs
By Furniture1002 min read
The Elara is the second of our rattan-back dining chairs with a white seat, and the one built on a metal frame. Same mid-century look as the Nora, a woven back in a natural wood surround over a white PU seat, but with metal doing the structural work under wooden legs. It is the choice if you want the look with a frame that does not mind a busy household.
What it is
A mid-century side chair with a rattan backrest and a white PU seat filled with foam. The frame is metal, described as durable, on strong wooden legs, with a stated capacity of 250 pounds and a note that it is designed for frequent use. It arrives flat-packed with illustrated instructions and is sold as a set of two.
Who it suits
A dining room or kitchen with the retro rattan look in mind, and a household where the chairs get pulled in and out all day. The metal frame is the reason to choose it over the all-wood Nora: it takes knocks and it does not loosen at the joints the way a wooden chair can over years of daily use.
The one review we have is short and to the point: "Look great and surprisingly comfortable, would buy again."
Elara or Nora
The look is close enough that most people choose on the frame.
- Nora: solid wood frame throughout, walnut finish, the more traditional build.
- Elara: metal frame with wooden legs, the more robust build for daily use.
Both are rated to 250 pounds. If the frame should match a wooden table, the Nora; if the chairs will be dragged about by children, the Elara.
Living with it
Wipe the PU seat with a damp cloth. Brush the woven back with a soft brush; keep it away from a radiator or a sunny window, and do not soak it. Our cane and rattan guide covers the care in detail.
Find yours
Free UK delivery and 30-day returns. Sold as a set of two.
See the Elara rattan chairs. For the cantilever version of this look, see the Vienna. Or browse all the dining chairs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Elara frame made of?
The product page states a durable metal frame with strong wooden legs. The metal carries the load; the wood is what you see. That is the difference from the Nora, which is solid wood throughout.
How much weight does it take?
The stated capacity is 250 pounds, roughly 113kg, and the page describes it as designed for frequent use.
Is the seat comfortable?
The seat is soft PU over plush foam. One buyer called them surprisingly comfortable and said they would buy again.
Is the rattan natural?
The page describes a rattan backrest in a natural wood frame. Treat it as natural: keep it away from direct dry heat, brush rather than wet it, and do not tip back on two legs.
Do they come as a set?
Yes, a set of two, flat-packed with illustrated instructions.
