Sienna Chenille Dining Chairs: Cut-Out Back, X-Frame Base, 150kg, Orange or Beige
By Furniture1002 min read
The Sienna is the dining chair with the hole in its back, and that cut-out is the reason to buy it. A curved chenille seat and back with a hollowed-out section behind the shoulders, on an X-shaped black metal base rated to 150kg. It is soft, it is cool to sit in, and in orange it is the chair people remember.
What it is
A minimalist curved silhouette in chenille fabric over sponge padding. The backrest is ergonomically curved with a cut-out, which does three jobs: it lets air through, it lightens the look of the chair, and it gives you a handhold to pull it out from the table.
The base is X-shaped metal, with the legs crossing beneath the seat for stability, on adjustable foot pads that level the chair and protect the floor. The stated load is 150kg. It is sold as a set of two.
Who it suits
A dining room where the chairs are meant to be seen, and a household that wants something soft without going to velvet. The cut-out makes it noticeably cooler over a long meal than a solid-backed upholstered chair.
Trish bought the orange and described what most people worry about: "These two chairs did not disappoint, sturdy, pleasing curves, you can feel the benefits of the design on your back. I bought orange which was not too bright nor too dull."
Orange or beige
Orange is a warm terracotta rather than anything loud, and against oak or a cream wall it is the best-looking chair in the range for the money. Beige is the quiet version for a room that already has its colour elsewhere. The base is black on both.
What buyers say
Ten reviews, all in the same register.
"Very pretty, very good quality, very comfortable, easy to assemble."
"Easy to assemble. Look good."
Living with it
Vacuum the chenille with a soft brush; blot spills. Check the foot pads for grit now and then. Our guide to boucle and chenille covers what the fabric is like over years.
Find yours
Free UK delivery and 30-day returns. Sold as a set of two.
See the Sienna in orange or beige. For a compact fabric chair on wooden legs, see the Dany. Or browse all the dining chairs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cut-out in the backrest for?
Three things, according to the product page and to buyers: it lets air through so your back stays cool, it makes the chair look lighter in a room, and it gives you somewhere to grip when you pull the chair out.
How much weight does it take?
The stated load is 150kg, on an X-shaped metal base with the legs crossed beneath the seat for stability.
What is chenille like?
Soft and slightly fuzzy to the touch, with a texture that catches the light. It is warmer to sit on than a flat weave and it hides marks well. Vacuum with a soft brush and blot spills rather than rubbing.
Is the orange very bright?
One buyer chose it for exactly that worry and reported it was not too bright nor too dull. It is a burnt, terracotta orange rather than a traffic cone, and it sits well with oak and cream.
Do they come as a pair?
Yes, a set of two in each colour.
