A Bistro Chair in Solid Wood

The Vattern dining chairs arrive as a coordinated pair, each built around a classic oval backrest formed from solid birch bent into a closed ring. Handwoven rattan cane fills that oval edge to edge in a fine hexagonal weave, and the seat repeats the same cane within a rounded wood frame, leaving the chair without upholstery anywhere on it. The frame carries the European bistro silhouette that has furnished cafés since the nineteenth century, its members steam-formed rather than sawn so the grain follows every curve. Bowed tapered legs drop from the seat frame and narrow toward the floor, the front pair curving gently outward. A curved brace arcs between them below the seat, tying a light frame square where a straight stretcher would sit.

Features

• Classic Oval Backrest bends solid wood into a closed oval ring, the shape that has defined European bistro seating since long before dining chairs took a square back
• Woven Rattan Back fills the oval edge to edge with handwoven cane, an open weave that lets air pass through the back across a long meal
• Handwoven Cane Seat repeats the same rattan within a rounded wood frame, an open surface with no upholstery to hold a spill or flatten with use
• Bowed Tapered Legs curve outward as they drop and narrow toward the floor, widening the stance at ground level while the seat frame stays close to the table
• Solid Wood Frame carries every part of the chair in hardwood, the members steam-formed into curves rather than sawn from straight stock
• Curved Under-Seat Brace arcs between the front legs and the rear, holding a light frame square where a straight stretcher would cross
• European Bistro Silhouette brings the café chair profile into a dining room, a form kept in service by cafés and vintage interiors alike
• Small Dining Footprint settles into apartment kitchens, breakfast corners and café-style nooks where a padded chair would fill more of the floor

Materials

• Backrest Panel: Handwoven Rattan Cane
• Seat Panel: Handwoven Rattan Cane
• Backrest Frame and Legs: Solid Birch
• Seat Frame and Under-Seat Brace: Solid Birch
• Hardware: Metal

Care Instructions

• Dust the cane back and seat with a soft dry brush or microfiber cloth to lift debris from the open weave
• Avoid soaking the cane in water, which can warp the natural fibers over time
• Wipe any spill on the cane with a barely damp cloth and let the panel dry fully before sitting again
• Keep the chairs away from radiators, heat vents and prolonged direct sunlight, which can dry the cane
• Wipe the birch frame with a soft dry cloth, following the grain rather than working across it
• Apply a wood-safe polish a few times a year to protect the finish across both variants
• Avoid abrasive powders, scouring pads and solvent-based cleaners on the frame and the cane
• Check the frame hardware every few months and retighten anything that has worked loose
• Lift rather than drag the chairs when repositioning them