Wishbone 4001 Beech Wood Dining Chair in Black

A dining chair built on the wishbone principle combines a curved backrest with a Y-shaped frame that distributes weight evenly across the legs and seat. The beech wood frame acts as a single spring, flexing slightly under load and returning to shape when unweighted, which reduces stress on joints and extends the chair's working life in busy dining rooms, cafés and staff canteens.

The operator positions the chair at a table, ensuring the curved backrest supports the diner's spine. The handwoven cord seat forms a taut, breathable surface that adapts to the sitter's posture without sagging. Once seated, the diner's weight is carried through the wishbone frame to the floor, while the woven seat remains cool and comfortable during long service periods.

The frame is crafted from solid beech wood, chosen for its tight grain and resistance to splitting under repeated loading. The seat consists of multiple strands of cord handwoven into a geometric pattern that interlocks at the edges, securing the weave without adhesives or fasteners. The black colour of the frame contrasts with the natural tone of the woven seat, creating a visual balance between contemporary lines and traditional craft.

Controls are not applicable; the chair is used by positioning it at a table and seating the diner.

The dimensions of 520 mm width, 540 mm depth and 760 mm height determine the space each chair occupies at a table, allowing planners to calculate seating density for a given floor area. The weight of 4.2 kg permits easy repositioning between services or when clearing the dining room for events.

Cleaning follows from the materials: the beech wood frame is wiped with a damp cloth to remove surface dust and spills, while the woven cord seat is brushed lightly to lift crumbs and debris from the weave. Neither material requires oiling, staining or protective coatings under normal catering use.

The Wishbone 4001 is supplied as a single model in black beech wood with a natural cord seat.

The product is listed in the BHS professional dining furniture catalogue under seating solutions for restaurants, hotels and staff dining facilities.