Chao Arm Chair

■ European bistro silhouette

■ Vertical channel-stitched seat and back 

■ Integrated tubular steel arms 

■ Slim blackened steel frame 

■ Available in cream and burgundy 

■ Commercial-grade construction

■ Padded seat and back 

■ Non-marring floor glides

■ Matching side chair and bar stool available 

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A European Bistro Arm Chair with Light-Luxury Detailing

The Chao Arm Chair brings refined European bistro styling to contemporary hospitality interiors. The vertical channel-stitched seat and back deliver the kind of tailored, light-luxury detailing that defines modern European restaurant design — disciplined enough to feel architectural, soft enough to feel inviting. The integrated tubular steel arms flow directly out of the frame rather than being bolted on as separate components, giving the chair a sculptural, single-line silhouette that photographs beautifully and reads more designer than the price point suggests. For designers and architects working on European-inspired bistros, boutique hotel dining rooms, private dining spaces, and design-forward restaurants, the Chao arm chair anchors the head and ends of dining tables with quiet confidence.

Two Upholstery Colours for Different Design Directions

Specify the Chao Arm Chair in cream for a soft, warm, modern look — a strong choice for light-filled bistros, brunch rooms, Mediterranean-inspired interiors, and hotel breakfast spaces where the seating needs to feel welcoming. Specify it in burgundy for a richer, more grounded character — ideal for steakhouses, wine bars, traditional European bistros, hotel lobby lounges, and refined dining rooms where deeper tones do the design work. Both colours pair beautifully against the blackened steel frame, and mixing the two across a dining room can create visual rhythm in larger banquette layouts.

Engineered for Daily Commercial Use

The Chao combines clean European design with the kind of sturdy steel-frame construction North American operators expect from commercial seating. The frame is built from Q25 tapered tubular steel — heavier-gauge than typical bistro-chair construction — and the powder-coated black finish resists scuffs, scratches, and the daily abuse of high-traffic dining service. The channel-stitched seat and back use commercial-grade padding that holds its shape under continuous use, and non-marring floor glides protect flooring through years of pull-out and push-in cycles. Wipe-clean upholstery makes daily maintenance fast — important to operators managing turnover times, while the polished aesthetic gives designers confidence the finished space will photograph and perform as intended.

Coordinated Dining and Bar Program

The Chao Arm Chair is part of a three-piece family — the matching Chao Side Chair offers the same channel-stitched seat and frame without arms (for tighter dining layouts), and the Chao Bar Stool delivers the same design at full bar height. For venues with both a dining room and a bar or lounge, specifying the three pieces together creates a unified design language across the whole space.

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