Chao Side Chair

■ European bistro silhouette 

■ Vertical channel-stitched seat and back 

■ Slim blackened steel frame 

■ Available in cream and burgundy 

■ Commercial-grade construction 

■ Padded seat and back

■ Compact footprint

■ Non-marring floor glides

■ Matching arm chair and bar stool available 

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A European Bistro Side Chair for Modern Restaurant Interiors

The Chao Side Chair brings refined European bistro styling to contemporary hospitality dining rooms. 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 soft, rounded back profile reads more sculpted than typical metal-frame café seating, and the slim blackened steel legs keep the overall silhouette light and architectural rather than visually heavy. For designers and architects working on European-inspired bistros, brunch spots, hotel dining rooms, wine bars, and boutique restaurants, the Chao side chair fills the bulk of a dining room with quiet, considered character.

Two Upholstery Colours for Different Design Directions

Specify the Chao Side 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, 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 — burgundy banquette-side, cream against the windows — can give larger spaces visual rhythm without breaking the unified design.

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 simple — important to operators managing turnover times, while the polished aesthetic gives designers confidence the room will photograph and perform as intended.

Coordinated Dining and Bar Program

The Chao Side Chair is part of a three-piece family — the matching Chao Arm Chair offers the same design with integrated arms (ideal for head-of-table and end-cap seating), and the Chao Bar Stool delivers the same look 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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