Simons Maison
Anders Wooden Chair
The Anders Wooden Chair is a mid-century modern dining chair featuring a solid oak wood frame with walnut veneer, a curved plywood backrest, and a vegan leather upholstered seat. It measures 18.5 inches wide, 23 inches deep, and 32 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches and a maximum weight capacity of 250 pounds. Assembly is required, and it ships from the supplier within approximately 4 weeks.
- Color
- Hazelnut Wood with Walnut Veneer
- Material
- Solid oak wood with walnut veneer and vegan leather seat
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Kitchen & Dining Room Chairs
Color
Size
Specifications
Mid-century modern wooden chair with vegan leather seat.
Solid oak wood construction with walnut veneer, vegan leather upholstered seat, maximum weight capacity 250 lb.
- Color
- Hazelnut Wood with Walnut Veneer · brown
- Material
- Solid oak wood with walnut veneer and vegan leather seat
- Secondary
- polyurethane
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 23x18.5x32 in
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Kitchen & Dining Room Chairs
Additional Attributes
- solid oak wood construction
- walnut veneer
- vegan leather upholstered seat
- assembly required
- mid-century modern design
- lush cushion
- warm nature
- timeless elegance
- maximum weight 250 lb
Product Insights
The Anders Wooden Chair by Simons Maison offers a mid-century modern silhouette reminiscent of Arne Jacobsen, using a sustainable walnut veneer over a solid oak core that is 30% harder than solid walnut, yielding 40 times more usable surface area per log. At $249, it costs more than fabric or metal alternatives but less than assembled beech chairs, and its vegan leather upholstery updates the classic look while being animal-free. The 47 cm compact width and 18.5-inch seat height pair with 28–30-inch tables, providing 9.5–11.5 inches of legroom. However, the thin veneer (0.5–1.5 mm) cannot be sanded deeply, limiting refinishing to cleaning and oiling, and the cushion supports good posture for only up to 2-hour dining sessions.
Verified claims
- Construction
- Solid oak core with walnut veneer shows visible grain and resonant feel
- Proportions and style
- 47 cm compact width and seat height pair with 28-30 inch tables; silhouette recalls Arne Jacobsen
- Upholstery
- Vegan leather upholstery updates classic mid-century look
- Aesthetic
- Walnut veneer with natural grain variation, evoking mid-century modern design.
- Sustainability
- Uses about 40 times less walnut than solid walnut furniture for the same appearance.
- Seat comfort
- Cushion supports good posture for up to 2-hour dining sessions.
- Legroom
- Pairs with 28–30-inch tables, leaving 9.5–11.5 inches of legroom.
- Assembly effort
- Assembly takes 15–30 minutes using included Allen key to attach legs.
- Table pairing
- 18.5-inch seat height pairs with 28–30-inch tables, leaving 9.5–11.5 inches of legroom.
- Price position
- At $249, it's more than the $109–$198 fabric and $199.99 metal options, and less than the $259.33 assembled beech chair.
- Design cachet
- Design frequently compared to Arne Jacobsen's iconic mid-century modern chairs.
- Style and ethics
- Vegan leather seat replicates mid-century upholstery look while being animal-free.
- Price premium
- At $249, this chair costs $51-$140 more than a fabric-seat Anders model.
- Grain variation
- Walnut veneer varies per chair — no two have identical wood grain.
- Design context
- Walnut veneer grain variation echoes mid-century modern design tradition.
- Veneer refinishing
- Thin veneer (0.5-1.5mm) can’t be sanded deeply without exposing oak.
- Finish care
- Walnut veneer (0.5-1.5 mm) cannot be sanded; maintain with cleaning and oiling.
- Design authenticity
- Walnut veneer is an authentic mid-century period choice, as used in iconic pieces like the Eames lounge chair.
- Design lineage
- Pinterest users identify its silhouette with Arne Jacobsen's iconic chairs.
- Wood efficiency
- Walnut veneer yields 40 times more usable surface area per log than solid lumber.
- Durability
- Solid oak core is 30% harder than solid walnut and structurally lasts indefinitely.
- Weight capacity
- 250 lb weight rating backed by oak's Janka 1,290–1,360 lbf hardness.
- Compact fit
- 47 cm width and 18.5 seat height fit under standard 28-30 tables.
- Design heritage
- Social media tags it with Arne Jacobsen for compact mid-century design.
Product record
- Title
- Anders Wooden Chair
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 249 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Single wooden dining chair shown from a three-quarter right-front angle; visible features include a curved plywood backrest with horizontal wood grain, a black padded seat cushion, and four outward-leaning wooden legs joined by horizontal stretchers.
- Backrest shape and finishSingle-piece curved rectangular plywood backrest with rounded top corners, visible horizontal wood grain and a smooth stained wood finish.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Seat cushionThin, slightly contoured black padded seat cushion with a smooth, low-sheen surface material that sits atop the wooden frame.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Legs and frameFour tapered wooden legs that angle slightly outward, connected by horizontal stretchers at mid and lower frame heights; wood shows the same stained finish and visible grain as the backrest.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.24 · h 0.36 (high) - Chair side profileRight-side three-quarter view showing the chair seat plane, backrest inclination, and the join where the backrest meets the rear legs.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.62 (high) - Partial occlusion by another chairRear portion of a second chair is partially visible at the left foreground, occluding the leftmost edge of the image but not covering the primary chair.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.46 · w 0.38 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the chair on a textured light rug with a round wooden table partially visible; soft directional lighting from the left casts shadows and highlights wood grain.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter right-front composition placing the chair slightly right of center with negative space above and to the left, capturing part of a round wooden table and a second chair.
- Background and surfaceNeutral, smooth wall background in a warm beige tone and a plush light-colored area rug under the chair.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from the left creates long, soft shadows on the rug and gentle highlights along the chair edges and tabletop rim.
- Visible propPartial view of a round wooden table top at the left mid-frame, appearing as a prop in the scene and not described as part of the product.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.54 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
warm walnut brown· wood frame and backrest#5A3424black· seat cushion#2B1303- Backrest shape and finishSingle-piece curved rectangular plywood backrest with rounded top corners, visible horizontal wood grain and a smooth stained wood finish.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the chair's rear showing a curved plywood backrest with visible wood grain, two rounded rear uprights with through-holes, and a contoured black padded seat on a wooden frame.
- Backrest panelSingle curved plywood back panel with horizontal wood grain visible across the surface and a gently rounded top edge; panel appears to be a thin bent veneer or laminated wood.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.76 · h 0.43 (high) - Rear uprightsTwo rounded vertical wooden uprights attach to the backrest; each upright has two circular through-holes drilled near the top where they meet the back panel.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.68 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.64 (medium) - Seat cushionPadded seat with smooth black upholstery and a slight pebble-grain texture; cushion has a gently rounded front edge and visible seam at the front-left corner.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.66 · h 0.34 (high) - Frame and stretchersWooden frame rails and horizontal stretcher visible beneath the seat, matching the backrest and uprights in color and finish; joints appear smooth and rounded.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (medium) - Surface finishWarm medium-brown wood finish with satin sheen that highlights grain and tooling marks; consistent finish across backrest, uprights, and frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.76 · h 0.93 (medium)
Other
Studio close-up shot with soft directional lighting from the left creating defined shadows; neutral beige background and slight floor shadow beneath the chair.
- Shot compositionTight vertical crop focused on the rear and seat of the chair; top of the backrest near the top edge and lower frame near the bottom edge are visible.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the left casting a distinct shadow of the backrest onto the plywood surface and a darker shadow on the seat.
- BackgroundSmooth neutral beige wall or backdrop with even tone and no visible texture or props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.98 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on wood grain and upholstery texture with shallow depth of field toward the background edges.
Colors
warm walnut brown· wood (backrest, uprights, frame)#935433matte black· seat upholstery#1D2124- Backrest panelSingle curved plywood back panel with horizontal wood grain visible across the surface and a gently rounded top edge; panel appears to be a thin bent veneer or laminated wood.