Why this sidechair earns its place
Anthracite and beech is the quieter end of the Bia A's colour-block range — a dark, neutral seat and back against warm wood tones, the kind of finish that works as hard in a hotel lounge as it does in a busy restaurant, without fighting for attention against the rest of the room. The classic shape underneath means it slots in next to other furniture styles rather than dictating the look of the space.
It's built to match its looks with substance. The frame is solid hardwood, selected and constructed for contract-grade loads rather than adapted from a domestic design, so it's built to take daily commercial use in its stride. The seat and back pad are upholstered in a high-quality faux leather that replicates the feel of genuine leather, wipes clean easily, and is fully CRIB5 fire-retardant to contract grade — the standard a chair needs to meet before it goes into a public dining space.
At 900mm high, 460mm wide and 530mm deep, and 6kg, it's easy for one person to lift and reposition between covers or events, while the frame itself stays solid under regular use. It's rated for indoor use only, in keeping with its role as dining and lounge seating.
