Why this sidechair earns its place
The Brenda side chair takes a classic silhouette and gives it a modern spin: a curved wooden back, a solid wood frame, and a seat pad upholstered in faux leather that replicates the look and feel of the real thing. In Red/Charcoal, it's a striking finish that still reads as considered rather than loud — the kind of chair that can anchor a dining room's look rather than just fill a seat.
What sets it apart is what's underneath the finish. The frame is built from robust hardwood, selected and constructed to be structurally suitable for contract use, not just domestic dining. The faux-leather seat pad is fully CRIB5 fire-retardant to a contract grade, which matters in any commercial setting where furniture has to meet standards a domestic chair never would. Together, the wood frame and the fire-rated upholstery mean this chair is engineered to withstand the wear and tear of frequent use rather than just looking the part on day one.
Each chair measures 820mm high, 460mm wide and 530mm long, and weighs 6kg — substantial enough to feel properly built, while still practical for staff to move and reset between covers. It's part of the wider Bolero Bespoke range, where finishes are tailored to match a venue's look, and this Red/Charcoal combination is one of those bespoke options, upholstered and stained to order.
