Scandinavian dining chairs, handcrafted in Jodhpur for the world's calm-and-clean tables.
Slim tapered legs, curved and spindle backs, and pale natural finishes on solid mango, acacia, rubberwood and pine frames — with shaped wood, cane, cord or upholstered seats. Manufacturer-direct, compliance-documented and container-ready, from a trial order up.
Scandinavian dining is restraint — and restraint is what keeps reordering.
The Nordic dining chair sells by doing less: a slim tapered or splayed leg, a low comfortable seat, a softly curved or spindle back, and nothing heavy or ornamented. Pale wood and a quiet matt finish let it read light in the room, so it works as happily around a family table as in a boutique restaurant, a hotel breakfast room or a bright café. We build it as a real solid-wood product — not a veneered shell on particleboard — so it stands up to daily dining and photographs cleanly for marketplace and catalogue listings. Choose a ready design from our collection or hand us your own; we match the leg profile, the seat and the exact pale tone your market expects.
What goes into a Scandinavian chair that holds its line.
Light mango & acacia frames
Open-grain hardwoods that take natural, whitewash and soft-grey finishes beautifully — the mainstream Nordic price point, kiln-dried and mortise-and-tenon joined.
Explore mango wood properties
Rubberwood & pine for pale tones
Even, close-grained timbers that finish very light to echo the ash and beech of true Scandinavian seating — ideal for high-volume, consistent ranges.
Explore rubberwood propertiesCane, cord & shaped-wood seats
Hand-woven cane, natural paper-style cord, a scooped solid-wood seat or a clean upholstered pad — one frame, several looks across your assortment.
Explore cane & rattan materialSheesham and teak are offered where a buyer wants a warmer tone or heavier contract durability — see the full solid-wood and material range. Whatever the timber, the frame carries the load, so the tapered legs stay true and the chair lasts in a café or dining room, not just on a showroom floor.
Every Nordic dining silhouette, in one compliant container.
Order a single profile in volume, or mix profiles, seats and finishes across a load — and pair them with a matching table from our wider dining-chair collection and dining range for a complete set.
Spindle-back
Turned vertical spindles on a shaped crest rail — the most recognisable Nordic dining profile, warm and airy.
Curved-back
A single steam-bent or shaped back rail that wraps the shoulders for comfort without bulk.
Wishbone-style
Y-shaped back with a woven cord seat on splayed legs — the classic Scandinavian carver look.
Cane-back side chair
Hand-woven cane panel set in a slim solid-wood frame for a light, breathable back.
Upholstered side chair
A clean pad seat and low back in fabric or leather on tapered legs — quiet and contract-friendly.
Dining armchair / carver
The same silhouette with slim arms to anchor the head of the table and lift set value.
Counter & bar stool
Tapered-leg stools in counter and bar heights to extend the look to kitchen islands and bars.
Dining bench
A backless plank bench in the matching wood and pale finish to pair on one side of the table.
Standard Scandinavian dining-chair dimensions and build options.
Indicative guidance for planning covers, comfort and container loads. Every dimension, wood, seat and finish is made to order — share your drawings or a reference image for an exact OEM specification. Lot and finish traceability is documented where applicable.
| Attribute | Typical range / options |
|---|---|
| Seat height | Approx. 45–47 cm (18 in) dining · 65 cm counter · 75 cm bar |
| Overall height | Approx. 78–86 cm to top of back, depending on profile |
| Seat width / depth | 44–50 cm wide · 42–46 cm deep |
| Profiles | Spindle-back · curved-back · wishbone-style · cane-back · upholstered · armchair · bench · stool |
| Frame woods | Mango · acacia · rubberwood · pine (sheesham / teak on request) |
| Seat type | Shaped solid wood · hand-woven cane · paper-style cord · upholstered pad (fabric / leather) |
| Legs / base | Slim tapered or gently splayed solid wood |
| Finishes | Natural matt · whitewash · soft grey · light stain · clear lacquer (CARB / TSCA-compliant) |
| Assembly | Assembled, part-assembled or knock-down / flat-pack (RTA) |
| Customisation | ODM catalogue designs · OEM to your drawings · private label |
Dimensions are indicative for export planning; confirmed specs are issued per order. Flat-packing the tapered-leg profiles raises the piece count per 20ft / 40ft container.
Joinery that keeps slim legs true under daily dining.
The slim Scandinavian leg is the make-or-break of the chair: too light and the joint loosens, too heavy and the look is lost. We reinforce the seat frame with corner blocks and through-tenons, CNC-cut the leg profile to spec, and keep hardware minimal so the design stays quiet. Commercial-grade finishes and heavy-traffic seat construction are specified for hospitality and contract projects, so the same chair serves a home-retail assortment and a restaurant fit-out. The silhouette suits Scandinavian, minimalist, modern, japandi and coastal ranges across retail, e-commerce, cafés, bistros, co-working lounges and boutique hotels — and builds can be held consistent across an entire project, with a sample produced before the run so your designer signs off on comfort first.
Finish & care
Scandinavian chairs ship with a buyer care note: wipe pale frames with a dry or barely-damp cloth, keep them from standing water and direct heat, and re-wax or re-oil natural finishes periodically to protect the matt surface and keep the tone even. Cane and cord seats stay taut with a light damp wipe, good airflow and occasional ambient humidity, while upholstery is best vacuumed and kept out of constant direct sun. Knock-down fixings should be checked and re-tightened after the first few weeks of use; we supply replacement hardware and finish details on request to support your own warranty terms.
Import-ready paperwork on every Scandinavian chair.
We document FSC chain-of-custody, Vriksh timber-legality and, where sheesham is used, CITES-compliant handling of Dalbergia sissoo, backed by ISO, SGS and SEDEX/SMETA audits. Our due diligence is built around the EU Deforestation Regulation — geolocated and deforestation-free — so your container clears while others' wait. US Lacey Act support, UK Timber Regulation, CARB / TSCA finishes and ISPM-15 packing are covered as standard.
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | Trial / sample LCL · then 1× 20ft FCL for best pricing |
| Lead time | 30–45 days typical · urgent at premium |
| Incoterms | FOB / CIF · ex Mundra / Nhava Sheva |
| Consolidation | Mixed with dining tables, benches & other furniture |
| Packing | ISPM-15 heat-treated · flat-pack to maximise density |
| Design | ODM catalogue · OEM to drawings · private label |
What importers, retailers and hospitality buyers ask us.
What defines a Scandinavian dining chair?
A Scandinavian (Nordic) dining chair is clean-lined, light and quietly functional: slim tapered or gently splayed legs, a low comfortable seat, a curved or spindle back, minimal ornament and a pale natural-wood tone. We build it on a solid-wood frame — mango, acacia, rubberwood or pine — finished in natural matt, whitewash or soft grey to read like the ash, beech and oak the style is known for, with seats in shaped solid wood, hand-woven cane, paper-style cord or a clean upholstered pad.
Which wood do you use for Scandinavian dining chairs?
Every chair carries at least one genuine solid-wood component. For the pale Nordic look we build in mango, acacia, rubberwood or pine and finish light; sheesham (Indian rosewood) and teak are available when a buyer wants a warmer tone or higher durability. We do not supply plywood-only or particleboard seating — the frame is solid hardwood, which is why these chairs survive daily dining and commercial use rather than just a showroom.
Do Scandinavian dining chairs ship flat-pack to cut freight?
Yes. The slim tapered-leg silhouette is well suited to knock-down / flat-pack (RTA) construction — legs and stretchers bolt to the seat frame, which lowers freight cost and transit breakage and lifts the piece count per container. Cane-back and fully upholstered styles usually ship assembled or part-assembled to protect the seat; we confirm the format per style at the quote stage.
What is the minimum order for wholesale Scandinavian dining chairs?
A trial or sample set can ship LCL (part-container) so you approve the wood, finish and comfort first. For best wholesale pricing thereafter, one 20ft full container load is our standard minimum, and we consolidate Scandinavian chairs with matching dining tables, benches and other furniture in a single mixed container.
Can you make Scandinavian dining chairs to our own design or private label?
Yes. We work as both ODM (our catalogue designs) and OEM — manufacturing to your drawings, dimensions, leg profile, seat type and finish, with custom CNC detailing, your branding and retail-ready or Amazon-FBA packaging. Send a reference image or spec and we prototype to it before the production run.
Are your Scandinavian dining chairs compliant for US and EU import?
Yes. We document FSC chain-of-custody, Vriksh timber-legality and CITES-compliant handling of sheesham, backed by ISO, SGS and SEDEX/SMETA audits. We are EUDR-ready with geolocation and deforestation-free due diligence, and we support US Lacey Act declarations, UK Timber Regulation, CARB/TSCA formaldehyde-compliant finishes and ISPM-15 heat-treated export packing.
Send a reference or your catalogue — we'll quote, sample and ship.
Tell us the profile, seat, quantity and market. We confirm wood, finish, MOQ and a FOB/CIF price from Mundra or Nhava Sheva, produce a sample for approval, then manufacture and pack to your standard on a 30–45 day lead time.