Explore the Certifications Behind the Fabric and Frame
Both the fabric and the foam are flame retardant treated and comply with the highest fire-resistance standards, which is what makes this a piece specified for professional projects as readily as for homes. Restaurants, hotels and offices in the UK work to contract requirements that domestic furniture often cannot meet, and treated upholstery is usually the sticking point. If you are furnishing a public-facing room, that single specification saves a great deal of correspondence with a fire officer, and it does no harm in a family dining room either.
The cover uses recycled material from a Global Recycled Standard certified supplier, cutting the draw on virgin fibre, and carries OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification, which tests finished textiles for harmful substances. The legs are solid ash wood in a walnut-coloured finish, with FSC 100% chain of custody certification and a responsible forest management model behind them. Ash is springy and shock-resistant, a traditional choice for chair legs precisely because it takes the repeated stress of being pushed back from a table.