Eccleston Dining Chair – 75 cm, Oak Frame, Open Design with Armrests

Eccleston Oak Dining Chair with Arms and Light Grey Upholstery

The Eccleston oak dining chair combines a beautifully shaped timber frame with light grey upholstery and an elegant open-back construction. Its gently curved silhouette, integrated arms and balanced proportions give the chair a refined contemporary presence, making it a considered choice for an elegant dining room, open-plan living space or sophisticated home office.

Crafted from oak and upholstered in a neutral polyester fabric, Eccleston brings together natural warmth and understated texture. The visible timber frame gives the design a distinctive architectural quality, while the open section beneath the backrest prevents the chair from appearing visually heavy. This allows several chairs to be positioned around a dining table without overwhelming the surrounding space.

Measuring 60 cm wide, 55 cm deep and 75 cm high, the chair offers generous proportions while retaining a compact, carefully composed profile. The seat height of 43 cm makes it suitable for use with a wide variety of dining tables, while the integrated arms create a more enveloping seating position than a conventional armless dining chair.

An oak dining chair with a refined open-back design

The defining feature of the Eccleston chair is its open-back oak frame. Rather than using a fully upholstered or solid timber back, the design leaves a clear space between the seat and the curved upper rail. This exposes the natural structure of the chair and allows light to move through the frame, creating a lighter and more spacious appearance.

The backrest flows into the arms in one continuous line, giving the chair a cohesive and sculptural silhouette. This rounded profile softens interiors dominated by rectangular tables, cabinetry and architectural lines. It also allows the chair to look attractive from several angles, which is particularly important in open-plan dining areas where furniture remains visible from the kitchen or living room.

The design is decorative without relying on elaborate carving or excessive detail. Its character is expressed through the shape of the oak, the relationship between solid and open sections, and the contrast between the timber frame and softly upholstered seat.

Natural oak paired with light grey upholstery

The oak frame introduces warmth, visible grain and a sense of material authenticity to the design. Natural timber complements a wide range of interior finishes, including travertine, marble, ceramic, glass and brushed metal. It can be paired with an oak dining table for a cohesive arrangement or used to soften the cooler appearance of stone and glass surfaces.

The seat is upholstered in a light grey polyester fabric, creating a calm contrast with the natural wood. Its restrained colour palette works beautifully with cream, beige, taupe, warm brown and charcoal, making the chair easy to incorporate into both pale and more dramatic dining schemes.

The upholstered seat also brings visual softness to the wooden construction. When several Eccleston chairs are arranged around a table, the neutral fabric keeps the overall composition light and balanced. The subtle grey tone offers greater depth than brilliant white while remaining versatile enough to complement changing tableware, lighting and decorative accessories.

A dining chair with arms for relaxed entertaining

The integrated arms give Eccleston the more substantial presence of a dining armchair or contemporary carver chair. This makes it particularly well suited to dining spaces designed for long lunches, evening meals and unhurried conversations around the table.

At a rectangular table, Eccleston chairs may be used at every place setting or positioned at either end as statement carver chairs. They can then be paired with simpler armless chairs in a complementary timber or fabric finish. Around a round dining table, their curved backs can echo the circular outline of the tabletop and create a softer, more harmonious arrangement.

As chairs with arms require more room than standard side chairs, the width of the table and the clearance beneath the top should be considered before planning the final layout. Allowing sufficient space between each chair will preserve both comfort and the elegant proportions of the dining setting.

A versatile chair for dining rooms, studies and bedrooms

Although designed primarily as a light grey dining chair, Eccleston can be used beyond the dining area. Its refined proportions make it suitable for a home office, where it can be paired with a timber desk or writing table. The open frame gives it a lighter residential character than a conventional office chair, making it particularly appropriate for a study integrated into a living space.

In a bedroom or dressing room, the chair may be positioned beside a console, dressing table or window. Its natural oak and neutral upholstery coordinate easily with linen, wool, timber cabinetry and softly textured rugs. It can also be used as an occasional chair within a boutique hotel suite, private reception area or design-led hospitality interior.

The chair’s versatility comes from its controlled design. It is distinctive enough to contribute to the room, yet sufficiently restrained to work alongside other furniture without competing for attention.

Designed for modern organic and Japandi interiors

The Eccleston oak chair with arms is particularly well suited to modern organic, Scandinavian, Japandi and contemporary interiors. Its natural material palette brings warmth to minimalist spaces, while the open construction maintains the visual simplicity associated with these styles.

For a calm and cohesive dining room, pair the chair with a round or rectangular oak table, linen curtains and a sculptural pendant light. A stone-topped table can create a more contrasting arrangement, allowing the oak frame to introduce warmth against the cooler surface.

Eccleston also works within more eclectic and modern classic interiors. Positioned beside a traditional timber table, it can introduce a cleaner contemporary line. In a modern room, its visible grain and upholstered seat prevent the space from feeling overly austere.

How to style the Eccleston dining chair

To maintain a refined premium appearance, keep the surrounding palette controlled and allow the materials to remain clearly visible. Natural ceramics, linen tablecloths, textured glassware and a low floral arrangement will complement the oak without obscuring the design.

The light grey seat can be echoed through a rug, curtains or upholstered bench, while black, bronze or brushed gold details may be introduced through lighting and accessories. The chair does not require additional cushions, as these could conceal the clean line of the open back and disrupt its carefully balanced proportions.

Why choose the Eccleston oak dining chair?

• oak frame with a warm natural finish,
• light grey seat upholstered in polyester fabric,
• integrated arms for a more substantial dining chair profile,
• open-back construction that creates visual lightness,
• curved silhouette suited to round and rectangular dining tables,
• neutral colour palette for flexible interior styling,
• appropriate for dining rooms, studies and dressing areas,
• well suited to modern organic, Japandi and contemporary interiors.

Product details

Product name: Eccleston

Product type: dining chair with arms

Colour: light grey and natural oak

Materials: oak and polyester

Width: 60 cm

Depth: 55 cm

Height: 75 cm

Seat height: 43 cm