Retro Style DSW Faux Leather Eiffel Dining Office Chair – Walnut Finish

The faux leather Eames chair walnut brings warm mid-century charm and easy everyday practicality together in one well-built dining chair. This retro style Eiffel chair combines a curved bentwood plywood shell — finished in warm walnut on the outside — with soft black faux leather upholstery across every surface you sit against. The result is a chair that shows real wood grain from the back and a clean, cushioned leather surface from the front. It is sold as a single chair. Faux leather, not genuine leather. Walnut-finish bentwood shell, not flat polypropylene. Indoor use only. Perfect for European dining rooms, kitchen tables, and home office desks across the EU.

What Makes This Chair Different from a Standard Plastic DSW

Most faux leather Eames-style dining chairs on the market sit a flat polypropylene shell under the upholstery. This chair is built differently — and the difference is visible.

The seat pan and backrest are shaped from curved bentwood plywood, not flat injection-moulded plastic. The walnut-tone finish on the outer back of the shell and the underside of the seat is real wood grain — not printed laminate. When someone sits down and looks at the back of the chair from across the table, they see a warm, sweeping curve of walnut wood. When they sit in it, they feel a generously padded black faux leather surface shaped to support the natural curve of the back.

• Outer shell: Curved bentwood plywood — walnut tone visible from the back and seat underside
• Seating surfaces: Black faux leather — soft, wipe-clean, padded with high-density foam
• Eiffel legs: Solid beech wood stained in rich walnut — real wood, not laminate or wrap
• Wire cross-brace: Black steel Eiffel structure connecting all four legs — provides lateral stability and defines the iconic silhouette
• Floor glides: Rubber-tipped feet — protects hardwood floors, tiles, and laminate
• Maximum weight capacity: 120 kg — tested for daily residential use
• REACH-certified materials — safe for home and family use across the EU

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Faux Leather Versus Fabric — Why It Matters at a Dining Table

Fabric dining chairs look beautiful in a showroom. At a real dining table — with coffee, tomato sauce, red wine, and children — fabric is a constant maintenance challenge. Faux leather is not.

The black PU faux leather on this chair wipes completely clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. There are no fibres to absorb stains, no pile to trap crumbs, and no need for specialist upholstery spray. It takes approximately thirty seconds to clean a full meal’s worth of spillage from this chair. That is why restaurants, cafes, and busy European family dining rooms consistently choose faux leather over fabric for everyday seating.

• Everyday cleaning: Wipe with a slightly damp microfibre cloth — no cleaning product required for light marks
• Red wine and coffee: Blot immediately with a dry cloth, then wipe with a damp cloth and a small drop of mild washing-up liquid — clean in under a minute
• Oil and butter: Wipe with a dry cloth first to lift the grease, then clean with a damp cloth — no staining residue on quality PU leather
• Avoid: Bleach, solvent-based cleaners, steam cleaning, or abrasive pads — these degrade PU leather surface over time

The Walnut Eiffel Chair as a Dining and Desk Chair

This chair works equally well at a dining table and at a home office desk. The seat height of 45 cm suits standard European dining tables set at 75 cm, and it is comfortable at a desk of the same height. The retro walnut Eiffel silhouette reads as furniture rather than office equipment — it does not look out of place in a living room, dining room, or reading corner.

For buyers furnishing a studio flat or open-plan apartment across the EU, this chair solves two problems with one purchase: dining seating during mealtimes and a comfortable desk chair for focused work. The padded faux leather back provides lumbar support for shorter work sessions of up to two to three hours. For full-day remote working, a dedicated ergonomic chair is recommended. For flexible hybrid use, this chair delivers well.

Interior Combinations — Where Walnut and Black Faux Leather Work Best

Warm walnut and black is a combination that suits a wide range of European interior styles without demanding a complete room redesign.

• With a white marble or white ceramic dining table: The walnut shell exterior and legs create strong warm contrast against a white surface. The black leather cushioning introduces depth. A very popular combination in contemporary European apartments.
• With a Scandi-style light oak dining table: The walnut tone picks up the warmth of the oak without matching it too closely. The black leather adds a grounding contrast. Widely used in Danish and Dutch interior styling.
• With a dark slate or concrete-effect table: The walnut legs bring warmth into an otherwise cool, industrial palette. The black leather seating surface aligns with the dark table tone. Works well in city apartments and converted loft spaces.
• Mixed with other dining chairs: Pair this walnut faux leather version alongside plain white or grey DSW-style chairs for an eclectic mid-century dining set — a popular approach in French and German interior design currently.

Dimensions and Specifications

Five-Minute Assembly — Everything Included

• Assembly: Attach the Eiffel leg base to the bentwood shell — simple four-bolt connection. All fixings and tools included. Most buyers complete assembly in under five minutes.
• Illustrated guide: Step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions included in the box.
• Packaging: Protective foam surround and corner-protected double-box packaging — shell, legs, and wire brace all packed separately to prevent contact damage in transit.
• Damage in transit? Contact us within 48 hours with photographs — we send a replacement component at no cost. No need to return the whole chair.
• Delivery: 2–5 working days across the EU. Handling time 1–2 days. Tracking link sent within 24 hours of despatch.
• Free shipping Always Free Shipping across Europe – no minimum order
• No customs charges for EU customers — shipped from within the EU.

Care Guide — Faux Leather and Walnut Wood Maintenance

• Faux leather — daily: Wipe with a dry or very slightly damp microfibre cloth to remove crumbs and surface dust. No cleaning product needed for daily maintenance.
• Faux leather — spills: Blot immediately with a dry cloth. Follow with a damp cloth and a very small amount of mild soap if needed. Dry with a clean cloth straight after.
• Walnut legs — regular: Dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Apply a thin coat of natural furniture oil or beeswax once a year to maintain depth and protect the wood against drying out or surface cracking.
• Walnut legs — sunlight: Walnut finish lightens slightly with extended UV exposure. Position away from full south-facing windows during peak daylight hours to preserve the rich warm tone.
• Minor scratches on legs: Buff gently with very fine steel wool (0000 grade) and follow with a coat of matching furniture oil. The scratch will become almost invisible.
• What to avoid: Bleach, silicone-based polish, solvent cleaners, and steam cleaning on either the leather or the wood. These degrade both surfaces over time.
• Underfloor heating: Suitable — ensure the room is not excessively dry. Solid beech can respond to very low humidity by drying out. A standard room humidity level of 40–60 percent keeps the wood stable.

Guaranteed Peace of Mind — Warranty and Returns

• 2-year warranty covering manufacturing defects in the bentwood shell, faux leather upholstery, walnut legs, and wire brace hardware.
• 14-day hassle-free returns on unopened or unused items.
• 14-day EU statutory right of withdrawal fully honoured on every order.
• Single component damaged? We replace that part only — no need to return the whole chair.
• Refund processed within 14 days of return receipt.
• Secure payment: Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, SEPA, iDEAL, Sofort, and Bancontact accepted. We never store your card details.

Frequently Asked Questions