Some experts refer to Beech wood as a “hard-wearing” wood; it can take a lot of pressure over time. Beech is commonly used for curved furniture pieces because of its relatively malleable qualities. The flexibility of this type of hard wood makes it a good candidate for many different kinds of products.

The War Office was a department of the British Government responsible for the administration of the British Army between 1857 and 1964, when its functions were transferred to the Ministry of Defence. These chairs would’ve been used there throughout the Second World War.

These chairs are all about enduring history. Comfortable and able to fold flat, their lasting quality is demonstrated by the fact that they are still often reproduced to a near identical design today.

With a seat height of 45cm, these chairs are 40cm wide.