Bok dining chair / Grey upholstery
Over the years, the Bok dining chair, designed by Alain van Havre, has become one of our most recognizable designs. Its appealing light look and solid construction are key elements of the success of this dining chair. Now, we added a cushion for extra comfort.
Design by:
Alain van Havre works fulltime for Ethnicraft as in-house designer. The complexity of things has always intrigued him, which led him to study product development at the Design Academy of Eindhoven, The Netherlands. To him, all design embodies the same duality: the aim is to create a timeless product, yet with a hint to the specific moment in which it is made. Alain Van Havre crafts residential pieces with a minimalist influence, blending elements of mid-century modern style with a contemporary appeal.
” Wood is a living material. Even after being cut, solid wood continues to live and evolve. Every single piece of wood is unique and has to be considered as such. Solid wood has had a long life before it is made into furniture. Every panel wears the scars of growth. As I see it, the wood is an ideal canvas that allows the material to take on unique characteristics through a natural aging process.”