Zentique - Medallion Side Chair

The Medallion Side Chair with caning from Zentique brings traditional craftsmanship to contemporary form, merging European antique techniques with modern design sensibility. Built on a limed grey oak frame with natural linen upholstery and woven cane detailing, this 21-inch-wide, 40-inch-tall chair at 18 pounds represents Zentique’s commitment to material complexity and textural richness. The caning—traditional rattan weave hand-applied to select areas—adds visual transparency and traditional craftsmanship without the austerity of full-cane seating. Limed grey oak provides cool, sophisticated undertones that ground the composition, while the natural linen upholstery brings warmth and textural interest through its weave. Zentique sources materials for durability and aging character: oak treated to reveal grain, cane selected for flexibility and strength, and linen woven from natural fibers that soften and deepen with use. The medallion back carving references 18th-century European furniture traditions—a proportion that remains timeless. The caning technique, when viewed from certain angles, creates visual lightness while providing structural support and decorative interest without ornamental excess. Choose this chair for dining rooms, studies, or bedrooms celebrating traditional craftsmanship. The interplay between solid oak, linen, and woven cane creates a layered aesthetic that rewards close inspection and improves with time as materials age together.