Deft Side Chair

by Khodi Feiz

A Deft side chair with ivory-colored fabric, a wood frame in a medium finish, and no arms, viewed from the front.

Angled view of a Deft side chair with ivory-colored fabric, a wood frame in a medium finish, and no arms.

Side view of a Deft side chair with ivory-colored fabric, a wood frame in a medium finish, and no arms.

Extreme close-up of a Deft Side Chair.

A Deft side chair with ivory-colored fabric, a wood frame in a medium finish, and no arms, viewed from the front.

by Khodi Feiz

A continuous gesture of comfort, quietly held in balance

Deft Side Chair

The Deft Side Chair's exposed wood frame is present from every angle without dominating. The fluid gesture of an upholstered seat and back is contained within. The design is open and inviting, providing a blank canvas for a wide array of upholstery options. An armchair version is also available.

Starting at $2,450 USD

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Backed by a 12-Year Warranty

Made in the USA using globally sourced components

design story

How minimal can the structure of a guest chair be? Khodi Feiz’s answer is Deft. He began with a wooden frame, pared down to its essential architecture. He kept it exposed on two versions of the design: a side chair and an armchair.

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Exposed wood frame

The Deft Side Chair's wooden skeleton is fully visible—a choice that puts the quality of Geiger's wood craft on full display.

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Mortise-and-tenon joinery

Classic mortise-and-tenon joinery provides structural integrity. This time-tested technique holds the frame together without visible hardware.

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