Refined proportions
At just 15.5 inches, Scissor's seat height is low enough to signal a lounge
posture while remaining practical for conversation and informal work settings.
Scissor Chair
by Ward Bennett
by Ward Bennett
The design Ward Bennett considered his most comfortable chair
Scissor Chair
The Scissor Chair combines simplicity, support, and comfort in an elegant form comprised of softened rectangular sections in an X-shaped frame. The generous pitch takes pressure off the sitter's lower back. Perhaps that's why Ward Bennett considered it his most comfortable chair design.
Starting at $4,694 USD
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Learn MoreMade in the USA using globally sourced components
Learn Moredesign story
The deeply pitched seats and high backs of Brighton beach chairs—a seaside staple across Great Britain—inspired Ward Bennett's initial sketches for the Scissor Chair in 1964. Four years of refinement followed before the finished design debuted in 1968.
Material options
Scissor Chairs are available in leather or textile upholstery with a choice
of wood or metal frame.
options + Materials
Make it yours
Explore the available materials and design variations you can choose from when specifying Scissor Chairs.
Configurations
- Tubular Steel
- Wood Base
Design your piece
- A series of softened, curved rectangular sections
- Optional leather piping
- Low, relaxed seat height
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