Side Chairs

Collegeville Chair

Angled view of a Collegeville side chair with an upholstered inset back, dark gray fabric, and dark wood frame.

A classic silhouette, scaled for today

A protégée of Ward Bennett, Timothy deFiebre brings his mentor's appreciation for classic forms to his design for the Collegeville Chair. A melding of past and present, this clean-lined side chair can be specified in a variety of back options and materials, including upholstered, solid, wicker, and more.

Product designer Timothy deFiebre

Designed by
Timothy deFiebre

A circular image of two Geiger employees assembling side chairs in a manufacturing plant.

Built in
Hildebran, NC

  • A Collegeville side chair with an upholstered inset back, dark gray fabric, and dark wood frame, viewed from behind at an angle.
  • Side view of a Collegeville side chair with dark gray fabric upholstery and a dark wood frame.
  • A Collegeville side chair with an upholstered inset back, dark gray fabric, and dark wood frame, viewed from behind.
  • Angled view of a Collegeville side chair with an upholstered inset back, dark gray fabric, and dark wood frame.
  • A Collegeville side chair with an upholstered inset back, dark gray fabric, and dark wood frame, viewed from the front.
  • A Collegeville side chair with an upholstered full back, oyster gray fabric, and light wood frame, viewed from behind at an angle.
  • A Collegeville side chair with an upholstered inset back, oyster gray fabric, and light wood frame, viewed from behind at an angle.
  • A Collegeville side chair with a wood woven back, oyster gray fabric seat, and light wood frame, viewed from behind at an angle.
Black-and-white image of three Collegeville side chairs positioned at different angles.

Design Story

Timothy deFiebre worked with Ward Bennett during Bennett's time as director of design at Brickel. After Geiger acquired Brickel, deFiebre was invited to assemble a collection of classic Bennett designs for Geiger. He also contributed the deFiebre Seating System, which includes the Collegeville Chair.

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