We saw metal chair frames as a feature trending in Cologne and it’s continued in Milan. Metal chair frames are nothing new, they’re popular in the contract market because they have certain benefits, outlined below, but now manufacturers are taking these benefits and making a design feature from them, providing function and desirability in one. They’re also available in decadent finishes including gold, rose gold & now titanium, which goes hand in hand with the trend for decadent comfort.

Benefits of metal frames on chairs

Metal is the strongest material; a welded joint is as strong as the metal itself and will not snap. Simple metal work is also cheaper than wooden equivalents. Further, metal legs often have plywood or plastic moulded shells screwed to them as a cost-effective solution. Metal chairs will also stack highest because the frame is thin & strong. Even better, painted metal also chips less than painted wood providing an longer lasting finish. Read more about chair materials in our blog Pros and Cons of Dining Chair Materials.

Metal frames as a feature on chairs and tables

Here is a selection of the new chairs with this trend that we saw in Milan. Many are so new they’ve yet to be added to our website. Click on the image for more product details where available or contact the team for more information about products not currently on our website.

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