Post and rung chairs are not only deeply ingrained in American Appalachian culture, but their balance of beauty and function is unmatched. The Berea style post and rung chair design was developed over decades by chair designer Brian Boggs, finding the sweet spot for strength, beauty, and comfort in a traditional aesthetic.
The Berea Side chair weighs only 8lbs, making it incredibly lightweight when pulling out from the table. Its steam-bent curved structure is not only very strong but is designed to give proper lumbar and spine support, making it one of the most comfortable post and run chairs.
SEATS
We offer two types of seat weaving. Flat reed, harvested from river cane commercially in Southeast Asia, has a clean, white appearance, which makes it a good economical choice for a seat. Hickory bark we harvested by hand here locally in Virginia, and it is the traditional seat weaving material of Appalachia. It is by far the most durable and gives a beautiful fawn brown appearance.
FINISH
Each chair is made by hand by Shea and is finished with a hand-rubbed oil finish.
Berea Side Chairs
All of our furniture is available for pickup here in our shop or can be shipped freight in a crate to your door. Freight is billed seperatly for each order and we will reach out and discuss the best options for you upon ordering.