Dexter Desk Chair: The Mid-Century Swivel That Made a Small Bedroom an Office
By Furniture1002 min read
The Dexter is the chair in our range that reviewers describe as turning a room into a room. It is a mid-century swivel desk chair with a walnut-effect bentwood frame, faux leather upholstery, proper arms, and a base rated to 300 pounds. One buyer put it in a small bedroom that was becoming an office and wrote that it "finishes the room off perfectly".
What it is
A bentwood-style frame in a walnut effect, wrapped around an upholstered seat and back with additional comfort padding. The upholstery is faux leather, described on the product page as slightly waterproof, which means spills sit on the surface rather than soaking in.
It has arms, which the Orion and Otis do not. It adjusts for height on a gas lift, and the seat back adjusts separately, with a small range of movement to fine tune the angle. The base is thickened metal tube, stated to hold up to 300 pounds, on castors.
Who it suits
Someone who wants a desk chair with arms that still looks like a piece of mid-century furniture. The arms and the padded back make it a chair for a long day; the frame makes it a chair you would leave in a bedroom or a living room without apology.
The 300 pound rating is the highest in our walnut-framed chairs, so it is the one to choose if the chair will be sat in by someone heavier or for longer.
Check the arm height against your desk. Fixed arms on a chair this style may not tuck under a low desk rail.
The three colours
- Beige is the one in most of the review photographs. It is warm against the walnut-effect frame and it lifts a small room.
- Black is the choice for a dark desk or a room with black metal.
- Orange is the statement colour, and against wood and white walls it is the best looking of the three.
What buyers say
Eleven buyers have reviewed the Dexter. The themes are assembly and looks.
"It came very well packaged and nothing missing. Although the instructions were brief, they were easily followed and assembling the chair took only 30 mins or so. All the screw holes were in the correct place."
"Made our small bedroom into an office and this chair looks absolutely gorgeous. Stylish, comfortable and easy to assemble. We didn't want anything too bulky so this contemporary chair finishes the room off perfectly."
Living with it
A damp cloth for the faux leather; a dust for the frame. On a hard floor, check the castors or lay a mat.
Find yours
Free UK delivery and 30-day returns.
See the Dexter in beige, black or orange. For the armless walnut chairs, see the Orion and the Otis. Or read how to choose a home office chair that looks like furniture and browse the office chairs.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight does the Dexter take?
The product page states the base is made from thickened metal tube and holds up to 300 pounds, which is roughly 136kg.
What adjusts on the Dexter?
Seat height, on a gas lift, and the seat back, which adjusts separately with a small range of movement. It swivels and rolls on castors.
Is the faux leather easy to clean?
The page describes it as slightly waterproof, which in practice means a spill sits on the surface long enough to wipe. A damp cloth is all it needs.
How long does the Dexter take to assemble?
One buyer timed it at about thirty minutes, with brief but clear instructions and every screw hole where it should be. Another described it simply as easy.
Which colour?
Beige is the one buyers photograph, warm against the walnut-effect frame. Black is the safe choice for a dark desk. Orange is the statement, and it is a good one in a room with wood and white.
