Freya Nordic Dining Chairs: Iron Disc Base, 150kg, Five Fabrics from Linen-Blend to Velvet
By Furniture1002 min read
The Freya is the Nordic-style dining chair in our range that buyers compare, by name, to what the big online furniture brands charge three times as much for. A curved backrest on wooden legs, a padded seat, and a curved iron disc under the seat in place of a cross-base, rated to 150kg. Five fabrics, seventeen reviews, and a consistent verdict: it looks like the photographs.
What it is
An upholstered dining chair with a slightly curved backrest that follows the lower spine, on wooden legs. Under the seat, instead of the crossed metal bars most chairs of this type use, is a curved load-bearing iron disc that the legs fix into. The product page's claim is that it spreads weight evenly and removes the wobble a cross-base can develop; buyers describe the chairs as sturdy.
The stated load is 150kg. It is sold as a set of two.
The five fabrics
Same chair, five covers.
- Beige linen-blend: a wool and linen weave, breathable and textured, with an understated sheen. The most natural-looking of the five.
- Beige corduroy and grey corduroy: ribbed, warm, and the best at hiding everyday marks.
- Black: the sharpest, for a dark table or a room with black metal.
- Beige velvet: the softest to touch and the one with the most sheen.
Corduroy for a family table, linen-blend for a natural scheme, velvet for a room that leans glamorous.
Who it suits
Someone who wants the Scandinavian curved-back look and would rather pay for the chair than the brand. Georgie's review says it directly: "I was a little skeptical about ordering these dining chairs considering how cheap they are compared to other online stores such as Laura James, Dusk etc. I read the reviews and took a risk and can truthfully say I'm so glad."
It is a firm chair. Lyn: "Absolutely stunning, well made, sturdy and although hard, very comfortable. Colour and material perfect, exactly like photos." If you want a deep, soft seat, look at the Marlow.
What buyers say
"Easy to build, super comfy, lovely beige colour! Goes perfectly with our table and overall aesthetic."
Seventeen reviews, and "exactly like the photos" is the phrase that recurs.
Living with it
Vacuum along the ribs of the corduroy; brush the velvet with the pile; blot spills on all of them. The wooden legs want a dust.
Find yours
Free UK delivery and 30-day returns. Sold as a set of two.
See the Freya in beige corduroy, grey corduroy, beige linen-blend, black or beige velvet. For the other Nordic chair on wooden legs, see the Astrid. Or browse all the dining chairs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the iron disc?
A curved iron plate under the seat that the legs fix into, instead of the crossed bars most upholstered chairs use. The product page says it spreads the load evenly and does away with the wobble of a traditional cross-base. Buyers describe the chairs as sturdy and well made.
How much weight does it take?
The stated load is 150kg.
Are the five versions the same chair?
Same shape, legs and base; the fabric changes. The plain beige is a wool and linen blend, the beige and grey are corduroy, and there is a black and a beige velvet. Choose on how the fabric feels and what it hides.
Is it soft or firm?
Firm. One buyer put it honestly: well made, sturdy and although hard, very comfortable. The curved back supports the lower spine; the seat is padded but not deep.
Do they come as a pair?
Yes, a set of two in every finish.
