A dining chair has to survive being dragged, leaned back in and climbed on. The Colbeck answers with solid Sheesham timber and no upholstery to stain, which is a fair trade for a chair that gets used every day. A water-resistant lacquer seals the wood, and the rich Brownstone finish deepens the grain instead of hiding it.

The back panel runs to the floor with a long vertical notch cut through it, and the front legs are stout and slightly tapered, so the chair looks lighter than it is. Works around a farmhouse, rustic or transitional dining table, or on its own at a desk.