Handmade in Sweden
Karin Dining Chair
$639
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Description
Karin is a solid oak dining chair with a sculpted two-piece seat and a rounded backrest, here in Dark Oak, handcrafted in Sweden from FSC-certified German oak.
The tobacco-brown Osmo stain deepens the grain rather than hiding it, sealed under the same matte lacquer as our natural oak. The two-piece seat inclines gently toward the center, shaped for how you actually sit, and the all-wood build means a wipe with a damp cloth is the whole cleaning routine.
Like every by Crea original, Karin is designed by Alexandra Pettersson and handcrafted from solid FSC-certified German oak in our Malmö factory, and it arrives fully assembled. It carries 440 lbs, the warranty runs ten years, and repair beats replacement here, with spare parts available long after purchase. It is sized for standard dining tables of 28 to 30 inches, with full dimensions in the dropdown below. Each one is made to order and ships in 20 to 25 days.
“Karin is our quietest oak chair – honest joinery and clean lines that let the wood do the talking.”
Specifications
Dimensions
- Width
- 44 cm 17.3 in
- Seat depth
- 40 cm 15.7 in
- Height
- 76 cm 29.9 in
- Seat height
- 46 cm 18.1 in
- Weight
- 7 kg 15.4 lb
- Max load capacity
- 200 kg 440.9 lb
- Material
- Oak Oak
- Country of origin
- Sweden Sweden
- Designer
- Alexandra Pettersson Alexandra Pettersson
Materials & Construction
Frame
- Manufactured in
- Sweden, 100%
- Wood
- Solid German oak, A grade
- Certification
- FSC-certified
- Finish
- Tobacco brown stain, sealed with natural matte lacquer
Durability & Certifications
Care & Maintenance
Wood
Clean down with a microfibercloth, lukewarm water and a very neutral washing agent. Do NOT use acidic solutions.
Our Oak furniture is lacquered with an industrial lacquer that will fade over time. It is a protective layer. By using acidic solutions you will be removing this protection.
NEVER leave metal pans, pots or candleholders on top of an oak top. Oak naturally has tannic acids that will leave a black round mark if you leave metal objects on the surface.
Delivery, Returns & Assembly
Shipping
Shipping is calculated at checkout from your delivery address and the size of your order, so you see the exact cost before you pay. A tracking link reaches you by email the moment your order leaves our factory in Malmö, Sweden.
Delivery time
Orders to the United States are delivered by UPS, normally 2 to 5 business days after dispatch. Made to order pieces are produced first, and that production time is shown on this page.
Assembly
Most of our furniture arrives fully assembled. Dining tables and some outdoor pieces arrive with the top and legs packed separately, and fitting them takes 5 to 10 minutes and one screwdriver.
Returns
You have 14 days from delivery to request a return, provided the piece is unused and in its original condition. Email info@by-crea.com or open the chat and we will arrange it. Return shipping is paid by you at the carrier's actual rate, typically 15 to 20% of the order value, or roughly 35 to 100 USD per package depending on size and destination. We confirm the exact amount before anything is collected.
Custom orders
Anything configured through Design Your Own, with custom dimensions, finishes or materials, is produced specifically for your order and is not eligible for return. Order free samples first, or ask us in the chat, and we will help you get it right the first time.
FAQ
Karin is made for standard dining tables 28-30 in (72-76 cm) high and slides fully under the table between meals. Allow about 24 in (60 cm) of table width per chair, so a 6 ft (180 cm) table seats six.
Yes. Karin's seat is sculpted from two oak pieces with a gentle incline toward the center, shaped to follow how you naturally sit. Prefer armrests for longer dinners? Look at the Erik.
Yes. We do not offer a re-covering service, but seats can be bought separately: solid oak in the same finish as the frame, or a bouclé seat upholstered over a plywood core. Both use the same sculpted two-piece shape, so the seat type can also be changed later.
Wipe it with a damp cloth and mild soap. The matte lacquer seals the wood, so no oiling is needed; just avoid standing water and direct heat sources.
No. Oak chairs sit comfortably against painted, stone and darker wood tables, and a contrasting chair often looks more considered than a matched set. Karin comes in Oak, Dark Oak and Black Oak, so you can echo the table or deliberately break from it.
Yes. Order wood samples of all three finishes, Oak, Dark Oak and Black Oak, or a test chair with free returns, and compare them in your own light at home.
In our own factory in Malmö, Sweden, where A-grade FSC-certified German oak is cut, shaped, lacquered and assembled under one roof. Every seat is rated for a maximum load of 440 lbs (200 kg), covered by a 10-year warranty and inspected by hand before it ships.
Spare parts
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