Moe's Home Collection
Owing Oak Minimalist Chairs Set Of 2
This set of two minimalist chairs is constructed from solid oak wood, featuring an openwork back and a slightly curved seat for added comfort. These commercial-grade chairs require no assembly and come ready to use. Dimensions: width 19.5 inches, depth 20 inches, seat height 18.5 inches, and total height 30 inches. Due to the natural wood material, each chair is unique and may vary slightly from the product photo.
- Material
- Solid oak wood
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Kitchen & Dining Room Chairs
Size
Specifications
Set of 2 solid oak wood chairs with openwork back and minimalist design, featuring slightly curved seat for comfort.
Slightly curved seat for added comfort, openwork back, commercial grade, no assembly required.
- Material
- Solid oak wood
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 20x19.5x30 in
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Kitchen & Dining Room Chairs
Additional Attributes
- solid oak wood
- openwork back
- minimalist silhouette
- slightly curved seat
- set of 2 chairs
- commercial grade
- no assembly required
- unique natural wood variations
Product Insights
Owing Oak Minimalist Chairs Set Of 2 by Moe's Home Collection, 1199 CAD and in stock, are a pair of solid oak armless dining chairs built for longevity and repairability: solid oak rather than veneer can be sanded and re-glued, with an estimated 50-100+ year lifespan against 5-15 for mass-market engineered wood, and a commercial-grade rating for hospitality-level daily turnover. The core proposition is a compact 19.5 by 20 inch footprint from round tapered legs that tucks to a table edge, 240 lb per-chair capacity, pairing with 28-30 inch tables for 10-12 inches legroom, a curved seat that spreads pressure without foam, an 11.4-inch solid oak back rail, an armless frame and low back that keep sightlines clear, and design lineage in Jasper Morrison's 1990 Ply Chair. The main tradeoffs are embedded in that minimal solid-oak build: solid oak moves with indoor humidity, so rooms should stay in the 40-60% range and the set should acclimatise 24-48 hours; the 11.4-inch back rail supports the lower back only with no padding or upper-back contact; natural grain and knots differ chair to chair so a set of two is not a matched pair; matte oak hides scuffs and rub marks while black semi-gloss shows them more and its black film subdues grain, with ring-porous pitting possible where the semi-gloss is not pore-filled. Color is the only difference between variants, both Black and Taupe are SET/2 and in stock, so taupe adds no backorder; care is a damp cloth, and silicone-based polish blocks refinishing later.
Verified claims
- Repairability
- Solid oak, not a veneer, so dents can be sanded out and joints re-glued
- Lifespan
- A properly maintained solid oak dining chair is realistically a 30-to-50-year object in daily service, versus a veneered or composite chair bought at half the outlay that needs replacing every few years.
- Seasonal movement
- Solid oak expands and contracts with indoor humidity, so a new pair can develop small gaps and creaks through a dry winter heating season and settle again in summer; the trade treats this as the material working as intended, not a defect.
- Seat comfort
- The slightly curved seat spreads pressure like a shaped cushion, so no foam is needed.
- Back support
- The 11.4-inch solid oak back rail reaches the lower back only and has no padding
- Design lineage
- A bare oak outline in the modern minimalist lineage of Jasper Morrison's 1990 Ply Chair.
- Finish
- The natural oak finish is a matte protective coating rather than a bare oil finish; the black variant gets a semi-gloss painted finish, and Moe's does not specify the exact chemistry beyond free of Prop 65-listed chemicals.
- Oak grain
- The black semi-gloss finish subdues the oak grain compared with the natural oak, but the grain and knots stay visible rather than being fully painted over.
- Natural variation
- Grain and knots differ chair to chair, so a set of two is not a matched pair.
- Care
- Clean with a damp cloth; silicone-based polish blocks refinishing later.
- Variant stock
- Both the black and taupe finishes are listed in stock, so taupe adds no backorder.
- Variant options
- Color is the only difference: both Black and Taupe are SET/2 and in stock.
- Weight
- Each chair supports up to 240 lbs.
- Table height
- Pair with 28–30-inch tables for 10–12 inches legroom.
- Footprint
- Round tapered legs give a compact 19.5 by 20 inch footprint that tucks to a table edge
- Commercial grade
- Rated commercial grade, the contract tier built for hospitality-level daily turnover
- Acclimatization
- Let the pair acclimatise in the room for 24 to 48 hours before final positioning
- Sightlines
- The armless frame and low curved back rail keep sightlines clear across the table
- Per-chair weight
- Each Owing chair weighs roughly 17.5–17.6 lbs; the two-chair set is listed at 35.2 lbs per pair, which is light enough to slide and rearrange without much effort despite the solid oak.
- Floor protection
- The chairs ship without felt glides installed, and Moe's recommends adding felt pads or protective glides before use to protect hardwood, engineered, or soft vinyl floors.
- Stackability
- The Owing chairs are not stackable, so plan on upright storage or tucking them under the table.
Product record
- Title
- Owing Oak Minimalist Chairs Set Of 2
- Brand
- Moe's Home Collection
- Price
- 1199 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Armless oak dining chairs for everyday meals at the table
This set of 2 solid oak chairs is meant to be pulled up to a dining table for everyday meals, and the merchant describes the seat as slightly curved for added comfort. The chairs arrive armless and ready to use with no assembly required. In the product's lifestyle photo, a chair is shown tucked under a light wood dining table, giving a sense of how it sits at a dining setup.[1,2,3]
Pairing with your existing interior decor
These oak chairs have a minimalist silhouette and openwork back that, according to the merchant, fit comfortably into any interior decor. Their sturdy wood construction and timeless look are intended to bring a natural touch of elegance to the space.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Owing Oak Minimalist Chairs Set Of 2: Choose this if you want a pair of ready-to-use dining chairs in solid oak with a minimalist, armless silhouette featuring an open rectangular backrest cutout and a slightly curved seat; no assembly is required, and this set of 2 comes in a matte black finish (taupe is also offered) with a seat height of 18.5 inches and total height of 30 inches. The chairs are listed as commercial grade by the merchant, whose description calls the look timeless, though the low, short backrest may not suit those wanting fuller upper-back support. Because the wood is natural, each chair is unique and may vary slightly from the photos.[1,3,4] | Deco Oak Dining Chairs Set Of 2: Choose this if you want a pair of fully upholstered dining chairs with padded seats and tall padded backs in an ivory/cream beige, resting on a light-washed solid white oak frame with tapered, outward-angled legs. The easy-care polyester upholstery and commercial-grade build suit busy dining spaces, and each chair measures about 21 inches wide, 22 inches deep, and 31 inches high. Note that the chairs are armless, so look elsewhere if you prefer arm support.[5,6,7] | Moma Modern Stainless Steel Dining Chairs Set Of 2: Choose this if you want a set of 2 modern cantilever dining chairs with handwoven leather straps in a basketweave pattern across the seat and back on a polished stainless steel tubular frame — a look Moe's Home Collection describes as blending handmade charm with industrial chic. Each chair measures 19.5 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 33.5 inches high, and no assembly is required. Note that the listing describes the frame inconsistently, calling it stainless steel in some places and black iron in the narrative.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A single black wooden dining chair is shown in the foreground with a second chair partially visible at the rear right. The visible chair has a flat square seat, a low curved backrest rail, round tapered legs and a horizontal front-to-back stretcher.
- Primary chair overallBlack wooden dining chair shown three-quarter from the rear-left; visible features include a flat square seat, a low curved backrest rail, and four round tapered legs.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.45 · h 0.55 (high) - Seat surfaceFlat square seat with a smooth painted finish and a subtle curved depression toward the back where the seat meets the backrest.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Backrest railLow horizontal backrest rail with a shallow concave curve on the inner face and rounded top edges, painted the same black finish as the seat.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Legs and stretchersFour round tapered legs; a horizontal rounded stretcher connects the two front legs slightly below seat level and a rear leg is visible under the seat.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.56 · w 0.32 · h 0.35 (high) - Secondary chair fragmentPartial view of a second black chair at the rear right showing the top of its backrest and one leg, cropped by the image edge.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.26 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the chair under a light wood dining table on a light ribbed rug with patterned tile floor, windowed background and natural light casting shadows.
- Dining table surfaceLarge light wood table with rounded edge visible across the upper half of the image, supported by a central wooden leg.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.20 (high) - Rug and floorLight-colored ribbed area rug under the chair, bordered by multi-toned green and brown herringbone tile visible at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.90 · h 0.35 (high) - Background window and greeneryLarge window behind the table showing out-of-focus green trees and lawn, providing diffuse natural light.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.55 · h 0.18 (high) - Decorative vasesTwo tall cylindrical vases with black-and-white abstract patterns placed on the left side of the table.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft natural lighting from the window casts gentle shadows of the chair legs across the rug toward the lower-left.
- Image crop and compositionImage is a staged lifestyle shot; edges crop parts of the table, a secondary chair, and a dark vertical element at the right edge.
Colors
matte black· chair (seat, backrest, legs, stretchers)#241B14matte black· secondary chair fragment#211D14- Primary chair overallBlack wooden dining chair shown three-quarter from the rear-left; visible features include a flat square seat, a low curved backrest rail, and four round tapered legs.
- 02
Product
Single black wooden side/dining chair visible from a three-quarter left-front angle showing seat, backrest, and all four legs.
- Overall silhouetteFreestanding wooden chair with a rectangular flat seat, straight square legs, and a short backrest with an open rectangular cutout beneath the top rail; shown in three-quarter left-front view.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.34 · w 0.33 · h 0.48 (high) - SeatFlat square seat with slightly rounded outer edges and a smooth matte-painted surface; seat appears uniformly black with visible subtle grain or surface texture under the paint.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.11 (high) - Backrest shapeShort backrest composed of a wide top rail and a central rectangular opening that creates a negative-space handle-like aperture; top rail is slightly angled backward.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.35 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Legs and stretchersFour straight, square-section legs with two horizontal stretchers visible along the chair sides connecting the legs; front legs align under seat corners.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.66 · w 0.27 · h 0.15 (high) - FinishUniform matte black painted finish covering seat, backrest, legs, and stretchers with low specular reflection.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.34 · w 0.33 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Scene shows a wooden table with vase prop and neutral studio background; soft even lighting with mild shadowing beneath furniture.
- Table visibleRectangular wooden table with a thin top and sculpted angled leg placed to the right of the chair; table top occupies the mid-right of the image and supports a ceramic vase.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.49 · w 0.54 · h 0.28 (high) - Vase propTall rounded ceramic vase with a light beige surface and faint horizontal markings, containing green leafy stems, placed on the table near the right edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.26 · w 0.13 · h 0.25 (high) - Background and floorPlain light-colored textured wall and smooth pale floor forming a seamless studio environment; subtle shadow cast beneath furniture.
- Shot compositionLifestyle studio shot with generous negative space above and to left, chair positioned lower-left and table mid-right; image is vertically oriented.
- LightingSoft, diffuse lighting from the front-left producing gentle shadows and even illumination across the chair and table surfaces.
Colors
matte black· seat and frame- Overall silhouetteFreestanding wooden chair with a rectangular flat seat, straight square legs, and a short backrest with an open rectangular cutout beneath the top rail; shown in three-quarter left-front view.
- 03
Product
Two minimalist wooden chairs in a dark black finish are shown on a plain white background; one chair faces forward and the other is angled slightly to the right, both with rectangular backrests that have a wide lower cutout and flat square seats.
- Overall compositionPair of armless dining chairs placed side by side on a white background; left chair shown facing front, right chair shown at a slight three-quarter angle to the right.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.84 · h 0.44 (high) - Seat shapeFlat, square seats with straight edges and slightly rounded front corners; seat surfaces appear flat with visible wood grain texture.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.55 · w 0.24 · h 0.17 (high) - Backrest designShort, rectangular backrests with a wide rectangular lower cutout creating an open space between seat and backrest; backrest top edges are straight and slightly angled on the right chair.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.45 · w 0.22 · h 0.13 (high) - Legs and frameFour straight, slightly tapered legs on each chair with squared-off corners; front legs are vertical while the right chair shows a rear leg angled slightly backward; visible stretchers connect legs on the right chair.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.21 (high) - Finish and surface textureMatte dark finish with visible wood grain on seat and backrest surfaces, producing subtle lighter/darker streaks across panels.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.50 · w 0.52 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Studio shot on plain white background with soft shadows under the chairs; even frontal lighting and minimal reflections present; image shows slight crop of chair tops with ample white space above.
- Background and stagingClean white background with no props or packaging visible.
- ShadowsSoft gray drop shadows visible beneath each chair, extending slightly forward and to the right of the legs.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.83 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.82 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high) - Shot framingChairs centered near the lower half of the image with substantial white space above; left and right chairs fully visible in frame.
- Lighting qualityEven, diffuse lighting with low specular highlights and minimal reflection on the chair surfaces.
Colors
matte black· seat, backrest and legs#141314- Overall compositionPair of armless dining chairs placed side by side on a white background; left chair shown facing front, right chair shown at a slight three-quarter angle to the right.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Moe's Home Collection
Owing Oak Dining Chair