How to choose a Contorna chair
Start with the role of the seating. For a canteen or shared dining area, compare the Contorna Upholstered High Canteen Chair with the Canteen Chair Without Armrests. The first has a high back and Merit by Maharam fabric upholstery; the second is an unupholstered wooden chair without arms. For a more defined dining-chair look, consider the Wooden Dining Armchair With Armrests or the Upholstered High-Back With Armrests Upholstered Chair.
Next, consider how people will sit and move around the table. Armrests can offer a more enclosed place to sit, but take up additional lateral space. Armless chairs are often easier to arrange closely together. Check the dimensions PDF against table height, aisle widths and the number of seats required before deciding.
Materials and finish considerations
Ash wood is the shared structural material across the listed models. Choose an unupholstered chair if you want the wood to remain the main visual feature, or compare upholstered options when a softer seat is preferable. Merit by Maharam fabric is specified for the two upholstered models described in the collection. Fabric and leather are also listed as upholstery materials at collection level, so confirm the available covering for the specific model you are considering.
Base color attributes include black, grey, beige, brown, green, red and wood. Verify the finish options for your selected chair rather than assuming every color is offered on every model. The collection is marked circular, and its listed maximum load is 135 kg; check the relevant product details for the exact model you plan to specify.
What to check before specifying
Review the catalogue PDF for an overview of the collection and the dimensions PDF for fit. Confirm whether you need arms, upholstery and a particular finish, then check that the selected model works with your table and circulation plan. These chairs have no adjustment or mechanism, so the fixed dimensions should suit the intended users and setting.
Myntwork offers Kristalia Contorna products on a monthly lease. Once you have narrowed the choice to a model and finish, check the product listing for the available configuration and leasing details.
Frequently asked questions about Kristalia Contorna High-Back Sofa
What is the difference between the four Contorna models?
They vary by chair format, upholstery and armrests. The collection includes two upholstered high-back options and two wooden chairs without upholstery; two of the four designs have armrests.
Which Contorna chairs are upholstered?
The Upholstered High Canteen Chair and the High-Back With Armrests Upholstered Chair are the upholstered models described here. Both specify Merit by Maharam fabric.
Are any Contorna models available without armrests?
Yes. The Canteen Chair Without Armrests and the Upholstered High Canteen Chair are listed without armrests. The other two designs have them.
Can I adjust the seat or back height?
No. Collection attributes list no seat-height, back-height or seat-depth adjustment, and no mechanism. Check the dimensions PDF to assess fit for your space.
What should I check before choosing a finish?
Confirm the finish and upholstery available for the specific model. Collection attributes list several base colors and fabric or leather upholstery, but availability may vary by chair.
