SHANNA M1054WUUST

The SHANNA M1054WUUST from More Contract takes a strictly tailored, dual-sided approach to the compact hospitality and dining chair. Designed by Francisco Cardoso, it bypasses fully enveloped, bulky upholstered blocks in favor of a highly legible, contrasting structural profile. Built on a rigid foundation of solid beech wood—typically finished in stark architectural stains like dark oak or walnut—the frame utilizes four unadorned, straight legs that physically lift the seat while keeping the surrounding floor plan visually open. Measuring just 47 centimeters wide, 57 centimeters deep, and 80 centimeters tall, it maintains an exceptionally condensed physical footprint. This specific scaling allows multiple chairs to be grouped tightly around a bistro or dining table without visually cluttering a high-traffic commercial space or trapping ambient light. Its defining practical feature is the strict mechanical separation between its rigid exterior architecture and its internal ergonomic surfaces. Rather than utilizing a single continuous material, the chair features exposed, curved wooden panels on the outer face of both the seat and the backrest. This solid timber shell functions mechanically to provide unyielding structural support and a clean, geometric boundary that will not deform or sag under heavy daily load. In direct contrast, the interior faces are padded with combustion-modified high-resilience (CMHR) foam and tightly upholstered. By dropping the seat to a standard 47-centimeter dining height and precisely shaping the internal curvature of the backrest, the frame actively stabilizes the pelvis while enforcing an upright, alert resting posture perfectly suited for dining or working. Engineered for strict long-term utility in demanding commercial environments, the piece explicitly exposes its load-bearing structural logic to the room. The dual-construction strategy ensures that the areas receiving the highest friction and body contact are protected by heavy-duty commercial textiles or premium leather, actively managing heat and wear. Meanwhile, the exposed wooden outer shell acts as a physical barrier, actively shielding the upholstery from the rear to prevent scuffs and damage in tight, crowded dining rooms. Stripped of unnecessary decorative hardware, bulky armrests, or fragile veneers, the SHANNA M1054WUUST is a quiet, hardworking fixture that relies entirely on stark material juxtaposition and precise geometric control to maximize utility in a constrained space.