Crisp white metal meets the warm grain of natural elm in this District armchair — a clean contrast that suits bright, contemporary spaces as well as more eclectic interiors.
A white powder-coated frame, hairpin legs, and a wide rounded backrest with three vertical tubes across the centre — the silhouette of the District armchair has a distinctiveness that rewards a second look. What makes it work is the natural elm wood seat, which introduces warmth and organic texture that stops the chair from feeling clinical or cold.
White is a natural team player in most rooms, and here it allows the elm wood’s dark grain to lead visually while the metal frame provides structure and form. Whether you mix it around a dining table with upholstered chairs or use it as a standalone accent seat, the white District holds its own without competing with everything around it.
It is a particularly good choice for rooms with plenty of natural light, where the white frame bounces brightness around and the wood adds depth — a combination that keeps things feeling fresh without being bare.