Reviewed for sustainabilityComosum Meter · CondeHouse 3.7 / 5Show the six category scores
CHALLENGE Dining Armchair is made by CondeHouse. We review every brand we carry against published evidence in six categories; CondeHouse scores 3.7 out of 5 (22 of 30).
- Material 4 out of 5About ¾ of its wood grown in Hokkaido
- Transportation 3 out of 5Made in Asahikawa, Japan, by sea
- Manufacturing 4 out of 5Own factory; publishes wood and CO2 data
- Labor 4 out of 5Own factory in Japan, 295 staff
- Energy 3 out of 5No energy data published
- Durability 4 out of 55-year warranty; rated for contract use
CHALLENGE Dining Armchair
Est. 1968 · Asahikawa, Hokkaido
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The maker · Est. 1968 · Asahikawa, Japan
CondeHouse
Solid-wood furniture from Hokkaido, since 1968
CondeHouse has made solid-wood furniture in its own factory in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, since 1968. Most of the wood it uses, including the Japanese oak and ash in its tables and chairs, is grown in Hokkaido.
- About three-quarters of its wood grown in Hokkaido
- Made in its own factory in Asahikawa
- 5-year warranty
CHALLENGE Dining Armchair
The Hamburg studio MHK named CHALLENGE for the problems its construction had to solve.
Peter Maly, Birgit Hoffmann and Christoph Kahleyss wanted a crisp, graphic cushion shape, a frame carved thin but kept strong, and comfort that doesn't rely on bulk. The result is a slender, sharp-edged armchair: a solid walnut frame holding a fully upholstered shell, with the leather stitched on the surface. CondeHouse builds it at its factory in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, and pairs it with the HAKAMA table; both are in the CondeHouse collection.
Materials
Solid walnut frame, Walnut Natural finish; upholstered seat and back in full-grain MG or BQ leather with surface stitching, or Tonica fabric
Dimensions
21 3/4 in W x 24 1/2 in D x 32 in H; seat height 18 1/2 in; arm height 25 3/4 in
Designer
MHK (Maly Hoffmann Kahleyss), Hamburg
Made in
Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
Options
Walnut with charcoal brown or greige MG leather, black BQ leather, or light gray Tonica fabric. Japanese oak and other upholstery made to order in about 16 weeks
Warranty
CondeHouse warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for five years from the shipping date
Common Questions
Will the arms fit under my table?
The arms sit 25 3/4 in from the floor. Measure from the floor to the underside of your tabletop or apron: if that is higher than 25 3/4 in, the chair tucks in; if not, it stops at the arms.
Which upholstery should I choose?
MG is full-grain leather with a pigment-finished, embossed surface that CondeHouse makes to resist stains and scratches. BQ is a softer, semi-aniline full-grain leather. Tonica is a woven fabric and the lower-priced option.
How quickly does it ship?
Quick-ship chairs in walnut are in stock at CondeHouse USA in California and leave the warehouse within about a week of your order, while stock lasts. Other woods and upholstery are made to order in Japan in about 16 weeks.
Shipping & Returns +
30-day returns, no restocking fee. Return shipping is paid by the customer. Full terms: Shipping & Returns.
Country of Production +
Japan
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CondeHouse Sustainability Meter
Reviewed for sustainability by Comosum: CondeHouse scores 3.7 out of 5 (22 of 30) across six categories, from published evidence.
- MaterialAbout ¾ of its wood grown in Hokkaido4 out of 5
- TransportationMade in Asahikawa, Japan, by sea3 out of 5
- ManufacturingOwn factory; publishes wood and CO2 data4 out of 5
- LaborOwn factory in Japan, 295 staff4 out of 5
- EnergyNo energy data published3 out of 5
- Durability5-year warranty; rated for contract use4 out of 5
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Shipping Info
Free standard shipping on every order to the contiguous US, duties included. White Glove delivery is available at checkout on orders over $1,000 — $250 up to $1,500, $150 above it.
Returns
30-day returns in unused, original condition. Start a return at hello@comosum.co — we'll coordinate it with you.
Warranty
Every piece carries its manufacturer's warranty — typically 2 years or longer. We handle all claims for you at hello@comosum.co.
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