AN ODE TO PINE, SOFTENED — 016 MAASTO DINING CHAIR WITH UPHOLSTERY
The 016 Maasto Dining Chair with Upholstery by Ronan Bouroullec for Vaarnii is simple and strong — an ode to pine and an instant archetype, now with the added comfort of soft, minimal cushioning. Slim cushions are secured by concealed metal clips to the backrest and screws to the seat, and do not interrupt the seamless profile of the chair. Upholstery textile is Alle by Ronan Bouroullec from Kvadrat. Available with seat cushion only, or seat and back cushion.
Made in Finland from sustainably sourced Finnish pine and pine plywood.
KEY FEATURES
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Designer: Ronan Bouroullec
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Upholstery: Alle textile by Ronan Bouroullec from Kvadrat
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Fixing: Concealed metal clips (back) and screws (seat) — seamless profile maintained
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Variants: Seat cushion only / Seat and back cushion
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Construction: Plywood sides + solid pine seat and back
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Origin: Handcrafted in Finland by expert local makers
SPECIFICATIONS
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Designer: Ronan Bouroullec
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Brand: Vaarnii
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Material: PEFC-certified Finnish Scots Pine; Finnish pine plywood; Kvadrat Alle textile
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Variants: Seat cushion / Seat and back cushion
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Lead time: 8–10 weeks
USE CASES
- Primary dining chair for everyday family meals with added comfort
- Elevated dining experience for formal dinner settings
- Pairs with any Vaarnii dining table
- Ideal for those who want the Maasto aesthetic with enhanced ergonomics
CARE & MAINTENANCE
- Spot clean the Kvadrat Alle textile with a damp cloth; follow Kvadrat care guidelines for deeper cleaning
- Wipe the pine and plywood surfaces with a lightly damp cloth
- Apply natural pine oil or wax annually to nourish the solid pine surfaces
- Pine will naturally deepen to a warm honey tone over time
ABOUT THE BRAND
Vaarnii is a Finnish design brand built on a singular conviction: that pine, the most abundant wood in Finland's sustainably managed forests, deserves to be taken seriously as a luxury material. Every Vaarnii product is made by a small circle of expert Finnish craftspeople using PEFC-certified, slow-grown timber. The result is furniture of rare honesty — objects that age visibly, gracefully, and with character.