The tapered plinth is the detail to notice. Instead of a square box running to the floor, the walnut base narrows towards the bottom, which gives guests more heel room when they slide in and makes a long run of booths look lighter.
Above the plinth, the booth has a black leather seat and a padded backrest in a green and cream tropical leaf print, framed by solid walnut ends and a timber back board. It is shown as a long wall run and as facing pairs across walnut tables that stand on crossed timber legs with a dark inset top.
Built to be maintained. The backrest is a separate upholstered part fixed to the timber back, and the seat cushion is independent of the plinth, so either can be re-covered. Solid timber ends can be sanded and re-oiled rather than replaced when they are scuffed.
Where it works. Sichuan and Chinese restaurants, tea houses, casual dining and noodle bars.
Options. Length (single units or continuous runs), back fabric, seat material, stain, table size.
