Wooden Mallet Dakota Wave Bariatric Guest Chair Review 2024

Are you a heavier individual? Are you struggling to find big, robust furniture that properly supports you or the guests you host in your home? You will like what you read in this review if you answered yes to either of those questions.

In some ways, the Wooden Mallet Dakota Wave Bariatric Guest Chair may not be an obvious choice for accent chairs. However, it appears that it would be a better fit as a reception area chair used by businesses around the nation.

It would be a very good chair for that purpose, but it deserves your attention if you struggle to find good furniture that properly supports you.

In the following sections, we’ll tell you everything this rugged little chair has to offer, and we won’t pull any punches when describing its shortcomings and limitations. That way, you’ll have all the information you need to decide if the Valley would fit your home well. Let’s dive in and take a closer look.

Key Features of the Wooden Mallet Dakota Wave Valley Bariatric Guest Chair

Chair Specifications

These are spectacular numbers. The seat height is within the big and tall range, typically starting at 18” and going to 22” or higher. The seat width is generous, and the Wooden Mallet Dakota Wave Bariatric Guest chair can support an incredible 800 pounds of user weight.

The only potential fly in the ointment is that if you’re very close to the chair’s maximum supported weight limit, you’ll want to take a quick measurement to ensure that you’ll fit comfortably into the seat.

Check out our review of oversized accent chairs for similar chairs by clicking here.

Available Colors

Even better, if you decide you want one, you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of color options, including:

In addition, you can order the frame in either light or medium oak, which gives you many options that make it easy to blend this chair in with almost any color or home décor scheme.

We should note, however, that this chair is very basic. Its Spartan, minimalist aesthetic may not work well with your home’s look and feel. Even if that’s the case, though, you can order one in a neutral color so that it will politely fade into the background.

Base Variants

Adjustability and Comfort

The Wooden Mallet Dakota Wave Valley Bariatric Guest chair has no adjustable features, so there’s nothing to say. Where comfort is concerned, it’s generously padded, with block foam stretched over whatever upholstery you choose. It’s not excessively padded, but it doesn’t need to be. As an accent chair, it’s designed for occasional seating, not for lounging for extended periods.

Assembly Required

As with most furniture you can buy online, it will arrive at your door in a large box with several pieces if you order one. Fortunately, the production quality of Wooden Mallet easy chairs is quite high so that the pieces will fit together easily.

That, combined with clear, well-written instructions, simplifies the assembly process. From unboxing to preparing the chair for first use, expect to spend no more than twenty to twenty-five minutes.

Unfortunately, the Wooden Mallet Bariatric Guest Chair doesn’t come with an expert assembly option, so you’ll have no choice but to put it together yourself or borrow the skills of a trusty assistant on the day the chair arrives at your door.

Pros and Cons of Wooden Mallet Bariatric Guest Chair

We like this chair more than its overall rating might indicate. It’s a well-built, reasonably attractive accent chair that’s offered in a wide range of color options, and best of all, it supports an incredible amount of user weight.

The only real downside is that its minimalist aesthetic may be off-putting to some, which understandably limits its appeal. It’s simple and functional, but many prefer accent chairs with more pizazz and flair. This isn’t that chair.

Another potential downside is that if you get one of these with vinyl upholstery, you’ll have to have the chair reupholstered after a year or two when the vinyl starts showing its age by peeling and cracking. Fortunately, there’s not a ton of upholstery to deal with, so that should be a modestly priced job that will add years of useful life to your purchase.

Final Thoughts: Wooden Mallet Dakota Wave Bariatric Guest Chair Review

The Wooden Mallet Dakota Wave Bariatric Guest chair is a sturdy, rock-solid chair that will last you for years with proper care. If you’re not a fan of its minimalist styling, you’ll probably give it a pass, but if that’s not a huge issue for you, this chair will serve you very well. Given that, we recommend it.

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References & Resources

• 4 Helpful Hints for Buying Oak Furniture, The Spruce.
• How 6 Different Stains Look on 5 Popular Types of Wood, Chris Loves Julia.
• Everything You Need to Know About Accent Chairs, Curated Interior.