Betwixt Chairs

Celebrating togetherness through mixed materiality

Ilse Crawford and Oscar Peña of Studioilse created the Betwixt Chair in response to something they struggle to find: an “everywhere” chair that can move between different environments. The designers paired a robust steel frame with wood, upholstery, or composite cork—a material known for its sustainability—to achieve a balance wherever Betwixt is used.

Two Betwixt Chairs with grey frames, oak seats and backrests.

Shape Shift

As part of its distinctive profile, the chair’s back legs appear to change in dimensionality depending on one’s vantage point.

A close up of a Betwixt Chair with cork seat and backrest and a glacier frame.

Minimal Impact

The seat and backrest of the Betwixt Chair and Stool are available in composite cork, a sustainable material that is 100 percent natural, reusable, and recyclable.

A black Betwixt Chair seen pushed up to a wood table.

Disappearing Act

Betwixt's seat sits at the standard 18-inch height even though its overall height is slightly lower than other side chairs. When positioned under a table, Betwixt blends in with its surroundings, offering a clear view across a room.

A line drawing - Betwixt Chair–With Arms–Upholstered

Specs

View the dimensions, materials, features, and available options for the Betwixt Chairs.

See the Details

Oscar Pena and Ilse Crawford of Studioilse.

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Betwixt Chairs