Premium Solid White Ash Press-Curved Slat | 58.2 x 7.3 x 3 cm

This is the compact all-rounder of our slat range: 58.2 cm long, 7.3 cm wide and 3 cm thick, in solid white ash. It is the size that fits almost everything — dining chair seats, small back slats, footstools and repair work — and it is the dimension most of our replacement orders ask for.

What the dimensions mean

At 58.2 cm the slat spans a standard dining chair seat without intermediate support; at 7.3 cm wide it presents enough surface to sit on comfortably without adding unnecessary weight; at 3 cm thick it takes a screw or dowel at the end without splitting. That combination — moderate length, moderate width, moderate section — is why this size has become the default replacement item for classic seating.

Specifications

Where this size is used

• Dining chair seats — spans a standard seat frame with no intermediate support.
• Back slats — the section follows a gentle back curve without fuss.
• Footstools and ottomans — short enough for small frames.
• Repair and restoration — the most-requested replacement size for classic chairs.

Why ash at this section

Ash is elastic and straight-grained, so a 3 cm section takes a shallow seat curve without stress on the tension face — and keeps enough spring to absorb the flexing a seat board takes every time someone sits down. For painted programmes the same size is available in beech; for premium surfaces, in walnut.

Ordering

This is a standard size produced repeatedly, so re-orders ship quickly. Send your specification through our contact page for a quotation within 24 hours; samples follow in 7–15 days. See also our bent wood slats page for the full range.

Questions buyers ask: Can the curve be matched to an existing slat? Yes — from a sample or dimensioned photo. Is a single piece possible? Yes, MOQ starts at one. Weather-resistant finishes? Available for outdoor programmes.

How this size fits the range

Our ash slats run from 47.5 cm to 210 cm in length and from 2.1 to 4 cm in section. This 58.2 x 7.3 x 3 cm size sits in the middle of that range on every axis — which is precisely its value. It is the size to specify when you do not need an extreme: not the longest span, not the widest board, not the heaviest section, but the dimension that fits the most frames. When a replacement order arrives without a drawing, this is usually the size the customer means.

For context on where the neighbours sit: the 47.5 x 18.2 cm slat is the wide-format board for statement seats; the 109.5 x 4.6 cm slat is the narrow structural element; the 115 x 11.5 cm slat is the large-format seat. This one is the standard.

Finishing and care

Ash takes oil, stain and lacquer evenly, and its open grain reads well under a clear finish — which is why this size is so often supplied oiled for a pale, natural surface. For dining chairs in heavy use, a hard-wax oil gives a repairable surface that can be renewed in place; for programmes that will be cleaned commercially, lacquer seals the grain. Raw slats are sanded to 180 grit, ready for your own finishing schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Can the curve be matched to an existing slat?

Yes — from a sample or a dimensioned photo. Curvature is verified against the form before the part leaves the workshop.

Is a single piece possible?

Yes — MOQ starts at one piece, which makes this size practical for single repairs and restoration jobs.

What is the moisture content on delivery?

Parts are dried in their forms and verified before machining; the target is set against your destination market, typically 6–12% equilibrium indoors.

Can fixing points be machined?

Yes — drilled and countersunk points to your specification, machined before finishing.

How quickly do re-orders ship?

This is a standard size produced repeatedly, so re-orders move faster than custom dimensions — typically well inside the standard 15–30 day production window.

Sizing at a glance

Programme notes

This is our most-repeated size, which matters to you in two ways. First, re-orders ship faster than custom dimensions because the form exists and the process is proven. Second, the consistency is measurable: because the same mould has produced this slat for years, a re-order matches the original batch within the documented tolerance. For restoration workshops supplying parts to match existing chairs, that repeatability is the point.

Production runs are packed in bundles that support the curve, banded to prevent movement in transit. Every shipment carries inspection reports on request and a full warranty against warping and cracking in transit and use — if a bundle arrives damaged, we replace it.

Summary

58.2 x 7.3 x 3 cm of solid white ash, steam-bent with the grain following the curve, in the size that fits the most frames. It is the default replacement item, a dependable dining seat slat, and the right choice when you do not need an extreme. Send your specification for a quotation within 24 hours; samples follow in 7–15 days.