The Nave Stacking Wooden Chapel & Church Chair is a traditional all-wooden church chair designed for DAC-sensitive pew replacement and heritage interiors. Commonly specified where pew removal is permitted only when replaced with timber seating, it retains the warmth and character of historic church furniture while offering the flexibility of re-orderable seating. Where approved, comfort can be enhanced with an upholstered seat while maintaining a traditional wooden back rail.
Supplied as standard in natural beech with a clear lacquer finish, the Nave is most commonly specified as an all-wooden church chair.
This is particularly important where DAC approval for pew removal is conditional on replacement seating being entirely timber, ensuring the character and visual integrity of the nave is preserved.
Where permitted by the DAC, the Nave can also be supplied with a cushioned upholstered seat while retaining a traditional wooden back rail, offering enhanced comfort for the congregation without compromising heritage requirements. Upholstered seats are available at no extra cost, with a durable faux leather option for high-use areas or where easy cleaning is essential.
Timeless elegance for the congregation, the Nave Stacking Wooden Chapel & Church Chair is the perfect blend of tradition, craftsmanship, and functionality. Designed to echo the heritage of traditional pew and bench seating, this beautifully proportioned wooden chair provides a warm, reverent aesthetic while delivering the flexibility required for modern church use.
Carefully crafted to complement the architectural beauty of historic and listed churches, the Nave Chair is an ideal solution where re-ordering or flexible seating is required but a fully wooden appearance remains essential. Unlike contemporary metal-framed alternatives, its solid beechwood construction preserves the traditional character of sacred spaces while allowing practical reconfiguration for worship, concerts, and community events.
The nave is the heart of any church — a place of gathering, reflection, and fellowship — and this chair reflects that significance. Its sturdy construction, refined detailing, and adaptable specification make it an excellent choice for churches seeking to balance heritage sensitivity with everyday usability.
Key Features
• Traditional Wooden Aesthetic: Frequently approved by DACs as a suitable pew-replacement chair.
• Enhanced Comfort: Ergonomically shaped seat and back for comfortable support during services, meetings, and events.
• Practical Storage: Built-in book and hassock shelf beneath the seat for hymnals and kneeling cushions.
• Flexible Specification: Available as all-wooden or with upholstered seat options, subject to approval.
Build Quality
• Manufactured from premium solid beechwood, a renewable and eco-friendly material.
• Comb and blind mortise-and-tenon joints ensure exceptional durability and long-term stability — time-honoured techniques used for centuries in fine furniture and ecclesiastical settings.
• Pre-sanded and double-varnished surfaces provide a smooth, resilient finish.
• Wooden slats and a sculptured back rail enhance strength, comfort, and visual elegance.
Customisation Options
The Nave Chair can be tailored to suit your church’s specific requirements:
• Optional arms for additional support, particularly beneficial for elderly or infirm members of the congregation.
• Solid oak frame upgrade for a premium timber alternative.
• Available as a matching pew bench, in 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, or 6-seater formats.
• Chair linking devices for orderly seating layouts.
• PVC or felt feet to protect floors and reduce noise.
• Upholstered seat pads in a wide range of fabrics and colours.
• Rush seat option for added traditional character.
• Optional 1” or 2” increased width for enhanced comfort.
• Custom frame stains to match existing interior woodwork.
• Optional kneelers for enhanced worship functionality.
Frame Finishes
The beechwood frame is supplied as standard with a durable clear lacquer finish, allowing the natural grain to show through.
Custom stains are available to harmonise with existing pews, panelling, or architectural features.
Specifications
• Material: Solid Beechwood
• Dimensions: H820 × W485 × D490 × SH450 mm
• Weight: 7.3 kg
Stackability & Durability
• Stackable 4–6 chairs high for efficient storage.
• Balanced weight for easy handling without compromising strength.
• Backed by a 6-year guarantee for long-term peace of mind.
Reasons to Buy the Nave Chair
• Ideal pew-replacement solution where DAC approval is required.
• Retains a traditional all-wooden church aesthetic.
• Adaptable specification to balance heritage sensitivity with comfort.
• Exceptional build quality and value, supported by a 6-year guarantee.
• Supports accessibility and congregational comfort with optional arms and upholstery.
A Versatile Seating Solution
The Nave Stacking Wooden Chapel & Church Chair adapts seamlessly to worship services, concerts, community gatherings, and special events — offering churches a timeless seating solution that respects tradition while supporting modern use.
Request a Sample or Quote
Experience the craftsmanship and quality of the Nave Chair first-hand.
Contact us today to request a sample or a no-obligation quotation, and let us help you furnish your church with seating that reflects tradition, comfort, and reverence.
For larger quantities, please call the sales team for “larger” quantity discounts.
Please call Winscombe for more help 01623 427 596 or email us sales@winscombefurniture.com












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