Seating · Stackable chair
Recycled stackable chair
The Kent chair, stackable and eco-designed, pairs a Balt® seat with a steel frame made in Nantes. With or without armrests.
60% recycled content
Brewers' spent grain
Made in France
Workshop in Nantes
Stacks 8 high
Space-saving storage
Full customisation
100 metal colours · Balt® finishes
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A circular chair, designed for volume
The Kent Chair brings together a Balt® seat and backrest with a powder-coated steel frame made less than 10 minutes from our Nantes workshop. Stacking 8 high, it is designed for places that juggle numbers: meeting rooms, public buildings, restaurants and events. Available with or without armrests, it stores away quickly and fits in anywhere without sacrificing style or carbon footprint.
Balt®, an innovative eco-material
We recycle the malted grain left over from brewing beer to create circular seats and backrests. No petrochemical binder, no epoxy resin: Balt® is an eco-material made from brewers' spent grain and recycled bio-based food packaging. The steel frame is made in the Pays de la Loire from steel with 30% recycled content, powder-coated without solvent. Seat available in natural or marbled finishes, frame in black, white or a custom RAL shade. Every stage in the Kent's life cycle is designed to reduce its carbon footprint.
The range
A range inspired by brewing.
Each colour is named after a beer style. Every panel is slightly different: the nature of the spent grain leaves its own mark in the material.
Ref. BLT-BLO
Blond
Golden and refreshing (tinted with wheat straw).
Standard colours
Solid tones, inspired by the great brewing styles.
Marbled colours
Natural veining from a blend of two tones.
Frequently asked questions
What we get asked the most.
Yes, the Kent Chair stacks 8 high. It stores away quickly and frees up space, which makes it an ideal seat for flexible rooms, public buildings, restaurants and events.
The Kent Chair is designed and made in France: the Balt® seat and backrest (brewers' spent grain and recycled food packaging) are produced in our Nantes workshop. The solvent-free powder-coated steel frame contains 30% recycled steel and is made 10 minutes from our workshop.
Yes. Balt® resists knocks, scratches and daily cleaning. The seat is treated for professional environments (cafés, hotels, restaurants, public buildings) and comes with a 5-year warranty.
Built for professional use, the Kent Chair fits out restaurants, hotels, offices, coworking spaces and public buildings. Explore our furniture ranges by sector:
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Yes, more than 100 RAL shades are available. A flat fee of €120 excl. VAT per custom colour applies (black and white included at no extra cost).
Standard care, no special protocol: a damp cloth is enough day to day. For stubborn marks, any neutral household cleaner will do. Balt® is built to withstand intensive professional use.
Production of the Kent Chair takes 6 to 8 weeks from order confirmation. Deliveries are arranged direct from our Nantes workshop, across France and Europe.
Customer reviews
In their words.
« Beautiful brewed stools bought in April 2024, on show at the MASHUP brewery! Very happy with our purchase and with the Instead team! »
Julien Grebille
Co-founder · Tête Haute brewpub
« I called on Instead to make bespoke table tops for a restaurant, Les Indécises. The customer relationship was excellent and the result is superb. »
Viriya Phiem
Interior architect
« At last, furniture with a seat that is 100% bio-based and recycled! Well done to the whole Instead team for their dedication and their great furniture range! »
Stéphane Choquet
Product designer · IDM
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