The Audo Copenhagen Ready Dining Chair with front upholstery strikes that perfect balance between the clean lines of the all-wood version and the added comfort of full padding. Designed by Matias Møllenbach and Nick Rasmussen, this version features upholstery on both the seat and backrest while keeping the outer shell in beautiful form-pressed oak veneer, so you get comfort where it matters without losing the sculptural quality that makes the design compelling. Available in natural oak, red-stained oak, or black-stained oak frames paired with fabrics like soft Audo Bouclé, durable Hallingdal wool, Logan bouclé, or luxurious Dakar aniline leather that develops character over time. At 78cm high with a 48.3cm seat height, 47.4cm wide, and 50cm deep, it's perfectly proportioned for dining tables where you'll actually spend hours sitting rather than just perching.

What makes this fully upholstered version genuinely worth considering is how it enhances comfort for longer dinners without compromising the chair's stackable functionality - you can still stack up to 10 chairs high even with the padding, which matters when you need to store extras or clear space. The upholstery adds cushioning where your body makes contact while the cantilevered design still provides that subtle structural flex that makes sitting more comfortable than rigid chairs. The row-connecting feature works just as well with the upholstered version, letting you link chairs together for events or theater-style seating. Having both the seat and back upholstered means better support during those dinner parties that stretch into late-night conversations, and the variety of fabric and leather options lets you tailor the look to your space - go with bouclé for texture and warmth, Hallingdal for exceptional durability, or leather for that patina that only gets better with age. Works beautifully around dining tables obviously, but also in home offices where you're sitting for extended periods, or as desk chairs in bedrooms where comfort matters more than pure minimalism.

Audo Copenhagen was formed by uniting MENU, by Lassen, and The Audo, creating a brand that collaborates with talented designers like Matias Møllenbach and Nick Rasmussen who explore the boundaries of materials and techniques. Møllenbach graduated from Central Saint Martins and The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts before establishing his studio in 2018 to work with skilled artisans creating timeless objects. Rasmussen, who trained as an architect before completing his master's in furniture design, runs Luddo Studios from Copenhagen consulting on product development globally. Their collaboration on the Ready Chair demonstrates Audo's commitment to offering choices that let you balance aesthetics with comfort, using FSC-certified oak and quality upholstery fabrics to create furniture that's both structurally innovative and genuinely comfortable for daily use.