Dining Height
- Width
- 27.5"
- Depth
- 23"
- Seat Cushion Thickness
- 3.5"
- Top of Seat to Floor
- Adjusts from 18" up to 22"
- Top of Arm to Floor
- Adjusts from 25" up to 29"
- Top of Back to Floor
- 34" up to 38"
- Weight
- 50 lbs
The Darafeev Classic Oak Game Chair brings together traditional styling, practical movement, and the warmth of solid oak.
The overall look feels refined and substantial. The arms give it more of a lounge-chair feel than an armless game chair, while the pronounced oak grain adds depth and texture that stand out in a well-furnished game room.
Oak has a stronger, more visible grain than maple, which gives this chair a little more visual weight and character.
That’s a big part of the appeal here. If you want a traditional oak game chair where the wood itself plays a meaningful role in the design, this version has a lot to offer.
The grain shows beautifully across the base, arms, and outside frame, especially in medium to darker finishes.
Use the lever below the seat to adjust the chair height from 18 inches to 22 inches.
That range helps different people sit comfortably at the same table, and it gives you more flexibility if your game table height runs a little higher or lower than average.
The result is an adjustable height game chair that feels tailored to the room and the people using it.
Like all Darafeev chairs and stools, this chair includes suspension seating.
That means the seat has more give and comfort than a cushion placed over a hard platform alone. It helps the chair feel more supportive over time, which matters when game nights tend to last for hours.
This swivel game chair with casters rotates 360 degrees, so it’s easy to turn toward the table, another player, or a conversation nearby.
The casters also let you move in and out more easily without dragging a substantial wood chair across the floor. If you want a rolling game chair that still looks like true furniture, this one strikes that balance well.
The shaped wood arms change the experience quite a bit.
They give the chair a more settled, comfortable feel, making it a great choice for customers who want their upholstered game chair to feel less like occasional seating and more like a real place to stay for a while.
The arms also add to the chair’s traditional look, especially when paired with leather and nailhead trim.
Nailhead trim outlines the upholstery and gives this chair a more finished, tailored appearance.
It’s a detail that works especially well with oak, because the texture of the wood and the metal trim play off each other nicely. If you like the look of a nailhead trim game chair, this design gives you a lot to work with.
You can choose the seat cushion type, back cushion type, wood finish, nailhead trim, and caster cap finish to suit your room.
A leather seat with a patterned fabric back creates a more layered look, while a full leather treatment gives the chair a richer, more formal presence.
This chair has the kind of traditional luxury that fits beautifully into upscale homes, dedicated game rooms, and richly detailed interiors.
Darafeev luxury seating, including pieces like this one, can be found in exclusive settings such as the residences of Jack Nicklaus and Tom Brady.
Although it’s ideal as a poker chair with arms, this design also works well for board games, multipurpose game rooms, or any space where you want seating that feels more substantial and polished.
Between the adjustable height, arms, swivel, casters, and supportive suspension seat, this traditional game chair is made for comfort as much as appearance.
All measurements are approximate.

| Item # | CLO-GC |
|---|---|
| Application | Commercial, Indoor, Residential |
| Arms Availability | With Arms |
| Assembly | Arrives Fully Assembled |
| Base Style | 5-Prongs |
| Material Availability | Bonded-Leather, Fabric, Leather, Vinyl, Customers Own Material (COM) |
| Seat Style | Square Seat |
| Special Features | Available in Distressed Wood Finish, Eco-Friendly, Made in USA, With Nailhead Trim |
| Style | Formal, Traditional, Transitional |
| Swivel Availability | 360-Degree Swivel |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty on wood frame |
| Weight | 50 lbs |
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs |
| Wood Species | Oak |
Updated September 1 2026: This item takes about 4-6 months to be made. Once ready, it ships straight from their facility in Ontario, California to your door.
If you’ve selected a premium finish (one with an upcharge), just add 1–2 extra weeks to the timeline so they can give it the special attention it deserves.
Have a fabric you love? Darafeev will upholster your stools with it.
The model in the video is different, but the assembly method remains the same.
Darafeev gives interior designers and home owners full control of their designs.

For over 60 years, Darafeev has established itself as the premier manufacturer for high-end game room and multi-functional furniture.
Design configurations have become nearly infinite allowing you to select your seat height, wood finish, nailhead treatment, footrest finish, and cushion (fabric, performance fabrics, vinyls, leathers, and more).
Darafeev puts all of its emphasis on building only the world's finest bar stools, chairs, game tables, and bars. They take pride in creating heirloom quality furniture, engineered to last generations.
The Darafeev tradition continues with the same strong commitment to the level of quality and craftsmanship as Mikhail, who often said, "If it can't be built to last, I won't build it at all."