Borrowing from classic French bistro chairs, this gray cross-back side chair layers in an easy, collected feel. The elm wood frame is finished in a weathered gray wash that lets the grain peek through, giving just enough rustic texture without feeling heavy. A contoured seat and gently curved top rail keep it comfortable for lingering over coffee. The X-brace back and arched stretchers between splayed legs add sculptural interest while reinforcing the frame. It works just as well around a farmhouse table as it does pulled up to a writing desk or styled in an entry.