Dining Chairs

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Dining Chairs

Dining chairs in upholstered, wood and rattan designs, built for comfort through a long evening at the table. Mix and match or buy as a set, sourced from trusted European makers.

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Create a space with character

Layer natural materials, considered forms and decorative details to make every room feel distinctly yours.

Getting the fit right at the table

Most dining tables sit approximately 74 to 78 cm from the floor, while many dining chairs have a seat height of around 45 to 50 cm. The relationship between the two matters most: aim for approximately 28 to 32 cm between the seat and the lower edge of the table.

Check the table apron as well as the top. A deep frame beneath the surface reduces usable legroom. Chairs with arms also need enough clearance to slide beneath the table rather than stopping against it, so measure to the top of the arm as well as the seat.

Allow around 60 cm of table width per person as a practical starting point and leave some breathing room between adjacent chairs. Measure from the table edge to the nearest wall or piece of furniture. Around 80–90 cm may accommodate everyday chair movement, but allow more where people regularly need to pass behind seated diners.

The chairs and table do not need to match. A reliable approach is to echo one element and vary the rest—a related timber tone, repeated metal finish or similar visual weight—so the room feels composed without appearing overly uniform.

Frequently asked questions

What seat height suits a standard dining table?

Many dining tables are approximately 74 to 78 cm high, while dining-chair seats commonly sit around 45 to 50 cm. Check for approximately 28 to 32 cm between the seat and the lower edge of the table, accounting for any deep apron beneath the tabletop.

How much space does each place setting need?

Around 60 cm of table width per person is a useful starting point. Also leave space between adjacent chairs and allow more circulation where people regularly need to walk behind seated diners.

Do dining chairs need to match the table?

No. Repeating one element—such as a timber tone, metal finish or similar leg profile—can create a coherent dining room while allowing the chairs and table to remain distinct.