10 of the best dining chairs
With festive gatherings just around the corner this month’s shopping edit is focusing on 10 of the best dining chairs.
Stylish chairs can completely transform both the look of your dining table and your guest’s experience of the space. When it comes to entertaining, the focus should be on creating a place where your guests will feel able to relax, linger and enjoy conversations over dessert, coffee and beyond, but dining chairs need to be a practical and hardworking piece of furniture too.
Here are some key considerations to keep in mind:
Firstly, are you redesigning the entire space and also investing in a new dining table and decor, or just looking to give the space a quick update with some new chairs? If its the former then you’ll have free rein to choose pretty much anything, but if its the latter you’ll need to choose a design that will mix easily with your existing table.
Secondly, where is your dining table located and who will be using it? Is it in the kitchen, in a separate dining room or in an open plan kitchen living area? Upholstered designs will add a sense of luxury and occasion in a grown up space, or in a separate dining room used only occasionally for entertaining, but will be less practical if you need something able to stand up to the wear and tear of everyday use in the kitchen of a busy family home.
Finally, consider the potential for stains and spillages. Practical, wipeable designs that are easy to clean are the most obvious option for homes with young children. If you’ve chosen an upholstered design it’s worth checking whether a fabric protection option is available.
Scroll on to find some of the best options to suit your budget, needs and style.
Best dining chairs
Scandinavian dining chairs
1. Udon upholstered chair – Hem
Taking inspiration from the archetypal bentwood chair and traditional Japanese carpentry methods, Staffan Holm’s design for Hem delivers clean lines, an open structure and a comfortable seating experience.
€589
John Lewis dining chairs
2. Motion upholstered chairs – Anyday by John Lewis
A sleek metal framed design with a slightly retro look – perfect for teaming up with a vintage dining table. The curved backrest provides shape and support.
£199 for a set of 2
Upholstered dining chairs
3. Eldon Dining Chair – Soho Home
Soho Home’s Eldon dining chair is designed for low, relaxed dining. The clean lines of the exposed walnut frame contrast with the curves of the tactile boucle upholstery.
£795
Black metal dining chairs
4. Black dining chair – H&M
H&M Home continue to build their reputation for trend led designs at an affordable price. This black metal frame dining chair delivers on both style and practicality.
£49.99
Oak dining chairs
5. Oki-Nami Dining Chair – Nazanin Kamali for Case
This Japanese influenced design has a solid oak frame, an upholstered seat and a wraparound back.
£335
M&S dining chairs
6. Nord Dining Chairs – M&S
From M&S’s Scandi inspired Nord furniture collection, these upholstered chairs offer comfort and style in a minimalist design. Team them up with the oak extending dining table from the same range to complete the look.
£199 for a set of 2
Danish dining chairs
7. Oak Pavilion Chair AV1 – &Tradition
Designed by Anderssen & Voll, the &Tradition Pavilion chair features a steel tubular frame with curvaceous lines and an oak veneer seat and back rest. The design is stackable, so the chairs can be easily stored away when not in use.
£265
Padded dining chairs
8. Salford Dining Chair – Interiors by Premier
A comfortably padded seat is complemented by a tapered back and legs in this elegantly crafted design.
£99.99
Minimalist dining chairs
9. Afteroom chair – Menu
Menu’s Afteroom chair embodies both minimalism and comfort. The black steel frame is stripped back of unneccessary components while the upholstered back and seat ensure a comfortable dining experience.
£409.95
Velvet dining chairs
10. Beetle velvet dining chair – Gubi
Inspired by the form of the insect it takes its name from, the Gubi Beetle chair exudes comfort, luxury and timeless style.
£886
(Updated 11/11/22)
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