Dining chairs, wooden & upholstered

How many chairs, and how much space

As a rule of thumb, allow about 60 cm of table edge per person and around 90 cm between the table and the wall behind each chair, so people can pull out a chair and sit without a squeeze. Check a chair's width before you plan the count: slimmer chairs make it easier to fit six around a 160–180 cm table, while wider, armchair-style seats need more room each.

Look at your table's legs too. Pedestal and tripod bases leave more room for knees and chair legs than four corner legs do. Chairs are sold separately, so you can order exactly the number your table needs, or mix two styles for the ends.

Wood, leather or fabric

Our solid wood chairs, many in oak, bring natural grain and are easy to wipe down after meals. Upholstered chairs range from top-grain leather to PU and PVC faux leather, and from linen-blend to scratch-resistant fabric, on solid wood or carbon steel frames. Each product page states exactly which, so you know what you're getting. A few designs add woven rattan for a lighter, airier look. For long dinners, a padded seat over high-density foam is kinder than bare wood.

Care in a humid climate

Wipe wooden chairs with a soft, slightly damp cloth along the grain and dry them off; don't let water sit on the joints. Wipe leather and faux leather after meals and condition real leather every six months or so. Fabric seats respond best to blotting rather than rubbing. Keep chairs out of strong afternoon sun to slow fading. Our guide to caring for solid wood covers the rest.

Delivered by our team

Chairs are built to order, direct from the factory, and arrive in about 30–35 business days, delivered by our team. Delivery is free on orders over $600, and every chair carries a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. For help pairing chairs with a table, book a free consultation or browse our dining tables.