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CHOOSE THE MOST COMFORTABLE DINING CHAIRS
Gathering for meals with family and friends are among life’s most memorable moments. Comfortable modern upholstered dining chairs help extend that time, encouraging everyone to linger at the table together. And since dining rooms have become one of our most multifunctional rooms, this comfort now often extends to everyday meals, working from home, and helping with homework.
The first piece of furniture our company made, almost 35 years ago, was an upholstered dining chair. Today dining chairs and much more are sustainably handcrafted by our skilled artisans of comfort at our North Carolina factories—heirloom-quality seating, backed by a lifetime warranty.
We believe in a creative approach to modern dining furniture. Rather than sets of tables and chairs, we offer a range of styles that all work together for a space that reflects your personal style.
Our talented MG+BW designers can assist you in selecting your dining chairs, as well as furnishing your dining room, or your whole home. Schedule a free design consultation—in a Signature Store near you, virtually, or in the comfort of your home.
Our designers will ask you questions like these to help you decide:
What Room Are Your Chairs For?
You’ll find our comfortable upholstered dining chairs being used throughout the home:
- In the dining room or in the kitchen or breakfast nook
- As a desk chair in a home office or a vanity chair in a bedroom
- Around a game table in a family room
Tell Me About Your Room
- Do you dine there daily or mainly when entertaining?
- Does your dining room also serve as a work space?
- What are the room’s dimensions? Where are the windows and doors?
- What other pieces are in the room? A dining buffet? A bar cabinet or bar cart?
- What style and colors – walls, floor, draperies
Tell Me About Your Dining Table
- How many people does it seat?
- What style, shape, and material is it?
What Chair Arrangement Appeals to You?
Ideas to consider:
- Side chairs are armless, so you can fit more at the table, while armchairs provide extra comfort.
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For rectangular tables:
- Use the same side chair all around for a clean and cohesive feel.
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Or, try a classic arrangement of armless chairs on the sides and armchairs at the ends.
- Side and arm chairs from the same collection for a harmonious feel
- Host chairs in a different style, taller and larger in scale, to spark interest
- For round tables: If there’s room, armchairs for everyone can be an inviting choice.
What Are You Looking for in a Dining Chair?
- Fully upholstered dining chairs, with or without arms, are completely covered in fabric or leather to the floor. Armless styles are also called Parsons chairs.
- Other dining chairs have upholstered seats and backs, with wood legs in a choice of 20 finishes.
- Some of our dining chairs have metal frames, like the popular Remy and Gage collections, that let you choose both upholstery material and metal finish. Gage also offers a choice of three back heights to further personalize your look.
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Additional options:
- Chairs with welt trim along their edges have a contrast-welt option: Choose a second fabric or leather to outline their shape.
- Some chair styles offer the option of nailhead trim, available in multiple metal finishes.
- Our collection also includes a swivel dining chair and dining chairs on casters for ease of movement at the table.
- Modern leather dining chairs are also available.
- Some collections also include upholstered bar stools and counter stools.
Which Fabric for Your Chairs?
Our library of 400+ fabrics includes many easy-care performance fabrics, recommended for worry-free dining. Performance fabrics come in many styles, from velvets to linens to chenilles in solid colors and patterns. Choosing a simple-to-clean performance fabric gives you great color options—including light or white hues, even with young children.
Color depends on your preference and your room’s décor or design style. Tables can also set the tone:
- A wood table in a light finish with chairs in a soft, muted color gives a relaxed feel to a room.
- A wood table in a dark finish with contrasting white chairs offers a sophisticated aesthetic.
- A modern metal-and-glass Parsons table can be warmed by pattern or vibrant color.
- An elegant marble-top table makes a strong focal point; it can benefit from solid-color chairs.
Because dining rooms can be busy spaces, minimalist décors with soft neutrals and natural materials can be especially appealing, letting your guests and the menu take center stage.
Suggestion: Get a sense of what fabrics feel like and how they’ll look in your home. Order as many as 10 free fabric swatches here, sent to you at no charge. Or pick up swatches in our stores.
Keep Standard Dining Dimensions in Mind
- Number of chairs you’ll need depends on the width of your table. For example, a 96” rectangle table seats 6 to 8 comfortably. On average, 24” of space per person is recommended.
- To allow space to pull out chairs and move about the room, allow 3 feet between the table and walls or other furniture pieces.
- Standard dining chair seat height is between 18” and 23”, while table height average 30”. Check to be sure chairs feel right for the table when you’re pulled up to it. Also, aim for about 12” between seat and tabletop for comfort.
Warm-Weather Pleasure: Outdoor Dining Chairs for Meals Alfresco
Explore the MG+BW Outdoor Collection for comfortable and sustainably sourced outdoor dining tables and chairs in natural teak or cast aluminum, with cushions in 18 outdoor performance fabrics.
Also available for covered outdoor spaces, the Remy Outdoor Dining Chair, a weather-resistant version of our indoor Remy. It is part of the Outdoor Custom Upholstery Collection, handcrafted at our North Carolina factory and available in 26 outdoor performance fabrics.