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Dining Chairs

Mixed dining chairs should have similar seat heights so everyone sits at the same level, even when pairing modern styles with upholstered options.

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The backs of dining chairs remain visible when the table is set, making their proportions part of the room’s composition. Assess designer dining chairs such as the Quadrille Dining Chair or Identities Chair by Roche Bobois from across the room as well as from a seated position. Back height affects the view across the table; seat depth determines whether someone can use the back support comfortably. Trying a chair, when possible, reveals more about comfort than its silhouette alone.

Dining Chairs

Armchairs require a different seating plan from armless dining chairs. A seating plan for a model such as the Tournicotti Fixed Dining Armchair - Wooden Base by Roche Bobois should account for arm clearance beneath the table apron and room to turn when sitting down. Table legs can restrict that movement even when the chair fits under the top. Confirm commercial-use suitability with the manufacturer for a restaurant project in the United States rather than assuming a chair intended for a home will meet the project’s requirements.

What should I check before specifying leather dining chairs?

Ask which upholstery finish is supplied and request its care instructions, since cleaning methods vary. Confirm how spills should be removed before choosing upholstery for a frequently used dining area.

How does a black and white dining chair work with an existing table?

Place finish samples beside the tabletop under daylight and the room’s evening lighting. Look at the balance of light and dark surfaces, particularly if the table already has a strong grain or patterned top.

How much space should I leave behind a dining chair?

Allow about 36 inches from the table edge to a wall so a chair can be pulled out. Increase that space where people need to pass behind someone who is seated.