Dining chairs - 10 of the best
Looking for stylish dining chairs? We've picked a selection of our favourite seating from traditional Windsor styles to contemporary designs
Want to swap TV dinners for dining at your table? Update your kitchen or dining area with our pick of the best dining chairs out there. Statement contemporary seating gives dinner parties a little extra wow-factor, while Windsor styles are good for daily dining. Vintage homes can take most looks, from woven rattan to eco-friendly recycled metal bistro chairs. Settle down around the table with your favourites from our selection.
1. Navy Leather School Chair
Specifications
This industrial-inspired school chair has been completely covered in leather for a softer, tactile finish. Perfect for a dining room or as a desk chair. Iron and leather.
Navy Leather School Chair, £230, French Connection
2. Chiltern Dining Chair
Made from solid oak and beech this dining chair, with its criss-cross design, is made by famed British furniture makers, Ercol.
Chiltern Dining Chair, £199, Ercol at John Lewis
3. Provencale Upholstered Pair of Dining Chairs
Hand-assembled by skilled craftsmen and finished with a hand-brushed patina, this chair is all about beautiful intricate detail.
Provencale Upholstered Pair of Dining Chairs, £403, Laura Ashley
4. Brown Leather Dining Chair with Brass Effect Legs
This leather dining chair with brass-effect legs provides simple sturdy seating with an industrial vintage appeal - ideal for a minimalist yet luxe living space.
Brown Leather Dining Chair with Brass Effect Legs, £130, Rockett St George
5. Reidar Chair
Made entirely of aluminium, this energetic yellow chair can be used to dine in- or outdoors all year round.
6. Bradshaw Chairs
Designed for smaller homes (but equally at home in larger spaces), these self-assembly chairs have an understated retro style.
Bradshaw Chairs, £129, Marks & Spencer
7. Sienna Pair of Dining Chairs
The elegantly shaped Sienna Chairs have a traditional look, without being dated in Boucle Blend. Available in 14 fabrics and 6 leg shades, they can be co-ordinated with your existing furniture.
Sienna Pair of Dining Chairs, £360, Next
8. Hyatt Cafe Chair
Made from reclaimed materials - such as oil drums that have been melted down and re-moulded - each of these dining chairs has an authentic industrial/ vintage feel.
Hyatt Cafe Chair, £95, Little Tree Furniture at Barker and Stonehouse
9. Rattan Dining Chair
Specifications
Inspired by classic 1950’s design and material, this stylish dining chair has a strong black iron frame and woven rattan in tonal shades of blonde. The contemporary twist on this classic design has been especially designed for your comfort with a wide shaped seat and tall back.
Rattan Dining Chair, £185, Cox and Cox
10. Edelweiss Pair of Dining Chairs
Specifications
Add a touch of mid-century style to your dining room with these walnut finished chairs. These ash wood chairs are as comfy as they are stylish, thanks to the curved wood seat.
Edelweiss Pair of Dining Chairs, £149, Made
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