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The Best Dining Chairs of 2020

Selecting the right dining chairs completes a perfect dining room

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The dining room is such an important room in our home. It’s where we share meals with our families, where we entertain friends and colleagues. It’s where we spend holidays and birthdays.
A beautifully designed dining room can be a real jaw-dropper, with carefully selected dining table, chairs, light fixture, and some beautiful accents. Many stores offer pre-selected dining sets. We are not a fan of those here at One Home Therapy. They tend to look generic and lacking that special something which makes a dining room exceptional. Dining chairs are one of the key items of an alluring dining room. We are here to help you understand how to select the right chairs for your dining table to achieve that exceptional dining room design you always wanted.
When buying dining chairs, check the width of the chairs and the width of your table to make sure they will fit between the legs of your table. You should leave at least 2” to 4” between them, so they don’t feel too crowded. If using a round or oval table, these spaces will increase.
If the chairs have arms make sure they fit under the tabletop, otherwise the footprint of your dining table will increase by a lot, which may affect the flow of the room. It may also cause damage to your furniture.
It’s important to measure from the top of the chair seat to the bottom of the table, making sure you will fit comfortably if using upholstered chairs it is advised to measure while sited or add an inch or two to the measurement. Comfortable heigh between the seat and the bottom of the table top is  between 7 and 11 inches.
The height of the chairs is also crucial. The chairs should be at least a couple of inches taller than the table itself. This will accentuate different heights, creating more interest in your space.
 Now that we have gone through the importance of measurements, let us go over the types of chairs.
If we aim for comfort, upholstered chairs are the way to go, They feel soft and cozy, they will surely make your guests stay longer, but if you would rather have chairs that are easily cleaned and more practical you might want to choose wood, weave metal, plastic or leather. Mentioned materials might not be as comfortable as upholstered ones, but they will make any spills and messes a much easier cleanup.

 

As for the question of which chair will go with your table. A common element like color, an accent or style will bring the table and chairs together, but too much of the same might end up looking boring. That's why we like to mix our tables and chairs for a more dramatic look using materials like: marble and wood with upholstery, wood with steel and weave, leather with stone wood or glass. Remember to choose chairs compatible to your table's scale. We hope you find a perfect chair for your dining room table below!

Caire Upholstered Dining Chair Set of 2

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allmodern.com
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Give your modern dining space a retro feel with this iconic modern design. The metal S-shaped frame features a silver finish and glides to protect your floors. It supports a cushioned square seat that’s neatly upholstered in velvet with slim piping around the outer edges. The rectangular backrest is designed with a solid wood frame and open rattan weaving. Due to the natural variation in the wood grain, every chair is unique. Simple assembly required. Set of 2 chairs.

$336.00

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Clementine Dining Chair

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burkedecor.com
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Sit back and enjoy a leisurely dining experience in the plush Clementine chair. Its ultra-soft fabric which covers the entire silhouette and comfortably rounded backrest exude luxury and timeless elegance. Bring texture and smooth curves to a sophisticated dining room or soften a seating area with a pair of elevated accent chairs.

$495.00

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Mid Century Hand Cane Jeanneret Armchair

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franceandson.com
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Our Jeanneret Armchair is inspired by Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret's mid-century modern 1950sChandigarh design. Like the original, our contemporary reproduction has V-shaped solid wood legs and a cane seat that provides plenty of comfort.

Original price was: $1,887.95.Current price is: $470.00.

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Pell 2pc Dining Chair

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gilt.com
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2-piece Modern and Contemporary Dining Chair for Dining Room Use. Upon Assembly, Measures: 18.11 in. Length, 35.03 in. Height, 21.25 in. Depth. Chair Weight Capacity: 264 Lbs. Includes Rubber Chair Stopper. Unique Wood Frame with Lower Open Back and Net Top Designed Chair. Features Anatomic Plywood Backrest with Synthetic Fabric Application. Legs Made of Solid Wood for Product Durability. Mix and Match: Get the Set with Manhattan Comfort Dining Tables. Minor Feet Assembly Required. All Hardware Included.

Original price was: $680.00.Current price is: $279.99.

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