Dining Chairs

Types of Dining Chair

Our dining chairs at a glance:

• Fabric dining chairs: soft upholstery and a padded seat, in a wide variety of colours.
• Velvet dining chairs: a plush, luxurious finish, including the Sofia in four colours.
• Leather and faux leather dining chairs: wipe-clean upholstery for busy homes.
• Oak and wooden dining chairs: natural wood and oak finishes, some with matching dining tables.
• Swivel dining chairs: easy to get in and out of, with 360° auto-return designs.
• Cantilever dining chairs: a continuous frame with no back legs for a light, modern look.

Fabric Dining Chairs

Fabric dining chairs are the most popular choice in our range of upholstered dining chairs. Soft upholstery and a padded seat make them comfortable for long meals, and they come in a wide variety of colours to suit your colour scheme. Designs such as the Camborne Fabric Dining Chairs and the Lindos in black fabric pair soft upholstery with a wooden frame. Browse all of our fabric dining chairs.

Velvet Dining Chairs

Velvet dining chairs add a touch of luxury to any dining room. The Set of 2 Sofia Velvet Swivel Dining Chairs comes in Mustard, Light Grey, Charcoal and Velvet Blue, while the Candice in Mustard and the Dolce Accent Dining Chair in Velvet Rust bring a bold pop of colour. See all of our velvet dining chairs.

Leather and Faux Leather Dining Chairs

Leather dining chairs are easy to wipe clean, which makes them a practical choice for family meals. The Copenhagen and Berlin are made with genuine leather, while faux leather dining chairs such as the Boston, Albany, Bistro and Toulouse give you a similar look with easy-care upholstery. Browse all of our leather dining chairs.

Oak and Wooden Dining Chairs

For a warm, natural look, our oak dining chairs combine solid wood or oak finishes with comfortable upholstered seats. Choose from the Falcon, Cotswold and Somerset, the Turner Dark Oak Dining Chairs or the Lindos Cantilever Fumed Oak Dining Chairs. The Falcon and Cotswold also match our dining tables of the same name. See all of our oak dining chairs.

Swivel Dining Chairs

Swivel dining chairs make it easy to get in and out of your seat and turn to chat with guests. The Paloma, Nora, Bianca and Rosso feature a 360° auto-return swivel, so every chair returns neatly to face the table. We also offer swivel chairs to match our ceramic dining tables, including the Plaza, Tahoe, Whitney and Aspen.

Modern Dining Chairs

For a contemporary look, choose modern dining chairs with slim metal legs and clean lines, or a high back for extra support during long meals. Pairing upholstered seats with metal frames creates a sleek finish that suits glass and ceramic dining tables, while wooden legs bring a softer, Scandi-inspired feel.

Cantilever Dining Chairs

Cantilever dining chairs have a continuous frame with no back legs, which gives a light, contemporary look and a gentle flex when you sit down. Our cantilever designs include the Boston, Lindos and Toulouse.

Choosing the Right Dining Chairs

How do I choose the right dining chairs?

Choose dining chairs in three steps:

1. Measure your table and room. Check the height of your table, how many chairs fit along each side, and how much space you have to pull chairs out.
2. Pick a material for your lifestyle. Wipe-clean faux leather or leather suits young families, while fabric and velvet feel softer and add colour.
3. Check comfort and features. Look at the seat padding, back height and whether you want arms or a swivel, then check the dimensions in the product description.

What seat height works with a standard dining table?

Most dining tables are around 75cm high, so look for dining chairs with a seat height of around 45cm to 50cm. That leaves roughly 25cm to 30cm between the seat and the underside of the table, which gives enough legroom for most people. Check the dimensions in the product description before you buy.

How many chairs will fit around my table?

As a guide, allow around 60cm of table width for each dining chair, and leave around 90cm behind each chair so it can be pulled out easily in your dining area. Chairs with armrests, or wider chairs, need a little more space. Typical number of dining chairs for a rectangular table:

• Around 120cm to 140cm: 4 chairs
• Around 150cm to 180cm: 6 chairs
• Around 200cm and over: 8 chairs

Which dining chair materials are most durable and easiest to clean?

• Faux leather and leather: the easiest to wipe clean after spills, ideal for families with children.
• Hard-wearing fabrics: soft and comfortable, and darker shades are good at hiding marks.
• Velvet: plush and stylish, best vacuumed regularly with a soft brush attachment.
• Metal and solid wood frames: sturdy bases that stand up to everyday use.

Which dining chairs are best for a busy family?

Faux leather dining chairs and leather dining room chairs are the easiest to wipe clean after mealtimes, while hard-wearing fabrics in darker shades are good at hiding marks. Sturdy metal legs or solid wood frames will stand up to daily use.

Can I mix different dining chair styles?

Yes. Mixing chairs is a great way to show your personal style. Keep one element consistent, such as the colour, the leg finish or the seat height, so the look feels deliberate. You could also pair your chairs with a dining bench for extra seating.