Dining Chairs Buying Guide
Buying the chairs that were made to match the table
appears to be a thing of the past. It seems the modern
consumer sees the chairs as an opportunity to show some
individuality and flair. There is much more choice available
today and many
chairs that will match your table on the Pine Solutions
website. Of course, you are free to purchase matching chairs
if you wish, it’s all about choice. The
chairs on the website are mostly sold in pairs.
Upholstered
Padded
Wooden -
oak, acacia, fruitwoods,
pine and redwood
Leather dining chairs
Design
Of course there has to be some continuity of colour or
design in the chairs that you choose. We suggest:
Matching the wood of the table to the wood of the chairs
Find a common design element, if the table legs are tapered,
follow suit with the chairs.
If the table is square,
continue that design feature with square shaped seats. The
same for rectangular and circular tables. This helps narrow
down your choices and be more certain of your final decision
which is especially difficult when internet shopping.
The dimensions of the
chairs are very important you have to consider the size
of your guests and their comfort when it comes to choosing.
The recommended dimensions for a chair are no narrower
than 17 inches wide and for maximum comfort choose a chair
between 20 and 24 inches wide.
Obviously you have to
ensure that your chairs fit around your table comfortably,
see the section on dining tables for details of how much
space each guest will need and calculate accordingly.
The height of your chairs can add a dramatic effect to
your room if they are tall backed, or create a more relaxed,
informal atmosphere if they are low backed chairs.
18 or
19 inches is a traditional height for a
dining chair
Allow 12 inches between the seat of the chair and the top
of the table.
Know the height of your table and check
against the dimensions of the chairs you choose.
Think about who will be using the chairs, slatted back
chairs are easy to grip and manoeuvre and suitable for
children or those with mobility difficulties. Chairs with
covered backs are less easy to grip.
Choose chairs that you can afford to maintain.
Leather chairs are easy to wipe clean as are wooden
chairs and woven seats and may be more suitable for those
with children than a seat that is covered in fabric.
Fabric upholstery is luxurious and it may be worth investing
in a stain guard for the inevitable spillages that occur.
They are very robust and with passage of time, develop a
finished look
Leather dining chairs are remarkably durable and
surprisingly affordable
These chairs are not so bulky
which makes them a handy set of furniture to move around and
clean
Leather dining chairs are sturdy, yet extremely
comfortable and relaxing with padded and upholstered seats
The attractive designs and shades of leather dining
chairs make them beautify every type of dining room
Leather dining chairs are hardwearing and resistant to
different types of stains plus food and drink spills
Wooden chairs are sturdy pieces of furniture that should
last generations if looked after.
They have great
portability and can be used throughout the home for a number
of uses.
The seat of wooden chairs is shaped in such a
way that they are extremely comfortable.
The designs of
the chairs we sell, vary from contemporary to intricate back
designs that can add real character and feature to a room.