Dining Chairs
Comfortable dining chairs make every meal last a little longer. Choose from brushed velvet, boucle, leather effect, fabric and wooden designs. Styles include swivel chairs, roll-back chairs and classic cross-backs. Match them to your table or mix colours for a relaxed look. Standard delivery is free to mainland UK.
Dining Chairs That Look Good and Feel Better
You might sit on a dining chair for hours at a dinner party. Comfort matters as much as looks. Our dining chairs balance padded seats, supportive backs and stylish finishes.
Upholstered or Wooden?
Upholstered chairs are softer for long meals. Brushed velvet feels rich and adds colour. Boucle has a cosy, textured finish. Leather effect wipes clean, which suits busy families. Wooden chairs are hard-wearing and timelessly simple. Add a seat pad for extra comfort.
Getting the Height Right
Leave 25 to 30cm between the seat and the underside of the table top. This gives enough room for your knees. Most dining chairs have a seat height of 45 to 48cm. Check chairs with arms will tuck under your table.
Popular Styles
- Swivel chairs – easy to get in and out of, great for kitchen-diners.
- Roll-back chairs – a curved back that supports you as you lean back.
- Cross-back chairs – a farmhouse classic that suits oak tables.
- Ladder-back chairs – traditional and light-looking.
Mix and Match
You don't need identical chairs. Try two carver-style chairs at the ends. Or mix two colours of velvet around the table. A bench on one side seats more people and saves space.
Caring for Your Chairs
Vacuum fabric chairs with a soft brush. Blot spills rather than rubbing. Wipe leather effect with a damp cloth. Check and tighten fixings now and then.
Find a table to match in our dining tables range. For breakfast bars, see our bar stools.
Dining Chairs: Frequently Asked Questions
What seat height should a dining chair be?
Most dining chairs have a seat height of 45 to 48cm. Leave 25 to 30cm between the seat and the underside of the table.
Are velvet dining chairs practical?
Yes. Brushed velvet is soft but durable. Blot spills quickly and vacuum with a soft brush attachment to keep it looking fresh.
Are dining chairs sold in pairs?
Many of our chairs are sold in pairs. Check the product title and description for the quantity included.
Can I mix different dining chairs?
Yes. Keep one link, such as colour, material or leg finish, so the mix looks deliberate rather than random.