The 12 Best Chairs For Fine and Not-so-Fine Dining
Remember the days when you used to plop on the couch with a plate in your hand and the remote in the other, and call it a meal? You know, maybe like this morning? We're not trying to yuck anyone's yums here but having actual chairs meant for the purpose of supporting you and your meal is a major home and life upgrade. Putting your takeout on an actual plate and eating it at the table can take a night at home from kind of sad to really very chic.
Also, dining chairs are cool as hell. Depending on the space you live in, they might necessarily take on the role of room decor whether you meant them to or not. The most social place in the house is the kitchen, after. Sometimes you gotta see the goods. Might as well they are passing the vibe check.
Here, we rounded up 12 of the best dining chairs that can fit a small table in a studio, a family-sized kitchen table, or a special-occasions-only dining room table. They span the range of styles and budgets, so you can match your favorite to your own place's needs.
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Sundays
sundays-company.com
$490.00
We play favorites, and ours is this oak and leather chair from Sundays. It's comfy, it's chic, and it's made to withstand the test of time. Want it in a lighter wood wash? They have that too.
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CB2
cb2.com
$229.00
Acrylic and chrome are two of the most versatile material combinations around. They're modern, but not so modern that they won't fit seamlessly into a space that's still finding its identity.
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Article
article.com
$69.00
Article's Svelti chairs are simple, inexpensive, and cool. The seat it plastic, the legs are metal, and the arms are optional. It comes in nine colors, from this dark teal to a daisy yellow.
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Lulu and Georgia
luluandgeorgia.com
$349.00
If you're finding a chair vibe for your kitchen space, this Lulu and Georgia velvet chair is a decor upgrade but not so fancy that it feels unusable. It's a good piece to have eyes on whenever someone comes into your home.
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Sundays
sundays-company.com
$340.00
Rattan dining chairs are a crowdpleaser. The beige and black color combination is neutral but the rattan texture adds an entire new dimension to an eating alcove.
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UO
urbanoutfitters.com
$123.14
If you want something that feels retro but without the cost of something vintage, this steel and veneer chair is where it's at. It's especially good for people who spill a lot and maybe shouldn't be trusted to sit on a fabric dining chair.
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Maiden Home
maidenhome.com
$635.00
This is the type of dining chair you get and keep for special dinners. Get the seat in mohair or mink. Greasy fingers not welcome here.
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Levity Home
levityhome.com
$249.00
Dining chairs have a simple task, and thus their personalities come through in small details. Take the wavy wingback of this chair, for example. It's a small but space-changing detail.
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Inside Weather
insideweather.com
$179.00
This dining chair is retro, minimal, and belongs somewhere you drink coffee and, I don't know, read the newspaper.
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Interior Define
interiordefine.com
$995.00
This roomy leather dining chair is a very mature and sophisticated upgrade for a mature and sophisticated dining space. Get one for the two heads of the table to really make them pop. You can choose from eight leather colors.
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Threshold x Studio McGee
target.com
$220.00
For families or messy eaters (no judgement here), these Threshold by Studio McGee dining chairs serve their intended purpose perfectly. Get the set of two in white, black, natural, or walnut.
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Soho Home
sohohome.com
$795.00
For a truly elevated dining chair game, Soho Home's dining chairs are designed to do the upgrading for you. The ash wood frame curves in the back and its legs are made to look angular and dramatic from the side view. Great for sitting in and for looking at.
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Give your kitchen table an upgrade with a brand new dining chair. These top-rated chairs from CB2, Sundays, and Soho Home will making your dining room feel new.