Dining Chair Choices at Dufresne
At Dufresne, choose from a wide selection of dining chairs across different styles and materials to match your lifestyle.
What's the Dining Chair for You?
Side chairs are the workhorses of any dining room. No arms, clean lines, and they tuck neatly under the table when not in use. Most dining rooms are built around them, and for good reason: they seat more people per inch of table space than any other style. Whether you want a slatted wood back in rustic brown, an x-back frame in warm walnut tones, or a fully upholstered back in grey or beige fabric, side chairs offer the widest variety.
Upholstered dining chairs add comfort for longer meals. A padded seat changes the experience of a two-hour Sunday dinner considerably, and fabric options now include performance weaves that hold up to kids, spills, and daily use. If your household spends real time at the table, upholstered is worth the investment.
Leather and faux leather dining chairs are easy to wipe down after meals. They suit modern and transitional dining rooms well, and darker finishes like black handle everyday use without much effort on your part.
Wood dining chairs bring warmth and structure to a room. Farmhouse, mid-century, and rustic styles lean on solid wood frame
How to Choose Dining Chairs
Start with your table height. Standard dining chairs have a seat height between 17 and 19 inches, which pairs with dining tables that sit 28 to 30 inches high, leaving a comfortable gap for your legs.
Think about your table length next. Each person needs roughly 22 to 24 inches of table space to eat without bumping elbows. If you plan to pair chairs with a bench, running a bench along one side is a practical way to seat more people without overcrowding the room. Our dining benches have options to match most chair styles.
Material is the last piece. Families with young kids tend to do better with performance fabric or leather dining chairs that clean up quickly. Households without pets can afford softer textiles or lighter finishes without worrying as much about maintenance.
Frequently Asked Dining Chair Questions
What is standard dining chair height? Standard dining chair seat height is 17 to 19 inches, designed to pair with dining tables 28 to 30 inches tall. When seated, you should have roughly 10 to 12 inches between your lap and the underside of the table.
What are dining chair dimensions? Most dining chairs are 16 to 22 inches wide, 17 to 29 inches deep, and 32 to 44 inches tall from floor to top of back. Seat depth typically falls between 17 and 20 inches.
How do you mix and match dining chairs? Keep one element consistent, either the material, finish colour, or leg style, and vary everything else. Pairing wood side chairs with upholstered armchairs at the heads of the table is a classic approach that feels intentional rather than mismatched.
Are dining chairs sold in sets? Some styles are sold individually and others come in sets. Buying in sets often works out to a better per-chair price when you need four or six.
Find the chairs that make your dining room worth sitting in. If you are also looking for the right table, our dining tables have options across every style and size, or browse our dining sets if you want a table and chairs chosen to work together.