The dining room is where the day starts over coffee and ends over a shared meal. It's a place for Sunday dinners, homework sessions, birthday cakes, and game nights. Dufresne offers dining room furniture for every Canadian lifestyle, from compact apartment setups to big tables that seat everyone.
What Will You Find in Our Dining Room Furniture Selection?
Dining Sets take the guesswork out of matching, giving you a table and chairs (and sometimes a bench) already designed to go together, in sizes from a cozy two-person setup to a seven-piece spread that handles the whole crew.
Dining Tables and Chairs, sold separately, let you mix finishes, shapes, and seating styles to build your own look.
Bar Stools serve kitchen islands and counter-height tables, with backless, low-back, and fully upholstered options.
Dining Benches tuck under the table when not in use and seat more people than individual chairs when you need extra space.
Dining Storage pieces such as buffets, sideboards, and servers round out the room with a place to keep tableware, linens, and serving dishes close at hand.
How Do You Choose the Right Dining Room Furniture?
Start with your table shape. Rectangular tables seat the most people and suit longer rooms, while round and oval tables foster easy conversation and fit better in square or compact spaces. If your guest count changes often, an extendable table offers a smaller footprint day to day that opens up for bigger gatherings.
For seating, think about the mix. Matching chairs keep things tidy, while a bench on one side with chairs on the other adds a casual feel and squeezes in a few more people. On materials, wood tones in brown, black, and grey are versatile and age well. Upholstered seats add comfort for long meals, and wipe-clean fabrics are a smart call if kids are at the table.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dining Room Furniture
What is a dining set? A dining set is a matched grouping of a table and chairs (and sometimes a bench) sold together. Sets typically come in 3-piece, 5-piece, 6-piece, and 7-piece configurations, with the piece count reflecting the total number of items in the package.
How do I choose the right dining table size? Leave at least 36 inches (91 cm) between the table edge and the nearest wall or furniture so chairs can pull out comfortably. For seating capacity, plan for about 24 inches (61 cm) of table space per person.
What is the difference between counter height and bar height? Counter-height tables sit at 34 to 36 inches (86 to 91 cm) and pair with counter stools at 24 to 26 inches (61 to 66 cm). Bar-height tables sit at 40 to 42 inches (102 to 107 cm) and pair with bar stools at 28 to 32 inches (71 to 81 cm). Measure your island or table before buying seating.
What is a sideboard or buffet? A sideboard and a buffet are the same type of piece, a low storage cabinet for tableware, linens, and serving items. The terms are used interchangeably. A server is a smaller, narrower version of the same idea.
What dining table design works best for a small space? Round and oval tables are the most space-efficient option. They have no corners to bump into, seat people more flexibly, and fit more guests relative to their footprint than a rectangular table of similar size.
Does Dufresne offer delivery for dining room furniture? Yes, Dufresne provides several delivery options. Notably, we offer a White glove delivery service which includes delivery, setup, assembly, and packaging removal, a practical option for a large table, china cabinet, or buffet that's difficult to move on your own.
Ready to put your dining room together?
Browse our dining sets, dining tables, dining chairs, or dining storage online, or visit a Dufresne location in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or Ontario. Our team is happy to help you find pieces that fit your space and your budget, with financing available if you'd rather spread the cost.