Let’s be honest: the older we get, the more we make noises getting up after sitting in a chair for a while. If you’re in your late 20s and 30s, chances are you can relate. When choosing chairs for your home, it’s important to consider comfort, support, and design. Investing in dining chairs will enhance your dining room area, and your back will thank you.
There are dining chairs to match every design style. From bohemian to eccentric and everything in between, there is a chair that will fit your color palette and aesthetic. With several types of dining chairs, it’s great to know your options before choosing. Sure, looking at dining chair material is great, but knowing the type of chair that will fit your design style best is key.
Types of dining chairs:
Ladder-Back Dining Chair
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This simple design is perfect for the minimalist style enthusiast. The chair is usually wooden, with horizontal backs resembling a ladder.
Cross-Back Dining Chair
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A modern version of the side dining chair, these chairs have a cross-slat design making them comfortable and solid. The seats are upholstered and are versatile for every design style.
Bow-Back Dining Chair
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You can tell the difference between bow-back chairs and other chairs because they have curved backs. They are usually smaller in size than other dining chairs.
Wing-Back Dining Chair
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These chairs are great for eccentrically designed homes. The chair is upholstered, and the back spreads wide at the top. They may or may not have arms. You can also find chairs with bright colors, trims, and buttons.
Windsor Dining Chair
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This traditional design chair works well in modern homes. The chair is made with rounded legs and a seat slanting up. The back is longer than the seat.
Side Dining Chair
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This chair usually has a straight back, four wooden legs, no arms, and upholstered seats.
Parsons Dining Chair
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These chairs are great for the luxe legacy design style. They have a long back and a low seat, and the chair is upholstered with cushioned seats.
Splat-Back Dining Chairs
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These dining chairs have a geometric back pattern. You can expect a long back and lower seat, but the center of the back of the chair will have a beautiful pattern.
Chic Dining Chairs For Your Home
Stature Black Dining Armchair
This chair will perfectly complement your personality and style if you’re a big fan of architecture and art. The rounded back will give you extra comfort along with the plush seat and arms. Designed by Caleb Zipperer, this chair is exclusive to CB2. Perfect for modern, contemporary and eclectic design styles, this chair fits Zipperer’s personal decorating style. “Modern eclectic. I like spaces that looked lived in. Just enough interesting things mingled around old furniture finds, dashed with some contemporary pieces. I like bold shapes and using color in unexpected places,” Zipperer says to CB2 when asked about his personal decorating style.
Faux Leather and Metal Dining Chairs
These mid-century dining chairs come in a beautiful caramel color, perfect for most color palettes. The 4-piece set has a high back design and faux-leather upholstery to support your back while providing elegant aesthetics. The black metal legs are sleek and are great for those who love contemporary and minimalist design styles. With comfort and design in mind, these chairs are amazing to start your day while having breakfast, drinking coffee, and catching up on your favorite newsletter. It’s also a great chair for entertaining friends and family over a delicious meal. It gives your space a finishing touch without being overwhelming.
Modern Dining Chair Set of 4
These modern dining chairs come in a set of 4 and reference the side dining chair style. You’ll add luxury to your dining space with simple accents like a chrome base and soft linen upholstery. These chairs are versatile and can be used in your dining room, kitchen, living room, hallway, office, or wherever you see fit. The chair is sturdy and can hold up to 330 pounds. There are nylon anti-noise pads to protect your floors against scratches and scuffs. If you want dining chairs that are comfortable, great for all heights and sizes, and can fit with most design styles, then this dining chair set is a great choice.
Navy Gold Velvet Dining Chair
Add color and flair to your dining room with this navy gold velvet dining chair by Safavieh. The chair is inspired by the classic club chair and is undeniably luxurious in every sense. The plush blue velvet adds to the appeal of the beautifully designed chairs. The gold frame seals the deal and will elevate your space. Style this chair with geometric patterned wallpaper and a beautiful dried flower arrangement. For a minimalist approach, style with muted colors and simple furniture. If luxe legacy is your style preference, add gold accents throughout the dining area to really emphasize the luxe aesthetic.
Ladder-Back Chairs, Set of 6
These ladder-back style dining chairs are great for minimalist design styles. The set comes with six chairs and a table, making it perfect for large dinners with family and friends. The solid wood ensures you’ll enjoy this set for years over great food, comfort, and conversation. Since the chairs are simple, you can play with the room’s colors, textures, and fabric to add an eccentric aesthetic. If bohemian is your style, pair these chairs with a natural color rug, dried flowers, and raffia light fixtures. For contemporary design styles, add structured vases and abstract art. Luxe legacy design styles should add opulent light fixtures, gold or silver accents and velvet or silk textures.
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