Pick the Right Dining Chair

You: Love rustic style
Your seating: Traditional farm-style wood chairs

Heavy and solid wood chairs will pair well with that rustic farm table you bought. Look into Windsor or Shaker-style wood chairs for that extra touch of authenticity.

Café-style bentwood chairs have come back into fashion lately, since their curvy lines look great with just about any style table and they add a European flair. These chairs are quite classy with a rustic farm table as well.

You: Never know how many people are coming for dinner
Your seating: The cushioned bench

Some people find a hard wood bench unforgiving, so look at cushioned benches or banquette seating for increased comfort. Having a cushioned bench along one wall and regular chairs on the other side of a table creates an eye-catching composition. Combined with an extending table, you're ready for any size dinner party.

Tip: Placing the cushioned bench or banquette in a window frames the dining area nicely. Just make sure to measure correctly before buying.

You: Are a minimalist
Your seating: A simple long bench

A simple bench will pair nicely with a rectangular table and accommodates as few or as many diners as you're willing to squeeze in. This style seating reinforces your no-frills approach to setting up a dining room with its flexibility and clean spare lines.

You: Are a fan of clean, modern lines
Your seating: Contemporary bentwood chairs

These budget-friendly chairs are available from a variety of major retailers. They come in a rainbow of colors and natural or finished wood tones — they're a no-brainer to place along any modern dining table.

Classic Eames bentwood chairs are the next step up from contemporary bentwood chairs to match to a modern dining table. These gorgeous chairs are a timeless modern icon.

You: Are a handy conservationalist
Your seating: A mix of thrifted and found chairs

Create an eclectic mix around your table with a collection of chairs found at thrift stores and yard sales. Each chair has a story to tell, and your dining area will be infused with personality — not to mention earth-friendly impact.

If you want your existing dining chairs to seem more formal, create slipcovers for them. Play with the pattern and colors of the fabric to make a splashy but temporary statement.

You: Are edgy and like the industrial look
Your seating: A metal Tolix chair

Built like a tank and surprisingly comfortable, these chairs will make any dining room seem edgy. These timeless chairs are also available from a variety of retailers at different price points (depending on how authentic to the 1930s original you want to get) and colors.

You: Love classic midcentury modern design
Your seating: Eames Shell Chair

Whether you opt for a chrome Eiffel base or a wooden dowel base, the fiberglass Shell Chair instantly shouts midcentury modern and looks amazing with an equally amazing Saarinen table.

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