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Help me choose dining room chairs!!

12 years ago
I would like to find lighter weight chairs as we have different sizes of dinner gatherings and some older family. We don't have a lot of space to store extra chairs. I'm slightly interested in the DWR Tolix chair as it is stackable and from what I understand, it is comfortable and I probably could seat 14 with the table fully extended. I love modern with classic. The table is by Caracole. I currently have Pottery Barn side chairs that I bought as samples off the floor (had them before this table); they are not comfortable and ready to be replaced. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I see people posting suggestions that I would have never thought of. Thank you!

Comments (28)

  • 12 years ago
    The chairs you're thinking of aren't right unless you make other changes. You've got way too many styles going on already.
  • 12 years ago
    I like the Tolix chairs, was even thinking about them for my table. I don't know about you but I see them everywhere! So maybe you want something unique. You are on the right track with metal. Hudson Goods has some cool industrial looking chairs. Love the wing chairs.
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Thank you! I don't feel I have too many styles either. The current chairs are throwing everything off. Found the perfect chairs (mr and mrs. howard/klismos chair in a beautiful fabric) but they are too wide and $1000 a piece and I would only seat 8. :( The orange host chairs I had made but didn't realize how heavy they are and I will sell them if I could decide on the one consistent style of chair to put around the entire table whether it is extended or not. Thank you for the great site suggestion! I was digging those metal school chairs for $195 too but the are sold out and pretty small. Thank you so much!!
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    I do agree that the Tolix chair might add a competing style however. I am just trying to figure out how I can seat as many as I can, and not have heavy chairs to move/store etc. I have contemplated the Ghost chairs as well....at least they would disappear. lol.....
  • 12 years ago
    I'd consider white molded chairs:
    Hayneedle · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    I was just looking at those on DWR! I love that style. We have a store close by and I am going to go sit in one! Those would be lightweight also. Thank you!
  • 12 years ago
    How about the Karim Rashid Oh Chair?
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    oh...very cool. I see they are on Allmodern.com for only $60?? Wow! And...24 inches deep but the seat height is only 16.5". Kind of on the low side but they look comfy!
  • 12 years ago
    all modern has some very cool chairs!
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    I've heard they are very comfortable and I know they are stackable. But yeah, seat height might be an issue. How tall is your dining table?

    Did you see the Nadia side chair on Allmodern? I like that one too. It would play nicely with your buffet.

    http://www.allmodern.com/Eurostyle-Nadia-Side-Chair-9008-EY2233.html
  • 12 years ago
    the table is 30 inches. It's hard to tell on this pic but the buffet has round cut overlays on the doors. It is Drexel Heritage the Glissades Buffet. I absolutely love this piece and we chose the taupe finish to go with the taupe in the wallpaper. Thank you for suggesting that but the chair cut outs might conflict. The table lamps were from Arteriors Home and they too have round globes and the gold brushed brass connects with the slight gold metallic sheen in the wall paper. I actually don't mind spending $300-400 per chair...but because I want a compact style and nothing heavy I am seeing great prices! :) The legs of the table are black and the top is a walnut. I absolutely love the leg style on this table and when we have alot of people in folding chairs the legs don't interfere, so that was a big selling feature, plus it is oval which allows more conversation than a rectangle. The mirror was custom made and we had the artist use the charcoal-ish color in the wallpaper be the guide for his finish. At night, with a ton of candles, and wine bottles of course...the feeling is quite lovely with the reflection of the mirror. Makes me happy. I just need to find the perfect, lightweight comfy chair to finish this room! Thank you so much....
  • 12 years ago
    Sometimes I think I should just buy 14 really cool folding chairs...but I dread the storage in the attic. And buy 4 nice side chairs that I use when the table is at its most compact size. I am so confused...
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    It would be difficult to find a place for all those extra chairs. I do think the orange chairs are a little heavy for the space, but replacing them isn't going to help much with adding so many additional chairs. Maybe your dinner parties should be BYOC. . .bring your own chairs. . .lol! Sorry I'm not much help with that.
  • 12 years ago
    I have had buyers remorse with those orange chairs. I did not get the best advice with that decision. You can't really see in the picture but the gold flower blossoms in the wallpaper have orange penstemons. I have little touches of orange throughout our living space but those chairs are too heavy both literally and physically. I should take another pic with all the chairs removed and see what you all think!
  • 12 years ago
    How do you feel about something like this? Your table is great, agree it should be shown off.

    Denver Ranch · More Info
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I would go with clear acrylic chairs. That way you would see right through to the great buffet on the wall and you could have several without the room feeling too heavy or overcrowded.
    I love the melon chairs to anchor the space, good job!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    This "ghost" chair is what I am thinking and would also bring in the wall paper color if chosen in the grey acrylic. Also a steal at around $95 each!
  • 12 years ago
    I love the orange chairs ,best thing in the room
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I would add a bench to one side using a geometric print.
  • 12 years ago
    Oh wow... all great ideas! Thank you so much. I have always loved the ghost chair! I became afraid to buy it when a friend said something negative about them. I have seen some now with cushions....whether that is needed, I don't know. Gray would be perfect and don't they stack? I am going to see if I can find a few in my area to try out. I will send you all a pic. I sadly have to say no to the bench because my family esp the older ones would shoot me! They need back support. But wouldn't that look awesome with a patterned cushion?!! @ Denver Ranch, that suggestion is great, safe, comfortable and probably could be found in a 20" wide style. I like that idea too! You all are so great and helpful.
  • 12 years ago
    I don't think that attached properly. It is a black mid century slope chair with walnut legs.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I like the chair, however I think the legs may compete with the legs on your table.
  • 12 years ago
    Agree with 2B design about that chair. :(
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I love the wall paper and sideboard and love the layers of patterns and colors that are already in the space! For the dining chairs, about these ones that complement the overall eclectic style of your room? http://mirens.com/all-products/chairs/troy-4/
    http://mirens.com/all-products/chairs/filmore-5/
  • 12 years ago
    I do like the troy chair. Thank you! Are they comfortable without the full back support?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Yes the Troy chair back is carved to fit the shape of your back so that you can rest comfortably against it.