I like the first one. I like chairs that are sturdy but not too heavy. Don't know about the shape. Would the table be positioned perpendicular to the island? Seems like either shape would be OK. Nice kitchen!

Have you sat in any of them? That would be the most important to me. Here's my Canadel set. I went with a stained chair an an upolstered seat because I think they are more comfortable.

I like #1 as well. #2 is definately too country IMO. Have you checked out Bassett Furniture, too? I just noticed you have some little ones & the custom dining that Bassett offers has a fantastic endurance finish on their table tops & it saved my table from being destroyed by my little ones. You can pick different tables, chairs, finishes, mixes of finishes, etc. Buy from NC & the price will be MUCH lower. I have a traditional kitchen & went with Bassett's Xback chair with upholstered seats.

Good Luck! You have a beautiful kitchen!!

I really like the shape of the first. It is very transitional too. Just a cool shape. Agree to make sure its comfy to sit on.

I love the first ones because I actually had/have those for kitchen chairs years ago...they're still doing their job in my "party" barn now...lol. The only diff is mine have an upholstered seat...VERY comfortable back and the style is so classic that it works with a myriad of styles. Hard to go wrong!

I like chair #1. I'd pair it with their boat-shaped table because I like how it would echo all the various sweeping arches throughout your gorgeous kitchen.

I have the same chairs as Marybeth1, but with arms. The cushioned seat is very comfortable.

I agree with charlieinnj- A boat-shaped table would look great there!!

I love #1.

thanks we are going to go look at #1 -- bermex and canadel both make similiar chairs--- i like the bermex b/c it has the bottom part with the rungs going across-- i dont think canadel has that-- but i think canadels brown matches better to my island- hmmm-- we'll we will have to go sit in the seats!! thanks

Hi, I love your posting because I'm going through the same thing! I posted pictures, etc and for some reason it must be lost in cyberspace because it never showed up on the forum. At any rate, I like the #2 chair. I don't think it's too country. It's cozy to me and I'm not a "country" fan, although I do like some French Country and some Old World. Can someone please tell me how to post a picture in my message. I can not figure it out. I definitely think you need to go darker on your table. I have been looking at tables for about two weeks now. We have decided on round, but now can't figure out which round to pick! I have my eye on the Kincaid Tuscano Round (but not sure if it's too big -58"). Then I saw the Paul Deen round in a tobacco color. The chairs are like your #2. They are so comfortable. My head is spinning. If I can figure out how to post pictures, I'll post them! Good Luck!

we went looking today and left discouraged-- trying to deside between rectangular or oval table? Thoughts?? Hubby didnt like boat

Ahem -- to be difficult (LOL!)

A vote for #5 and a rectanglar table.

Why #5? Because the cross-hatch of the back does match your distinct and lovely tile design behind the stove top!

And -- for the record -- tablecloths are FAR easier to find for a basic rectangle tableshape. Trust me! I now have an oval -- and I still use the old rectanglar tablecloths -- and oval ones are tough to find!

Jan at Rosemary Cottage

ahem jan - lol
DH just made it crystal clear that he wants a rectangular table- i guess some things arent worth fighting for lol--

i think we both agree on chair one- though canadels version is a bit different as far as the bottom of the chair-- but similiar

Suzie . . . We had your #3 in the dining room of the lake house we sold when we moved to Tennessee. We had an oval table with double pedestal base; the top was stained and the base was antiqued white. The chairs had stained seats and all else was white. We absolutely LOVED those chairs! We could sit comfortably at the table for hours! We had 3 matching bar chairs as well, which we were leaving with the house. During negotiations our buyers asked for the table and chairs to stay as well . . . and my DH said okay. I could have killed him!!

We need a kitchen table and chairs for the new house, and we keep going back to that same chair, with a smaller, rectangular table this time. I suspect that's what we'll end up with -- mostly because they're so darned comfy!