Need help finding dining chairs

13 years ago

We finally found our dream farm house table and bench for our dining space. However, we are struggling to find dining chairs that go with it. We love the look of this room ( http://www.westelm.com/products/carrol-farm-dining-table-g183/) but those chairs are out of our price range. Any ideas on where to find an alternative or other ideas on what chairs would look good? The space isn't too large and it's an open floor plan with the kitchen and family room. Also, we do intend on painting the walls and hanging a large mirror horizontally or some other decor. Problem is me and my hubby are non-committal and it takes us a really long time to decide anything!!! Looking for any ideas to help us spruce up this area.

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Chambers
13 years ago
Windsor chairs at the head and foot of the table might be nice, with simple dark (matching the table) wood chairs on the side. The more visually exhuberant Windsor would add a nice note to the room. Because this table is so simple in style you could go in a number of directions with something like the Breuer Cesca chair (a knock-off, not the Knoll variety, but you can see it on the Knoll website), bentwood chairs, even something upholstered in a slubby woven fabric. Don't be too non-commital on the chairs, though, because you'll miss out on using your new table!
houssaon
13 years ago
Would parsons chairs work for you?
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C Wright Design
13 years ago
Great table and bench! Do you like a simple leather chair like the Bottega dining chair at Design Within Reach? It is very comfortable and would look great in an ivory color. The leather is very durable and easy to clean. Crate and Barrel has a knock-off if the DWR version is too pricey!
ushmap84
Original Author
13 years ago
We definitely want upholstered chairs and have also extensively looked at Parsons chairs. We wanted something with a slipcover so we could easily wash it but weren't thrilled with the Ikea Henriksdal line. We love the Pier 1 Dana chair but the slipcovers are way too gaudy for our taste. Anyone know how much making custom slipcovers would cost?
ushmap84
Original Author
13 years ago
Chambers - do you think having 4 Willoughby chairs would look too overpowering?
Furnish Theory
11 years ago
Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs would look great with this table : http://www.marcelbreuerchair.com/
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Shelley Scales Design Associates
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
It looks like you have made your decision to have an upholstered chair with slip covers. However custom slip covers are just as costly as your original decision for an upholstered chair.

Cane chairs have the great combination of the qualities both wood and upholstery. This one is on sale right now for $119.00 from Pier 1.
http://www.pier1.com/Lurik-Dining-Chair/2644659,default,pd.html?cgid=dining-chairs
The best part is they are warm, durable and cleanable.