Chair for this table? Pix

14 years ago

Over a year ago I started using this oak library table in my kitchen. It's just right for two to sit at for a meal. The kitchen is open to the dining room that can seat 10 so no need (or room really) for more seating in the kitchen.

The table is 28"x48" and 30" tall. The chair from my DR set pictured here is 40" tall (17" to top of seat). I've put off buying chairs for the kitchen because I have 6 not in use, just taking up space and cluttering my office/room over the garage, but realize that if I buy 2 for this table I could get rid of 2 (yeah, it takes me a while for my ah-ha moments).

After I started using the library table I ran across this picture of a similar table in a magazine:

I like how the backs of the chairs in the inspiration picture are lower and more narrow than mine, but I suspect the table is taller than mine which may be tricking my eye. I also like the curves of the chair and the painted look, but I've sat in this style chair and find it uncomfortable. So, here are the chairs under consideration:

The backs are 1 to 2" shorter than my chair which is what I want. I like the style and that I can get them in a painted finish.

Please help me choose: white or black?

Here's a shot of one side of the kitchen (table is to the left):

What's your vote?

TIA!

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lynxe
14 years ago
How does the color of the table work in your kitchen? I had a response all set to be posted (in which I argued for the black chairs), but then I realized that the colors of your walls, counters, and floors might look better with the white chairs - with the key factor being the color of the chair seats.

BTW the reason I was going to vote for the black chairs is that I thought the white ones would add one color element too many to your kitchen: yes, the white would coordinate with the kitchen cabinets, but the seats don't look like they'd go with anything. And I think that, in the pictures of the sample chairs, one reason the set works is because chair seat and table top stain are the same. But then I took another look at what's already in your kitchen...and now I'm unsure and am curious to know how others will vote. :)
yayagal
14 years ago
Would you consider painting part of the table black and then you could use the black chairs. The part I would paint is band below the table top and the legs. I think the black would add more interest to your kitchen and certainly is easier to maintain. The white would definitely work as it would match the kitchen but have you ever considered any other color? Colored chairs are really fun and creative.
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14 years ago
The table looks great in the kitchen. It's kind of a counterpoint because there's no other natural wood but the granite has warm browns. The granite also has a black in it and the chandelier (not pictured)is black with frosted shades.

I can find both the white and black chairs with different wood seats (opinions welcomed on that, too).
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Original Author
14 years ago
yayagal - I'd prefer not to paint the table as the natural wood with white cabs is the look I was going for, like in the inspiration picture. I think I would like the chair in dark aqua, but I haven't found it at a reasonable price.
blfenton
14 years ago
My preference would be black with the seat as close a match to the table as possible. Reasoning - I like the way that dark wood plays off of the white cabinets. But also, if you can't match the whites it will look you were trying to do that but failed. Black gets my vote. (my 2c.)
Those chairs are great with that table. The chair backs follow the curve of the table legs so nicely.