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dining room chairs

16 years ago

I need some help finding some new dining room chairs. I currently have antique, oak pressed back chairs in my dining area. I'd like to change the look to have less curves and knobs and maybe even introduce a painted finish. My table is actually more of a shaker style in walnut.

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  • 16 years ago

    Fun! There are so many wonderful choices...just a few quick questions to help narrow down the search: Do you want them to be upholstered (like a Parsons chair) or not? Do have a color or color family in mind? What's your budget? :-)

  • 16 years ago

    The space is pretty casual. Hadn't thought about upholstery - probably no, or at the most just the end chairs upholstered, or only the seats. As far as budget goes, I have no idea what new, good quality wood chairs go for these days. The current chairs my mother found at an antique store years ago and she bought them for me. I wouldn't want to spend over $1200 for 6 if that is possible. The walls are wine right now, but if I can find the right soft gray green may go that direction. The floors are stained pine and the other furniture in the room is brown and tan. I'm just now getting new--had jewel tones from the 80's. Trying to stay more neutral and add color with accessories.

  • 16 years ago

    sounds great! I, too, am loving neutrals after a long love affair with red. Soft, grey green is so wonderful - it sounds like you are going for a traditional, casual look.

    I think one place to check out would be Ballard Designs. They have a lot of options and pretty good prices.
    I have their Key West chairs paired with an old painted farm table and it is very casual and comfortable. The chairs come in several colors and there are lots of choices for the seat cushion. But I am not sure if they would be too large for your table?

    Other good places to check out, JCPenny, Overstock, and Home Decorators (they are having a 20% off sale right now). Even Crate and Barrel has nice, traditional dining chairs that might work.

    Maybe post a few chairs that you like with a photo of your table to get other thoughts and ideas?

  • 16 years ago

    Sounds good~ look at Pottery Barn online for inspiration too....
    Can you check flea markets in your area?

  • 16 years ago

    I actually had gotten on Ballard this a.m. before my post but didn't see anything that really thrilled me. I need to measure the table and get some pics, and I will check out the other sites. The trouble I have found with old chairs is that they come unglued and we are always repairing them. Or if we have a larger person over, I worry about them handling the weight! So, I really want some new chairs that are traditional without too much decoration.