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what kind of chairs for dining room?

10 years ago

the table is custom cement top and steel base...the bench is an old 1910 church pew from Iowa looking for chairs to work with it. My kitchen is attached to the dining room so not sure what would look best. was thinking of this Restoration Hardware chair to match pew a little bit...and I have this rug also I was going to use under dining table.

Comments (22)

  • 10 years ago

    love it I like the 2nd linen chair


  • 10 years ago
    Beautiful church pew. I think the restoration chairs would be over shadowed by the table.
  • 10 years ago
    Think you are on the right track here..however be sure to leave plenty of space all around the table for easy comfortable access ..as well as room for moving the seating as needed...the concrete tabletop will not allow much movement if it is as heavy as it looks...as to the lovely bench may I suggest you clean it very carefully and wax it with a wax designed to not darken the color..this will give it a smooth ..spot repellant ...patina while preserving the natural beauty..
  • 10 years ago
    Also consider cushions covered in a color or print that matches the concrete..this will tie it together and complement the concrete rather than leaving it to stand alone
    kc_atx thanked btydrvn
  • 10 years ago

    I actually wanted the same chairs! but thought they'd be too cold with the cement table. wood and cloth I thought would warm it up


  • 10 years ago

    and steel base of the table


  • 10 years ago
    I agree kc ...the wooden chairs also bring up the quality level in the grouping
  • 10 years ago

    The chairs that Cressina suggested (particularly the Tolix style chair) was one of the first styles that came to mind for me too. :-)

    But here are some other ideas/suggestions. These 2 styles below are from Serena & Lily. They also are offered it other colors.


  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Another suggestion....the Lyle chair from Crate & Barrel (can "soften" the look with a cushion).

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    The Tolix chair is similar to this chair.


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  • PRO
    10 years ago

    You might be incorporating to many things (industrial bar-stools all different colors, bench seating & now the traditional chair?). There might be a better way to tie this all together. Maybe have the bar-stools all one color (spray paint all silver) & go for the traditional chair (which is quite nice) or in keeping with the industrial look...buy the Elio dining chairs and make seat pads for them (same fabric tone as on the bench) and that would soften it up.

    Elio Chair on Pinterest.com

  • PRO
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Your table top is polished concrete...

    Leather would be perfect...try to find a gray leather chair. It would look best if the chair and the bench were about the same height.

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  • 10 years ago
    Love the church pew!! But can you find another place for it so that you can see it all.
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I wud use a fully upholstered tall back chair . Soften up against the hardwood..also elegant and casual mix

  • 10 years ago

    super love this...thanks

  • 10 years ago

    yes tedbixy you are very correct thank you...love the wishbone chair...wish I could find similar for a bit cheaper since I need 4.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I think these are great chairs!


  • 10 years ago

    I would try to find an old Persian or Oriental rug. It would fit in nicely with the age of the church pew. Check Craigslist often to find the right one. I also like the idea of the wishbone chair if you can find it in a reasonable price. I find the mismatched barstools to be discordant with what is in your space. Maybe same color will bring them in.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Perhaps sharing a design or two from our portfolio will help you make a decision.

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  • PRO
    10 years ago

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  • 10 years ago
    Just realized we don't have pics of any other adjoining rooms other than the kitchen..would be interesting to see the flavor of the rest of the rooms and how these various choices fit in..the kitchen looks sort of industrial...with the metal and stainless elements..does the living area have the same feel?