At Upstate Amish Furniture Gallery, we sell a wide variety of dining room chairs and benches. Whatever style dining table you have, we can supply you with chairs to match or contrast.
Creating a Dining Space with Mix and Match Dining Room Chairs
First, identify what style your table is. Is it more modern, classic, or rustic? Usually, it's best to match the general style of the chairs and table. Mixing traditional with modern can be difficult to pull off and often looks out of place.
Monroe Mid Century Dining Collection with Rustic White Oak and Sand Stain
For example, our Monroe Dining Collection includes a table, chairs, and bench all in the mid century modern style. The bench is a great alternative to side chairs and adds a unique touch to your dining space. Benches are also a good choice if your table has a complex pedestal base because it allows more visibility.
Another option is our Empire Reclaimed Wood Dining Set. Our Amish woodworkers crafted the table and chairs with reclaimed barn wood, giving a rustic feel to the whole set. The end chairs have armrests, while the side chairs do not. This is a more subtle way to mix and match dining room chairs.
Another great way to style a dining table with mixed chairs is to have accent chairs at the heads of the table. For example, our Napoleon Amish Dining Set shows side chairs with fabric seats and two fully upholstered chairs. The set matches but has a little more complexity.
Auburn Dining Collection with Maple Wood and Cocoa Light Stain
Our Auburn Dining Collection features two side wooden dining chairs, two head upholstered dining chairs, and a bench. Since the design for each item isn't too complex and the wood matches perfectly, the dining area has a refined look.
Contrasting Wood and Fabric Dining Chairs
Another good rule is that if either the table or the chairs are ornate and eye-catching, the other should be simpler. This way, the more detailed pieces draw focus and there isn't too much going on.
Shreveport Dining Set with Maple Wood and Rich Cherry Stain
For example, our Shreveport Dining Set combines a dark maple wood table with turned legs and a simple faux leather chair. This draws focus to the design of the legs and the color contrast makes the beautiful dark maple hue stand out more.
Dining room chairs of leather and wood create a more sophisticated dining experience. The form and function of these dining chairs offer added comfort for guests as well. This is ideal for elderly guests and long dinners.
Upholstered fabric dining chairs add not only comfort but more contrast in any dining set. Our Parson Dining Set features a turned leg table with cream upholstered side chairs. The end chairs are cream, light brown, and gray patterned. The legs of these modern dining chairs match the table while the cream and pattern provide contrast that draw focus to the wood pattern.
Modern Farm Leg Dining Set with Walnut Wood and Natural Stain
Another example is our Modern Farm Leg Dining Set. This collection combines a more detailed modern table with turned legs with minimalist side chairs. The Laker chairs feature straight, smooth lines. These contrast well with the soft edges of the Cortland upholstered dining chairs at the ends of the table.
Browse our wooden, upholstered, and faux leather chair styles to choose dining chairs that perfectly match or contrast with your table.
More Ideas to Mix and Match Dining Chairs
A great pairing that we don't currently picture on our site is the Monroe table with Cordelle and Dorcy chairs. The Monroe table features clean, straight lines and a minimalist, simple design. The Cordelle chairs have a fabric seat with rare diagonal boards that are both the legs and armrests. These boards connect to form a curved back.
The upholstered Dorcy chair swivels and features straight, slightly inverted legs. All these pieces are of the mid century modern style and combine to create a unique dining space. It may feel like a blast to the past because these styles are reminiscent of the 1950s and 1960s.
The simplicity of the table draws focus to the Cordelle chairs with an exceptionally unique design. The matching fabric of the Cordelle and Dorcy chairs adds consistency to the set and contrasts well with whatever wood type you choose.
Another pairing that isn't currently on our website is the Alexandria Extending Table with the Eagle Side Dining Chairs. The table features two pedestal bases connected by a curved wrought iron design. The Eagle chair features a simple design with two iron details that run lengthwise down the central board on the back of the chair.
The iron details in both the table and the chairs match but are subtle enough to not be overpowering. A great addition to this mix is the Alexandria Dining Bench. This item features the same curved wrought iron detail as the table and allows for more visibility. This means guests can see the intricate double pedestal base more clearly than if chair backs are in the way.
How to Decide Which Chairs go with your Table
Visit our store in Seneca, South Carolina and view our readily available selection of Amish dining furniture. We have various styles on the floor that you can take home the same day. Or, browse or website for even more options in many different, unique styles.
Please keep in mind that you can completely customize any chairs you choose. This means you can choose both the wood and the stain, whether the chairs have arms or not, and if they have fabric or solid wood seats.
Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns about your Amish dining set.