Dining Chairs

Purchasing dining chairs separately from your table offers complete freedom to curate a custom look. With over 500 chairs in our range, available individually or in sets of two or four, you can easily mix and match styles. For a seamless fit, determine your table's height and required seat count first, measuring your space before selecting your chair style.

Buying dining chairs in sets versus individually

A large share of our dining chairs are sold as sets of two or four, which suits anyone furnishing a full table in one purchase and wanting a consistent look across every seat. Single chairs are also available, useful if you're adding one extra seat to an existing set or mixing styles deliberately for a more eclectic or personalised look.

Sets of two are a practical option for smaller tables seating four people, as you'd typically buy two sets rather than one set plus two singles. Whichever way you buy, checking the seat height against your table's height matters more than matching every other detail exactly. The ideal clearance between the top of a dining chair seat and the underside of the dining table is 25 to 30cm.

If you haven't chosen a table yet, our dining tables range is worth a look too.

Dining chair upholstery and material options

Upholstered dining chairs, including velvet, chenille and corduroy options, sit alongside solid oak and other timber chairs across our range. Upholstered seats generally feel softer for longer meals, while timber chairs tend to be easier to wipe down and more durable under daily use. Swivel dining chairs are useful in a kitchen or breakfast nook where chairs get pulled in and out frequently, and if you like to entertain. Arms on a dining chair add comfort for some, but also add width, so check that against your table's leg spacing before buying a full set with arms.

For a sideboard to store extra place settings nearby, our sideboards and buffets range is a natural next stop.

Matching dining chair height to your table

What matters when matching a dining chair to your table is the clearance between the seat and the tabletop, since that's the gap your knees and thighs need to clear once you're sitting down. As a rule of thumb, aim for around 25cm to 30cm of clearance, which puts typical seat height in the 45cm to 46cm bracket against a standard 76cm table, before a cushion is added.

Solid wood dining chairs have no padding built in, so if you're planning to add a cushion for comfort, factor its thickness into that clearance before ordering a full set, rather than discovering the fit is too tight once the chairs are under the table.

Our dining sets bundle table and chair colours together if matching feels like too much guesswork on its own.

Frequently asked questions

How many dining chairs does Temple & Webster stock?

We carry 500+ dining chairs, sold both individually and in sets of two or four.

Should I buy dining chairs in a set or individually?

A set of two or four gives you a consistent look across a table and is usually the simpler option. Buying individually suits adding one extra chair or deliberately mixing styles.

What's the standard dining chair height?

Dining chairs in our range typically sit between 75cm and 88cm high overall, while seat heights are usually around 45cm. Check this against your table's height, generally around 76cm, before buying.

Are upholstered or timber dining chairs more durable?

Timber dining chairs are generally easier to wipe clean and hold up well under daily use, though you may want to add cushions if you're fans of longer family meals. Upholstered chairs offer more comfort but need more care to keep the fabric looking new.

Do dining chairs need to match the dining table exactly?

They don't need to match exactly, though keeping a similar timber tone or colour palette usually looks more cohesive. Contrasting chairs against a table is also a common and deliberate styling choice.