Best dinner chairs

Choose the best dinner chairs to go with every type of table from folding options to fully upholstered sets.

Best dinner chairs
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Buying some new dinner chairs? Whether you are after two, four, six, eight, or even 10, we're here to help. No matter the size of your dining table, the shape of it, or even who will be sitting on the chairs, there's something for everyone. We're talking everything from upholstered dining chairs to metal dinner chairs, foldable dinner chairs, and even ones that are wipable for messy eaters.

The best dinner chairs are the Roundhill Furniture Habit Solid Wood Tufted Parsons Dining Chairs. They are elegantly curved, upholstered with button tufting, and made from solid wood. Choose from six color options. See more of our favorites below.

Best dinner chairs

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Roundhill Furniture Habit Solid Wood Tufted Parsons Dining Chair

Elegantly curved, expertly finished

Choose from six colors and make a statement. 

Pros:

  • Upholstered with button tufting
  • Curved chair backs
  • Reasonable price

Cons:

  • Hard to clean

The Roundhill Furniture Habit Solid Wood Tufted Parsons Dining Chairs are elegantly designed with thoughtful touches which exceed expectations for the reasonable price. These chairs come in six colors and the sets of two are finished with velvety soft upholstery.

Runner up

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HomePop Parsons Classic Upholstered Accent Dining Chair

Modern finish chairs with a 250 pound weight capacity

Available in 24 finishes, including patterns and velvet. 

Pros:

  • 24 available colors
  • Modern style 
  • Velvet and pattern finish options

Cons:

  • Hard to clean

For specific styles, the HomePop Parsons Classic Upholstered Accent Dining Chair has up to 24 options from funky geometric patterns to simple velvet. These chairs can support up to 250 pounds in weight and the wooden legs are durable and sturdy. As you'd expect with velvet, it may be hard to clean. 

Affordable

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Roundhill Furniture Biony Gray Fabric Dining Chairs

Two budget dinner chairs with nail-head trim

A super affordable set of two hardwood frame dinner chairs.

Pros:

  • Nail-head trim finish
  • Super affordable
  • Supportive hardwood frame

Cons:

  • Assembly required

If it's an affordable dinner chair set without a cheap finish you're after, check out the Roundhill Furniture Biony Gray Fabric Dining Chairs. These chairs come in a set of two and have a nail-head finish. The colored linen is in a neutral grey and it has a dark espresso colored sturdy hardwood frame with solid legs.

Folding

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Cosco Wood Folding Chair

Folds flat for convenient storage

Add padded seats to your dining table without taking up too much space. 

Pros:

  • Folds entirely flat
  • Wooden, padded design
  • Cheap 

Cons:

  • Not the most stylish design

If you sometimes need extra chairs for guests or visitors, or you just live in a small space and want a dinner chair which doesn't take up too much space, the Cosco Wood Folding Chairs are a great compromise between a dinner chair and a folding chair. They're padded, so guests will be comfortable, and they fold completely flat. 

Metal construction

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OSP Designs Bryce 26" Dining Chair

The most stylish design in our roundup

If it's a solid and stylish chair you want, this is the one for you. 

Pros:

  • Clean slimline design
  • Sturdy steel

Cons:

  • Not the most comfortable 
  • Expensive

Undeniably stylish and modern, the OSP Designs Bryce 26" Dining Chair is a sleek and slimline dinner chair with clean lines and a sturdy construction. Although it's a reliable and attractive option, it can't be the most comfortable. For those looking to make a statement though, this is the one for you. 

For families

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Christopher Knight Home Ryan Dining Chair

Sturdy, water resistant, and durable

A padded, sturdy dinner chair which will suit just about any table design. 

Pros:

  • Bonded leather finish
  • Neutral style 
  • Reasonably priced set of two

Cons:

  • Only available in one color

Comfortable and reliable, the Christopher Knight Home Ryan Dining Chair is a great everyday dinner chair. It has a sleek bonded leather finish, which is easy to clean and can be wiped down in seconds. This padded set of two is reasonably priced and will work in just about any living space. 

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The Roundhill Furniture Habit Solid Wood Tufted Parsons Dining Chairs are our favorite with a solid wood construction, an upholstered finish, and a tufted design. They come in six colors, too. 

On a budget? Try out the Roundhill Furniture Biony Gray Fabric Dining Chairs for size. Looking for something foldable? The Cosco Wood Folding Chairs are it. Choose the Christopher Knight Home Ryan Dining Chair if you are after something that's easy to clean – simply wipe them down after use!

Millie Fender
Head of Reviews

Millie joined the Real Homes team in 2021 after working at TopTenReviews as a Staff Writer. Formerly our Small Appliance Editor, she is now Head of Reviews and is constantly making sure that we are reviewing the latest and greatest products for our readers. 

Millie passed our five-step certification process to become a verified customer advisor on coffee machines. As a baking enthusiast, Millie’s job at Real Homes is the perfect excuse to cook up an endless supply of snacks. When she’s not in the kitchen though, she loves knitting and exploring London's top food markets.