A dining chair is used for hours at a time. The right one supports long conversations without asking you to think about it.

Get the heights right

Most dining tables sit around 74–76 cm. Look for a seat height of 44–47 cm, which leaves roughly 28–30 cm between seat and tabletop for comfortable legroom.

Consider the back

A gently angled backrest encourages relaxed posture. Try sitting for a few minutes, not seconds, before you decide.

Material matters

Solid ash is light and strong, upholstered seats add softness, and woven seats offer a little give. Choose what suits how your table is used.