Choosing Dining Chairs for Your Space
The right dining chair starts with the relationship between the chair, table and room. Consider the proportions of your dining table, how much space is available between each seat and how the chairs will feel within the wider setting. A more compact profile can keep a smaller dining area visually open, while a broader chair can bring greater presence around a generous table. Huset’s collection brings together modern dining chairs from internationally recognised brands including TON, Muuto and Ethnicraft. Rather than following a single look, the collection reflects different approaches to furniture making, from traditional timber craftsmanship to contemporary forms and materials.
Explore Dining Chairs by Material and Form
Material has a strong influence on both the character and experience of a dining chair. Timber dining chairs introduce natural grain and warmth, while upholstered dining chairs offer a softer seat and an opportunity to introduce colour or texture. Leather dining chairs bring another layer of material detail, while combinations of timber, steel and upholstery create contrast within a dining setting.
For a particular expression of timber craftsmanship, explore our Bentwood Chairs, including designs from TON that continue the tradition of shaping timber through steam bending. If you prefer a chair with arms, discover our Dining Armchairs for designs with a more enveloping profile.
Creating a Dining Setting with Character
Dining chairs do not have to match the table exactly. A contrast in material, colour or form can make each element more distinct, while repeating a finish or detail can create a visual connection between pieces. Consider the dining setting as a whole and how it relates to the surrounding interior rather than choosing each piece in isolation. Explore the complete Dining Furniture collection to bring together tables, chairs, benches and stools for your space.
Discover Dining Chairs in Melbourne
Explore Huset’s dining chairs online or visit our Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne to experience selected chairs, materials and finishes. Sitting in a chair can help you understand its proportions, support and relationship to different table styles. If you are interested in a particular dining chair, contact our team before visiting to confirm its current showroom availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Consider your dining table dimensions, the available space around it and how you prefer to sit. Chair width, seat height, backrest and materials can all affect how a chair works around your table. It is also worth considering how the chair looks from different angles, particularly in open-plan dining spaces.
This depends on the length and shape of the table and the width of each chair. Allow enough room between chairs for people to sit comfortably and move in and out without feeling crowded. Compare the dimensions of your chosen chairs with the usable length of the table rather than relying only on a standard seating number.
Huset’s collection includes timber, upholstered and leather dining chairs, as well as designs combining materials such as timber, steel and upholstery. Consider how the chair will be used as well as how its materials relate to your dining table and surrounding space.
No. Contrasting the table and chairs can give a dining setting more character. You might pair a substantial timber table with a lighter chair profile, introduce upholstery against timber, or use colour to distinguish the seating. Look for a connection through proportion, material or detail rather than an exact match.
Not necessarily. Using one chair throughout creates a more consistent setting, while introducing a different chair at the ends of a rectangular table can change its composition. If mixing dining chairs, look for a common element such as material, colour, proportion or detail to connect them.
Selected dining chairs can be viewed at Huset’s Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne. As showroom displays change, contact the Huset team before visiting if there is a particular chair you would like to see.
Popular Categories
Selected for Spring
