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10 Killer Table and Chair Combinations
Mix and match your furniture favourites for a chic dining space that’s creatively curated
If you’re interested in making a home that’s added to gradually (rather than ordered in a job lot), you’ve most likely collected a motley crew of furniture that will be upgraded over time. This often means a less-than-ideal table and chair pairing that you’re looking to improve upon as and when finances allow.
Whether you have a great table or cherished chairs, it can be tricky to work out which alternatives will work with your current set-up. These 10 perfect pairings, tapping into five classic design styles, should provide a starting point on your hunt for mix and match mastery.
Whether you have a great table or cherished chairs, it can be tricky to work out which alternatives will work with your current set-up. These 10 perfect pairings, tapping into five classic design styles, should provide a starting point on your hunt for mix and match mastery.
2. Modern + mid-century
Treat your modern table to a hint of history with multi-coloured, mid-century-style chairs. The seats’ small proportions make them a top choice for dinky dining spaces, where chunky chairs would be too much of a squeeze.
Treat your modern table to a hint of history with multi-coloured, mid-century-style chairs. The seats’ small proportions make them a top choice for dinky dining spaces, where chunky chairs would be too much of a squeeze.
4. Rustic + modern
Juxtapose elegant upholstered chairs with a rustic table to stop a scheme from becoming overdone. The mixture of textures and inclusion of an organic element will enliven your dining space.
Check out contemporary rustic style
Juxtapose elegant upholstered chairs with a rustic table to stop a scheme from becoming overdone. The mixture of textures and inclusion of an organic element will enliven your dining space.
Check out contemporary rustic style
5. Farmhouse + modern
Fuse traditional and contemporary pieces for a stunning symphony of styles. This leggy farmhouse table is given a lift with light-as-air acrylic chairs and luxe sheepskin throws. An oriental rug brings warmth and colour, giving the room a gorgeous glow.
Fuse traditional and contemporary pieces for a stunning symphony of styles. This leggy farmhouse table is given a lift with light-as-air acrylic chairs and luxe sheepskin throws. An oriental rug brings warmth and colour, giving the room a gorgeous glow.
7. Rustic + mid-century
Black wishbone-style chairs punctuate this Zen, neutral space with their graphic shape and contrasting colour. Use this mid-century classic to give your rustic table a quick contemporary update.
How to renovate a mid-century classic
Black wishbone-style chairs punctuate this Zen, neutral space with their graphic shape and contrasting colour. Use this mid-century classic to give your rustic table a quick contemporary update.
How to renovate a mid-century classic
8. Industrial + mid-century
This hefty metal and timber table suits a more delicate chair choice. The moss green, Eames-style seats with moulded backs and wooden legs look striking against the black banquette seating, balancing the proportions.
This hefty metal and timber table suits a more delicate chair choice. The moss green, Eames-style seats with moulded backs and wooden legs look striking against the black banquette seating, balancing the proportions.
9. Mid-century + modern
Add a flash of colour to an iconic Tulip table with sleek upholstered chairs. The fluid lines of this mid-century marvel work with a variety of chair types, but those with a rounded back fit best. For a cohesive effect, try to maintain similar heights between chair backs and table.
A buyer’s guide to ‘the dining table’
Add a flash of colour to an iconic Tulip table with sleek upholstered chairs. The fluid lines of this mid-century marvel work with a variety of chair types, but those with a rounded back fit best. For a cohesive effect, try to maintain similar heights between chair backs and table.
A buyer’s guide to ‘the dining table’
10. Modern + industrial
Use industrial-inspired chairs to ground a transparent table and reinforce the urban elements of your home. These utilitarian, metal-framed seats sync with the exposed brick wall for flawless factory style.
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Use industrial-inspired chairs to ground a transparent table and reinforce the urban elements of your home. These utilitarian, metal-framed seats sync with the exposed brick wall for flawless factory style.
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What kind of chair and table combination do you have at home? Share yours in the Comments below, and let us know your favourite here.
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In this kitchen-diner, school-style leather chairs combine cleanly with a rustic wooden table, adding industrial edge. Their black metal frames provide contrast, while tan leather works with the room’s subtle green theme, adding to the abundance of natural materials.