Chairs

Leave about 10–12 in between the seat and the tabletop. For a standard 30 in table, choose seats about 18–20 in high; for 31 in tables, about 19–21 in. Our Upholstered Velvet Dining Chair has a 19.3 in seat. See our dining chair size guide.

Allow about 24 in of table edge per person, or 26–30 in for wide upholstered chairs and armchairs. As a guide, a 60–72 in table seats 6, an 84–96 in table seats 8, and a 48 in round table seats 4–6.

At least about 32–36 in from the table edge to a wall or furniture to pull out a chair and sit down, and about 44 in if people need to walk behind seated guests.

Yes, especially synthetic or performance velvet. Its dense cut pile wears well and has no loops for claws or jewelry to snag. Blot spills quickly, vacuum with the pile and brush it to lift any crushing. More in velvet dining chairs.

Yes. Keep one element constant, such as color, material, shape or seat height, and keep seat heights within about an inch. Different head chairs at the ends are the easiest way to start. Ideas in mix and match dining chairs.

Vacuum weekly, blot spills immediately, and follow the cleaning code: W (water-based), S (solvent only), W/S (either) or X (vacuum only). For W fabrics, a few drops of mild dish soap in warm water on a well-wrung cloth works for most spots. Step by step: how to clean upholstered dining chairs.

Armless chairs save space and tuck under the table; armchairs are more comfortable for long meals and suit the ends of the table. Chair arms need to clear the table apron, so check that the apron is about 25 in or more above the floor.

Our Upholstered Velvet Dining Chair is sold as a set of 2, and it's included in our dining sets for 4, 6 and 8, paired with tables such as the Wave Edge Dining Table Set for 6.