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Timeless dining chairs that transform the area and bring people together

The well-designed dining chairs not only complete the dining space but also bring the loved ones together for the favorite meals, game nights, and unforgettable conversations. The right dining chairs combine functional features and charming aesthetics. Mix and match these popular chairs at your dining table!

An undeniable icon

The favorite chairs allow for comfort in casual evenings but offer posture for everyday lunch moments. Artek's clear-lined Aalto 611 chair is a timeless favorite: it is one of the first pieces of furniture designed by Alvar Aalto and has been in production since 1929. The seat's flexible fabric webbing and solid birch frame create a natural ensemble. These Aalto chairs last time and use in terms of both quality and design. In addition, these classics are easily stackable.

• Artek's Aalto 611 chair >
• All chairs by Artek >

Companion for coffee breaks

A large cup-shaped seat creates a soft-curved impression that invites for an unhurried coffee moment. Besides, the Fiber chair attracts with its material: the innovative and environmentally friendly composite material consists of plastic and wood fibers. When choosing dining chairs, use your imagination – you can combine different colors and styles. The minimalist Fiber chair provides excellent seating comfort.

Muuto's Fiber chair >
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Vitra Panton chair, white

Unique design

Designed by Verner Panton, the Panton chair is a well-known classic that represents experimental 1960's design. The seat, made of durable and matte polypropylene, is comfortable to sit in even during long dinner conversations, and the chair is also suitable for outdoor use. Panton chairs make an impressive impact in a group, but also function as an eye-catching sculptural element individually alongside other chairs.

• Vitra's Panton chair >
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Pick a bench

What if you would match your dining table with a charming bench? As the name implies, Warm Nordic's Be My Guest bench invites family and friends to enjoy themselves. Designed from wicker and black metal, the sophisticated bench is a charming blend of contemporary design and classic influences. Trendy rattan is a warm addition to the dining room decor and creates a beautiful texture when mixing it with simple chairs.

• Warm Nordic's Be My Guest bench >
All chairs by Warm Nordic >

Hay Revolt chair, black - azure blue

A splash of color

The colorful chairs brighten up the look of the dining area and neutral-colored dining table. Hay’s Revolt chairs are an enlivening twinkle in the interior: a recognizable metal frame made of the angled steel plate and clear color combinations create a minimalist but pleasing essence. The functional Revolt chair guarantees a comfortable ergonomic position, so it also works as an office chair, in case the kitchen table occasionally serves as a work desk.

• Hay's Revolt chair >
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A handy tripod

Form & Refine's Shoemaker Chair No. 49 stool is an eye-catching piece of craftsmanship carved from a solid piece of wood. The slender yet durable three-legged stool is shaped to ensure a straight sitting posture, and the timeless design will delight year after year. The beech stools complete the dining table perfectly in the case of lacking living squares, and the stools are effortless to move from room to room when needing an extra bench.

• Form & Refines Shoemaker Chair No. 49 stool >
All chairs by Form & Refine >

Sit down on the solid wood

Birch, oak, ash, pine, or something more exotic? &Tradition's In Between SK1 chair combines both traditional wood and craftsmanship with a modern look and industrial manufacturing methods. Designed by Sami Kallio, the design of the oak chair is light and airy, which is emphasized by the soft lines. The timeless chair is suitable both at the dining table or to decorate the kitchen corner.

• &Tradition's In Between SK1 chair >
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The softest seat

Let the soft fabric catch you to a luxurious embrace! Everyday routines become a little more glorious with a soft chair where you can enjoy daily chores and a leisurely stay. The origins of the curved Beetle chair lie in the anatomy of the beetle, and the delicious shades of the chair bring a cheerful atmosphere next to the dining table. The Beetle chair stands as superior in terms of seating comfort.

• Gubi's Beetle chair >
All chairs by Gubi >

See also:

• All dining chairs at Finnish Design Shop >

Text: Sarianna Määttänen Images: Manufacturers

Published on 22 Feb, 2021

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