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Wood Dining Chairs: Comprehensive Guide
Everything you need to know about Amish-crafted solid wood dining chairs.
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Why Choose Amish-Made Wood Dining Chairs?
Buying Amish-made furniture means investing in craftsmanship. These chairs are built to last for generations to come. Amish wood dining chairs are available in a wide variety of styles (which we get into later) and are highly customizable (our trademark), so you will be able to pick from plenty of viable options to make your domicile even more decadent.
Finding Your Style: A Guide to Wood Dining Chair Designs
Amish dining chairs are available in a wide variety of furniture styles. If you don’t know much about Amish furniture, you may think it’s old-fashioned and that’s it.
Want to know what goes into building them? Anatomy of an Amish Dining Chair gives you a behind-the-scenes breakdown of their parts and features.
Choosing the Right Set
Are you shopping for a complete set? Our Buyer’s Guide for Dining Chair Sets walks you through everything you need to know about matching chairs to your table, selecting the right number of seats, and finding a look that works for your space.
Here are a few things to keep in mind. A 72-inch table comfortably fits sets of 6-8 chairs, while a 96-inch table fits sets of 10. If you like to host get-togethers, you might want to consider purchasing a larger set of chairs than you need for daily use. And perhaps you should explore adding a couple of armchairs to your set to hold down the ends of the table.
Also Read: All About Arms: Things to Remember About Dining Chairs
If you need help matching styles between tables and chairs, How to Match Dining Chairs and Tables is a helpful read.
Seat Types, Upholstery, and Comfort
Wooden seats are easy to clean and great for families, while upholstered seats add softness and luxury. Choose from performance fabrics for high-traffic areas or with messy children around. You can also go with leather for an elegant touch.
Want to compare options? Our post What Do DutchCrafters Chair Seats Really Feel Like? gives an inside look at how each type feels.
Wood Types and Stain Finishes
While oak is our most popular wood type, you’ll find that our exquisite solid wood dining chairs offer a host of premium hardwood options for you to choose from. Read more about the different wood types to help you determine which is the right choice.
Check out our Top 5 Oak Wood Dining Chairs.
Wondering what the most popular stains are? We dug through LOADS of real sales orders to compile a list of our most popular stains for four of our most popular hardwoods:
- 5 Best Finishes for Cherry Wood
- 5 Best Finishes for Walnut Wood
- 5 Best Stains for Maple Wood
- 5 Best Stains for Oak Wood
Still not sure which to choose? Read Cherry vs. Maple or Cherry vs. Walnut for side-by-side comparisons.
Dining Chair Dimensions and Room Planning
Our woodworkers say measure twice and cut once. Well, the same concept goes for you when you are buying furniture. Measure, measure, measure the space before you make your purchase. Always check the dimensions and read our Dining Table and Chair Sizing Guide to make sure you have appropriate clearance for the table and chairs you select.
Popular Wood Dining Chair Types
Which kind of wood dining chair will be the best fit for your style?
Windsor Chairs
Timeless and versatile, Windsor chairs are all about spindles and comfort. Their rounded backs and splayed legs give them that instantly recognizable silhouette. From classic bow-backs to fan-backs, these chairs bring Colonial-era charm into modern dining rooms.
Learn more: A Chat with the Windsors and The Windsor Chair Series.
Pressback Chairs
Want a little nostalgia with your supper? Pressback chairs combine sturdy wooden frames with ornate, pressed designs on the backrest. They’re a favorite for farmhouse kitchens and country-style dining rooms.
Parsons Chairs
Sleek, upholstered, and endlessly adaptable. Parsons chairs are a go-to for transitional and contemporary spaces. Whether in leather or fabric, they add a soft touch to balance the solidity of your table.
Mission Chairs
No frills. Just clean, straight lines and sturdy construction. Mission chairs emphasize the beauty of the wood grain and fit seamlessly into Craftsman, Shaker, and contemporary dining spaces.
Learn more: History of Mission Style Furniture.
Care and Maintenance
Our Amish-made, solid wood dining chairs are built to last for generations, but they need a little TLC. Read the full care breakdown in How to Care for Wood Dining Chairs.
Mix and Match Dining Chairs and Tables
Some folks like to get a uniform matching set of dining furniture. We have plenty of options of ready-to-purchase dining furniture sets for you. However, if you want to step outside the box and mix it up, make sure you read our guide on How to Mix and Match Dining Furniture.
Where to Find Big and Tall Wood Dining Chairs?
If standard dining chairs are too small for your comfort, then check out our guide to shopping for Big and Tall Dining Chairs.
Ready to Upgrade Your Dining Room?
Shop Amish Dining Chairs or talk with one of our Furniture Specialists for more assistance.
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