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Buyer’s Guide to Amish Wood Dining Chair Sets
Wood dining chair sets from DutchCrafters are the best way to enhance your dining room decor. Whether you have eclectic taste and choose a mismatched (yet secretly matching) set or a completely uniform solid wood symphony around your dining table, we have you covered.
Our solid wood dining chairs are Amish-made and incredibly customizable to fit even the most finicky home decorators.
Buying a brand-new, made-to-order dining chair set from a skilled Amish builder can be an exhilarating experience. There are quite a few things to consider, but we’ll go over all of them right here in this buyer’s guide to wood dining chair sets.
So, pull up a chair!
Why Buy a Set of Wood Dining Chairs?
A matching set of dining chairs brings:
- Uniformity: No more mismatched seating.
- Same Finish at Same Time: Ordering a set of chairs at once means they will all be built and finished at the same time. This reduces the chance of any of the finish mixes coming out with slightly different shades. Ordering the whole set simultaneously ensures they are finished in the same batch, providing maximum consistency.
- Simplified design decisions: Pick once and done.
Our most popular include sets of four, sets of six, or sets of eight wood dining chairs. Nearly every style we offer is available as a customizable solid wood dining chair set.
Pro Tip: To buy a set of our wood dining chairs, select your options on our product page and click “Add to Cart.” Then, you can increase the quantity.
How Many Wood Dining Chairs Do You Need?
The ideal number of chairs depends on a few factors:
- Table Size:
- A 120″ rectangular table fits sets of 10-12 wood dining chairs.
- A 96″ rectangular table fits sets of eight to 10 wood dining chairs
- A 72″ rectangular table fits sets of six to eight wood dining chairs
- A 60″ round table fits sets of six to eight wood dining chairs.
- A 48″ round table fits sets of four to six wood dining chairs.
- A 42″ round table fits sets of four to five wood dining chairs.
- Ensure You Have Room for Chairs:
Leave at least 36–48 inches of clearance around the table so your guests can move about and around the table without banging your beautiful solid wood dining chairs into the walls. - Guest Habits:
If you like to host and often have guests over for dinner, consider buying a larger set of six or eight dining chairs, even if you only need four for daily use.
For precise pairing tips, read our Dining Table and Chair Sizing Guide. You’ll find everything you need to know about table and chair sizes in this handy guide.
Should You Get Armchairs in Your Wood Dining Chair Set?
It depends on your layout and preferences:
- Armchairs add comfort and are perfect for the heads of the table. At the end of the table, armchairs harken back to olden days when the head of the table was reserved for someone of prestige. However, armchairs at the end of the table also balance out the aesthetic with the side chairs along the sides of the table.
- As mentioned, side chairs are often used to sit along the sides of the table. They are also better for tight spaces and accommodate more guests.
Many customers mix side and armchairs: a popular six-piece setup includes two armchairs and four side chairs. When deciding on how many chairs to fit around your dining table, make sure you check the dimensions for armchairs vs. side chairs.
See the image below to visualize how the armchairs at the ends of the table can complete the look.
For fit tips, read All About Arms: Things to Remember About Dining Chairs
Wood Types and Finish Considerations
Among the dazzling array of customizable options, you can select your favorite wood type and stain for your wood dining chairs.
- Oak: Amish furniture’s most popular wood type! See our 5 Best Stains for Oak dining chairs.
- Cherry: Warm and cozy undertones and darkens over time. See our 5 Best Stains for Cherry.
- Brown Maple: The best word to describe brown maple is “smooth.” This is a great option if you want to paint or stain. See our 5 Best Stains for Maple wood.
- Walnut: Rich and elegant with deep tones. See our 5 Best Stains for Walnut.
Once you find a few dining chairs you like, you can explore the option menus to discover that DutchCrafters offers a huge selection of premium wood species for you to choose from.
Finish colors can match or contrast with your table.
Upholstered vs. All Wood Dining Chair Sets
Here’s how to decide:
- Solid wood seats: Easy to clean. Great for daily use and homes with kids.
- Upholstered seats: Add comfort and luxury. Choose from performance fabric or leather.
Many of our Amish dining chair sets allow you to choose wood, upholstery, or a combination.
Made in America
Every chair we offer is made in America by Amish-owned woodshops across the heartland. Our wood dining chairs are made with integrity and expertise for long-term durability. Amish furniture is heirloom quality. Read more about why you should buy American-made furniture.
Shop Amish-Made Wood Dining Chairs
Final Thoughts
Life happens in your dining room: meals, holidays, conversations, and celebrations. It is where family bonds are forged and intertwined. Quality dining room furniture enhances those experiences.
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your dining room chair set, or you are redecorating, or whatever the occasion, contact one of our highly skilled furniture specialists to assist you with any questions.
More Wood Dining Chair Resources
Buying & Style Guides:
- Wood Dining Chair Style Guide
- How to Match Dining Chairs and Tables
- Mix and Match Dining Furniture
- 5 Best Amish-Made Oak Dining Chairs
Popular Chair Types:
- The Windsor Chair Series
- The Pressback Dining Chair
- The History of the Parsons Chair
- History of Mission Style Furniture
Practical Resources:
- How to Care for Wood Dining Chairs
- Big and Tall Dining Chair Buying Guide
- Dining Table and Chair Sizing Guide
Explore More:
- Shop All Amish Dining Chairs
- Browse Dining Room Sets
- Shop All Dining Seating
- Explore Breakfast Nooks
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Seth Carter has been with DutchCrafters since 2020. Seth has won multiple awards for his work in Amish furniture while with DutchCrafters. He has advised and partnered with more than 150 Amish wood shops on furniture presentation, design, industry trends, product options, and the development of exclusive products. He is originally from Indiana and even lived in Amish country (LaGrange, Indiana) for an extended period of time while working with DutchCrafters. Seth was previously in charge of DutchCrafters' Amish bedroom furniture category. He was eventually promoted to lead the team that managed every product in DutchCrafters' world's largest online collection of Amish furniture.
