As you know, we believe that that dining area should be the heart of your home. The dining table is the focal point, but a great dining chair is essential to your dining space, whatever your style or budget.
Comfort is key when it comes to dining chairs, so keep that in mind when picking something that fits your aesthetic. A good dining space will have people staying at your table for longer, without the need to break up conversations and move to a different room. It also offers the opportunity for everyone present to become part of the conversation and equally enjoy the company.
Outside of your bed and sofa, dining chairs are some of the most used pieces of furniture, so you want something that looks and feels good. Consider comfort, durability, style – and budget!
It’s no secret that dining chairs are punchy on the budget. It always comes as a bit of shock to our clients that a single dining chair can run into the thousands of rands per chair, and deciding whether to save or splurge on your dining chairs is a key part of your budget planning.
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite dining chairs we use time and again, including many affordable options to suit your style and your budget.
SAVE
Dining chair shopping can be so overwhelming, with what feels like hundreds of options available. And we get it—investing in this key piece of furniture for your home can be nerve wracking, and buying an affordable but good quality chair is even more difficult – especially since we all have our own metric for what we consider a splurge and a save. For some clients, buying online and not being able to take the chair for a test drive has them running for the hills.
Before you grab something out of desperation, our designers have rounded a few staple options under R1,000 and R3,000 each.
1. Emma Wooden Leg from DecoFurn | 2. Cruz Upholstered Chair from MRP Home | 3. Gillian Dining Chair from Superbalist | 4. Fina Fabric Dining Chair from DecoFurn | 5. Cath Fabric Dining Chair from DecoFurn | 6. Atom Dining Chair from Cielo | 7. Luna Chair from Takealot | 8. Roxi Chair from Rochester | 9. Bea Chair from Superbalist
1. Halo Dining Chair from Cielo | 2. Hampton Dining Chair from Cielo | 3. Rotunda Chair from @home | 4. Diaz Natural from Chair Crazy | 5. Ariana Dining Chair from Superablist | 6. Macy Dining Chair from Cielo | 7. Silhouette Dining Chair from Eleven Past | 8 Mariposa Dining Chair from Rochester| 9. Skool Chair from Knus
SPLURGE
If your budget has the flexibility, we encourage you to consider your dining chair as an investment piece. One that you’ll have for years to come.
Classic wood pieces with simple but striking silhouettes infuse any dining space with style, and you can bet you won’t tire of them even if your overall style changes down the road.
1. Iona Dining Chair from Haus by Hertex | 2. Black Wishbone from @home | 3. Spindle Back Diner from Houtlander | 4. Classic Dining Room Chair from Incanda | 5. Classic Diner Upholstered from Houtlander | 6. Philly Dining Chair from Coricraft | 7. Edward Dining Chair from Coricraft| 8. Eva Natural from Aura Interiors | 9. Hand Stitched Dining Chair from Incanda
1. Edward Dining Chair from Coricraft | 2. Matumba Tub Chair from Vogel Design | 3. Horn Dining Chair from Weylandts | 4. Low Back Diner Upholstered from Houtlander | 5. Bliss Dining Chair from Weylandts | 6. Ori Chair from Low Roets | 7. Vuti Chair from Lowe Roets | 8. Chameleon Diner from Kipekee Studio | 9. Nguni Chair from Vogel Design