Best Overall
George Oliver Putnam Side Chair
- The sleek midcentury modern chair has an upholstered cushioned seat in four colors.
The sleek midcentury modern chair has an upholstered cushioned seat in four colors.
- It's on the smaller side.
It's on the smaller side.
With an overall measurement of 19.5 x 31.5 x 19.5 inches, the George Oliver Putnam Side Chair effortlessly fits in apartments, tight spaces, or anywhere you want a softer midcentury vibe. It combines a foam-padded upholstered seat and back for comfort and a rubberwood frame that can support up to 250 pounds.
With nine upholstery and wood combinations to choose from, this versatile side chair can slip into a dining space while adding a touch of color. Even better, they’re sold in sets of two for a relatively affordable price.
The stain-resistant polyester upholstery can be spot-cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soap-and-water solution.
Product Details: Dimensions: 19.5 x 31.5 x 19.5 inches | Material: Rubberwood frame, polyester upholstery, foam padding | Weight Capacity: 250 pounds | Number of Chairs Included: Two | Care: Spot-clean with a damp cloth and mild soap-and-water solution
Best Budget
Better Homes and Gardens Maddox Crossing Dining Chairs
- These dining chairs are made of solid wood, despite their budget price.
These dining chairs are made of solid wood, despite their budget price.
- There aren’t any cushions, so you may want to add some separately if you prefer a softer feel.
There aren’t any cushions, so you may want to add some separately if you prefer a softer feel.
If you’re looking for the best dining chairs on a budget, we recommend the Better Homes and Gardens Maddox Crossing Dining Chairs Set. The set of two comes at an affordable price, so whether you’re looking for just two chairs or enough seating for a large dining room table, you can make a wallet-friendly purchase.
The chairs are available in four colors (dark seafoam, black, brown, and white) to match a variety of room aesthetics, and the hand-applied finish adds a vintage touch. The chairs are made of solid wood, but keep in mind that there are no cushions included if you prefer a softer seat.
Product Details: Dimensions: 21.5 x 18 x 38 Inches | Material: Solid wood | Weight Capacity: Not listed | Number of Chairs Included: Two | Care: Gently wipe with a damp microfiber cloth
Best Splurge
Kathy Kuo Home Sterling Rattan Arm Chair
- The chair is lightweight, making it easy to move around.
The chair is lightweight, making it easy to move around.
- This chair can only be ordered in sets of two, so it may not be the best pick for someone wanting to purchase an odd number of chairs.
This chair can only be ordered in sets of two, so it may not be the best pick for someone wanting to purchase an odd number of chairs.
If you’re looking for a chair to splurge on, the Kathy Kuo Home Sterling Brown Wood Rattan Seat Back Arm Chair is a solid choice to put your dollars toward. Made from solid elm wood and rattan, this chair is a durable pick that should stand up to regular use for years to come. And, because each chair only weighs 20 pounds, they’re easy to move and rearrange.
The chair is also equipped with arm rests, so users have a place to relax their arms between courses. “I’m a big fan of arms because if you’re like us and host dinners, it will allow you to truly relax because you can rest your arms, making it easier to lounge,” adds Emily Henderson, interior designer and author of “The New Design Rules".
Each chair can support up to 330 pounds and can be easily spot cleaned using a household cleaner when needed. It is important to note that this chair is unable to be purchased individually and is sold in sets of two.
Product Details: Dimensions: 33 x 20 x 20 inches; seat height: 18 inches | Material: Elm wood (frame) and woven rattan (seat) | Weight Capacity: 330 pounds | Number of Chairs Included: Two | Care: Lightly spot clean with household cleaner
Best Faux Leather
Crate and Barrel Curran Dining Chair
- The chair features a gently angled back and synthetic web suspension seat that conforms to the sitter and is available in four colors.
The chair features a gently angled back and synthetic web suspension seat that conforms to the sitter and is available in four colors.
- This chair is expensive, delivery time can vary, and the quilted design is at a higher price point and only available in three colors.
This chair is expensive, delivery time can vary, and the quilted design is at a higher price point and only available in three colors.
A simple but sophisticated Italian-inspired design, the Curran Dining Chair features easy-care synthetic leather with self-welting details that only require a wipe to clean. It has a seat height of 19 inches and sports a wood frame with solid beechwood legs in a walnut finish. The chair’s low-profile curved padded back and polyform seat built with synthetic web suspension conform to the sitter to accommodate leisurely dining.
Product Details: Dimensions: 20.5 x 32.25 x 23.75 inches | Material: Faux leather, wood frame with solid beechwood legs, walnut finish | Weight Capacity: Not listed | Number of Chairs Included: One | Care: Wipe clean, keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources
Best Plastic
Article Svelti Dining Chair
- Available in eight colors, this easy-to-clean chair is family-friendly and suitable indoors and outdoors.
Available in eight colors, this easy-to-clean chair is family-friendly and suitable indoors and outdoors.
- Despite its single-price listing, Article only sells and ships this chair in pairs.
Despite its single-price listing, Article only sells and ships this chair in pairs.
Take this ‘50s style, Scandinavian-inspired molded plastic UV-resistant chair wherever you need to dine in style inside or out. With an overall dimension of 18 x 34.5 x 20.5 inches, the Article Svelti Dining Chair offers a versatile, modern design that is family-friendly and easy to clean.
It can support up to 225 pounds and is available in eight colors to provide various decorating options. The Svelti comes in multiple versions, including options equipped with arms, in counter height and bar height versions, and as an office chair with casters at different price points.
Product Details: Dimensions: 18 x 34.5 x 20.5 inches | Material: Plastic, powder-coated metal legs | Weight Capacity: 225 pounds | Number of Chairs Included: Two | Care: Wipe down with a damp cloth
Best Windsor
Design Within Reach Salt Chair
- Available in eight colors and outfitted with nylon floor glides, this versatile chair sports a simple profile and is also available in a stool height.
Available in eight colors and outfitted with nylon floor glides, this versatile chair sports a simple profile and is also available in a stool height.
- The chair is pricier than other options and on the smaller side.
The chair is pricier than other options and on the smaller side.
The Design Within Reach Salt Chair is made of sturdy solid beech wood and can support up to 253 pounds. Sold individually, it has a classic Windsor style and is available in an array of colors that will update a variety of dining spaces. The brand also offers a matching stool, should you need something higher. While its armless design isn’t the best for lounging for long periods, the 18.5-inch-deep seat is molded and designed with a waterfall edge for built-in comfort. Seven hand-smoothed spindles support the sitter’s back.
With its lightweight and compact size, you can effortlessly slide into and out of even in tight areas. To maintain this chair, wipe up spills immediately with a dry cloth, keep it away from direct heat and sunlight, and dust it regularly with a damp cloth and wipe it dry. The brand also recommends using waxes and oils periodically to protect the finish. While it is one of the more expensive options on this list, the Salt Chair has a two-year warranty to protect your purchase.
Product Details: Dimensions: 17 x 33.2 x 18.5 inches | Material: Solid European beech wood from FSC-certified sources | Weight Capacity: 253 pounds | Number of Chairs Included: One | Care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth
Best Upholstered
Ophelia and Co. Padillo Side Chair
- It offers a comfy 21-inch wide seat with 2-inch thick padding.
It offers a comfy 21-inch wide seat with 2-inch thick padding.
- Keep this chair, which requires some assembly, away from direct sunlight or heating or cooling vents to prevent the fabric from fading, or the frame from cracking.
Keep this chair, which requires some assembly, away from direct sunlight or heating or cooling vents to prevent the fabric from fading, or the frame from cracking.
With a weight capacity of 250 pounds, Ophelia and Co’s Parisian-inspired Padillo Upholstered Side Chair features an upholstered 19.5-inch high back and 21-inch wide seat, 2-inch foam-padded seat, and solid wood legs. French typographic details, weathered wood, and curved front legs add a touch of charm and vintage feel that works with a country-chic ensemble or cozy cottage aesthetic. Its neutral hues complement any color palette. Arrange the armless chairs around the dining table or utilize them as accent side chairs. Remove stains from the cotton and linen upholstery using a damp cloth with mild soap and water.
Product Details: Dimensions: 26.77 x 40.94 x 22.24 inches | Material: Cotton, linen upholstery, foam filling, solid wood legs | Weight Capacity: 250 pounds | Number of Chairs Included: Two | Care: Remove stains with mild soap and water using a damp cloth
Best Contemporary
Article Zola Black Leather Chair
- There is no assembly required for this durably constructed chair with a solid wood frame.
There is no assembly required for this durably constructed chair with a solid wood frame.
- The arms are short, and the back legs are slanted to create the angular Z-shape.
The arms are short, and the back legs are slanted to create the angular Z-shape.
The Zola Black Leather Dining Chair’s contemporary, angular Z-shape makes it a showpiece in and of itself. Its foam-padded black pebble-textured leather seat measures 19.5 inches high and 21.5-inches wide. While it does sport arms, they are short. The chair is constructed of solid wood and wood veneer with a walnut stain that gives it a sophisticated sensibility. Coated with a protective finish, the semi-aniline leather needs only a wipe-down to clean. The Zola is also available in a fabric-upholstered seat.
Product Details: Dimensions: 30 x 21.5 x 22.5 inches | Material: Rubberwood, semi-aniline leather, foam padding | Weight Capacity: Not listed | Number of Chairs Included: One | Care: Wipe down
Best Slipcover
Crate and Barrel Addison Flange Dining Chair
- The chair is available with or without arms, so you can choose which style you prefer.
The chair is available with or without arms, so you can choose which style you prefer.
- It’s only available in linen fabric.
It’s only available in linen fabric.
The Crate and Barrel Addison Dining Chair is the perfect dining chair option for those who want to add a touch of elegance to their dining room. The chair features a full-length linen, polyester blend slipcover with a cozy padded back and an option for flange trimming, offering a sophisticated yet relaxed style.
We like that there are a few ways to personalize these chairs. For starters, you can decide if you prefer a style with or without arms. Although the color range is limited, the chair is also offered in several neutral hues. You can also choose if you want the chair with or without flange.
Supporting the gorgeous exterior is a durable hardwood frame and polyurethane foam seat cushioning. Although this chair is only offered in linen upholstery, we think the comfort and other personalization options make it a great option.
Product Details: Dimensions:19x25x37 inches | Material: Polyester-linen slipcover with foam seat cushioning | Weight Capacity: Not listed | Number of Chairs Included: One | Care: Spot clean
Best Velvet
Meridian Karina Velvet Dining Chair
- Available in six upholstery colors and two bases, the cover can be unzipped to spot clean.
Available in six upholstery colors and two bases, the cover can be unzipped to spot clean.
- You may need to add padding to bolster seat comfort, and some assembly is required.
You may need to add padding to bolster seat comfort, and some assembly is required.
For a plush yet sleek look, the 33.5-inch-tall Meridan Karina Velvet Dining Chair will bring a soft, textural feel to a dining area. This chair’s polished metal slatted legs and back zipper detail combine with the velvet foam-cushioned seat, which measures 18 inches deep, to create a lush yet retro-contemporary vibe. Price will vary, depending on your choice of upholstery color, but the chair is sold in sets of two. The spot-clean velvet is available in six colors: green, navy, pink, black, or cream. There are also some counter stool options in the Karina Collection.
Product Details: Dimensions: 19.5 x 33.5 x 21.5 inches | Material: Velvet with foam-cushioned seat, polished metal frame | Weight Capacity: Not listed | Number of Chairs Included: Two | Care: Spot-clean
Best Wood
Pottery Barn Aaron Dining Chair
- Available in five stain finishes, this chair boasts durable construction and requires no assembly.
Available in five stain finishes, this chair boasts durable construction and requires no assembly.
- If you prefer a softer seat, cushions are sold separately.
If you prefer a softer seat, cushions are sold separately.
With an overall dimension of 22 x 37 x 23.5 inches, the Aaron Dining Chair features a timeless design and details like an “X” back and a lacquered finish that seals in the stain’s color. There is also a contoured seat and a slightly distressed frame giving the chair an artisan look suitable for traditional and cottage settings. Constructed of kiln-dried sustainably-sourced rubberwood, it can handle everyday wear and tear and support up to 275 pounds while maintaining its good looks. Simply blot spills immediately and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
The dining chair is available in five stain finishes and comes in both armless side chair and armed chair designs. Pottery Barn also offers matching bar height and counter stools if you’re looking for a full set. One thing to keep in mind is that these hardwood chairs don’t have any cushioning, and the brand’s fitted tie-on cushions are sold separately and will cost between $129 and $179 extra per chair.
Product Details: Dimensions: 22 x 37 x 23.5 inches, seat height: 18 inches, back frame: 37 inches | Material: Rubberwood | Weight Capacity: 275 pounds | Number of Chairs: One | Care: Blot spills immediately, wipe with a clean damp cloth, and do not apply abrasives or household cleaners
Best Tufted
Modway Baronet Fabric Dining Chair
- Sold individually or in sets of two or four, this is a transitional take on an upholstered chair available in three colors.
Sold individually or in sets of two or four, this is a transitional take on an upholstered chair available in three colors.
- The black lacquered legs contrast with the upholstered seat, and the chair requires some assembly.
The black lacquered legs contrast with the upholstered seat, and the chair requires some assembly.
Sit back in this polyester fabric upholstered 38.5-inch tall chair with finely tufted button details and a dense foam-padded 21-inch wide seat for a comfortable, stylish dining experience. The seat is constructed of a solid wood frame with webbing and springs to prevent sagging.
With a weight capacity of 286 pounds, this chair features stylish flared back legs and is outfitted with non-marking caps to help prevent damage to wood floors. Gently wipe clean to maintain. Sold individually or in sets of two or four, the prices will vary based on color selection.
Product Details: Dimensions: 21 x 38.5 x 26.5 inches | Material: Polyester fabric, solid wood, foam padding | Weight Capacity: 286 pounds | Number of Chairs Included: Two | Care: Gently wipe clean
Best Cane
AllModern Walsh Side Chair
- Available in natural/white and black, it has a modern Scandinavian-inspired look that feels fresh but not too edgy.
Available in natural/white and black, it has a modern Scandinavian-inspired look that feels fresh but not too edgy.
- Some assembly is required, and the seat fabric is a nubby bouclé that is highly textured and may require extra care.
Some assembly is required, and the seat fabric is a nubby bouclé that is highly textured and may require extra care.
Influenced by iconic Bauhaus design, the AllModern Walsh Side Chair’s look is sleek yet airy. It pairs a tubular steel frame with solid wood and a woven cane backrest for an overall dimension of 19 x 33 x 19 inches.
The flexible cantilever construction lends the dining chair a contemporary vibe that is softened by the foam padded bouclé fabric seat and cane back. It is sturdy enough to support up to 250 pounds and simple to clean with a damp cloth. At $304, it is one of the more expensive picks on our list, but it is sold in sets of two, giving it a great value.
Product Details: Dimensions: 19 x 33 x 19 inches | Material: Steel frame, wood and wicker/rattan cane back, fabric upholstery, foam fill | Weight Capacity: 250 pounds | Number of Chairs Included: Two | Care: Clean with a damp cloth
Best Leather
West Elm Curved Back Dining Chair
- The chair comes pre-assembled, so you can get right to dining.
The chair comes pre-assembled, so you can get right to dining.
- Its weight limit is relatively low compared to some of the other picks on our list.
Its weight limit is relatively low compared to some of the other picks on our list.
If you’re looking for the best dining chair made of leather, consider the West Elm Curved Back Leather Dining Chair. Its standout feature is its curved back built with comfort in mind to keep those post-dinner conversations going and your back intact.
This dining chair covered with top-grain leather is supported by a metal frame, iron legs, and cushioned seat that can hold weight up to 250 pounds. When it comes to taking care of this chair, a finger or clean dry cloth can be used to wipe problem areas if a stain doesn’t dissolve itself into the leather. However, it is important to remember that water should not be used on this chair to avoid damage. Furthermore, this chair is supplied with plastic foot caps to prevent floor scratching.
Product Details: Dimensions: 21 x 24.5 x 32 inches | Material: Top-grain leather | Weight Capacity: 250 pounds | Number of Chairs Included: One | Care: Wipe with a finger or clean dry cloth. Do not use water.
Best Boucle
CB2 Inesse Boucle Dining Chair
- It has a modern look and served silhouette for added comfort.
It has a modern look and served silhouette for added comfort.
- It’s more expensive than other options and doesn’t feature arm rests.
It’s more expensive than other options and doesn’t feature arm rests.
CB2’s Inesse Boucle Dining Chair has a chic, mid-century modern look that’ll sit pretty in any dining room. Thanks to a linen-blend boucle fabric and a steel tube frame, you get the perfect mix of soft and supportive.
The chair's textured curved back and seat are beautifully contrasted against matte black steel legs. There aren't many color options, but you can't go wrong with ivory, black, or green. The chairs don’t feature armrests, so keep that in mind if you prefer them.
We love the chair’s curved silhouette, which we think offers both style and comfort to the chair. The chairs are an investment and while you can purchase this chair either individually, we think it’s worth investing in a set of four.
Product Details: Dimensions: 21.5x20x29 inches | Material: Polyester wool blend boucle with a steel tube frame | Weight Capacity: Not Listed | Number of Chairs Included: One | Care: Spot clean minor spills, professional upholstery cleaning for stubborn stains