Hello,
we are looking for new chairs for our dining table.
I wanted to ask what to look out for and how to recognize quality?
What minimum weight capacity should the chairs have? At least 110 kg (243 lbs), 130 kg (287 lbs), or even 140 kg (309 lbs) plus?
(The heaviest guest we usually have weighs about 95–100 kg (209–220 lbs).)
Would you recommend chairs with or without armrests?
What do you think of cantilever chairs, or would you rather suggest classic four-legged ones?
We have a 200 x 100 cm (79 x 39 inches) ceramic dining table.
we are looking for new chairs for our dining table.
I wanted to ask what to look out for and how to recognize quality?
What minimum weight capacity should the chairs have? At least 110 kg (243 lbs), 130 kg (287 lbs), or even 140 kg (309 lbs) plus?
(The heaviest guest we usually have weighs about 95–100 kg (209–220 lbs).)
Would you recommend chairs with or without armrests?
What do you think of cantilever chairs, or would you rather suggest classic four-legged ones?
We have a 200 x 100 cm (79 x 39 inches) ceramic dining table.
Fuchsbau35 schrieb:
Make sure the seat height matches the table height. My chairs (four legs with upholstered seats) are a bit too low. I hadn’t considered this before buying the chairs at a Swedish furniture store. My table is from a different manufacturer and is probably a bit taller than the standard furniture store height. I feel the same way. Our Ikea wicker chairs are also too low for the new table. I kept using various (ugly) seat cushions. I’ve now gotten a new chair just for myself with a seat height of 53 cm (21 inches), and it fits well.
@FrankChief
One might think you own a furniture store and are going through every department, trying to save money on market research by asking about every conceivable piece of furniture and what to look out for. Doesn’t it even occur to you to actually touch the furniture? To sit on the chairs?
What I’m curious about: is your approach just a collection of practical furniture, or do you also consider comfort and enjoyment?
One might think you own a furniture store and are going through every department, trying to save money on market research by asking about every conceivable piece of furniture and what to look out for. Doesn’t it even occur to you to actually touch the furniture? To sit on the chairs?
What I’m curious about: is your approach just a collection of practical furniture, or do you also consider comfort and enjoyment?
Quite a few points have already been made here. I’ll join in with trying them out. Comfort is the primary criterion. Then, of course, the appearance. Additionally, pay attention to the seat height and armrest height. With armchair-style seats, you have the disadvantage that they usually cannot be pushed fully under the table. Also, you always have to push the chairs back when getting up. Without armrests, you can also simply get up from the side of the chair. The overall width of the chair is also important. Depending on the table legs, only two chairs may fit on the long side. We have an internal support leg on our table, so three to four chairs fit along the 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) length. Swivel chairs (also with backrests) are practical for standing up, but I haven’t found any that I like aesthetically so far. These flared angled legs look very strange to me. Our chairs are from Lübke and have been in use for over 30 years now, made of solid alder with a fabric seat. It works for us, but that probably doesn’t help you much. So go to a furniture store, look around, and test them out!
Oh yes — forgot to mention: It’s also important to me that the chairs are easy to move. Some are very heavy or can only be moved with both hands because there is no grip edge or surface. Try them out!
Oh yes — forgot to mention: It’s also important to me that the chairs are easy to move. Some are very heavy or can only be moved with both hands because there is no grip edge or surface. Try them out!