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Help in choosing DR chairs (pics included)

14 years ago

I'm in need of help in deciding which dining room chairs to choose to update our dining room table so that it has a more elegant (less country/casual) look in our victorian brownstone. I really like the more feminine tufted chair but had also been considering the parson's chair. I've enclosed pics of our table as well as the two different styled chairs (not in the fabrics shown). Another option could incorporate the tufted chairs as guest chairs with two parsons chairs (possibly skirted) as captains chairs. As a side note we have to camelback settees in the adjoining parlor.

Any suggestions or ideas are greatly appreciated!

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les917
14 years ago
I think the weight of the parson's chair balances the table better, and I like the camel-back look of it as well. The tufted chair seems topheavy on the legs, which seem spindly.

How about this Raleigh dining chair from Carrington Court? I beleive a number of people here have purchased from them and been pleased. Lots of fabric choices. I think the chair legs compliment the pedestal on the table, and the curved back is reminiscent of the camel-back couches.

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msrose
14 years ago
While I love the tufted chairs, I think the parson's chair looks better with your table which is gorgeous BTW.

Laurie
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CaroleOH
14 years ago
Les, I bookmarked that site - what great pricing on dining chairs and you can send in your own fabrics too.

I like the first chair best too, while the second chair is very pretty, it looks wobbyly to me. If you want something a bit more elegant then the chair Les suggested works too.

Personally, I think the chairs you have look very nice with the table. Have you thought about just having a more tailored seat cushion made for each chair? maybe one with a more tailored skirt - have a pleated 6" drop and choose a fabric that isn't country in styling - linen?
folkvictorian
14 years ago
Oh, that second, tufted chair is gorgeous! Yes, it's a bit top-heavy and that's why I like it. It's like a big fat spider standing on long, glorious legs. Gorgeous, gorgeous.

BUT, I'd have to agree that the first chair is more suited to your substantial table. Caroleoh's idea of skirted seat cushions is good, too, but it sounds like you're ready for a complete change.
barb5
14 years ago
Doingygirl, may I ask where you got your chair pads?

I've been looking for some, and yours are very nice.
Ideefixe
14 years ago
I think I'd take a short walk in another direction. Maybe something metal?

Here is a link that might be useful: Metal chairs
beachlily z9a
14 years ago
About 2 years ago I purchased 4 leather Parsons chairs from Carrington Court. Great prices & excellent service. When I expressed concern about purchasing furniture sight-unseen, the manager offered to send me a chair for my inspection. I was so impressed that I went ahead and ordered. Beautiful workmanship and American made, both are important to me!
Shannon01
14 years ago
I think the gold chair would be really nice with the table. Something about the legs on the blue one just seem too delicate for the bulk of the table.

Folkvictorian- maybe your mentioning the spider look is what has me scared of the blue chair. Yesterday I had to deal with a HUGE black widow back I found in the yard.
susanwrites
13 years ago
doingygirl - I hope you see this. I'd love to know where you got your beautiful pedestal table.

And I love hearing good things about Carrington Court. I'm about to order leather samples from them.
forhgtv
13 years ago
I love that tufted chair. May I ask where you found it?

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