How awful do these dining chairs look?
I found these dining chairs at the Restoration Hardware Outlet. They only had 3 but I figured if I liked them, I could order the other 3 from the retail store at a slightly higher price. The chairs looked more brown in the store (they almost appear black against my table). My table and buffet are from Ethan Allen, I would like to get matching chairs but they cost a small fortune. .
I like the chairs, but not sure I like them with my table. They just look so completely different. What do you think? Thanks!
Edited to add- Sorry having trouble adding the link from photobucket, not sure what is going on. I will have to upload each photo separately.
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8 years agoThe EA chairs may work, despite their shorter height, if they have a bit more chunky "substance" to them than the current chairs. The RH Outlet chairs are too diminutive compared to the heft of the table. None of the chairs in the photos below are towering over the table, but their lines are suited to those of the table. The overall proportions are just better.
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8 years agoI added two more chairs for you to see. I love those chairs so if you decide not to keep them, I am sure someone will take them off your hands. I looked at dining room photos and most chairs sit about the height these do.
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8 years agoThanks aktillery9, that was very nice of you.
Thanks auntjen, those visuals were very helpful. I started out thinking that I wanted a narrow chair since my table does not extend. I wanted to be able to cram in as many people as I could during the Holidays, but Ethan Allen does not offer chairs less than 22" wide. The chairs from RH are 20" wide. I really like the look of the first chairs you posted, but they are even more money than the ones I was considering.
I saw these chairs on Ethan Allen, not sure what you all think of the proportions (let's see if I can post multiple photos in one post). I want to get 6 side chairs and all upholstered host and hostess chairs.
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8 years agoGood to know that they are comfortable and have held up well, mimipadv! I never actually sat in them.
aktillery9, I like the look of those chairs, thank you. I think I want an upholstered seat though, I worry that without one the chairs might look like they belong in the kitchen?
I also like the look of these chairs from Ethan Allen:
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8 years agoI just saw two listings on Craigslist, what do you think:
the first one might be too ornate, but looks nice. I would have to recover the chairs.
This one might not beformal enough but the color might be better:
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoI've always liked the Meg's Chair from Century. It's 40" H x 22" W. I have no idea on price. Century has a lot of nice chairs.
https://www.centuryfurniture.com/product-detail.aspx?sku=T29-521§ion=TYPE
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