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Dining chair and rug suggestions, please

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Just received a new dining table and am looking for chair & rug suggestions. I have a sample chair that I think is ok, just maybe too safe?? Pictures included below (please ignore black cabinet in photo - not staying.

We are in this home seasonally, so need chairs in stock now or very soon, as we will leave here mid October.

I'll load more photos in the comments.

Thank you

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Jilly

last year

Check out local buy/sell pages, too. I’ve found some really nice and unique furniture that way (such as FB Marketplace), as well as antique/vintage malls in my area. Better prices for better quality, too.

Good luck!

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ks92
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last year

Room in back of photo above
ks92
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last year
Just returned the chair as DH said it wasn’t great to sit in. Back to square one.
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Jilly
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I remember your house! Such wonderful light in there. :)

Re: chairs — do you prefer fabric or leather? Do you have kids? Budget?

I looked at your idea books and love the plaid dining chairs in the first picture. Probably custom, but it’s a style I could see in your house.

ETA: This set …
ks92 thanked Jilly
ks92
Original Author
last year
Thanks again, Jinx! Kids are adults 😀

No preference to wood or upholstered. Budget under $300/chair. I do like your photo!
Jilly
last year
Have you gone into any area furniture stores? I think this might be a case of it being a good idea to see and sit on them in person. I have ordered dining chairs online (Overstock) and got lucky with liking them, but they don’t get used regularly.

Your lovely decor is quite neutral overall, so tons of possibilities.

I just hesitate suggesting any online, as I don’t know if they’d be comfortable enough.
ks92
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We are in a small town, but there are a few options locally. We will start there tomorrow. Comfort is a big deal!

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