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Seeking Advice on Dining Setup: Chair + Bench or Just Chair ?

5 months ago
last modified: 5 months ago

Hi everyone,

My partner and I are debating between two dining setups and would love to get your input.

We’ve already purchased a walnut dining table that seats 4-6 people. There are three of us at home (including our child), and we're considering a setup with 2 chairs, 1 bench, and 2 stools for added flexibility or 4 chairs + 2 stools for more traditional set up.


The idea is to use the bench for quick in-and-out seating and stow away the stools as side tables when not in use, bringing them out only when we have guests.

However, I've come across some discussions where people mentioned that having a bench setup can be a bit awkward, especially when entertaining guests.

We’d appreciate any advice or experiences you can share! Below are the matching bench, chair, and stool options we’re considering.

Thanks in advance for your help!

This is our dining area





This is the dining table we purchased











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