Are Wooden Dining Chairs Comfortable?

Without the support of soft upholstery and plush padding, are wooden dining chairs comfortable?

Finding the right chairs for your dining table is an important part of creating a space where you will enjoy sharing meals and conversations with your loved ones. Your choice will determine how relaxed your guests will be, plus they will make a positive or negative impact on the overall look of your decor.

Our clients often fall in love with the timeless designs of wooden chairs, but then worry that they may not be accommodating enough for hours-long dinner parties.

To help you decide, we have asked our interior designers to share the knowledge and experience they have gathered from working with seats in this natural material.

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Why are wood dining chairs popular?

The popularity of wooden chairs has a lot to do with their durability. When made from solid hardwood, their longevity outperforms most of the other common materials.

With the right care, a well-built wooden seat like this Niclas Dining Chair by Eichholtz will be a part of your family for generations.

Secondly, they are undeniably beautiful and work well with several design styles. As such, they can easily transition with the look of your dining room as it changes over the years. Instead of getting a new set of chairs, a simple repolishing or staining will bring on a fresh new look to them.

Benefits of wooden chairs

There are several reasons to fall in love with wooden dining chairs, of these, the most notable are:

• Easily withstand wear and tear - solid wood is extremely strong. Your chairs will remain in great shape even after heavy usage. You won’t have to worry about replacing them any time soon.
• Stylish - as seen with this Emma Dining Chair by Porada from our Quick Ship range, wooden furniture has an elegant appeal that adds style to an interior it's placed in. Depending on the design you choose, these chairs will be at home in any home, whether modern, traditional, or contemporary.
• Easy to maintain - hardwoods are not fussy. Once they receive the correct coatings to protect them from fungus and termites, they will remain strong and beautiful for a very long period.
• Weather resistant - solid wooden chairs can handle the outdoor elements, thus, you can place them both inside the home and outdoors without worrying about them experiencing damage.
• Versatile - At FCI, we have a collection of premium wooden chairs in different styles, finishes, and sizes from some of the best international furniture houses. As such, our customers find it easy to find the ones that complement their home’s style.

As you can see, even though hardwood furniture tends to be more expensive than many other materials, the advantages it provides make it a cost-effective purchase in the long run.

What to consider before you buy

Warming up to the idea of purchasing wooden chairs? Before you head to your furniture supplier, we want you to be certain that these seats will fit in with your needs and lifestyle.

Appearance

Think carefully about the look you want to achieve for your dining room. Interior design is all about creating a personalised look so stay true to your taste in every room of your home. Look at the table and other elements in your space as these will have an impact on the chair you should select. Don’t forget to also consider your flooring, dark wood will look great against a light floor, and vice versa.

Formal vs casual look

As you browse our selection of wooden chairs, you will find designs that have a formal appeal to them, as well as others that are more abstract and casual. We recommend adhering to the existing tone that has been set in your home. If the rest of the furniture has a polished look, then opt for formal styles.

Comfort

No matter how striking your chair looks, it will bring you little joy if it’s uncomfortable to sit on. What is comfortable for one person might not be for the next. As such, we always encourage our clients to come into our showroom and experience and try out different pieces.

Consider what size and shape backrest, arms, seat, and legs give you the most relaxation. In our experience, we have noted that wooden chairs with scooped seats are more comfortable for long periods of sitting than those with flat surfaces.

Lifestyle

Finally, you should think about your lifestyle and how you tend to use your dining room. Do you entertain often? Will your family use the space for board games, or perhaps it doubles up as a workspace?

Answers to these questions will help you understand how many hours of seating you will generally spend on your selected chair at a time. They will also inform practical choices of colour, and shape and make you aware of which features are must-haves.

Chat with our interior designers

Furnishing a home can be an overwhelming task. Even the smallest decisions may have a large impact on how your overall looks come together.

But do not worry, our interior designers are available to help you arrive at the perfect choice. Whilst you can schedule a virtual chat with our team of experts, there is no substitute for in-person conversations. We invite you to visit our large showroom and discuss your needs over a coffee with us.

In conclusion

Deciding whether wooden chairs are a comfortable choice for your home will come down to what you like and need. With over fifteen years of experience with quality furniture, our experts can guide you through your buying process so that you arrive at the perfect chair. Get in touch and chat with us. 

We want your dining room, and every area of your house to be an exhibition of your personal taste whilst being practical and comfortable. Take a look at some of our completed interior design projects or browse our selection of modern dining chairs and prepare to transform your interior.