Dining rooms are often one of the most decorative areas in a home. They’re a place to impress when hosting friends and family, and chairs are an integral design component. Understanding the most popular chair types will help you find the right option if you’re shopping for new furniture. Here is a helpful guide.

What Are Some Common Dining Room Chair Styles?

1. Ladder-Back

These are one of the most recognizable chair designs, featuring horizontal wood slats in a ladder layout on the chair back. This is a traditional style that fits in well with Colonial, mid-Century, and classical home designs. The new furniture is generally made of wood and showcases a rich finish that pairs well with a matching table.

2. Parsons Chair

Parsons chairs are armless and have a sleek, minimalist design that’s best for contemporary homes. They focus on simplicity and upholstery rather than the chair framing. These chairs also fit together comfortably since there are no arms, making it easy to add more to a smaller dining area. Side-chairs are similar, though more traditional, featuring slated wood backs and upholstered seats.

3. Spindle

Spindle chairs are a Danish design. Rather than a solid back, vertical spindles connect the seat and top backrest, allowing plenty of visual space in the room. The wood seats are often indented rather than upholstered, and the legs and crossbars are also made of spindles, creating a smooth, cohesive design.

4. Barrel Back

Barrel back chairs are perfect if you have low ceilings and want to create the illusion of space with new furniture. They have rounded backs that are about half the height of other chain styles, so the shorter design is perfect for creating unobstructed space. The rounded backs are often cushioned and very comfortable, making these ideal for table conversation after an extended meal.

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