Modern Dining Chairs Canada

What makes a dining chair modern

A modern dining chair is one whose form follows its structure, meaning the legs, frame and seat are visible as separate elements rather than concealed beneath skirting or heavy upholstery. The category descends from mid-century design and shares its preference for tapered or cylindrical legs, thin frames and restrained colour, but it extends into contemporary materials that mid-century workshops did not have, including powder-coated steel, moulded polypropylene and performance boucle.

In practice, the test is whether the chair would still look considered if you turned it around. Modern dining chairs are designed to be seen from the back as often as the front, because in an open-plan Canadian home the dining chairs are visible from the living area at all times rather than tucked into a separate dining room.

Sizing a modern dining chair

Every modern dining chair in this collection has a seat height between 17 and 19 inches, which fits the standard dining table height of 28 to 30 inches. The clearance rule is to subtract 10 to 12 inches from your table height, so a 30-inch table takes an 18 to 19 inch seat and a 28-inch table takes 17 to 18 inches.

Modern chairs often have thinner frames than traditional ones, which means you can usually fit the same number of people around a smaller table. Allow 24 inches of table edge per person as a minimum and 26 to 30 inches for comfort.

Materials in the modern range

Powder-coated steel frames give the thinnest possible profile for a given strength, which is why so many modern chairs use them, and they are held in our metal dining chairs Canada collection. Solid wood modern chairs keep the tapered-leg silhouette while adding warmth, and those sit in wood chair.

Leather suits a modern chair because it drapes tightly over a thin frame without the bulk of padded upholstery; see leather dining chairs. Boucle and woven performance fabrics are the contemporary alternative where a softer look is wanted.

The Eiffel chair silhouette, with its wire or splayed wood base under a moulded shell, is the single most recognisable modern dining form and we hold 70 variants of it.

Modern versus mid-century

Mid-century modern is a subset of modern rather than a synonym for it. A mid-century dining chair specifically references furniture designed between roughly 1945 and 1970, characterised by tapered legs, organic curves and warm woods such as walnut and teak. Modern is the broader contemporary category that includes mid-century but also covers minimalist steel, moulded plastics and current Scandinavian design.

If the mid-century look is what you want specifically, our mid century modern dining chairs collection holds 195 models in that idiom.

Features worth choosing deliberately

A swivel base is unusual on a modern dining chair but genuinely useful, since it lets a diner turn out of the chair without pushing it backward. Our swivel dining chairs collection holds 47 models, several in a modern idiom.

Armless side chairs are the more common modern choice because arms interrupt the clean line of the frame and add four to six inches of width. If you want arms on the two head chairs only, buy the pair separately rather than a full matched set.

Colour in a modern dining room

Black is the default modern chair colour because it reads as a graphic outline against a lighter table and floor, and our black dining chairs collection holds 101 models. Grey softens the same effect and works where the room already has a strong feature; see grey dining chairs.

Pairing chairs with a table

A modern dining chair works best under a table with a thin top and a minimal base, because a heavy pedestal or a thick farmhouse top will make thin chair frames look flimsy by comparison. Our dining tables collection holds 114 models and extendable dining tables covers the models that grow for guests.

If you would rather buy matched, the dining table sets are already paired at the correct heights. Use See It In Your Space to judge how a modern chair reads against your existing table before ordering.

A dining area with the right kind of furniture and elements sets the mood to relax and unwind. Like your unique style and taste, every dining space must consist of special elements, which help reflect your personality. In here you can enjoy our own curation from the Canada’s most reliable modern furniture brands, condensed selection of dining chairs, tables, and bar stools for your dream dining space. Our dining chairs not only offer high functionality, but you can also get products that match your home’s interior and create a perfect aesthetic.

There are various materials and styles available when it comes to dining room seating; dining chairs have both strong wooden frames and dynamic metal finishing. For those who prefer an upholstered finish, you can choose from around a hundred different kinds, like durable leather, high-quality European wool, or luxurious velvet upholstery. Our collections of modern dining chairs come in varieties from Eiffel chairs to classic dining chairs with arms. Browse our wide selection of mid-century, modern & contemporary chairs to bring effortless style to your home or restaurant with beautiful furniture & decor.

Best Modern Dining Chairs

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Modern Dining Arm Chairs

Our modern dining arm chairs and dining room chairs offer Canadians the perfect eye-catching pieces to perfectly round out any modern kitchen or dining room.

Our modern dining arm chairs are great for everyday use, but also make a great impression when it comes to entertaining guests. With sleek and sophisticated designs, they can instantly add panache and elegance to any room. Whether you’re going for an industrial chic style or something more muted and traditional, our selection of modern dining room chairs has it all. Plus, with countless upholstery options to choose from, you’ll be able find the perfect chair to fit in seamlessly with your décor aesthetics.