The Best Dining Chairs For Comfort And Practicality

Getting our vote for style, this elegant dining chair has fabric upholstery with ribbed stitching detail. The seat depth is a comfy 46cm and the seat height is 46.5cm. Reviews have commented it's not too heavy and yet it is a sturdy chair for everyday use. It comes part assembled and Dunelm offer a 1-year guarantee.

Customer review: "Bought it on sale, it works well and is comfy to sit on. Took one star off because assembly for two chairs was more difficult. It was hard to get the screws in, but we managed by not using rings for three of the four screws. The chair is sturdy regardless."

Whether you're styling a dining room, open-plan kitchen or conservatory, these padded dining chairs, from MCC Direct, come in a range of colours so you can coordinate. They feature a solid back and plush padded seat for comfort. Hardwood legs, with anti-scratch nylon feet on the bottom of each leg, means your floor will be protected from damage. From floor to seat the height is 45.5cm - try measuring your legs while sitting on a chair to see how this compares.

Customer review: "Excellent value. Easy assembly and quite comfortable and smart looking."

The Torino chairs exude minimalist Scandi style with their simple spindle back design and tapered legs. They're self-assembly chairs, but generally easy to put together. The surface is wipe-clean, which is ideal for busy households. These versatile wooden chairs could be accessorised with seat cushions if you wanted to personalise them and make the seat a bit comfier.

Customer review: "We bought these chairs because we liked the traditional style. We also liked the good support for the back and the large seat. The chairs are very well made, and the grey colour gives them a modern contemporary look. We use them in our kitchen diner with a pine table which goes together very well."

Choose from black or gold leg options and velvet or linen fabric in a range of colours to complement your décor. Designed with comfort in mind, this ergonomic dining chair has armrests, a slightly angled back and a padded seat.
There are anti-slip plastic end caps on the legs to prevent scratching your floor. Durable, stable and so stylish - a wonderful way to revamp a tired dining table and turn it into a feature.

Customer review: "This is such a comfortable chair. It feels like sitting on a cloud. Sturdy, comfortable and easy to build. Highly recommended."

With smooth edges and stylish curves, these gorgeous Thomasin chairs combine fashion, form and function. The seat is a molded polypropylene shell that gives back support. The ergonomic design has smooth edges that look good and feel comfortable - great if you're going to be sitting on the chair for a long time. Solid wood legs with footpads protects your floor from marks. There's a wonderful range of colours to choose from - you could even mix and match. The chairs come partially assembled and they're easy to put together.

Customer review: "Well packaged, good product. Instructions not the best, although once I found a video tutorial, they were really quick and easy to assemble."

Featured on TV, this popular wood and rattan chair from Habitat features a traditional wishbone design. Sophisticated minimalism with a curved back to give you support. This elegant chair, though not cheap, would complement an oak table with understated elegance.

Nothings says comfort more than sitting in an armchair at the dinner table. An though this Santino dining chair isn't literally an armchair, it does feature an ergonomic back rest and perfectly-placed arm rests. A wonderful Scandinavian-inspired chair with gentle curves and an oiled wood finish.

Customer review: "Lovely looking chair. Probably more suitable for taller folk as the seat is higher than average."

This set of two cantilever dining chairs ticks so many boxes, especially if you are looking for a chair that will support your back. There's minimal assembly required, which is an important point if you struggle with mobility issues. In addition, the deep faux leather seats are padded and support both your lumbar and your back.

Customer review: "The chairs are the most comfortable dining chairs I’ve ever owned."

Extraordinary dining chairs that are surprisingly well priced given their high spec and contemporary design. Their gravity-defying ergonomic design will support your back and lumbar. With their sexy curves, stitched detail lines on faux leather and half-moon chrome feet - these dining chairs express so much personality.

Customer review: "We bought four chairs in white to fit around our glass-top table in the kitchen. The chairs have made a dramatic difference to the room. They are very comfortable, and we like the stylish design. Very happy with the purchase and would highly recommend."

This versatile faux leather dining bench has received glowing reviews for comfort, style, size and quality. It can even make a handy back-up sofa when you have extra guests around. Available in a good core range of colours, to complement most décor. Matching dining chairs are also available.

Customer review: "Great bench seat. Very comfy and fit perfectly under my dining table. Wipe clean and sturdy too. Such great value."

This attractive folding chair is lightweight and makes a lovely seat to offer the occasional extra dinner guest. The wood is beech and is a deceptively sturdy chair. Made in Italy, by a family-run company, this chair brings a bit of continental elegance to any small dining area.

Customer review: "I bought a couple of these chairs to use as spares for when I have a table full of people. They are very nice to look at and fine to sit on. I have put a small seat cushion on each so nobody will get up with crinkly legs."

These metal stacking chairs are extremely strong and can hold up to 220kg. The natural wood seat is more comfortable to sit on than metal and adds a touch of elegance. If you want versatility, these are a super practical solution for extra dinner table seating.

Customer review: "Great looking good colour suit my homemade table fantastically. Easy to assemble. And surprisingly comfortable even without a cushion."