Dining Chairs

Dining chairs set the mood for every meal. They should look composed from all angles and feel good long after dessert. At RB12, our edit of designer dining chairs balances restraint and comfort—slim profiles that don’t crowd a room, supportive backs that encourage conversation, and tactile finishes that invite you to sit.

Choose sculpted timber dining chairs for warmth and character, upholstered designs for linger-longer softness, or leather dining chairs for a tailored, easy-to-live-with finish. Scandinavian influences from Bolia bring softness and natural materials, while Cattelan Italia and Bonaldo add refined structure and contemporary edge. For relaxed comfort and everyday ease, SITS offers beautifully considered seating made for modern living.

Mix tones for a collected, lived-in feel, or keep a matched set for calm simplicity. Seat height and scale are carefully considered so chairs tuck neatly under the table and movement around the room stays effortless.
Add dining armchairs at the ends for a gentle sense of occasion, or keep it light with armless silhouettes all round. Quiet details—stitched edges, curved rails, refined legs—do the talking.

The result is a dining space that feels welcoming every day and quietly special when you’re hosting.

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Designer Dining Chairs for Contemporary Interiors

Dining chairs need to balance comfort, proportion and design. They are used every day, viewed from every angle and often form one of the most visually prominent elements around the dining table. At RB12, our collection of designer dining chairs brings together Scandinavian, Italian and contemporary European seating in wood, upholstery, leather and mixed materials.

The collection includes dining chairs from leading furniture brands such as Bolia, Bonaldo, Saba Italia, Cattelan Italia, Warm Nordic, Ro Collection, Tamo Design, Miniforms, Design House Stockholm, AYTM and 101 Copenhagen.

From understated timber dining chairs to generously upholstered seating and more sculptural Italian designs, the range provides options for compact kitchens, formal dining rooms and larger open-plan living spaces.

Scandinavian Dining Chairs

Scandinavian dining chairs are often defined by clean proportions, natural materials and a balance between simplicity and comfort. Timber plays an important role, while upholstery can introduce additional softness without making the chair feel visually heavy.

Bolia forms one of the largest Scandinavian dining chair collections at RB12. Designs include the Bolia Visti Dining Chair, Merge Upholstered Dining Chair, Mielo Dining Chair and the Bowie Dining Chair.

The Merge collection is particularly flexible, with combinations of wood and upholstery available to create anything from a cleaner timber expression to a softer fully upholstered chair.

Warm Nordic Dining Chairs

Warm Nordic brings classic Danish and Scandinavian furniture design into contemporary dining spaces. Its chairs often place particular emphasis on timber craftsmanship, curved forms and designs intended to remain relevant beyond short-lived interior trends.

RB12's collection includes the Warm Nordic Cow Horn Dining Chair, Gesture Upholstered Dining Chair, Noble Dining Chair and Gesture Dining Chair.

These designs work particularly well with natural timber dining tables, creating a dining space that feels warm and considered without becoming overly formal.

Italian Designer Dining Chairs

Italian dining chairs tend to bring a more tailored and sculptural character to the dining room. Upholstery, shaped backs, refined metalwork and carefully considered proportions allow the chairs to provide comfort while also becoming a significant part of the visual composition around the table.

RB12 carries extensive Italian dining chair collections from Bonaldo, Cattelan Italia, Saba Italia and Miniforms.

These collections work particularly well alongside contemporary ceramic, glass, marble and timber dining tables where the chairs need enough visual presence to complement the table rather than disappear around it.

Bonaldo Dining Chairs

Bonaldo offers a particularly strong collection of contemporary Italian dining chairs at RB12. Designs range from sculptural statement seating to more restrained upholstered chairs suitable for larger dining sets.

Current designs include the Bonaldo Youpi Chair, Neuilly Chair, Colibri Dining Chair and Pi Upholstered Chair.

The breadth of the collection makes it possible to pair Bonaldo seating with both restrained dining tables and more architectural statement designs from the wider Bonaldo furniture collection.

Cattelan Italia Dining Chairs

Cattelan Italia is another important part of the RB12 Italian dining collection. The brand combines contemporary forms with extensive upholstery and finish options, allowing chairs to coordinate with its ceramic, glass and timber dining tables.

Current RB12 designs include the Cattelan Italia Chloe Chair and Zuleika Chair, alongside Penelope, Magda, Chris ML and Italia chairs.

This type of upholstered dining chair is particularly useful where comfort is a priority, especially in dining rooms used regularly for longer meals and entertaining.

Saba Italia Dining Chairs

Saba Italia brings a softer and more expressive approach to contemporary Italian seating. The current RB12 collection includes both standard dining chairs and designs that blur the distinction between a chair, armchair and bench.

The Saba Italia Pan Flute Chair, designed by Paolo Grasselli, combines a light graphic structure with a generous chair-like form, while the Petite Fleur Chair provides another contemporary option.

Saba Italia also offers dining chairs from collections including Ola and New York, giving customers a range of more individual silhouettes for contemporary dining rooms.

Wooden Dining Chairs

Wooden dining chairs introduce natural warmth and work particularly well with Scandinavian interiors and solid timber dining tables. Oak, ash and other timbers can provide enough character to make a simple chair visually interesting without the need for extensive upholstery or decoration.

Examples within the RB12 collection include the Warm Nordic Cow Horn Dining Chair, Design House Stockholm Olivia Chair, Tamo Design Arche Dining Chair and Tamo Design Elipsa Dining Chair.

Timber chairs can be kept consistent around the table for a calmer appearance or combined with upholstered end chairs to introduce additional comfort and variation.

Upholstered Dining Chairs

Upholstered dining chairs provide additional comfort and allow fabric, leather, colour and texture to become part of the dining-room scheme. They can work especially well in rooms used for entertaining, where people may remain seated around the table for several hours.

The Bolia Merge Upholstered Dining Chair, Warm Nordic Gesture Upholstered Dining Chair and Bonaldo Pi Upholstered Chair provide different interpretations of upholstered seating across Scandinavian and Italian design.

When selecting upholstery, consider not only colour but also how the dining room will be used. Texture and softness can help make a formal dining space feel more relaxed, while darker or more structured materials can give the chairs a sharper architectural character.

Modern and Sculptural Dining Chairs

For interiors where the dining chairs are intended to make more of a statement, the RB12 collection includes several designs with distinctive silhouettes and stronger sculptural forms.

The Bonaldo Youpi Chair, AYTM Angui Dining Chair, Miniforms Cubola Dining Chair and Saba Italia Pan Flute Chair each bring a more individual character to the dining area.

These chairs can work particularly well around a simpler table, where the seating itself becomes the more expressive element within the room.

How to Choose Dining Chairs for Your Table

Begin by considering the dimensions of the table. The seat height needs to provide enough clearance beneath the tabletop, while the width of each chair determines how many people can sit comfortably along each side.

Armrests require additional consideration because they need sufficient clearance beneath or around the table. Dining armchairs can work particularly well at either end of a rectangular table, while slimmer armless chairs can maximise the number of seats along the sides.

If you are purchasing both pieces together, browse the RB12 designer dining table collection alongside the chairs so that dimensions, materials and proportions can be considered as one complete arrangement.

How Many Dining Chairs Do I Need?

The right number of chairs depends on the dimensions and shape of the dining table rather than simply the size of the room. Rectangular tables can usually accommodate chairs along both long sides with additional seating at each end, while round tables provide more flexibility because there are no fixed corners.

Remember to allow enough room between chairs for people to sit comfortably and enough circulation space behind them to move around the table. Choosing a particularly wide dining chair may therefore reduce the total number that can fit around the same table.

For occasions where occasional additional seating is useful, a dining bench can provide a more flexible alternative to adding several individual chairs.

Dining Chairs for Open-Plan Interiors

In an open-plan room, dining chairs are visible from the living area and kitchen as well as from the dining table itself. Their shape, colour and upholstery therefore contribute to the wider interior rather than functioning as an isolated furniture choice.

Timber dining chairs can connect naturally with wooden cabinetry and flooring, while upholstered chairs can repeat colours already used across sofas, rugs and curtains. Alternatively, a contrasting dining chair can help distinguish the dining zone from the rest of the space.

Lighting can reinforce this separation further. A well-proportioned pendant light above the dining table helps visually anchor both the table and chairs as a defined area within an open-plan room.

Shop Designer Dining Chairs Online at RB12

RB12 offers a curated collection of designer dining chairs in the UK, with Scandinavian, Italian and contemporary European seating from Bolia, Bonaldo, Saba Italia, Cattelan Italia, Warm Nordic, Ro Collection, Tamo Design, Miniforms, Design House Stockholm and AYTM.

Explore wooden dining chairs, upholstered chairs, Scandinavian seating and contemporary Italian designs for kitchens, dining rooms and open-plan interiors. Complete the space with RB12's dining tables, benches, stools and pendant lighting.

Dining Chairs – frequently asked questions

How do I choose the right dining chairs?

Consider comfort, chair width, seat height, materials and how the chairs relate to your dining table. The chair should provide enough clearance beneath the tabletop while leaving sufficient space between seats for people to sit comfortably.

What height should a dining chair be?

The correct seat height depends on the height and construction of the dining table. There should be enough space between the seat and underside of the table for comfortable leg room, so always compare the chair and table dimensions before ordering.

Are upholstered dining chairs comfortable?

Upholstered dining chairs can provide additional softness and support, making them particularly suitable for longer meals and entertaining. RB12 offers upholstered dining chairs from brands including Bolia, Bonaldo, Cattelan Italia, Saba Italia and Warm Nordic.

Are wooden dining chairs a good choice?

Yes. Wooden dining chairs are durable, versatile and particularly well suited to Scandinavian and contemporary interiors. Timber also brings natural warmth to dining spaces and can coordinate with wooden dining tables, flooring and cabinetry.

Which dining chair brands does RB12 sell?

RB12 offers dining chairs from brands including Bolia, Bonaldo, Saba Italia, Cattelan Italia, Warm Nordic, Ro Collection, Tamo Design, Miniforms, Design House Stockholm, AYTM and 101 Copenhagen.

Does RB12 sell Scandinavian dining chairs?

Yes. RB12 carries Scandinavian and Nordic dining chairs from brands including Bolia, Warm Nordic, Design House Stockholm, AYTM and Ro Collection, with options ranging from simple timber chairs to fully upholstered designs.

Does RB12 sell Italian dining chairs?

Yes. RB12 offers an extensive collection of Italian designer dining chairs from Bonaldo, Cattelan Italia, Saba Italia and Miniforms, including upholstered, sculptural and contemporary designs.

Can I mix different dining chairs around one table?

Yes. Mixing dining chairs can create a more relaxed and individual dining space. You might use upholstered armchairs at the ends of a rectangular table with simpler armless chairs along the sides, or combine related colours and materials rather than using an identical set.

Should dining chairs have arms?

Dining armchairs can provide extra comfort and work particularly well at the ends of larger dining tables. Before choosing chairs with arms, check that the arm height provides sufficient clearance beneath the table and that the additional width will not reduce seating capacity too much.

How many dining chairs fit around a dining table?

This depends on the length, width and shape of the table as well as the width of the chairs. Allow enough space between each chair for comfortable movement rather than trying to fit the maximum possible number around the table.

What dining chairs work with a round dining table?

Round tables work well with relatively compact chairs because their shape allows seating to be distributed evenly around the edge. Curved or sculptural dining chairs can also echo the softer shape of the table.

Where can I buy designer dining chairs in the UK?

You can shop designer dining chairs online from RB12 in the UK. The collection includes Scandinavian, Italian and contemporary European chairs in timber, fabric, leather and mixed materials from leading furniture brands.

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