Discover the 10 best dining chairs according to Interni now
We recently talked about how the table is the piece of furniture around which we gather most of our lives. But, to make this happen, you also need the right chairs. And so … here is our top 10 with the best design proposals for all tastes!
The subject changes, but not the substance: whether they are upholstered or with a naked shell, with or without armrests, more or less formal, the following chairs are all characterized by a valuable and timeless design, capable of adapting to any style and space.
Regardless of the mood of the environment, in fact, equipping a table with the right seat can immediately transform your dining room.
If you want to renovate your dining area and are looking for the right twist, if you are planning numerous dinners with friends or if you are simply a design lover, read on to discover our selection of some of the best dining chairs: from minimal to modern to the more elegant and padded ones.
1. The icon: Knoll, Bertoia
Universally recognized as one of THE mid-century modern design icons, the Bertoia dining chair was born in the 60s and immediately gave elegance to an industrial shape and material, creating a silhouette that perfectly matches every decor and every room.
Available in different finishes and both for the indoor and the outdoor, it is the perfect touch of design history for any dining space.
2. The leather one: Poltrona Frau, Montera
Roberto Lazzeroni’s Montera collection reflects the material’s traditional elegance and tactile beauty: the raw cut craftsmanship accentuates the tactile feedback of leather, and viceversa, in a relationship that mutually enriches each other.
Here presented as a dining chair, it is actually available also in the armchair, stool with two seat heights, and column stool versions, all using the same materials and finishes.
3. The piece of art: Edra, Ella
The name is Ella, the artist Jacopo Foggini for Edra. This polycarbonate armchair is entirely handmade, unique and original as only a work of art can be.
The bright colors, the pedestal that looks like a stem and the shape of the seat are reminiscent of a flower; the comfort, the level of detail and the construction quality are reminiscent of the high-end Made in Italy craftsmanship.
4. Form and function: Cassina, Passion
Perfect to be used in both residential and contract contexts, Passion reflects Cassina‘s innovative approach in creating products capable of combining refined aesthetics, functional practicality and production quality.
Under the name of Philippe Stark, the eclectic design makes futuristic lines and more traditional coverings coexist without ever leaving comfort aside.
5. Stackable chair: B&B Italia, Papilio
Papilio, in Latin, is the butterfly and it is no coincidence that the back of this collection of chairs has two “wings”, just like butterflies. A poetic design for its meaning and at the same time comfortable for its functionality, which manages to accommodate more formal postures and more relaxed positions, fitting perfectly into any type of environment.
Available in different versions of base and shell, stool version and also outdoor, it is the perfect solution for everyone’s needs.
6. Elegant and timeless: Maxalto, Febo
Classic lines, welcoming shapes and precious materials are the 3 main elements that characterize the vast Febo collection by Maxalto.
Among the products in the catalog, stand out the dining chairs and armchairs, available in three versions: “the first with classic dimensions and extreme comfort, the second reduced in height to be combined with tables and the last with a high back and more enveloping lines “.
The variants to choose from then expand towards the finishes, from the leather or fabric upholstery, to the legs covered as the seat or in wood up to the seams.
7. Colored sculpture: Vitra, Panton
Among the chairs that have made the history of design, the Panton Chair is a great classic: born in 1959 to a design by Verner Panton, it is today an award-winning icon of 20th century design. With a sinuous and recognizable shape thanks to the cantilevered profile of the seat, it is made by modeling a single piece of plastic.
Available in different colors, it can be used alone or in a group, indoors or outdoors, on monochromatic or multicolor palettes. Isn’t it beautiful?
8. Forever wood: Molteni, Who
Wood and leather are the two elements that make up this chair designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Molteni.
Available in versions with and without armrests, Who is an elegant, refined and comfortable chair, the result of the union of a premium woodworking with rich and refined details.
The design has an unprecedented shape that sees a wooden structure meet with an aerial seat covered in leather in the front, without seams.
9. Leg shape: Baxter, Zefir
One of the many masterpieces signed by Studio Pepe for Baxter, Zefir was presented to the public during the Salone del Mobile in Milan in 2018.
The unusual shape is elegant and refined, with a backrest with a “T” profile that extends to become also one of the three feet of the chair. Thanks to the many fabrics and leathers offered by the Baxter catalog, this chair manages to blend in with any type of interior, from classic to contemporary.
10. The essential one: De Padova, Florinda
The chair par excellence: in solid wood, elegant, essential and “no frills”, Florinda is suitable for use in the most varied environments.
From the dining room in the most traditional sense of the term, to the study at home, restaurants and commercial premises, the fusion of wood and plastic – available in different colors – of the backrest makes it contemporary and unique. Cherry on the cake? It is also stackable.
