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Saxon007 · 5 May 2010, 10:22 AM

I am buying a new dining room set and need help with the chair selection.

The table is round and seats four. Do I get 2 armchairs and 2 side chairs? Or four arm chairs?

The photo in the furniture catalog shows two armchairs and two side chairs. The salesman says get four arm chairs (and I think that is what I'd rather do) but I am pretty sure he is just as clueless as I am.

Anybody know what is correct?

Taffi Abernathy · 5 May 2010, 12:07 PM

Post the picture in the catalog. It's impossible to give an opinion without seeing the options.

Saxon007 · 5 May 2010, 12:35 PM

Thanks Faith!

Here ya go.

1HotBoss70 · 5 May 2010, 12:44 PM

4 sidechairs...

Taffi Abernathy · 5 May 2010, 12:49 PM

That is a lovely dining room set. I actually prefer the armless chairs because they seem to go better with the design of the table. However, they are not nearly as comfortable as having arms. Therefore, I would opt for the chairs with arms. If there's anytime you want comfort, it's while you're trying to enjoy a meal. Once again, I really like your taste; that's a great-looking dining set!

Saxon007 · 5 May 2010, 01:04 PM

I have differing opinions.

I kinda agree, the sidechairs might look a bit better with the table and would be easier to get into and out of - but I like sittin' in a chair with arms.

I guess I am going to get all arm chairs, I just needed someone besides my salesman to tell me it is okay.

Thanks folks!

cjcar631 · 6 May 2010, 05:17 AM

Go for the 2+2. I think the set as pictured is exactly what the designer intended. Notice how the arm chairs are at the ends of the table that have more room to accomodate them... allowing the entire set to appear larger, or more oblong in concept.

Dr. Robert · 6 May 2010, 05:27 AM

get it as pictured.

daveathall · 6 May 2010, 05:52 AM

I would get it as pictured (2+2) that would also give more space to add a further chair if ever needed.

Noonan · 6 May 2010, 05:54 AM

For a round table, I'd go with 4 arm chairs.

CoopJr · 6 May 2010, 06:38 AM

I say 4 side because we have a rectangular dining room table for 8 and the only arm chairs that came with it are on each end of the table....a round table doesn't have an "End" so, I guess, by default, it all side chairs.

joeychitwood · 6 May 2010, 06:40 AM

I have two arm chairs for the ends of my table and four side chairs for the long sides.

axxeman01 · 6 May 2010, 07:57 AM

At least get 2 of the arm chairs, it's nice to rest your arms and it discourages the bad practice of putting your elbows on the table (guilty!).

Chipmunk · 6 May 2010, 08:05 AM

Side chairs for round table. For rectangular, 2 arm chairs at the ends.

5 May 2010, 10:22 AM	#1
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	I'd like some interior design help please :) I am buying a new dining room set and need help with the chair selection. The table is round and seats four. Do I get 2 armchairs and 2 side chairs? Or four arm chairs? The photo in the furniture catalog shows two armchairs and two side chairs. The salesman says get four arm chairs (and I think that is what I'd rather do) but I am pretty sure he is just as clueless as I am. Anybody know what is correct? __________________ Licensed to kill time.

5 May 2010, 12:07 PM	#2
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	Post the picture in the catalog. It's impossible to give an opinion without seeing the options. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

5 May 2010, 12:35 PM	#3
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	Thanks Faith! Here ya go. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

5 May 2010, 12:49 PM	#5
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	That is a lovely dining room set. I actually prefer the armless chairs because they seem to go better with the design of the table. However, they are not nearly as comfortable as having arms. Therefore, I would opt for the chairs with arms. If there's anytime you want comfort, it's while you're trying to enjoy a meal. Once again, I really like your taste; that's a great-looking dining set! __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

5 May 2010, 01:04 PM	#6
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	I have differing opinions. I kinda agree, the sidechairs might look a bit better with the table and would be easier to get into and out of - but I like sittin' in a chair with arms. I guess I am going to get all arm chairs, I just needed someone besides my salesman to tell me it is okay. Thanks folks! __________________ Licensed to kill time.

5 May 2010, 12:44 PM	#4
1HotBoss70 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Ontario Canada Watch: "V" GMT IIc Posts: 185	4 sidechairs...

6 May 2010, 05:17 AM	#7
cjcar631 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joseph Location: Massachusetts Watch: Submariner/Date Posts: 366	Go for the 2+2. I think the set as pictured is exactly what the designer intended. Notice how the arm chairs are at the ends of the table that have more room to accomodate them... allowing the entire set to appear larger, or more oblong in concept.

6 May 2010, 05:27 AM	#8
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,313	get it as pictured. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 May 2010, 05:52 AM	#9
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I would get it as pictured (2+2) that would also give more space to add a further chair if ever needed. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

6 May 2010, 05:54 AM	#10
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	For a round table, I'd go with 4 arm chairs.

6 May 2010, 06:38 AM	#11
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	I say 4 side because we have a rectangular dining room table for 8 and the only arm chairs that came with it are on each end of the table....a round table doesn't have an "End" so, I guess, by default, it all side chairs.

6 May 2010, 06:40 AM	#12
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	I have two arm chairs for the ends of my table and four side chairs for the long sides.

6 May 2010, 07:57 AM	#13
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	At least get 2 of the arm chairs, it's nice to rest your arms and it discourages the bad practice of putting your elbows on the table (guilty!).

6 May 2010, 08:05 AM	#14
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Side chairs for round table. For rectangular, 2 arm chairs at the ends. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

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