You like the designer chairs? Do you know which one best suits the style of your dining room or kitchen? In this guide you will find the keys and inspiration to choose the dining chair that best suits the decoration of your home.
In a chair, not only comfort is sought, but also an aesthetic that matches the style of our home. To play it safe, in this guide you will find the design chairs that best fit the current decorative trends.
Designer chairs for a Nordic or Scandi style
The nordic or scandi style It is characterized by its light furniture and straight lines. Light-toned woods such as birch predominate, combined with colors such as white, black, pastels and metallics.
The chairs that best combine with this decorative style are those made of light wood or plastic materials.
Eames chair
Created in the 1950s by Charles and Ray Eames, it is made up of a fiberglass seat, with or without arms and which can be upholstered. In addition, it is combined with both wooden and metal legs. All these features make it a very versatile chair.
Below, you can see some examples of Nordic-style dining rooms with chairs of this type:
Windsor and Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs
Other options suitable for the Nordic style are the Windsor and Jacobsen Series 7 chairs. windsor chair It was created in England in the 18th century and stands out for being one of the first chairs to be mass-produced. On the other hand, the Jacobsen Series 7 chairdesigned by Arne Jacobsen in 1955, is one of the best sellers in the history of furniture.
The ideal is to choose a model of light wood and combine it with a table of the same material or white.
Design icons for an industrial style
The industrial style furniture They combine metals such as iron and steel with rough, untreated or pickled and aged wood. For this reason, metal and leather chairs are ideal for this style, as well as those that show the passage of time.
Among them, stands out the tolix chair. This stackable chair was initially created for restaurants, although in a short time it became a design classic.
Its worn and aged appearance gives it a vintage and industrial touch that makes it ideal for urban lofts, with exposed beams and exposed brick walls. In addition, there are different models to fit both dining rooms and kitchen islands and bars.
Design classics for a rustic chic style
The country chic style incorporates updated rustic elements (lighter woods, lighter furniture, etc.), to a modern environment. In this way, a contemporary look is achieved, but as cozy and warm as the traditional rustic style.
Wood, wicker and rattan chairs are perfect for this style. Among them, the Thonet and Whisbone models stand out.
thonet chair
The thonet chair it was designed in 1859 by Michael Thonet. This was done using steam bending technology that was innovative at the time. In addition, this design won the gold medal at the 1867 World’s Fair in Paris (you can find more information on Wikipedia).
Its wooden structure provides warmth, but at the same time lightness, making it ideal for a rustic chic style.
wishbone chair
The wishbone chair It was designed by the Danish Hans J. Wegner in 1949. In its day it was described by some prestigious publications as the most beautiful in the world. In addition, it became very popular as it was used in the 1960 televised debates between US Presidents Kennedy and Nixon.
The original design has been renewed, incorporating elements such as the crosspiece of the backrest or the bulrush seat. For this reason, although it is an icon of Scandinavian design, it combines perfectly in rustic chic style environments.
There are more design icons that adapt to the decorative styles discussed here (you can see more models at this link), but with this selection you will be sure to hit the mark. You can even combine different types of chairs in the same environment to achieve a more original result or an eclectic style. In any case, I hope that this guide has been useful to you when it comes to choose designer chairs for your kitchen or dining room.
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