How to match the chairs to the table

Each house has its own personality and with the furnishings it must be respected and valued. In order to achieve a harmony of impeccable style, the design of the chairs must integrate perfectly with the table, thus creating a visually harmonious and pleasant environment.

Analyze the style of your table if you already have it, if you have a dominant style or a specific theme, make sure that the chairs and table integrate without obvious contrasts.

Here are some examples:

Modern style

Linear and clean shapes, simple materials such as metal, glass or ceramics are the fundamental points of this style of furniture. The colors that predominate are certainly neutral as white or black, but not only: dare with a touch of color is always a choice that pays off.

Our Kross table is one of the leading products for those who want to create a modern, simple but elegant at the same time, with its lacquered or chromed metal base. The Beatrice model is also an excellent choice for those who love geometric and conoidal shapes. For those who prefer a table with a wooden base, surely our Millerighe table is the one for you.

Perfect to match are our Shell chairs or Mable chairs, but also the Marella chairs or Aurora chairs, all with simple lines, with metal feet that match the table bases, but that also fit perfectly in combination with wood. The most versatile fabric is definitely our stain-resistant velvet, practical to clean but also very soft and cozy.

Classic and contemporary style

Boiserie, marble, ornate chandeliers are all elements that we find in a house with a classic style, and to enhance them it is definitely advisable to choose articles and precious materials such as solid wood or real marble. In the fabrics instead we choose the velvet that embellishes the environment, but also the real leather. The colors we find are quite dark, shades of brown, burgundy but also emerald green or petroleum. Gold-coloured elements, both glossy and opaque, can be chosen for example for the chair legs.

Our perfect products to furnish environments in this style are the table Sydney or table Millerighe, both with a solid oak base, which on request can also be made with refined Canaletto walnut, but we also find our Beatrice table with cone base in lacquered wood, from the style of the 60s, which can be made totally in laminate or with marble or ceramic top. Finally, a timeless item is our Wing Table.

Among the chairs ideal to furnish a room in classic-contemporary style instead we find the model Gemma Chair, the Esse Chair or the similar Essetti Chair, both available in versions with and without armrests, but also the majestic Ilia Chair, really elegant and comfortable in its rounded design. Not to mention our Palm chair, perfect for those who love vintage style, available totally in Vienna straw or with upholstered leather seat

Industrial Style

Here the shapes are simplified, geometrized and become angular, the preferred material is wood to be used for table tops, while metal in the bases. The predominant colours are anthracite grey, black and brown.

Among our tables we mention the Nido Table, with its four-bar base in crossed metal, or even the Rock One Table and the Ennio Table, straight and square base. The Ennio table was also created with the top in solid oak, with irregular and rough shapes.

The chairs can be upholstered, but we tend to opt for models in lacquered iron such as our Brenda chair, with geometric and regular lines. Its cushion can be made of leather to keep consistent with the industrial style.

Room size and proportions between table and chairs: tips for creating a harmonious and well-structured environment

Regardless of the style of furniture you like, a crucial aspect to consider when you are about to purchase our dining table and chairs is the size of the room in which the table and chairs should be placed.

We will therefore try to give you guidelines and simple tips to achieve the perfect balance between furniture and living spaces, to create a harmonious environment, a true oasis of style and comfort at the same time.

Let’s start from the table: think about the use the table will have and how many guests you want to sit, considering the real space available. Make sure that the table does not overhang the room and allows you to place the chairs there while maintaining easy circulation.

Usually the minimum spaces to consider are about 50-60cm for the encumbrance of a chair in depth and additional 50-60cm for a passage area.

We suggest you to make a silhouette on the ground with paper tape to simulate the surface of the table, so you can realize the real volume that will occupy this complement in your room.

The number of chairs to be placed around the table must be chosen in order to guarantee freedom of movement for those who sit at the table, without overcrowding or leaving the table too empty.

Another important aspect to keep in mind is that on oval tables the ideal number of chairs is generally lower than on rectangular or barrel-shaped tables.

*Please note: the number of chairs you choose also depends on the type of chair. A compact and slim chair obviously takes up less space than an armchair with armrests. You decide the right balance between comfort and practicality.

Materials and finishes: we explore all the possibilities of combining our materials

The material you choose for your table top will be very important for the combination of the other elements. Choose not only according to your personal taste, but also consider your habits, your daily routine, and the final destination the table will have.

You only have one table in the whole house? Then opt for practical materials such as marble-effect ceramics or glass, which do not fear stains or scratches, and allow you to maintain elegance.

If you have the possibility to place two tables, you can choose the practicality for what will go in the kitchen, which is usually small, used for quick meals for a few people, while in the dining room or the living room you can show off more valuable materials, such as wood or real marble, which, despite being more delicate, will still be less used in everyday life, but only for special occasions such as family lunches or dinners, during parties or anniversaries. And for this we suggest you to choose a medium-large table, always considering of course your spaces.


But what to combine with these materials? Let’s see it together ⤵️

Ceramic marble effect and real marble

Many finishes proposed in this material, with more or less marked veins. In light colours we find the elegant Statuario and Calacatta oro, and the more veined Arabescato and Capraia, while the dark ones are Nero Guinea, Nero Marquinia and Saint Laurent.

Material fabrics and velvets are to be preferred, remaining on neutral tones if we want a refined style, while you can dare with a more vibrant color to create contrasts. On a Calacatta gold or Black Guinea you can match colors rust, bottle green, gold, while for Statuary or Black Marquinia go free to the colors like petrol, mustard or red ferrari.

To discover all the marble and ceramic variants available to make Ibfor tables and furniture, visit our dedicated website page HERE.

Glass

The best material to play with colors is undoubtedly glass. Warm colors if in the room there is an oak parquet, while colder colors on stone or concrete effect floors.
To make the environment more chic and sophisticated you can opt for leather or eco-leather chairs, both hyper-resistant to wear and very easy to clean with a damp cloth, otherwise perfect is velvet for those who prefer a softer touch.

Ibfor glass tables can be made in 4 different types of glass and in different edgings, you can discover them all by clicking here.

Wood

For a more rustic style prefers table and chairs made with the same wood, or in any case with the same essence (oak, walnut, wenge), to give continuity to the furniture. You can give comfort to the chair by adding a cushion padded on the seat and covered with colorful or patterned fabrics.

In conclusion: the choice of the combination between table and chairs is an art that requires attention to detail and an overview. Remember that we are talking here about guidelines, not strict rules that cannot be transgressed. Personal taste is always and in any case the essential element in the purchase of home furnishings: in the end it is you who must live there!

At Ibfor we are at your disposal to offer you a technical and professional support, helping you to navigate the boundless sea of products, combinations and colors, to finally create a customized environment dedicated only to your home.