Black Dining Chairs

Why choose black dining chairs?

Black works with almost any table finish. It contrasts with white or glass tops and blends with dark wood. Black dining chairs also make a mixed room feel coordinated, because the colour ties different materials together.

Consider an open-plan kitchen with white units, a light oak floor and a glass table. Without a strong colour, the space can look washed out. A row of black dining room chairs anchors the dining zone and separates it from the kitchen.

Black also suits busy households. Crumbs, scuffs and small stains show less than on cream or white seats. In homes with children, that difference counts after every meal. It also keeps the chairs looking tidy between deeper cleans. For other colours and materials, browse our complete dining chair range.

Faux leather or velvet?

Black faux leather dining chairs are the most practical option for daily meals. The Sierra uses faux leather chosen for easy cleaning. A damp cloth removes most spills before they mark the surface.

Black velvet dining chairs feel softer and look richer under evening light. The Almeria comes in black velvet with silver or black legs. The Tiago adds a curved back in black velvet with black metal legs.

Velvet needs more care than faux leather. Brush it weekly and blot spills straight away. For more colours in this fabric, see every velvet dining chair in our range.

Legs, frames and style

Leg colour changes the overall effect. Dining chairs with black legs create a fully dark silhouette when paired with a black seat. The Sierra, Almeria and Tiago all offer this all-black finish.

Silver legs lighten the look. The black Sierra and the black Almeria both come with silver legs. This combination suits kitchens with chrome taps, steel appliances or a glass table.

Modern black dining chairs rely on simple lines rather than decoration. The armless Sierra and Almeria have slim frames that tuck under the table. The Tiago's curved back gives a softer, more relaxed shape.

The collection also includes dining chairs in black with a lighter seat. The grey Sierra and the grey or blue Almeria stand on black legs. They keep a dark frame while softening the seat colour. This option suits rooms that already have a lot of black, such as dark kitchen units or a black table base.

How many chairs do you need?

The number of black dining chairs you need depends on your table. A set of 2 black dining chairs suits a small kitchen table or a breakfast corner. The Almeria and Tiago both come in pairs. Every colour of these pairs is listed in our dining chair sets of 2.

A table for four needs 4 black dining chairs. The Sierra comes in a set of four, in black with black or silver legs. Two pairs of Almeria or Tiago chairs also reach four seats. Mixing one pair of each works if both have black legs. The Sierra in other colours is in our dining chairs set of 4 collection.

Larger tables need 6 black dining chairs. The Sierra also comes in packs of six, which keeps the colour consistent across the whole table. For that format in every colour, see our set of 6 dining chairs.