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The Hadley Side Dining Chair by James+James features beige upholstery, a high back, and dark wooden legs. This elegant chair is shown on a light floor against an off-white wall.

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Hadley Side Dining Chair

From $720
From $720
Introducing the Rosalie Dining Chair by James & James, a modern masterpiece in light beige upholstery with a minimalist design, dark wooden legs, and a slightly curved backrest featuring a sleek wooden handle cutout at the top.

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Rosalie Dining Chair

From $720
From $720
A wooden chair with a cream-colored cushioned seat and backrest is placed against a plain, light-colored background. The chair has a simple, modern design with straight lines and a dark brown frame.

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Gina Side Dining Chair

From $620
From $620
A modern, minimalist chair with a light beige cushioned seat and backrest. The chair features a dark wooden frame and is placed on a light-colored floor with a plain, neutral wall in the background.

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Quinn Dining Chair

From $630
From $630
The William Dining Chair - Tobacco by James+James is centered in a minimalist room with light-colored walls and flooring. This dark wooden chair features a slatted backrest, four straight legs, and a simple yet classic design.

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William Dining Chair

$540
$540
A wooden chair with a dark finish is centered against a plain, light-colored wall. It has a high slatted back and four legs, offering a simple, classic design. The floor is also light-colored, complementing the minimalistic setting.

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Eleanor Side Dining Chair

$520
$520
A beige James+James Hadley Arm Dining Chair with dark wooden legs and armrests is centered in a minimalist room with off-white walls and floor, offering the comfort of a high-back chair.

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Hadley Arm Dining Chair

From $740
From $740
A wooden chair with armrests and a light beige cushioned seat and backrest sits centered in a minimalistic room with off-white walls and floor.

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Everly Arm Dining Chair

From $640
From $640
Dark wooden chair with spindle backrest, curved arms, and angled legs placed on a light, textured floor in a minimalist setting.

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Maria Dining Chair

$610
$610
A single James+James Willow Dining Chair, upholstered in dark grey with tapered black legs, sits on a plain light-colored floor against a light grey wall. The chair, featuring a slightly curved backrest and plush padded seat, adds timeless elegance to the minimalist setting.

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Willow Dining Chair

From $640
From $640
The Henry Dining Chair - Tobacco by James+James features a wooden design with a high backrest adorned with vertical slats. The chair boasts a dark wood finish and four straight legs, showcasing simple and sturdy construction. Its flat seat complements the classic and minimalist design, as shown from an angled rear view.

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Henry Dining Chair

$540
$540
A single wooden chair with a cushioned back and seat is centered against a plain, light-colored wall and floor. The chair has dark legs and a light beige cushion.

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Everly Side Dining Chair

From $620
From $620
A modern chair with a dark wooden frame and a light gray cushioned seat is centered against a plain off-white background. The design is minimalist and sleek, emphasizing clean lines and simplicity.

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Lynn Upholstered Dining Chair

From $520
From $520
A dark wooden chair with vertical slats on the backrest and armrests is centered in front of a plain, light-colored wall on a smooth, light floor. The chair has a classic, minimalist design.

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Eleanor Arm Dining Chair

$540
$540
The Klein Dining Chair by James & James features a cream upholstered seat and backrest, elegantly supported by maple wooden legs against a plain, light-colored wall and floor.

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Klein Dining Chair

From $640
From $640
The Gina Arm Dining Chair by James+James boasts a contemporary silhouette, crafted from wood with dark-colored upholstery set against a plain, light-colored backdrop. Featuring armrests and a straight, rectangular backrest, this chair's minimalist design exudes modern elegance.

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Gina Arm Dining Chair

From $640
From $640
The Lynn Dining Chair from James+James, crafted from maple wood, showcases a minimalist design with a curved backrest and geometric legs. It features a dark finish and is set against an off-white textured wall in a simple, light-colored room.

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Lynn Dining Chair

$540
$540
A wooden folding chair with a dark finish is placed on a light beige floor against a plain off-white wall. The chair is centered and viewed from the front.

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Emmett Folding Chair

$440
$440
A wooden folding chair with a beige cushioned seat is placed on a light-colored floor against a plain white wall. The chair has a simple and minimalist design.

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Emmett Upholstered Folding Chair

From $440
From $440
Double X-Back Dining Chair

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Double X-Back Dining Chair

$540
$540

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Dining Chairs Made for Long Meals and Everyday Comfort

James & James dining chairs are solid wood and upholstered chairs made by Amish and Mennonite partner woodworkers in the US, for people who want seating as well built as the table it pulls up to. The collection includes arm chairs, side chairs, upholstered chairs and folding chairs.

Chairs take more daily wear than almost any other piece in the home. They are pulled out, leaned back in and lived on, so construction and comfort both matter.

Dining Chair Styles in the Collection

  • Arm and side pairs: the Eleanor, Everly, Gina and Hadley come in both arm and side versions.
  • Hardwood chairs: designs such as the Double X-Back, Henry, Klein, Quinn and William.
  • Upholstered options: the Lynn Upholstered Dining Chair and Emmett Upholstered Folding Chair add a fabric seat.
  • Folding seating: the Emmett Folding Chair is ready for extra guests.

Some rooms call for one chair repeated all the way around. Others feel better with a pair of arm chairs at the ends and side chairs along the length. The Maria, Rosalie and Willow dining chairs each bring a different profile, so it is worth looking at the back shape as much as the seat. Because each chair is solid wood, natural grain and color variation mean no two are exactly alike.

Should I Choose Arm Chairs or Side Chairs?

  • Arm chairs: offer more support for lingering and give the ends of the table presence.
  • Side chairs: take up less width, so more fit along each side of the table.
  • Common mix: two arm chairs at the ends and side chairs along the length.
  • Bench pairing: a bench on one side can replace two or three side chairs.

Arm chairs need a little more room, so check the space at the ends of your table before choosing them for every seat. Side chairs are the practical choice when a table is full most nights, and they slide neatly under the table when the room needs to feel open. Matching designs, such as the Hadley Arm and Hadley Side, keep the look consistent while giving you both.

Which Upholstery Fabric Works Best for Dining?

  • Performance linen: Oatmeal pairs a linen texture with the durability and ease of synthetic fibers.
  • Ultra Leather: Beige offers a light, versatile tone, and Toffee a cool-toned brown that feels supple and buttery.
  • Bouclé: Bisque and Stone bring gentle, rich texture.
  • Velvet and mohair: Latte has a rich caramel tone, and Mink has a delicate sheen.

For a family table, Oatmeal performance linen or Ultra Leather tend to be the easy-care picks. Bouclé, velvet and mohair feel more tailored and suit a dining room used for slower dinners. Fabric swatches arrive small enough to hold against your table finish.

Find Dining Chairs Made for Life

  • Wood: solid American hardwood with a hand-applied stain and polyurethane topcoat.
  • Finish pairing: match your table or choose a contrasting tone.
  • Delivery: white-glove service across the contiguous 48 states.

The right chair is the one people stay in after the plates are cleared. Browse upholstered dining chairs or hardwood dining chairs, order fabric swatches, and find the dining table to set them around.

Dining Chairs FAQs

How do I choose dining chairs that fit my table?

Start with the height and dimensions of your table, then compare the chair seat height, width, and overall proportions. Allow enough room for each chair to pull out comfortably without crowding neighboring seats or walkways.

Should dining chairs match the dining table?

No. Your chairs can complement the table without matching it exactly. Coordinating wood tones, finishes, upholstery, or design details can make the room feel cohesive while still giving it a more collected, personal character.

Should I choose wood or upholstered dining chairs?

Wood dining chairs offer natural warmth, visible grain, and a more structured feel. Upholstered chairs add softness and can provide additional comfort for longer meals. The right choice depends on how you use the room and the feeling you want the space to have.

What is the difference between side chairs and arm chairs?

Side chairs do not have arms and generally provide more flexible seating around a table. Arm chairs create a more defined seat and are often used at the ends of rectangular or oval tables where there is additional clearance.

Can I mix different dining chair styles around one table?

Yes. Mixing arm and side chairs, wood and upholstered seating, or complementary silhouettes can create a more layered dining room. Keeping one or two elements consistent—such as finish, wood tone, upholstery color, or overall design character—helps the arrangement feel intentional.

About James & James

James & James is a handcrafted furniture brand founded in 2011 in Springdale, Arkansas, specializing in solid hardwood furniture made to order in the USA. We design and build dining tables, beds, desks, chairs, and outdoor pieces by hand in our Arkansas woodshop, using premium American hardwoods including knotty alder, white oak, and black walnut. Every piece is fully customizable in size, stain, and finish, and select chairs and beds are crafted in partnership with Amish and Mennonite woodworkers in rural Indiana. Heirloom-quality, built to last generations — furniture Made For Life

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