Dining Room
Dining Room
French Country Square Dining Table
Thaden Oval Dining Table
Olivia Square Dining Table
Baluster Square Dining Table
Farmhouse Square Dining Table
Farmhouse Expandable Dining Table
Bailey Expandable Dining Table
Fulton Oval Dining Table
Shiloh Round Dining Table
Fulton Dining Table
Ava Parsons Dining Table
Fern Dining Table
Francesca Dining Table
Eleanor Side Dining Chair
Henry Dining Chair
Hadley Arm Dining Chair
William Dining Chair
Eleanor Arm Dining Chair
Maria Dining Chair
Emmett Upholstered Folding Chair
Dining Room Furniture for a Room Built Around Gathering
James & James dining room furniture brings together solid wood dining tables, dining chairs, benches and stools for households that want a dining room people actually use. Every table is built to order in our Arkansas woodshop, and every piece is made from solid American hardwood.
A good dining room does not need perfectly matched pieces. It needs a table sized for the way you gather, seating that invites people to stay, and finishes that feel at home together.
What You Will Find in the Dining Room Collection
- Dining tables: rectangular, round, square, oval and expandable designs, such as the Francesca, Fulton Oval and Shiloh Round.
- Dining chairs: arm and side chairs, including the Eleanor, Hadley, Henry, Maria and William.
- Benches and stools: bench seating for a table side and stools for the kitchen island or counter.
- Who makes them: tables come from our Arkansas woodshop, and dining chairs are made by Amish and Mennonite partner woodworkers in the US.
Start with the table, since its shape and size set the layout for everything else. A long rectangular table gives a formal room a clear center, while a round or square table keeps a breakfast room relaxed and conversational. Expandable designs such as the Farmhouse Expandable or French Country Expandable stay compact day to day and open up when the family comes over.
How Do I Pair Dining Chairs With a Dining Table?
- Arm and side chairs: many rooms place arm chairs at the ends and side chairs along the length.
- Bench seating: a bench on one side seats children easily and tucks neatly under the table.
- Finish: chairs can match the table or offer a deliberate contrast in tone.
- Upholstery: fabrics range from bouclé and velvet to linen and Ultra Leather.
Mixing is often what makes a dining room feel collected rather than staged. A warm Tobacco table can sit comfortably with chairs in a lighter or darker finish, and an upholstered chair in Latte velvet or Oatmeal performance linen softens a room full of hardwood. Order fabric swatches and finish samples to compare them side by side.
Solid Wood, Finished by Hand
- Species: mostly knotty alder from the Pacific Northwest, plus oak, white oak and black walnut by design.
- Finish: hand-applied stain sealed with a polyurethane topcoat that helps protect against water, stains and scratches.
- Character: grain, knots and color variation are part of solid wood, and top-surface knots are filled.
- Use: our furniture is made for indoor rooms only.
Natural variation means no two tables look exactly alike, and that individuality tends to read as warmth once the room is set. Measurements can vary by up to an inch, which is normal for furniture built by hand from real boards.
Build a Dining Room Made for Life
- Customization: choose size, finish and options on each product page, or contact us for more.
- Delivery: white-glove service across the contiguous 48 states.
- Payment: Shop Pay Installments is available at checkout.
- Trade: designers, architects and businesses can join our trade program.
Since our first table in 2011, we have built furniture around one idea: it should be Made for Life. Explore our dining tables, pair them with dining chairs, or add a bench or stools to finish the room. Our team also offers free design consultations by phone or video.
Dining Room FAQs
What furniture do I need for a dining room?
Does all of my dining room furniture need to match?
How do I choose the right dining table for my room?
Can I mix dining chairs and benches?
Why choose solid wood dining room furniture?
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

