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Kennington Upholstery

Dining Chairs

Whether you are looking for a brand-new set of bespoke dining chairs or want to restore existing ones, our Gower Mews workshop near Tottenham Court Road builds and reupholsters dining chairs by hand. Every chair is made or restored by hand, using traditional joinery and your choice from over 13,000 fabrics.

Ring-Pull Tub Chair - Bocca dining chair - Signature Furniture

Ring-Pull Tub Chair

£679.12

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Structured Box Chair - Carmen Dining Chair Front - Signature Furniture

Structured Box Chair

£609.89

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Winged Button-Back Chair - Carra Dining Chair - Carra Buttoned Dining Chair

Winged Button-Back Chair

£601.65

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Square Cutout Chair - Como Dining Chair Front - Signature Furniture

Square Cutout Chair

£487.91

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Sweeping Scoop Chair - Folio Dining Chair Buttoned - Signature Furniture

Sweeping Scoop Chair

£560.44

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High Arch Dining Chair - Freeman Dining Chair Signature Furniture.

High Arch Dining Chair

£487.91

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Storage Cube Ottoman Chair - Genoa Dining Chair Front Signature Furniture.

Storage Cube Ottoman Chair

£543.96

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Piped Scatter Cushion Chair - Hampton Dining Chair - Signature Furnitur

Piped Scatter Cushion Chair

£543.96

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Quilted Barrel Chair - Harrison Dining Chair Front - Signature Furniture

Quilted Barrel Chair

£487.91

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Barrel Tub Dining Chair - Jimbu dining chair - Signature Furniture

Barrel Tub Dining Chair

£504.40

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Slim Parsons Chair - Luca Dining Chair - Signature Furniture

Slim Parsons Chair

£487.91

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Tall Padded Dining Chair - Maisie Dining Chair Front - Signature Furniture

Tall Padded Dining Chair

£527.48

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Classic Tufted Dining Chair - Thomas Dining Chair - Signature Furniture

Classic Tufted Dining Chair

£576.93

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Bespoke Dining Chairs Made to Order

Our made-to-order dining chairs are built on solid hardwood frames designed to last decades. You choose the frame style, leg finish, and fabric: we handle the rest. From classic Chippendale-style carvers to clean-lined modern dining chairs, every piece is tailored to your dining room.

Most dining chair orders are for sets of four, six, or eight. We offer better per-chair pricing on sets, and we ensure perfect fabric matching across every chair in the batch. Typical lead time is 4–6 weeks from fabric selection to delivery.

Dining Chair Reupholstery

Reupholstering dining chairs is one of our most popular services. A standard drop-in seat pad starts from £481, including stripping, new wadding, and recovering in your chosen fabric. Stuffed backs, buttoning, and decorative nailing add to the cost but change the look.

Dining chairs take a surprising amount of wear. They are sat on daily, pushed back and forth, and subject to spills. We recommend fabrics with a Martindale rating of at least 25,000 rubs for everyday dining use For young children, we recommend 40,000+. Our team can advise on the best fabric for your household. Read more about choosing upholstery fabric.

Popular Dining Chair Styles

  • Drop-in seat dining chairs The most common style. The seat lifts out for easy recovering. Quick turnaround and the most affordable option.
  • Fully upholstered dining chairs Padded seat and back for maximum comfort. Ideal for long dinner parties and formal dining rooms.
  • Carver chairs: Armchairs for the heads of the table. We match these perfectly to your side chairs in fabric and finish.
  • Bench seating: A modern alternative to individual chairs. We build bespoke dining benches upholstered to match your table length exactly.

Fabric Recommendations for Dining Chairs

Dining chairs face spills, crumbs, and daily friction. We recommend performance fabrics like Aquaclean (cleans with water) or tightly woven velvets with high Martindale ratings. Patterned fabrics hide marks better than plains. Leather is another excellent choice for dining It wipes clean and develops character over time.

Not sure which fabric to choose? Use our guided Upholstery Fabric Finder to narrow the shortlist by use, look and budget before committing.

Why Choose Kennington Upholstery?

Based at our Central London workshop near Goodge Street station, we have been crafting and restoring dining chairs for years. With 330+ Google reviews and a 5.0 average, plus a choice of over 13,000 fabrics from suppliers including Warwick, Romo, and Designers Guild, we combine traditional craftsmanship with a broad fabric selection.

Already own the chairs? Upload photos to our preliminary Quote Estimator for an initial planning range. To order new bespoke dining chairs, browse the collection below or request a detailed quote. We also offer collection and delivery across London.