Dining Chairs
Whether you are looking for a brand-new set of bespoke dining chairs or want to restore existing ones, our Tottenham Court Road workshop 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.
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? Order free fabric samples to see and feel them at home 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 304+ five-star reviews and a choice of over 13,000 fabrics from suppliers including Warwick, Romo, and Designers Guild, we combine traditional craftsmanship with the widest fabric selection in London.
Ready to get started? Request a free quote with photos of your existing chairs, or browse the collection below to order new bespoke dining chairs. We also offer collection and delivery across London.