What types of Mercana dining chairs are available?

Mercana dining chairs are available as armless side chairs and arm chairs, with 4 main back styles: wingback, cane-back, woven, and fully upholstered. Niles offers a wingback profile on a dark brown wood frame, Clara pairs a cane back with a cream fabric seat, and woven chairs add texture for coastal and boho rooms. Many styles are sold in pairs. For more upholstered designs across brands, browse upholstered dining chairs.

Which Mercana dining chair upholstery is best for your home?

The best Mercana dining chair upholstery depends on who uses the table and how often.

•        Choose performance fabric if you have young kids or pets, since it resists stains and cleans with less effort.

•        Choose leather or faux leather if you want a wipe-clean seat for daily meals.

•        Choose boucle or chenille if you want a soft, textured seat for a dining room used mostly for dinners and hosting.

•        Choose cane or woven backs if you want a lighter look that keeps a small dining room feeling open.

Look for an abrasion rating, listed as double rubs, in the product specifications when the chairs see daily use.

What is the difference between dining arm chairs and side chairs?

The difference between dining arm chairs and side chairs is the arms, which change comfort, width, and placement. Arm chairs offer more support and usually sit at the ends of the table, while side chairs are narrower and fit along the long sides.

How do you size dining chairs to your table?

To size dining chairs to your table, leave about 9 to 12 inches (23 to 30 cm) between the seat and the underside of the table. For a standard 30 inch (76 cm) table, a seat height of about 18 to 20 inches (46 to 51 cm) works best. The Niles side chair measures about 22 inches (56 cm) wide, so it fits within the standard 24 inch (61 cm) per-person allowance.

Can you mix different dining chair styles?

You can mix different dining chair styles if the chairs share one element, such as seat height, wood tone, or fabric color. A common approach places 2 arm chairs at the table ends and matching side chairs along the sides. Pair your chairs with Mercana dining tables in solid wood or stone to complete the room.