Curated Finds for Emmanuella | Modern Dining Chairs

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Inspired by your brief, I've curated a selection of modern dining chairs that span a variety of silhouettes, materials and finishes. As there weren't any specific preferences around colour, upholstery or the existing dining table, I intentionally kept the edit broad, offering a range of styles within your budget to help you explore different directions.

Stylist's note: One thing I love about modern dining chairs is how much softer they've become. Rounded silhouettes, tactile fabrics and sculptural curves bring a more elevated feel to a dining room while making everyday dining noticeably more comfortable.

Daals

Demeter Dining Chair

The rich walnut frame and tactile bouclé upholstery strike a beautiful balance between warmth and contemporary design. It's a great option if you're looking to introduce texture while keeping the overall look refined and timeless.

Dunelm

Hugh Dark Stained Dining Chair

The dark stained timber frame gives this chair a strong architectural feel, and the upholstered seat softens the silhouette. It would work particularly well in a modern dining room where warmth and clean lines are equally important.

Fenwick

Nord Dark Wooden Dining Chair

This chair has a lovely understated elegance. The combination of neutral upholstery and dark wood makes it really versatile, pairing effortlessly with a wide range of dining tables while adding a softer, more elevated feel.

Barker and Stonehouse

Lerman Dining Chair With Armrest

If comfort is just as important as aesthetics, this would be my pick. The integrated armrests make longer dinners feel more relaxed, while the sculptural silhouette gives it enough presence to become a feature around the table.

Miaad is one of the stylists for Design Lab, Livingetc’s personalized design service. Guided by an instinct for craftsmanship and the beauty of lived-in spaces, she brings a refined balance of creative vision and commercial understanding. Her career, shaped between New York and London, spans luxury interiors and retail furniture design, from creating immersive environments for global brands such as Ferrari and Montblanc to guiding discerning clients through high-end projects at DWR and Restoration Hardware. With a sharp eye for detail and deep knowledge of UK and US furniture brands, Miaad believes great design begins with empathy and intention. She creates spaces that balance aesthetic clarity with everyday life, where individuality feels effortless and beauty feels personal.