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6 Designer-Loved Custom Dining Chairs We’re Adding to Cart Right Now

Rebecca Deczynski ·
Transitional dining room with cream striped chairs, round wood table, and serene blue-gray palette

When it comes to the furniture in your dining room, chairs can sometimes end up being an afterthought, especially if you’ve already put so much thought into the perfect table, chandelier, and storage solutions. But the right dining chairs can have a major impact on the vibe of your entire space, adding the ideal complement or contrast to the rest of your furniture — especially when you go the custom route.

From upholstery color, pattern, and texture to leg style and finish, custom dining chairs offer a world of opportunity to stretch outside of your comfort zone and create a one-of-a-kind piece that’s tailored to your home. What’s more, bolder details — like a playful pattern or an unexpected material — can be less intimidating when presented in a smaller package, like a dining chair.

If you’re not sure where to start, Havenly’s team of interior designers is, as always, here to help. Keep scrolling to shop the six custom dining chairs we’re obsessing over this season, and remember: each product comes in hundreds of different fabrics, leg styles, and more. There’s truly something for everyone — customize your own!

The Upholstered Wood Custom Dining Chair

Minimalist modern dining with dark round table, olive and beige chairs, and black-framed windows

With a dark, warm wood frame and sage green performance velvet upholstery, the Nora custom dining chair from Interior Define is the perfect balance of old-meets-new. Its color palette helps it to blend into moody, traditional-leaning spaces, while its rounded shape and channel tufted back give it a contemporary twist. Customize the Nora.

Luxury dining accessories with tortoiseshell tray and champagne flatware for elegant entertaining

The Slipcovered Custom Dining Chair

Farmhouse dining room with floral upholstered chairs, wood table, and botanical accent colors

This slipcovered chair is grandmillennial style at its finest: Its Mint Cherry Blossom printed upholstery nods to traditional style while still feeling playful and current. The tailored silhouette makes it look elevated and sleek, offering an understated mix of old and new. Customize the Slipcovered Dining Chair.

Polished modern tableware with mirrored vessels for sophisticated contemporary table settings

The Barrel Back Custom Dining Chair

Contemporary dining with sage upholstered chair, brass pendant, and eclectic vintage-inspired wood table

Here’s a fun way to take your dining setup to the next level: A sculptural barrel-back custom dining chair by The Inside. The earthy velvet upholstery keeps it versatile, while the rounded silhouette of the chair makes it distinctive and modern. Customize the Barrel Back Dining Chair.

Modern upholstered bed with emerald botanical pattern headboard and footboard

The Curved Custom Dining Chair

Scandinavian dining space with light wood round table, neutral upholstered chairs, and minimalist shelving

This Art Deco-inspired chair from Interior Define is a great option for smaller dining room tables. The design is compact in size but big in style, thanks to its half-moon back, cozy velvet upholstery, and sleek metal frame. Customize the Hollis.

Contemporary olive-green upholstered platform bed with clean modern lines

The Classic Custom Dining Chair

Modern farmhouse dining with mustard velvet chairs, wood table, exposed beams, and warm natural lighting

The bold French yellow upholstery on the above dining chair set from The Inside is timeless, while offering a pop of personality. This silhouette is refined without looking stuffy or precious — perfect for creating a welcoming atmosphere. Customize the Classic Dining Chair.

Sage green linen pillow with soft, textured finish and curved edges

The Cane Framed Custom Dining Chair

Mid-century modern living room with olive curved chair and black wood seating

Paired with a contrasting cane back, the black wood frame of The Rue Dining Chair from Interior Define offers a stylish, Parisian modern appeal. The performance linen-upholstered seat in a crisp white hue adds an even more luxurious touch. Customize the Rue.

Neutral beige textured area rug with subtle geometric pattern

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