Standard dining chair seat height is 45–47cm, designed to work with a standard 75cm dining table and leave a comfortable 28–30cm of clearance between seat and table underside. Always check both measurements when buying a table and chairs separately, a mismatch in seat and table height is one of the most common and avoidable buying mistakes.

As a guide, allow 60cm of table width per person for comfortable dining. A 160cm table seats 6; a 200cm table seats 8. For round tables, a 120cm diameter seats 4 comfortably and a 150cm diameter seats 6. If you host frequently, an extendable table gives you the flexibility to seat more without committing to a large table every day.

Yes, dining chairs are available individually or in sets of 2, 4 or 6 depending on the model. Buying as a set ensures consistency of colour, fabric and finish. Individual availability varies by model , check the product listing for the options on each chair.

Most upholstered dining chairs can be spot-cleaned with a mild detergent solution and a damp cloth. Performance fabrics are tightly woven and treated for stain resistance, are the easiest to maintain and the most practical choice for everyday family dining. Bouclé is beautiful but more susceptible to food stains.