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Double X-Back Dining Chair

Dining Chair

Double X-Back Dining Chair

Regular price $540
Sale price $540 Regular price
A wooden chair with armrests and a light beige cushioned seat and backrest sits centered in a minimalistic room with off-white walls and floor.

Dining Chair

Everly Arm Dining Chair

Regular price From $640
Sale price From $640 Regular price
A wooden chair with a cream-colored cushioned seat and backrest is placed against a plain, light-colored background. The chair has a simple, modern design with straight lines and a dark brown frame.

Dining Chair

Gina Side Dining Chair

Regular price From $620
Sale price From $620 Regular price
Introducing the Rosalie Dining Chair by James & James, a modern masterpiece in light beige upholstery with a minimalist design, dark wooden legs, and a slightly curved backrest featuring a sleek wooden handle cutout at the top.

Dining Chair

Rosalie Dining Chair

Regular price From $720
Sale price From $720 Regular price
A single wooden chair with a cushioned back and seat is centered against a plain, light-colored wall and floor. The chair has dark legs and a light beige cushion.

Dining Chair

Everly Side Dining Chair

Regular price From $620
Sale price From $620 Regular price
The Hadley Side Dining Chair by James+James features beige upholstery, a high back, and dark wooden legs. This elegant chair is shown on a light floor against an off-white wall.

Dining Chair

Hadley Side Dining Chair

Regular price From $720
Sale price From $720 Regular price
A modern chair with a dark wooden frame and a light gray cushioned seat is centered against a plain off-white background. The design is minimalist and sleek, emphasizing clean lines and simplicity.

Dining Chair

Lynn Upholstered Dining Chair

Regular price From $520
Sale price From $520 Regular price
A modern, minimalist chair with a light beige cushioned seat and backrest. The chair features a dark wooden frame and is placed on a light-colored floor with a plain, neutral wall in the background.

Dining Chair

Quinn Dining Chair

Regular price From $630
Sale price From $630 Regular price
The Klein Dining Chair by James & James features a cream upholstered seat and backrest, elegantly supported by maple wooden legs against a plain, light-colored wall and floor.

Dining Chair

Klein Dining Chair

Regular price From $640
Sale price From $640 Regular price
The Lynn Dining Chair from James+James, crafted from maple wood, showcases a minimalist design with a curved backrest and geometric legs. It features a dark finish and is set against an off-white textured wall in a simple, light-colored room.

Dining Chair

Lynn Dining Chair

Regular price $540
Sale price $540 Regular price
A single James+James Willow Dining Chair, upholstered in dark grey with tapered black legs, sits on a plain light-colored floor against a light grey wall. The chair, featuring a slightly curved backrest and plush padded seat, adds timeless elegance to the minimalist setting.

Dining Chair

Willow Dining Chair

Regular price From $640
Sale price From $640 Regular price
The Gina Arm Dining Chair by James+James boasts a contemporary silhouette, crafted from wood with dark-colored upholstery set against a plain, light-colored backdrop. Featuring armrests and a straight, rectangular backrest, this chair's minimalist design exudes modern elegance.

Dining Chair

Gina Arm Dining Chair

Regular price From $640
Sale price From $640 Regular price
A wooden folding chair with a dark finish is placed on a light beige floor against a plain off-white wall. The chair is centered and viewed from the front.

Dining Chair

Emmett Folding Chair

Regular price $440
Sale price $440 Regular price

Dining Room Furniture for a Room Built Around Gathering

James & James dining room furniture brings together solid wood dining tables, dining chairs, benches and stools for households that want a dining room people actually use. Every table is built to order in our Arkansas woodshop, and every piece is made from solid American hardwood.

A good dining room does not need perfectly matched pieces. It needs a table sized for the way you gather, seating that invites people to stay, and finishes that feel at home together.

What You Will Find in the Dining Room Collection

  • Dining tables: rectangular, round, square, oval and expandable designs, such as the Francesca, Fulton Oval and Shiloh Round.
  • Dining chairs: arm and side chairs, including the Eleanor, Hadley, Henry, Maria and William.
  • Benches and stools: bench seating for a table side and stools for the kitchen island or counter.
  • Who makes them: tables come from our Arkansas woodshop, and dining chairs are made by Amish and Mennonite partner woodworkers in the US.

Start with the table, since its shape and size set the layout for everything else. A long rectangular table gives a formal room a clear center, while a round or square table keeps a breakfast room relaxed and conversational. Expandable designs such as the Farmhouse Expandable or French Country Expandable stay compact day to day and open up when the family comes over.

How Do I Pair Dining Chairs With a Dining Table?

  • Arm and side chairs: many rooms place arm chairs at the ends and side chairs along the length.
  • Bench seating: a bench on one side seats children easily and tucks neatly under the table.
  • Finish: chairs can match the table or offer a deliberate contrast in tone.
  • Upholstery: fabrics range from bouclé and velvet to linen and Ultra Leather.

Mixing is often what makes a dining room feel collected rather than staged. A warm Tobacco table can sit comfortably with chairs in a lighter or darker finish, and an upholstered chair in Latte velvet or Oatmeal performance linen softens a room full of hardwood. Order fabric swatches and finish samples to compare them side by side.

Solid Wood, Finished by Hand

  • Species: mostly knotty alder from the Pacific Northwest, plus oak, white oak and black walnut by design.
  • Finish: hand-applied stain sealed with a polyurethane topcoat that helps protect against water, stains and scratches.
  • Character: grain, knots and color variation are part of solid wood, and top-surface knots are filled.
  • Use: our furniture is made for indoor rooms only.

Natural variation means no two tables look exactly alike, and that individuality tends to read as warmth once the room is set. Measurements can vary by up to an inch, which is normal for furniture built by hand from real boards.

Build a Dining Room Made for Life

  • Customization: choose size, finish and options on each product page, or contact us for more.
  • Delivery: white-glove service across the contiguous 48 states.
  • Payment: Shop Pay Installments is available at checkout.
  • Trade: designers, architects and businesses can join our trade program.

Since our first table in 2011, we have built furniture around one idea: it should be Made for Life. Explore our dining tables, pair them with dining chairs, or add a bench or stools to finish the room. Our team also offers free design consultations by phone or video.

Dining Room FAQs

What furniture do I need for a dining room?

Most dining rooms begin with a table and seating. From there, benches or stools can add flexibility depending on the room layout and how your household gathers. The right combination depends on the size of the space, seating needs, and how often you host.

Does all of my dining room furniture need to match?

No. Dining room furniture can feel cohesive without matching exactly. Coordinating wood tones, finishes, upholstery, proportions, or design details can create a more collected and personal room.

How do I choose the right dining table for my room?

Start with the size and shape of the room, then consider how many people you seat most often, how much walking space you need, and whether you want flexibility for larger gatherings. Rectangular, round, oval, square, and expandable tables each create a different relationship between seating and room flow.

Can I mix dining chairs and benches?

Yes. Combining chairs and a bench can create a more relaxed, flexible dining arrangement. A bench often works well along one side of the table while chairs provide individual seating around the remaining sides.

Why choose solid wood dining room furniture?

Solid wood dining furniture offers natural grain, warmth, and lasting character. It also gives the room a more substantial foundation and can adapt well as finishes, upholstery, and surrounding décor change over time.

About James & James

James & James is a handcrafted furniture brand founded in 2011 in Springdale, Arkansas, specializing in solid hardwood furniture made to order in the USA. We design and build dining tables, beds, desks, chairs, and outdoor pieces by hand in our Arkansas woodshop, using premium American hardwoods including knotty alder, white oak, and black walnut. Every piece is fully customizable in size, stain, and finish, and select chairs and beds are crafted in partnership with Amish and Mennonite woodworkers in rural Indiana. Heirloom-quality, built to last generations — furniture Made For Life

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