The Best Places to Buy Kitchen Chaird Online and In-Store

11 Mar.,2024

 

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On the hunt for good looking, inexpensive (ok… cheap) dining chairs? I’m sharing 16 of my favorites!

If you’ve ever been in the market for new dining chairs, you know how quickly the cost of 6-8 chairs adds up! Fortunately there are stylish yet inexpensive dining chairs out there. And luckily I’ve done all the searching for you!

Today I’m sharing the best online sites to shop for inexpensive dining chairs, my favorite inexpensive dining chair finds, and a few tips for shopping for new chairs (including how to make your dining space look more high-end even if you bought your chairs on a budget). And read to the end where I share progress and updates on our own dining room! (post includes affiliate links – full disclosure statement available {here}).

The Best Online Shops For Inexpensive Dining Chairs

One of my favorite places to shop online for cheap dining chairs is {HERE} at T.J.Maxx. They don’t have a large selection of chairs but most of the chairs they have are good looking and they’re typically sold in pairs at a great price.

T.J.Maxx also frequently has Serena & Lily inspired chairs such as {these rattan dining chairs} that are similar to {these Serena & Lily Balboa dining chairs}. The only negative of shopping online at T.J.Maxx is that their selection is constantly changing so if you find a pair of chairs you like and want another pair, they may no longer have them.

Also check out Marshalls online {HERE} that has a similar selection (they have the same parent company as T.J.Maxx and HomeGoods). Of course going to any of these three stores in person can work too – it’s rare that they have more than one or two of the same chair but sometimes shopping multiple stores can get you what you need.

Another favorite cheap source for chairs is IKEA. Just be sure to pay attention to their chair measurements (especially if you have any bigger family members) because some of their chairs are a lot smaller in size than typical. When my husband and I first got married and needed a cheap dining set, we bought {this set} of IKEA table and chairs without seeing them in person and totally felt like we were sitting at a kids play table – we still laugh about it today. 🙂

Some of my other favorite online sources for inexpensive dining chairs are:

Pottery Barn (check out their Everyday Value chairs {here})

Target {here} (they have a lot of good online options you won’t see in the store)

Wayfair {here}

Walmart {here}

Amazon

After doing a ton of online hunting, I gathered together my favorite 16 dining chairs that retail at $150 or less per less. Many of them are under $100 and the ones closer to $150 can often be found on sale for less. There are details about each chair and a link to it below. 

Note that the price for many of these dining chairs is for a pair or set of four! 

Chair 1: Armless bistro dining chair (set of 2) available {HERE} (these go out of stock frequently so keep checking back!) in white, dark gray, and beige. These bistro dining chairs are the bargain buy of the bunch at under $100 for the set of 2. They are made of molded plastic (which is how they can be sold at this low price) so can be used indoors or out. 89% of reviewers give them 4-5 stars, praising them for being sturdy, comfortable, easy to clean, and surprisingly chic looking in person.

Chair 2: Classic spindle back Windsor dining chairs (set of 2) available {HERE}  in multiple colors. These are some of my favorite chairs of the bunch – I have a pair of them in the white. They are a classic design that will never go out of style. They do require some assembly but are easy to put together. I like chairs with tall backs and these are one of the tallest of the bunch at 36″ H.

Chair 3: Rattan chair with black metal base available {HERE} (they recently updated the design of the chair a bit from the one I have in my collage and unfortunately raised the price too). I love rattan chairs but they’re typically on the pricey side so I was excited to find this dining chair that’s a reasonable price. It’s the only chair on my list that has arms (arm chairs are typically more expensive than side chairs). I personally wish they had a white base instead of the black but if your vibe is more modern than mine, the black could work great (and the base color is nothing that a can of spray paint couldn’t fix!)

Chair 4: Metal X Back Dining Chair (set of 2) available {HERE} in black, white, light blue, and gray. I love this chic, modern version of a classic chair! They’re made of steel so are very sturdy and have a more petite frame size than some of the other chairs on my list.

Chair 5: Gray upholstered dining chair with nailheads available {here}. It’s difficult to find decent looking upholstered dining chairs at a low price point but these make the cut! The dove gray fabric color is neutral enough to work in almost any space and the curved chair tops add a touch of elegance:

Chair 6: Ladder back chair available {HERE} in black, weathered gray, white, and salvaged black. This is another of my favorite chairs on the list because I love the simple design (including the curved, splayed legs) and the weathered gray finish is beautiful:

Chair 7: Slat back metal dining chair (set of 4) available {HERE} in multiple color options. They require no assembly, are stackable & sturdy, and get great reviews.

Chair 8: Spindle back updated dining chair (set of 2) available {HERE} in black, green meadow, silver birch, white, and blue steel. This chair is a modern version of the classic Windsor spindle chair at an excellent price and has one of the higher backs of the bunch.

Chair 9: Woven IKEA chair available {HERE}. This chair has a bamboo frame and handwoven paper twine seat and back. It’s a newer chair so doesn’t have many reviews but I love the look of it!

Chair 10: Metal X-back dining chair (set of 2) available {HERE} in 7 color options including antique denim:

They get great reviews are are said to be both sturdy and comfortable. One thing noted by a few reviewers is that the paint scratches more easily than expected so they might not be the best choice if you have kids. Also check out {these chairs} that have a similar design in several wood finishes including a lime wash.

Chair 11:  Solid wood Windsor dining chair (set of 2) available {HERE} in neutral gray with lower backs than the other Windsor options. The reviews on this dining chair are among the highest of the bunch, praising the high quality of the chairs.

Chair 12: Upholstered linen dining chairs (set of 2) available {HERE} in beige, gray, and dark gray. These are perfect if you like a more traditional design and are looking for something upholstered.

Chair 13: Modern upholstered dining chair available {HERE} in a basketweave slub ash fabric (there is also an oatmeal color available but it’s $50 more). This is a very clean lined chair that could work with both modern and transitional designs. The solid wood legs have a gray wash finish. I’ve seen these in person and thought they looked more expensive than they’re priced.

Chair 14: Leather weave dining chair available {HERE} in six weave color options & three wood finish options. These chairs have a younger, more modern vibe than most of the other chairs on my favorites list.

They get excellent reviews with the exception of the black weave/walnut frame combination (reviewers state that the wood color is more of a cherry color than walnut) and the natural weave/natural frame combination (reviewers state that the weave is more of an olive color).

Chair 15: Cross back dining chair (set of 2) available {HERE} in four color options. A classic, timeless style!

Chair 16: White mid-Century modern chairs available {HERE} in white, gray, and black. You can buy a single chair or buy them in a pack of 2 or 4 for more savings (the price per chair for the 4 pack is crazy low!). They’re one of Amazon’s best selling dining chairs! The molded plastic chair has a cushioned seat that reviewers repot as being very comfortable. The images posted by reviewers showing these chairs in their dining spaces really show off how nice they look.

Dining Chair Shopping Tips

  1. Pay attention to the seat height of your dining chairs. You want to make sure that you’re choosing chairs with a height that’s comfortable for your dining table. To determine this, take the height of your table and subtract 12 inches (for example most dining tables are 30″ high so an appropriate seat height would be 30-12 = 18″).
  2. If you’re looking at dining chairs with arms, make sure they’re not so high that they’d prevent you from pushing your chairs as close to the table as you’d like. I made this mistake once about 15 years ago and you can bet I’ll never make it again!
  3. Consider mixing your dining room chairs with one style of chair for your side chairs and another style for your end chairs. The eclectic mix gives you a higher end look and if you have higher quality end chairs, you can often get away with spending a lot less on your side chairs.

I do recommend that your end chairs be taller than your side chairs if you’re mixing things up! The mix of {these side chairs} with {these end chairs} from Serena & Lily is a great example:

Progress On Our Dining Room

So where are things at with our dining room? We didn’t bring any dining room furniture with us from Connecticut (the table was too long for our new space and we didn’t have a sideboard or buffet since we had a built-in there) so we started completely from scratch. I’ve taken it slow in putting this space together because we’ve made several large purchases for it that we plan to be “forever” pieces and wanted to space those purchases out a bit.

For dining chairs, I found some amazing upholstered side and arm chairs that are on casters (which I love!) and are very reasonably priced. I love the design of the back of them too:

And they’re super comfy! You can find the side chairs {here} and the arm chairs {here} – mine are the linen color.

For lighting, I splurged on {this stunning beaded chandelier} that I luckily got before the price went up quite a bit but it was still an investment. You can bet I’ll replace this sucker with something inexpensive and take it with me if we move in the future!

Obviously we’re still in need of art, accessories, and dining room chairs (which is what led me to write this post in the first place – I think I’ve seen every dining room chair out there in my search 😝). I’ll share more pics as this space takes shape!

I hope these tips and favorite chair picks are helpful to those of you who are on the hunt for new dining chairs on a limited budget! For more helpful tips for decorating your home, check out these posts:

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Shopping for furniture online is hard. Not only do you have to look up the dimensions of the product and measure your space to make sure it fits, but you don’t always know exactly what you’re getting just by looking at a picture. Then your dream decor comes out of the packing, and maybe it's not the right size or color—or worse, it shows up damaged from the ride.

Admittedly, it's much more convenient to browse through pages of couches than wandering through a showroom, which is why shopping for furniture online is so appealing. It's also nice to have something arrive right at your doorstep—even if you have to build it yourself later. You just have to be smart about how you shop.

As expert shoppers, we decided to narrow down some of the best places to buy furniture online so to make things easier for you. We looked for sites that have a wide selection of furniture at a variety of price points, which means you can find something perfect no matter your style and budget. We also sought out places with good customer service and return policies and those that are filled with active reviewers who can help you learn more about what you’re actually getting into.

Here are the 20 best places to buy furniture online:

1. Wayfair

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You can really find anything you need at Wayfair or its sister brands.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Noyes 4-Person Dining Set—$210
  • Reviews: 5k
  • Average Rating: 4.4 stars

Wayfair really has just what you need. With hundreds and hundreds of options for everything from barstools to rugs to patio chairs to home decor, you can find pretty much whatever you're looking for at a reasonable price. The online store typically has some sort of sale going on every day too, so if you keep an eye out you can save even more on something you were going to buy anyway. From personal experience, Wayfair's quality can be a little unpredictable sometimes, but it has excellent customer service and will fully refund you if anything you buy goes missing, arrives damaged, or even just is not what you expected.

If Wayfair doesn’t suit your style, you can also browse through its three sister brands, Joss & Main, Birch Lane, and AllModern.

Shop at Wayfair

2. Houzz

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Get access to furniture and industry professionals at this online-only shop

  • Our favorite piece right now: GDF Studio Classon Glass Rectangle Coffee Table—$250
  • Reviews: 320
  • Average Rating: 5 stars

This online-only home store makes it easy to shop through categories like modern, farmhouse, or beach. With a ton of model rooms, you might even find inspiration for your next home reno while browsing Houzz. The site often has sales on varying categories and free shipping events, so you can easily save even more on everything from bathrooms to kitchen products. You do need to make an account to shop at Houzz, but it’s free and will give you emails catered to your style preferences as well as access to a database of industry professionals like contractors and designers.

Shop at Houzz

3. Amazon

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Yes. You can buy furniture on Amazon, too.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Rivet Aiden Mid-Century Modern Tufted Leather Loveseat Sofa—$1,305
  • Reviews: 1,058
  • Average Rating: 4.5 stars

You already buy your kitchen gadgets, your electronics, and even your plants at Amazon, but you can also order from a robust selection of furniture there, too. There’s a variety of third-party sellers within the furniture shop, but Amazon also has two exclusive brands: the farmhouse-inspired Stone & Beam and the more modern Rivet. Plus, with free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime, you can upgrade your home faster than ever.

Shop at Amazon

4. Walmart

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Your guests won't believe this came from Walmart.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Better Homes & Gardens Oxford Square TV Stand—$149
  • Reviews: 2.4k
  • Average Rating: 4 stars

This big box store may be the place where you purchased a cheap futon for your dorm room in college, but Walmart also has a chic, modern furniture line appropriatly named MoDRN alongside other stylish options. These pieces have more of a Scandinavian, industrial vibe that you don’t typically see at Walmart. They are only available online, but you can still browse for more affordable options on Walmart’s site, too. One thing to note: Walmart is filled with third-party sellers that aren't as reliable as ordering directly from the big box store, so double-check reviews and sellers before you buy.

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5. Anthropologie

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Who wouldn't want a posh velvet chair?

  • Our favorite piece right now: Velvet Elowen Chair—$498
  • Reviews: 55
  • Average Rating: 4.5 stars

Most of the selection of the Anthropologie Home Store has a luxe yet quirky vibe. If you already love its clothing, you’ll probably obsess over its furniture too. The furniture is a little more pricey here, so if you're on a budget, we recommend getting the affordable Capri Blue Candle and pretending you’re inside the store.

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6. Ikea

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Ikea is known for it's sneaky storage and great prices.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Malm Storage Bed—$659
  • Reviews: 499
  • Average Rating: 4.5 stars

Half the fun of Ikea is going to the store and pretending you live in one of the model rooms. But if you can’t make it to a store, you can still order their buildable furniture online. After browsing its extensive catalog and measuring your room for the perfect fit, you can have the classic Scandinavian furniture shipped right to your door.

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7. West Elm

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Timeless dining pieces can be found at West Elm.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Anton Solid Wood Dining Table—$1,299
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As a household name in furniture, it’s no surprise that West Elm made this list. It’s on the pricier side compared to the other top furniture stores, but with high prices comes high quality. Most of the furniture has a modern feel—combine that with incredible quality and you’ll have timeless pieces that will last for years to come.

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8. Target

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Shop exclusive furniture brands and tchotchkes at your neighborhood Target (or online!).

  • Our favorite piece right now: Boraam Burnham Home Benton Dresser Natural—$435
  • Reviews: 5
  • Average Rating: 4.1 stars

While Target is a favorite for shopping for extra storage and home decor items, there's even more furniture shopping to do online. Target is filled with exclusive furniture brands including the modern Project62, the farmhouse Hearth & Hand with Magnolia, and the oh-so-chic Opalhouse. You can shop every style online and pick it up in store if you’re worried about delivery, but also don’t want to risk entering Target and spending even more money.

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9. Hayneedle

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Find the largest selection of outdoor furniture at Hayneedle.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Beecham Swing Co. Oak Diamondback Porch Swing—$122
  • Reviews: 71
  • Average Rating: 3.6 stars

Part of the Walmart family, Hayneedle is an online-only furniture destination. It has the largest selection of outdoor living furniture, but you can also shop curated galleries and a robust selection of furniture for bedrooms, dining rooms, kids' rooms, and more.

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10. One Kings Lane

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This furniture store is definitely worth the splurge.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Wright Marble Side Table—$432
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When you’re ready to invest in luxury furniture, head to One Kings Lane. This selection may be on the pricier side, but the site does offer free shipping. Need some help deciding what to buy? You can meet for an in-person design consultation if you're in the New York City area or if that's too far a trip, you can use its online and over-the-phone styling services too.

Shop at One Kings Lane

11. Bed Bath and Beyond

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Find great prices on "overstocked" furniture and new items at Overstock.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Wide Kitchen Island, Kitchen Counter Table with Five Open Shelves—$142
  • Reviews: 4
  • Average Rating: 4.3 stars

Bed Bath and Beyond (formally, Overstock) is known for quality, yet affordable furniture because they sell a variety of surplus merchandise as well as new items. It’s basically an online Home Goods. The site makes it easy to shop by style, category, or room, so you can find exactly what you’re looking for or just browse around for a while.

Shop at Bed Bath and Beyond

12. The Home Depot

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Upgrade your entryway with a piece surprisingly from Home Depot.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Royce Hall Tree—$1,099
  • Reviews: 67
  • Average Rating: 4 stars

Are you looking to completely remodel a room? The Home Depot is your place. While you’re heading to the site to order new paint or light fixtures, you might as well browse through their selection of furniture that’s both affordable and stylish to do all your home renovation and redecorating in one place. We've tried ordering high-end furniture from the home improvement store and found that they looked identical to the picture and were durable.

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13. Article

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This online-only store is filled with gorgeous, contemporary furniture.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Mara Walnut Coffee Table—$299
  • Reviews: 945
  • Average Rating: 4.6 stars

This online-only store offers a ton of contemporary pieces at pretty reasonable prices. Article has everything from leather sofas to marble coffee tables to velvet chairs with a look and quality that will last for years. It even offer free shipping on orders over $999.

Shop at Article

14. Burrow

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It's easy to customize your couch with Burrow.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Range 2-Piece Sofa—$989
  • Reviews: 636
  • Average Rating: 4.5

Burrow has dubbed itself the “Casper of Couches” with affordable, customizable mid-century modern furniture. You can pick up a single armchair or go big with a king-size sofa, and the retailer also sells tables, rugs, storage pieces, and more. Burrow promises that its furniture will ship in one week and can be assembled in just 10 minutes—which is much easier than dealing with Ikea instructions and counting out screws.

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15. Cost Plus World Market

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Get styles from around the world at this store.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Bi Cast Leather Tyler Molded Chair, Set Of 2—$500
  • Reviews: 90
  • Average Rating: 4 stars

You can feel like you’ve traveled the world with World Market’s eclectic selection that feels like it came from bartering while abroad—though it definitely did not. From furniture to rugs to paintings, the stuff featured is pretty inexpensive, and you can easily shop from its model rooms online.

Shop at Cost Plus World Market

16. Pier 1 Imports

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Find the same great furniture at Pier 1 while online shopping.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Tazzo Desk & Study Table—$200
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Perhaps best known for its seasonal tchotchkes, Pier 1 also has a huge selection of furniture. You can find cheaper pieces for a quick upgrade, or more expensive items you’ll want to keep in your home for ages. It also has frequent sales, so you can save even more if you're patient and strategic.

Shop at Pier 1 Imports

17. Apt2B

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This room screams luxury apartment living.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Midtown Dresser—$1,398
  • Reviews: 3
  • Average Rating: 5 stars

Apt2B is your destination for luxe apartment living. With a huge selection of couches and sofas (some that are surprisingly affordable), you’ll want to fill your entire apartment with these luxury goods. And if you search through its outlet section, you can find discounts up to 50% off.

Shop at Apt2B

18. Crate and Barrel

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A "fancy" furniture store with plenty of affordable options.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Valen Swivel Accent Chair—$1,299
  • Reviews: 11
  • Average Rating: 4.8 stars

Crate and Barrel is squarely in the bougie column, but over the last decade or so, many of their home and kitchen essentials are now well within many budgets. Still, there are plenty of luxe offerings at Crate and Barrel, and its furniture often times comes in sets, so your next room remodel will be quick and easy.

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19. CB2

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Get the "hipper" versions of the furniture you already love at Crate & Barrel.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Wool Wrap Natural Pouf—$129
  • Reviews: 157
  • Average Rating: 4 stars

CB2 is Crate & Barrel’s more chic, hip little sibling filled with furniture that would look trendy in any apartment. Although many of these items are on the luxury side of things, you can still find some items for under $200. But with fewer brick-and-mortar stores than Crate & Barrel, your best bet is shopping online for CB2 products.

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20. Dot & Bo

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Shop fun collections that will match your style and budget.

  • Our favorite piece right now: Daria Natural Stained Acacia Wood Dining Table—$316
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  • Average Rating: N/A

Filled with quirky collections like “The Modern Brownstone” and “Farmhouse on a Dime,” Dot & Bo matches both your style and your budget. If you’re looking to save even more on your next piece of furniture, check out their huge sale section.

Shop at Dot & Bo

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