antique dining chairs
                     GET YOUR DINING ROOM READY FOR 
CHRISTMAS 
 
CHOOSING AN ANTIQUE DINING TABLE 
The focal feature of the dining room, you need to get this absolutely right, as you'll be 
living with it for a very long time with some luck!  For longevity and character, antique 
dining tables fit the bill. Having stood the test of time and being made with some of the 
finest woods, they offer an affordable, quality choice of dining furniture.  
 
So where do you start? Measure your room, or the area you wish to place the table, and 
start imagining what shape might suit your space. Think about how many people you 
might need to seat. 
 
Antique Drop Leaf Dining Table 
 
 
Antique Extending Dining Table 
 
Rectangular dining tables are the most popular shape, lending themselves well to 
narrower dining spaces, allowing them to be pushed up against a wall to maximise 
space. Similarly square dining tables can offer the same advantages, fitting comfortably 
into the corner of a room.  
The original space saving tables, antique drop leaf tables, became popular in the 16th 
century and can be found in most shapes. Round dining tables offer an intimate dining 
experience, with a flowing curve, they also work well in any room shape. If you're looking 
to avoid potential seating problems with table legs, look for a dining table with a pedestal 
base. Having the base in the centre makes the whole table usable. If you have a large 
family or you regularly entertain, you might like to consider an antique extending dining 
table.  
 
Antique Tilt Top Round Dining Table with central pillar base 
 
CHOOSING ANTIQUE DINING CHAIRS 
When looking for dining chairs for sale, keep in mind how many you need for your 
dining table and what your budget is. If you've opted for an antique extending dining 
table, it may be worth getting a couple of extra chairs to store away until needed. You 
can find sets of antique dining chairs of various designs and sizes, most commonly in 
sets of 4 or 6. 
 
Victorian dining chairs are widely available and come in some lovely styles. Here at 
Kernow Furniture, we especially love balloon back dining chairs. They are built for 
comfort as well as style and are generally upholstered. As with most antique Victorian 
furniture, you can find them with a variety of influences in their design. Other chairs 
worth considering in an antique dining room include Sheraton style dining chairs which 
were inspired by the Louis XVI style, and Chippendale style chairs. 
 
Antique Balloon Back Dining Chairs 
 
Aesthetic Movement Victorian Dining Chairs 
 
Setting the table - crockery and cutlery 
Setting a Christmas dinner table doesn't mean you have to have a full dinner set of the 
same design. As lovely as that it, full antique and vintage crockery sets can sometimes 
be hard to come by. Mix and match your china this year with single dinner plates and 
bowls of different designs.  
 
Decorating your table 
Decorate your table and surrounding area with seasonal foliage and greenery. Use holly, 
pine sprigs, poinsettia plants, evergreen cuttings, pine cones - they all invoke the spirit of 
Christmas. We also love seeing traditional Christmas wreath or garland as table centre 
pieces, using fresh cuttings they smell diving! Choose vintage home accessories such 
as brass candlesticks with long tapered candles to add a bit of height to the table, or 
large glass jars with pillar candles. 
 
 
 
Kernow Furniture - online store based in Cornwall for vintage, retro & antique furniture, 
gifts & home accessories and quirky gifts. 
 
We specialise in good quality 19th and 20th century furniture & have 100s of items for 
your home and garden in stock now. We regularly stock Ercol, G Plan, Ladderax, mid 
century, arts & crafts, antique pine, mahogany, solid oak, good quality vintage & antique 
furniture. We love vintage chairs!