Chairs

Which type of chair to choose

How to choose the right size of chair

Among the current VENETO dining chairs the width runs to about 445–510 mm, the depth 420–600 mm and the overall height 778–970 mm. These ranges help you judge how much room a chair will take up before you move on to the specifications of a particular product.

For a compact kitchen, look at the lower part of the width and depth ranges. If there is room enough and the chair will be used for sitting a long time, the deeper and more generous versions are worth considering.

Do not go by the overall length of the table top alone. Measure the distance between the legs or the supports of the table — it is that space which decides how many chairs will actually fit side by side.

Leave enough room behind the chair as well, so that it can be pushed back and sat on without hitting a wall or other furniture.

The way dimensions are written can differ between product pages, so before ordering go by the labelled width, depth and height of the particular piece.

A wooden or an upholstered seat

The choice between a wooden and an upholstered seat depends above all on how often and how long you use the chair.

Materials

VENETO chairs use natural wood, wood base, furniture fillings and fabrics, and in some constructions metal.

A large part of the wooden models use solid oak, and some use beech. The species of wood and the construction depend on the chair you choose, so they are worth checking in the product specifications.

Some of the lounge models list Ecofoam foam. Not every product page for an upholstered dining chair states the type of filling, so Ecofoam should not be taken as a property of every upholstered chair in the category.

Wood finishes

For a large part of the range VENETO offers a system of finishes for the wooden elements, which lets the furniture be adapted to the colours of the interior and brings out the natural texture of the wood.

The options available are:

• Natural wax oil 1-007 — keeps the natural character of the wood.
• White oil 2-001 — makes the wood look lighter.
• Smoked oil 2-003 — adds a muted greyish-brown tone.
• Black paint — gives a contrasting, graphic look.

Which finish is available depends on the piece you choose.

How to choose the upholstery

The colour of the fabric is worth choosing together with its texture and its practical properties.

For a kitchen and a dining room, care matters particularly: if the chairs are used every day, check the cleaning recommendations for the fabric you choose beforehand.

Light upholstery can make furniture look lighter, dark upholstery creates a sharper contrast. Chairs do not have to repeat the colour of a sofa, a bed or other upholstered furniture exactly. A harmonious combination can be built on close shades, on the temperature of the colour, or on a deliberate contrast.

If there is a cat or a dog in the house, the texture and the properties of the fabric are worth particular attention.

How to look after chairs

Regular, uncomplicated care helps keep the look of the furniture for longer.

• Vacuum the dust off the upholstery with a soft attachment.
• Blot fresh marks rather than rubbing at them.
• Clean the upholstery with products recommended for that particular type of fabric.
• Wipe wooden surfaces with a well-wrung damp cloth, then dry them off.
• Check the fixings from time to time and tighten them if needed.
• Do not put wooden furniture hard against sources of strong heat.

Chairs for the home and for commercial spaces

VENETO chairs can be chosen for a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, a bedroom, a study or a bar area, and for cafés, restaurants, hotels and other commercial spaces.

At home, comfort, design and fitting the interior usually come first. For spaces with heavy footfall, the practicality of the materials, ease of care and correctly chosen dimensions matter as well.

Questions and answers

What seat height should I choose?

One that suits your table: the seat height of the chair and the height of the tabletop are given on the product pages, so check them against each other. Bar chairs have a higher seat — they are matched to a bar counter or a kitchen island, not to a dining table.

Can I choose the wood and the fabric?

On many models, yes: the wood species, the finish of the wooden parts and the fabric of the upholstered parts are chosen on the product page. The set of options depends on the model. Fabric samples are gathered in the fabric catalogue.