Top Formal Dining Room Sets
A beautiful dining room set adds elegance and class to a room. For those who enjoy entertaining and hosting meals, a useful yet appealing set of table and chairs are integral to the home.
Karrington and Duke Dining Set
Dark hardwood and an "English Manor" finish combine to create a beautiful and stately dining room set from Neiman Marcus. The long, rectangular table will give extra presence to a room, and the table is complemented by velvet upholstered armchairs with either a carved back or an upholstered back. Special attention to detail is exhibited through the intricate carvings on the table legs, and the set is accompanied by a sideboard table. This dining set starts at around $10,000 for the table and six chairs, with variations for specific choices.
St. James Dining Set
Created with rich brown hardwood solids, the St. James dining room set from Neiman Marcus strikes the right balance between traditional and simple. The carved chair backs complement the curved details of the table itself, creating a look with clean yet soft lines. Arm chairs are upholstered in deep brown fabric, and the set is completed with a marble-inlaid sideboard and a stately china cabinet. The set starts at about $8,000 for the table and six chairs.
Showna Dining Set
For a more contemporary yet formal look, the antiqued oak look of the Showna dining set from Neiman Marcus is perfect. The simplicity of the rectangular table is complemented by the tall, elegant chairs completely covered in cream linen and cotton fabric. The simple sideboard is also made of solid oak. The set starts at about $3500 for the table and four chairs.
Portman Dining Set
This long, rectangular table from Restoration Hardware is made of solid hardwood and finished with cherry veneers. The table is supported by two pedestals as bases, and the elegantly upholstered chairs provide both comfort and style. The chair backs are completed with antiqued brass nails, and the set is made complete with a long sideboard and round extension table. The Portman set starts at about $5,000 for the table and six chairs, with variations based on specifications.
Flatiron Dining Set
The combination of solid reclaimed elm doors for the tabletop and cast metal for the legs make for a functional yet formal dining room set from Restoration Hardware. The table is accompanied by vintage French chairs that add to the combination of function and flair. The chairs are available both with and without arms, and they are upholstered in a simple and classic style. Carvings and scrolls on the legs add a nice touch, and the set is completed by a low, long French casement sideboard. The set starts at about $5,000 for the table and six chairs, with variations based on specific choices.
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