antique dining chairs

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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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