Chair Style Guide: Lucy, Majestic & Swivel — How to Match Chairs to Your Table
The right dining chairs can make or break the look of your dining room — and comfort matters just as much as style, since these are pieces you'll sit in for hours at a time. Our chair range is built around three core styles: Lucy, Majestic, and Swivel. Here's what sets each apart, and how to choose.
The Lucy Collection: Elegant and Versatile
The Lucy Collection is our most adaptable chair style — a refined, upholstered dining chair with a classic silhouette that works across almost any table style. Lucy chairs suit both the clean lines of an Ariana table and the softer curves of an Ariel table, making them a safe, versatile choice if you're not tying the whole room to one strong theme.
The Majestic Collection: Bold and Statement-Making
True to its name, the Majestic Collection brings a more substantial, high-back design with richer upholstery and detailing. These chairs pair beautifully with a Louis table, where the two statement pieces complement rather than compete with each other. If your dining room is the kind of space meant to impress at a dinner party, Majestic chairs deliver that presence.
The Swivel Collection: Relaxed and Contemporary
The Swivel Collection brings a more casual, functional edge — chairs that rotate for easy conversation and effortless seating, without sacrificing style. Swivel chairs work particularly well in open-plan or kitchen-adjacent dining spaces, and pair naturally with the contemporary lines of an Ariana table, or as a relaxed contrast against an Ariel table.
How Many Chairs Do You Need?
Before choosing a style, measure your table and allow roughly 60–70cm of width per person for comfortable seating and elbow room. Most of our dining sets are available with matching chair sets, so if you're starting from scratch, browse table and chair combinations together in our Dining Tables & Sets collection.
Mixing Styles
You don't have to stick to one chair style throughout the room — many customers mix, for example, using Majestic chairs at the head of the table and Lucy chairs along the sides for a layered, designer-led look. The key is keeping a consistent colour palette or upholstery material so the mix feels intentional rather than mismatched.
Not sure which table to start with? Read our guide on choosing between Ariana, Louis, and Ariel table styles, then come back to match your chairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Lucy and Majestic chairs?
Lucy is a slimmer, more versatile silhouette that suits most table styles. Majestic is a bolder, high-back design built to be a statement piece alongside a Louis table.
Are swivel dining chairs practical for everyday use?
Yes — swivel chairs make it easier to get in and out of tight spaces and are popular in open-plan or kitchen-adjacent dining areas where chairs get moved often.
Can I mix chair styles at one table?
Yes, many customers do — a common combination is Majestic chairs at the ends of the table with Lucy chairs along the sides, kept cohesive with a matching colour palette.