I’m in search of white stacking chairs for my dinette table. Our table (and current chairs) are a honey-colored oak and are quite old. In fact, I grew up sitting in these chairs and eating at this table. When my parents replaced it 6 years ago with a new set, I snatched it up because of sentimental reasons (oh, and my college dinette set was white and pink and goldĀ on rollers and needed to go). <cringe> Since this dinette set is nearly 30 years old, it isn’t looking pretty nowadays–especially the chairs which could use a new coat of paint, lots of gorilla glue, and god knows what else. Perhaps a miracle? The table, on the other hand, is still in usable condition so I think it’ll stay for now even though it isn’t my style. I’d repaint it but the top of the table is a veneer so painting is out of the question. Nonetheless, I’m looking for a set of modern chairs to freshen up the table and dinette area. I think a modern white chair would look fabulous so the hunt is on. Though the West Elm chairs are my favorite, I think the mega-affordable Target chairs I saw at my local store will do just nicely.

Dinette area with current table and chairs

Ikea Gilbert chair, $49.99

Target chairs $69.99 for 2. Available in Store.

$396 for 4 (plus shipping) from West Elm

CB2 Toro Chair, $89.99 (plus shipping)

CB2 Orbit chair, $119 (plus shipping)

target’s chair looks as good as $$$$, don’t you think? the orbit chair is sweet, but $140 versus $476? any of the choices you make will look so fresh!
I would definitely opt for the Target chairs. What a deal! Once you add your accessories, you’ll forget the ones from West Elm
PS–Found your blog through DecorPad; don’t you love that site???
There was a table set with “potato chip” chairs on Craigslist… Not sure about the price, but the chairs were identical to the Target chairs, only yellow. Nothing a little spray paint and poly won’t cure.
Hah! Sorry, didn’t notice this post was from October until I looked at your other blog and went “Hmmm… She already bought those chairs!”
what is her other blog?
Kelly,
I’m moving right now. I’m moving from St. Louis to Syracuse so I’m a little behind! I will have new inspiration soon as I have just bought a new house.
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