When selecting a formal dining room set, consider the size of your space and the number of people you typically entertain. Ensure that the dimensions of the table, chairs, and other pieces are suitable for your room, allowing for comfortable seating and easy movement around the dining area. Besides the style that you love and prefer don't forget about the comfort, design your dining room with comfort and convenience in mind. If you have any questions about sizes, materials, brands or availability of a specific dining room set you can contact us, We are professionals who have been in the furniture business for over 17 years and served homes and businesses nationwide.
What are Formal Dining Room Sets:
From classic designs to modern interpretations, formal dining room sets offer a range of options to suit various tastes and interior styles. Moreover, formal dining sets often include additional pieces such as buffets, china cabinets, and curios, which not only enhance storage and display but also contribute to the overall design of the dining room. These pieces provide ample space for storing dinnerware, linens, and other dining essentials while serving as decorative focal points. Made of wood or glass finishes, intricate carvings, straight lines, pedestals, and upholstered chairs adorned with luxurious fabrics or leather.
Formal Dining Room Type of Tables:
Usually larger in size and can fit at least 6 people or more. Most models feature extension leaves so you can add them to the tabletop making it longer and suitable for more guests. Multiple or bigger extension leaves will allow you to have a longer table that can fit 10 or more people. Oval or rectangular tables are common, accommodating large gatherings while maintaining sophistication and style. Materials used to produce such beautiful pieces include wood, veneer, glass, metal, and marble.
Side Chairs and Armchairs:
Formal dining chairs are very comfortable and designed for a long period of seating so you can enjoy your dinner or gathering. Cushioned seats and backs for extra comfort, sturdy legs to accommodate any weight, and high backs to support your neck and back.
Armchairs feature arms on the sides of the chair and take up more space. This would be especially noticeable if you have limited space or have guests sitting next to each other. That's why many formal dining room sets initially include more side chairs than armchairs. Side chairs are more popular in demand, plus you will not sacrifice any comfort. They have the same features listed above in the armchairs section, and you will gain some space since it does not have any armrests.
Chinas and Buffets:
Consists of a buffet which is a bottom piece, and a glass cabinet which is a top piece, together these are called a china cabinet. Lighting is usually included inside China's top glass part so you can store and display your favorite items with lights. The cabinet at the bottom features tons of storage space such as cabinets and drawers. Normally you can purchase the bottom buffet or a top glass part separately, but you can't use the top on its own since it needs a bottom buffet to attach to.
Display Glass Curios:
There are corner and rectangular curios in a variety of different sizes and styles. In a way, it is a smaller version of a china cabinet. There's no buffet at the bottom and curios usually come in one piece. The bottom part might still have storage inside or the whole curio cabinet can be a display featuring mostly glass shelves. Lighting is also available inside the display area illuminating your display items.
See Examples of Formal Dining Room Sets
The picture below shows an example of a formal dining room set called Carmen. It's Made in Spain by a high-end brand named Franco Furniture. The picture shows armchairs and side chairs right next to each other. You can also see the table with curved legs and a china cabinet with glass on top. Additionally, on the other side, you can see a buffet with mirrors above it. This is the bottom part of a china cabinet, buffet. Each piece is available to purchase separately or together in any package.
