Love the chairs that EAM44 just posted, mainly because they're different. I like something in a wood that's similar to your table, but I feel like your area needs something a little different. I also like being able to "see through" the chairs, like other's have said. If you can't get those Regency chairs, check craigslist for something along those lines, something a little different:)

2LF,

Thank you so much for the link. I'm going to check out the Etsy site. The prints are perfect for your place. I understand now why they're perfect - I half wondered if you picked your colours to match those of the prints you had - not a bad step because they are so soothing.

Good luck with the final furnishing. You have a lovely eye and it will come together brilliantly.

I just love seeing your kitchen - just beautiful. I came across these on Joss & Main. I tried to post a photo but it was coming out to large. (trying again to post photo)

Here is a link that might be useful: Manhattan Side Chair

This post was edited by jancy on Mon, Feb 17, 14 at 11:41

Thanks- I like those : )

I like the dark wood, but I think you need something with the soft curves rather than the tall sharp tops, KWIM? Even if u have to lean towards what you described earlier as a little bit country.

The leather chairs seem too bulky.

I really like the look of the Ballard chair, the lateral lines echo the drawers and banquette cushion, and it looks comfy and durable. I am quite relieved you didn't choose the distressed paint. The table looks amazing!

Hi Fishie! Any upholstered chair can be re-upholstered. If you choose a solid wood seat, you'll get cushions that tie on - which can be fine, but those ties...

Not sure if anyone else said this.

Along the line of what kksmama said, I love the way the scalloped back of the Ballard chairs echoes the tufting on the banquette. This is what immediately caught my eye.

And I like the way the paint blends into the area without putting a visual line barrier between table and banquette and the viewer, as the dark wood chairs seem to be to do. Dark wood seems way too obtrusive there.

But, darn it, I also don't care for the distressed finish, especially since you can't see it in person before buying.

The style of the Ballard chairs, painted a solid color, is hands down my favorite.

As someone else posted, it took ages for you to get this far with your gorgeous kitchen. I would resign myself to however long it takes to find the "perfect" chairs.

Hey, what about those ghost chairs... you can literally see right through them.

I'm half serious on this.

Two of my dining chairs are upholstered seats, two are stained wood. Looking at them it seems that it would be fairly simple to upholster the bare seats. It would, however, make the height of the seat higher, how much depends on how thick the padding. Poking and prodding leads me to think that the wooden base of the upholstered one is thinner.

I quite liked the yellow leather chair but I agree about 4 of them visually blocking the space. Having that yellow on the seats of a more open chair would be good, to bring the yellow forward and complete the space. I think either of the wooden chairs are okay; but I can't really say about the ballard chairs without actually seeing them in the spot (I am not a great visualizer). They look like they may be just a bit too small proportionally for the table.

Can anyone photoshop the plain wood (not painted) Ballard chair with 2LittleFishies's beautiful table?

I agree with Bellesmom -- that Ballard chair might work well.

I also agree with EAM44. Without hesitation I would first consider the comfort that an upholstered chair would give you. And yes, an upholstered chair can be recovered. Second, I would then look at chairs without any rungs. A chair with only the four legs without the clutter of rungs would showcase your beautiful table base. And finally, I like how an all stained chair looks with your table and the nearby cabinets.

Wouldn't chairs in the style of the table and painted the same white as the table base be the thing? White would tie in perfectly with the table and the cabinets while not adding another visual element to that area, which has the perfect amount to see between the pics, the windows and the upholstered banquette, IMO.

Was this brought up already and I missed it?

I'm not sure if white or walnut would be better for the chairs, but I do agree with deedles that you really don't need another element over there. For me, the table is the star. Chairs are a necessity and definitely supporting (hah!) characters.

Yes to no rungs in the leg zone. I have those for my dining chairs and the visual clutter drives me nuts.

This is pretty crude and I don't know if this is of any use, but it was fun to try to photoshop the chairs and table into your kitchen. Maybe the image may be useful.

(Edited to remove unnecessary post of table. Sorry, I didn't see that you had already received the table and posted pics of it!)

I do agree, to my surprise, that I would prefer dark wood chairs!

This post was edited by Bellsmom on Wed, Feb 19, 14 at 8:48

I believe there are actually two different Ballard chairs that pics were posted of ... the ones that Bellsmom photoshopped in above, and the solid brown chairs with the simple backs.

Personally, I prefer the solid brown Ballard chairs out of all the options posted. The green chairs that are photoshopped in above (or are they blue?) remind me of gingerbread cottage furnishings (not that there's anything wrong with that).

Hi everyone! Sorry it was a really busy day so although I read your messages here and there I didn't get to respond!

A few things I know:

*I don't want the Ballard Painted chairs, or any painted chairs

*White was mentioned a while back but most said they prefer the wood chairs. I agree. I think white could work but I'd prefer to see the wood against the table top wood than white over the wood top(if that made any sense!)
Also our island is white and the stools have wood legs so the table area doing same works for me. Lastly, white may not hold up so well with the kids.

*I would prefer to not have rungs on the bottom of the chairs. I was just telling DH that last week b/c It gets too busy and blocks the base. That being said, if I find great chairs at a great price -- rungs wouldn't be a deal breaker!

*I don't want to use chair cushions but WOULD like to have an upholstered seat-- and possibly upholster it with the gold/yellow vinyl that is also on the banquette bench.

I found some great chairs on crags list but they all had arms. Not good.
I'm off tomorrow so I'm going to do some research!

I'd like to say I can't wait for these final decisions to be OVER!!!!! aaaahhh!!!!! : )

What do you think about this chair from MACY'S (we'll call it Macy's Chair)? And do you think the legs are too fancy? I would redo the seat with yellow/gold vinyl from bench.

This post was edited by 2LittleFishies on Wed, Feb 19, 14 at 9:32

A few more… WITHOUT ARMS…

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Your kitchen is utterly stunning!

My vote is either the Ballard or the X-back chair in blue. A little distressing provides some contrast. Don't like the dark wood. I am fortunate to live near a Ballard's store -- it's fairyland for me.

Also, I am preparing to redo my kitchen. I love "buttermilk" painted cabinets. I had avoided it, just in case I decide to sell and want to appeal to the masses, but judging by the reaction of the GW posters, I might just change my mind.

Again, your kitchen is just lovely.

Another… LOL

You know what? When looking at the double x back chairs one at a time they are lovely, but with four around the table I think it may be too many x's. Too much going on.
Although the MACYS one posted above has curvier lines and is really pretty.

Some of those feel a little heavy and "Euro" for your sweet blue, yellow, and white color scheme. You also have a cottagey feel with your florals and birds. This Century chair called Meg's Chair is a little lighter and has many options for frame color and upholstery. I have no idea of the price--probably will make you fall off your chair!

After seeing the photoshopped addition of blue painted chairs, I agree -- chairs should be dark wood, similar color to your stools.

The space is warm, elegant and inviting. Well worth all the time and money you've invested.

Thanks grandmere : )

And thanks Bellsmom for photoshopping!!!!!!! : )

This is the ballard chair. I'll do one with the more complicated backs if you want. It's crude, but it might help.

I like these chairs--the simplicity and the slight back curve. Not sure about, as you said, repeating all those Xes and vertical slats.

The shine on the seats looks sorta like light upholstery!

They look good : ) Yes, if you can do the one of the X chairs.. maybe the mace's one? that would be good!

I am thinking if I want my upholsterer to do my fabric it would be better to get an upholstered chair, no?

I found these at Dinettestyles.com They have a similar look, and are already upholstered. I like the more simple style chair. I think the others detract from your beautiful fabrics. I agree that if you want to put your own fabric on them (I like the idea of the same seat as the bench) then you should have chairs that are already upholstered. The wooden seat chairs would actually need a whole new seat made, not just changing the fabric.

Here is a link that might be useful: Dinettestyle.com

I like the classic simplicity of the Ballard chairs Bellesmom posted in her photoshop photo on Wed, Feb 19, 14 at 16:18.

So far I like the original x back one you posted or number three of the posting on Wed, Feb 19, 14 at 9:39 stained to match the walnut. I think the lines of those compliment your other features really well.

I hope this helps. These were not easy to make "fit."

Be sure you check proportions. I might have distorted something. Are these chairs this tall?

Thanks! No, I don't think they are that tall : )

Lovely chairs but I think too busy. At this point in time, I really like a simple one X design with upholstery or I do like the Ballard ones you like, but they aren't upholstered.

controlfreak- thanks for posting, but I think to many horizontal stripes there.

Just love your kitchen 2LF. Always fun to see. I'm the worst at making decisions, so I don't envy you right now! Someone said to be patient & you'll know which one is the right choice. I don't think many of your choices so far here have hit it perfectly. The only 2 I think have come close are the x back ones in the OP & then the Ballard wood chairs that are in the same post w/ the green chair. But honestly, my favorite chairs are the ones EAM44 posted for auction in Portland. I think they are stunning. You can get the stain to match the table & put your leather in the seats & have an amazing look. That's my opinion, FWIW! If you don't buy those, I just might have to! I haven't seen anyone suggest any Pottery Barn chairs. Here's a link to an x back chair that has an upholstered seat. I think these are very nice & go well w/ your look. It's the Aaron Upholstered Chair, if the link doesn't work.

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/aaron-upholstered-chair/?pkey=cchairs-furniture&cm_src=chairs-furniture::NoFacet--NoFacet---_-

Good luck. I know you'll end up doing the right thing & I can't wait to see what you choose!

Hi bicyclegirl--- Yes, I have to look at the PB ones in person. They pics online look really rustic.

I ALSO like the ones in Portland, but I'm in NJ so… lol
They are actually similar to one or two of the double X ones I posted. The arms, though, are great, but I don't want arm chairs…

Details details 2LF!! What's a few miles?!! Ha! I thought maybe they shipped. They look very comfortable.

I didn't notice the PB chairs as rustic, but you're right on some of the finishes. The lighter ones, pine & spruce, do look rustic, but the darker finishes don't look as much. But definitely look at them in the store.

When you see it, you'll know! It'll all come together & be beautiful. You did such an amazing job with your kitchen, I'm sure you'll finish it off perfectly.

The Ballard chairs are 37" tall. The Macy's chairs are 40" tall. I made both of them look taller than they really are.

Do you prefer the taller or shorter chairs? How tall were the two you brought home?

Ah, decisions, decisions.

The X Back I have now is 38" tall and the leather one is 39" tall.

My old chairs are 37 1/2".

OK!! Hi everyone!! We have our new chairs. It is the Kincaid Keswick Side Chair. I think they are a good mix of what I was looking for and with some nice features like an upholstered seat and slightly curved top (not as straight as the Pier One chairs I originally posted).. Also no rungs and a great match to our existing wood tones as well. (Pics may not show that)

We have 4 chairs but put 3 at the table for regular use.

I finished the table myself this week with Waterlox Original. I have the satin on our island and counters but used Original here because 1) it's easier to apply and 2) it is able to be retouched in spots and Satin is not. It may be a little more gloss than I'd like but I know it will lose some of that with regular use. It still has to cure for about 30 days.

****I was going to have our upholsterer recover the chairs with the vinyl we have on banquette seat, but since the fabric that came standard on the chairs matches the bench fabric fairly well I am going to keep them as is until they wear out : )

This is the banquette back fabric on top of the Keswick Chair seat.

These chairs are pricey but I got them through Direct Buy for less than half of retail…

2littlefishies,

Your chairs and table look beautiful!
As with all your design choices,
the sweat you put into the details really pays off.

Perfect. The fabric is a great match. Well-done.

Very nice indeed. Thank you for letting us see your final choice.
And happy sitting!!!

You must have heard me wondering this morning what you had decided!

I like it. They look great! I agree about the fabric, it blends well with the other upholstery. But, when it gets worn, the yellow will look good too -- make sure you buy enough to do the job (and make repairs to the banquette if needed) now while it is still available.

Those look great and I think the touch of dark wood over there anchors the space nicely. Was that your last thing to decide on for the kitchen? Does this mean you are done, done, finished now?

You always do such a great job of blending sophistication with casual - I think the chairs are a wonderful choice.

Gorgeous!! You were right not to "settle" for the right color but wrong finish. I love your kitchen. Gorgeous (did I say that already?)

Perfect! Love the walnut top and white base.

You made a perfect choice. The chairs are beautiful.

Excellent choice. Just perfect for the table & your kitchen. Relax & enjoy your beautiful kitchen.

You did it!! They're gorgeous. Enjoy them and your beautiful kitchen in the best of health!

Thanks everyone : )

And YES--- consider this kitchen--- DONE!! whew!!