The design brief
Dining chairs are often chosen by silhouette alone. Comfort depends on the relationship between seat height, table apron, seat depth, back angle and spacing. A quick measurement check prevents expensive mismatches.
- Measure from the floor to the underside of the table apron.
- Allow comfortable vertical space between the chair seat and tabletop.
- Test seat depth: the front edge should not press behind the knees.
- Account for arm height before choosing carver chairs.
Objects worth living with
Three real Avian pieces chosen for proportion, material and the way they complete the room. Open any piece for specifications, then speak to a specialist about display and availability.
EXPLORE AN AVIAN PRODUCTLegato DiningA dining table with the presence to anchor an open-plan room.Get Price & Availability
EXPLORE AN AVIAN PRODUCTCapella Dining TableA sculptural dining centrepiece for contemporary homes.Get Price & Availability
EXPLORE AN AVIAN PRODUCTParma Bench by Enza HomeFlexible upholstered seating for dining, bedrooms and entrances.Get Price & Availability
How to shop for luxury dining chairs and tables in Delhi NCR
This expanded Avian guide answers the questions buyers commonly search before visiting a furniture showroom in Delhi NCR, Gurgaon, South Delhi, Sultanpur or the MG Road furniture market.
Calculate the usable table length
Measure between table legs or around the pedestal, not only the tabletop edge. Broad upholstered dining chairs require more elbow room, while armchairs may not slide beneath the apron. Leave comfortable space at corners and beside walls.
Test posture for a full meal
Your feet should rest naturally, the front edge should not press behind the knee and the back should support an upright but relaxed posture. Sit for several minutes—the softness felt in the first moment does not predict comfort through a long dinner.
Compare complete dining compositions
View Legato and Capella with different chair shapes to understand how table thickness and base design affect comfort. Parma Bench demonstrates how flexible seating can extend a dining composition without filling every side with identical chairs.
Choose upholstery for real use
For family dining, ask about cleaning, abrasion resistance and colour variation. For a formal dining room, texture and detailing can be more expressive, but the chair should still move easily and remain stable on the selected flooring.
Thinking of importing furniture from China?
Searches such as “China furniture import to India,” “Foshan furniture sourcing,” “Alibaba furniture import” and “is it worth importing furniture from China?” usually come from buyers seeking wider design choice or lower factory pricing.
Direct importing can make sense for a large, carefully managed project. For individual sofas, beds, dining tables or lighting, buyers must still evaluate supplier verification, samples, dimensions, packaging, freight, customs documentation, landed cost, damage risk, installation and after-sales support. A product photograph does not reveal comfort, upholstery feel, mechanism quality or scale.
Before paying an overseas supplier
- Confirm exact dimensions, materials and approved finish samples.
- Calculate landed cost—not only the factory quotation.
- Define inspection, packaging, damage and replacement responsibility.
- Check lift, doorway and final installation access in India.
- Compare a locally displayed imported or globally inspired alternative.
Visit Avian on MG Road
If you are searching for the closest luxury furniture store near Gurgaon, South Delhi, Chattarpur, Gadaipur or Sultanpur, use Avian’s live store-location page for directions and display guidance.
Open Monday–Sunday, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome; WhatsApp first when you want to see a particular product.
Tell us about your space
Share your room, measurements and priorities. The Avian team can help you shortlist suitable designs before your showroom visit.
Questions, answered
What is the ideal gap between a dining chair seat and table?
The correct gap depends on the chair and table construction; test the chair under the actual apron and confirm comfortable thigh clearance.
How many chairs fit around my table?
It depends on usable perimeter, chair width and table-leg placement. Measure with the actual chair dimensions.
Are dining armchairs comfortable at every place setting?
They can be, but arms may limit how closely chairs sit and may not fit beneath the tabletop.
Is a soft dining chair always more comfortable?
No. Supportive foam, seat depth and back angle often matter more than softness.
See the materials. Test the comfort.
Visit Avian for a closer look, or start the conversation from home.