The dining chair is a quiet workhorse. As family and friends gather around the table, it should be shared conversations they remember – not a rickety seat. Make yours a well-designed support act

1. NAU Molloy chair in Walnut $2620, from Cult  2. Cintesi Bentwood twist-arm chair, $342.45  

3. Kartell Masters metallic dining chair, $1140, from McKenzie & Willis 4. Nood porter dining chair, $79  

5. Early Settler wedding elm dining chair, $249  6.Freedom Furniture Atelier Dining Chair, $199

 7. Saarinen conference chair, $3200, from Studio Italia