Dining Chairs for Glass Tables: Width, Arm Height and Legroom

A glass dining top keeps the chairs and table base visible, making their shapes part of the room’s appearance. Start with the fit: measure the clear gap between the base supports, the underside of the table and the chair dimensions. A visually light arrangement still needs enough room for people to sit comfortably.

Legacy’s centimetre figures are rounded conversions from the catalogue’s inch measurements. It is around 15 cm wider overall than the Lotus example, so the same table edge may accommodate a different arrangement.

Measure where the chair needs to go

Check the space between table legs at the position of the chair, including any splayed supports. For an armchair, compare its arm height with the actual underside of the table or apron. The overall height of the dining table does not establish the clearance beneath it.

Look at the complete combination

A glass top shows more of the base and chair legs than an opaque one. Compare their lines from the doorway and from seated height. If you choose contrasting finishes, repeat one colour or material elsewhere in the room to make the combination feel deliberate.

Confirm practical details

Ask for seat height where it is not listed, plus upholstery care and floor-protection information. Check how far chairs project when pulled back and leave routes through the room. Do not assume a chair is solid walnut simply because walnut appears in its colour name.

Browse dining chairs and our round dining-table guide before choosing a combination.