Don’t let its namesake fool you! Dining chairs can be used for more than just eating meals at a dining table. There are two types of dining chairs: arm chairs and side chairs—the only difference is that one comes with (or without) arms. You can use dining chairs for sitting at a desk or place them near a dressing table—or let us not forget "the chair" for that infamous pile up of clothes near your closet.

Dining chairs come in many shapes and materials depending on if you prefer form, function, or comfort. The seat height is usually 18", with the back's height anywhere between 35"-32".