Staff Answer
Jul 31, 2026 - 10:56 AM
Measure from the floor to the top of the tabletop (not the apron underneath), then match to the nearest standard category: about 29" = dining height, about 35" = counter height, about 41" = bar height. Match to the nearest category rather than the nearest inch — and if your table falls between two, choose the shorter chair, because adding a cushion for height is easy while a chair that sits too tall leaves no legroom.
Quick measuring checklist:
Measure floor to tabletop, nothing else around the table.
Match to the nearest standard: ~29" dining, ~35" counter, ~41" bar.
Check clearance, not just labels: you want roughly 10–12" between seat height and tabletop.
Ordering chairs before the table arrives? Use the manufacturer's spec sheet for seat height — it varies a few inches between brands.
