Why Ash Wood Is the Perfect Choice for Modern Dining Chairs and Bar Stools
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Ash wood appears across Arisée’s dining chairs and kitchen counter stools in natural, black and walnut-colour finishes. Choosing between them is a practical decision as well as a visual one: start with the height of your table or island, then compare the frame, seat material and overall dimensions.
Dining chair or counter stool?
Measure from the floor to the tabletop or worktop, and separately to its underside. A table apron, drawer or support can reduce the space available above your knees. Compare these measurements with the product’s seat height and check whether armrests can fit beneath the surface.
The examples below have different seat heights and uses. A 65 cm counter stool is much taller than a dining chair with a 45–46 cm seat. Do not choose between them on appearance alone.
| Product | Frame and seat | Seat height |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Raw Wood Dining Chair | Natural ash wood with grey linen | 46 cm |
| Mitcham Dining Chair | Walnut-finish ash wood with rattan | 45 cm |
| Feltham Counter Stool | Natural ash wood with white bouclé | 65 cm |
| Richmond Walnut-Finish Counter Stool | Walnut-finish ash wood with linen | 65 cm |
Measurements are taken from the current product specifications. Check the product page before ordering and allow for the stated manual measurement tolerance.
Understand natural, walnut and oak-colour finishes
Frame material and frame colour are separate specifications. A walnut-finish ash chair is made with ash rather than walnut timber. Similarly, the Southwood counter stool lists an oak-colour finish on an ash wood frame, with white bouclé upholstery.
Compare a finish with your existing table or island, including the tones visible in daylight and evening lighting. Matching the general warmth or contrast can be more useful than trying to make every surface identical.
Compare the complete chair, not just its seat height
Check overall width, depth and back height, then mark out the footprint in your room. Allow enough space to pull the chair out, sit down and pass behind it. At an island, check the distance between stools and the position of supports or cupboards.
For smaller dining areas, our small dining room guide compares compact chair dimensions. For island seating, read the bar stool height guide.
Choose upholstery for the way you use the room
Linen, bouclé, rattan and faux leather give seating different surfaces and textures. Check the listed material and its care instructions, especially where children, food or frequent everyday use will affect your choice. Material names alone do not establish stain resistance, a weight limit or commercial certification.
Before you order
- Confirm the material and finish on the exact product page.
- Compare seat height with the underside of your table or island.
- Measure the footprint, access route and space needed to pull out the seat.
- Check assembly information, current availability and the delivery policy.
Browse the dining chairs and bar stools and counter stools collections to compare the available designs.