Metal dining rooms chairs are fairly uncommon in formal dining rooms, but elegant metal chairs are popular in some kitchens or in homes. Wrought iron dining chairs are often sold with a round/square marble topped matching table. Many of these metal dining sets can also be used outdoors on a covered patio or deck.

Wood dining chairs are the most common type and many varieties are available today. The most classic style of wood dining chair has a slightly curved back and may be coating any color as you want. The wooden legs are either exposed or covered with a matched color.