The Art of the Mix
Great dining rooms are rarely built from a single collection. They emerge through the careful combination of forms, materials, and proportions. Explore a selection of rooms assembled from across the Thos. Moser collection and discover how different pieces create spaces that feel both personal and cohesive.
Timeless Gatherings
Built around the Boat Top Table, this room balances simplicity with warmth. The sculptural spindles of the Eastward Chairs create rhythm around the table, while matching Crescent High Stools carry the language of the dining area into the adjoining kitchen. Together, the pieces create a room that feels cohesive, welcoming, and built for everyday gathering.
Compact Without Compromise
Not every dining room is designed for a crowd. The Georgetown Table creates an inviting centrepoint for everyday meals, conversation, and quiet moments between them. Its pedestal base keeps the room feeling open while allowing chairs to move freely around the table.
The Cumberland Chairs introduce crisp lines and thoughtful craftsmanship without overwhelming the space. Nearby, the Hartford Side Table echoes the same design language, creating continuity beyond the dining area.
Grounded in Tradition
The Trestle Table brings a sense of permanence to the room. Paired with Eastward Benches, its architectural base anchors the space while the lightness of the spindle backs keeps the composition open and inviting. Together, the pieces create a dining area designed as much for everyday meals as for the moments that become family traditions.
Informal Elegance
Great dining rooms don't always occupy dedicated spaces. Sometimes they become part of the rhythm of everyday life.
Here, the Intervale Table is paired with a Freeport Bench and the iconic Continuous Arm Chair to create a setting that feels both refined and approachable. The combination balances comfort, flexibility, and craftsmanship, making the room equally suited to morning coffee, weekday meals, and gatherings that linger long after dinner.
Compare the Chair Families
Each chair family brings a different perspective to the dining room. Explore the designs, craftsmanship, and characteristics that distinguish them.
Edo Chair
Auburn Chair
Eastward Side Chair
Harpswell Side Chair with Back
Aria Side Chair
Pasadena Side Chair
Catena Side Chair
Cumberland Chair
Newport Chair
Seating Beyond the Table
The dining room doesn't end at the table.
Many homes blur the line between kitchen, dining, and gathering spaces. Thos. Moser stools extend the same design language into islands, counters, and informal seating area.
The Freeport Bench
The Freeport Bench introduces variety, accommodates guests with ease, and helps create rooms that feel collected rather than prescribed. Whether tucked beneath a table or pulled forward for a gathering, it brings flexibility without sacrificing craftsmanship.
Available in Cherry and Walnut.
Find Your Foundation
Wishbone Extension Table
Georgetown Table - Single Pedestal
Edo Trestle Table
Eastward Table
Boat Top Table
Round Ring Table
Oval Ring Table - Four Leg
Georgetown Table - Double Pedestal
Trestle Table
Harvest Table
Cumberland Table
Intervale Table
Intervale Extension Table
TheIntervale Tableis a new extension dining table rooted in the enduring simplicity of a farmhouse table.
Designed to support everyday meals and larger gatherings, the table balances clean structure, practical function, and the natural character of solid American hardwood.
The design includesintegrated self-storing extension leaves, allowing the table to expand easily whilemaintaininga clean visual presence when closed.
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Mix and Match Seating
Combine dining chairs, benches, and stools to create a room tailored to the way you gather.
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Complimentary Design Guidance
Work with a Thos. Moser specialist to compare layouts, proportions, and product combinations.
Handcrafted in Maine
Every piece is built by hand in our Auburn workshop using sustainably harvested North American hardwoods.
The Next Step Is Personal.
Whether you're furnishing a breakfast nook, formal dining room, or gathering space for a growing family, our team can help you compare tables, seating, finishes, and configurations to create a dining room that feels distinctly yours.
Further Reading
Explore additional guidance on seating, scale, materials, and designing a dining room that feels both personal and enduring.
Five Things to Consider When Buying a Dining Chair
There’s a science to comfortable sitting. The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all for dining seating. For some, it comes in the form of an upholstered seat that perfectly matches a favorite rug or a hand-sculpted wooden seat that tucks neatly under the edge of the table, allowing for maximum use of the room before and after meals. And for others, it’s a bench that can be pulled from the entryway or living room to accommodate a few extra guests for a neighborhood supper. The Eastward Side Chair and Eastward Bench Height One of the best places to look when you begin to select your dining room seating is your table itself. What is the height of your table? With this measurement, selecting or customizing seating that will perfectly place you at the table will easily fall into place. Most dining tables range in height from 28 to 31 inches. Many of our tables fit comfortably within this range at 30 inches high. Our dining chairs will average in height, from the top of the seat to the floor, from 17 to 21 inches high, leaving you with a distance from the seat to the tabletop ranging from 8 to 14 inches. The average person will find a seat-to-tabletop distance of around 10-12 inches most comfortable. Most dining tables are 28" - 31" high. The average seat height from the floor is 17 " - 20". The average height from chair seat to table top is 10" - 12". There are a few things to consider with these measurements. First, what is the thickness of the tabletop itself, and if there is an apron around the table, how far does that extend toward the floor? Be sure to account for these measurements, especially if you select chairs with armrests. The Wishbone Table, Cumberland Chairs, and Cumberland Sideboard Depth The depth of a dining chair influences two important aspects of comfort and function: how far the chair will tuck beneath the table when not in use, and where you will naturally sit in relation to the tabletop when seated. A chair with excessive depth may prevent the chair from sliding fully under the table, while also positioning the sitter farther back than intended. In some cases, this can cause the sitter's legs to come into contact with the table’s pedestal or trestle base. Thoughtful chair proportions help ensure both comfortable seating and ease of movement around the table. How to Select the Right Number of Chairs Determining how many chairs can comfortably fit around a dining table begins with understanding proper spacing. As a general guideline, allow approximately 28 inches between the centers of adjacent seats to give each guest adequate personal space and freedom of movement. It is also important to maintain at least 2 inches between chairs so seating does not feel crowded. For chairs placed at the ends of the table, allow roughly 14 inches from the seat center to the tabletop edge to create a balanced and comfortable arrangement. Using these measurements helps ensure the table feels welcoming, functional, and proportioned for gathering. The Boat Top Table and Harpswell Side Chairs with back. A Chair's Footprint The chair’s footprint is the width and depth of the chair. For some chairs, especially if they have a splayed or bowed leg, this measurement will include the furthest two reaching points of the legs. When deciding how many chairs to place along the length of the table, it’s helpful to know the width of the chairs so you can be sure there's enough clearance underneath without bumping into each other or the table's base. If the chairs touch when tucked underneath, your guests can feel cramped. Generally, allow 28 inches from the center of the seat to the next to comfortably accommodate most people or at least 2 inches between chairs. For chairs at the end of the table, allow 14 inches from the seat center to the end of the table. Upholstery: The Softer Side of Dining Chairs Upholstered chairs offer a variety of ways to express one's style. They can be a wonderful way to tie colorful elements of the room together or offer a neutral palette for the eyes to rest. A few of our chairs, Aria and Harpswell, offer upholstered cushions for added comfort. Our fabric selections range from fine leather, like our full-grain Riverside, ideal for heavy to medium use, to some of our most durable upholstery materials. The Pasadena Side Chair and Aria Arm Chair Arm Chairs and Side Chairs Many of our chairs come as both side and arm chairs. If you prefer your chairs to sit fully under the table top, we recommend choosing a table design without an apron. Two of our favorite armchairs that do slide underneath our tables without an apron are the Harpswell chair and Eastward Chair. For a sleeker companion to an arm chair, our side chaisr offe the same exquisite design and style. Another consideration when choosing chairs is the difference between the table height and the overall chair height. The overall height of your chair is measured from the top of the crest to the floor. How high is the crest of the chair in comparison to the top of the table? Unless you are selecting stools as your seating, you’ll want the crest of the chair to be roughly 1 inch to 2 inches higher than your tabletop, giving visual intrigue to your dining set. The Intervale Table, Continuous Arm Chair, and Freeport Bench Alternative Seating Beyond the classic dining chair, you have options. Benches and stools offer an alternative to traditional seating and can be moved into another room when additional seating is required. Many of our benches and stools seamlessly pair with our dining tables and are customized to fit your dining situation. Our smaller, studio-sized chairs and 18" stools can easily slide underneath the table when they are not in use, and benches, like our Edo, Eastward, Freeport, and Vita, can be moved into a living room or hallway, allowing for flexible use of your furniture when it is not needed at the dining room table. The Eastward Bench and Trestle Table When you begin to think about adding the perfect chair to your space, remember these basic guidelines: height, overall footprint, and upholstery. Know your style and know your space. With these guidelines in your back pocket and our team of knowledgeable furniture specialists willing to help you, the hardest part will be deciding which one to choose.
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