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Anyone who has experienced that first apartment after college can probably remember that starter dining table. For some, perhaps you are currently still using it. You know, that table and chairs are a bit wobbly from the start and might have a few stains or burn marks from culinary mishaps.
That classic, low-budget starter table and chairs are perfect for when you need cheap dining furniture and cannot afford to be picky. However, when the time comes to upgrade your furniture, you may want to consider purchasing a dining brand that will last.
Higher quality furniture will be more likely to hold up under daily use and less likely to wobble due to inferior materials. Better quality tables and chairs use stronger woods and veneers and more reliable construction methods for a set that will last longer than your starter apartment.
Furniture Fair has been selling dining sets for over 55 years, and we know a lot about quality dining. We know that not everyone has the time to be as passionate about furniture quality as we are, so we’ve put together this article to show you the top 5 brands for dining sets.
We will be ranking the top 5 brands in order, starting with the best brand first. Read about the best dining brands we offer, and discover which one may be right for you.
The MAVIN is a forest-to-fabrication American-made custom furniture design program based out of Ohio’s Amish country. Complete quality control is one of the MAVIN furniture company’s main variables that sets them apart from the competition.
The company uses state-of-the-art dry kilns that assure that each piece of lumber that goes into making their chairs, tables, and cases is moisture checked to perfect specifications to ensure longevity and avoid splitting and cracking, a problem rampant in imported furniture.
MAVIN prioritizes high-quality woods, custom options, and an emphasis on old-school construction methods that are designed to make the furniture last for decades. If you want high-quality custom-made, solid wood furniture, Palettes is an excellent brand for you.
Palettes By Winesburg specializes in custom manufactured dining sets made to your specifications. The company offers a wide selection of wood types, finishes, paints, and hardware options that you can mix and match to create the perfect dining set.
Winesburg applies a high-quality conversion varnish in a dust-proof facility, letting it cure naturally and avoiding oven-baked finishes for a finish with five times more protection than most dining sets.
The cross-linked, or catalyzed, film that the finish creates helps provide a solid barrier that not only resists moisture and chemicals but also holds them in place so they can be wiped up and cleaned thoroughly.
The company features over 20 different stain options, six wood types, and over 120 design options to help you get the maximum amount of customization available for your dining room set.
Suppose you are looking for locally-made furniture with a mix of timeless hand-crafted styles and modern innovations. In that case, Palettes by Winesburg is one of the best options in the furniture industry.
Pulaski furniture has been in business for over 65 years, and the brand shows tremendous pride in the foundation of quality, aesthetics, and function that the brand is built on. The furniture brand has a time-honored commitment to craftsmanship with a passion for innovative design.
Pulaski is now under the Hooker Furniture family of brands. The brand continues to serve the company’s mission founded in 1955; To provide moderately priced bedroom furniture for the masses.
Pulaski’s core mission is to create beautiful, affordable furniture for your home that will make your life better; This mission is accomplished through attention to detail, quality artistry, and the use of quality materials.
Pulaski uses a wide variety of techniques and skillsets to create dining sets that will enhance the look and feel of your home.
All dining collection drawers have strong, time-tested English or French dovetail construction, for years of problem-free use, with metal ball bearing complete extension drawer guides. The felt-lined top drawers provide a soft landing for delicates, silverware, and other valuables.
Pulaski uses carefully chosen solid wood and select wood veneers over durable wood products in their furniture construction. The use of veneers enables more decorative looks unattainable with solid wood.
Veneers are used over durable wood products such as medium density fiberboard (MDF) and particle board, made of renewable resources. MDF and particle board are used in quality furniture for areas that need to be stable, such as large surfaces.
These durable wood products do not expand and contract with heat and cold and do not absorb moisture as much as solid wood, which results in stronger and longer-lasting furniture. If you’re looking for stylish, elegant furnishings with attention to detail and ornate finishing touches, Pulaski may be right for you.
Whitewood Industries, John Thomas Furniture’s parent company, was founded in 1982 as a solid wood manufacturer, ready-to-finish furniture. With over 30 years of experience building solid wood tables, John Thomas has evolved into a leading supplier of finished and unfinished furniture throughout the U.S.
John Thomas says that their mission is to offer the most beautiful, quality home furnishings at a tremendous value. The company crafts the finest solid wood home furnishings and believes in providing the most beautiful, long-lasting, affordable home furnishings to customers.
John Thomas is based in Thomasville, North Carolina, a neighboring city to High Point, known and widely recognized as 'the Furniture Capital of the World.’ The company employs over 300 skilled and dedicated North Carolina workers.
John Thomas furniture is made entirely of Parawood, which is part of the maple family. Parawood is valued for its dense grain, minimal shrinkage, attractive light color, and ease of finishing.
Parawood is also prized as an environmentally friendly wood, as it makes use of plantation-grown trees that have been cut down at the end of their latex-producing cycle.
John Thomas has 48 colors and finish options suited to your style.
Whether you prefer natural wood, funky colors, or that farmhouse weathered finish, John Thomas has custom options that will match the style and color that you need for your new dining set.
John Thomas features an expansive selection of designs in both finished tables and custom tables.
The Select program has over 140 options in tabletops, bases, legs, and chairs that can be combined in many ways depending on your tastes. Select tables have ball-bearing extension glides, making for a seamless, smooth transition from smaller to larger dining.
John Thomas tables feature built-in gap covers to ensure that table aprons are continuous and allow for minor expansion due to climate changes. Select tables are crafted with folding leaf hinges that enable table leaves to store flat while providing leaf apron protection.
Apron stabilizers ensure strength and stability, while self-storing Butterfly Leaf (Leaves) helps save space. John Thomas has 48 pre-designed table options available in your choice of paints or stains, while the custom options let you design your table using 20 solid and extension tabletop options and 30 leg and base choices.
Select chairs are built with leg stretchers to ensure the legs do not loosen from the strenuous and everyday used chairs. The leg stretchers are both glued and screwed in place and are constructed entirely of solid wood components. All custom upholstery seat options are manufactured in the USA.
John Thomas has over 50 dining chair, stool, and bench options to accompany your dining table. Pick the design, style, height, and finish options best suited to your needs, and John Thomas will create a customized piece for you.
Dedicated to helping bring a lifetime of memories to your home, Legacy’s mission is to create comfortable, attractive, and functional rooms. A leading supplier of Bedroom, Dining Room, Casual Dining, and Youth Furniture, Legacy is known for beautiful finishes, skilled craftsmanship, consistent quality, and inspiring designs.
Intelligent design and quality construction make Legacy Classic Furniture a dependable value. Here are some features that the brand is proud to offer. Keep in mind that features can vary by collection, so please see collection details for specifics.
Dining sets from Legacy use hardwood solids such as poplar along with birch or elm veneers. Upholstered dining chairs use 100% polyester seats and backs for a softer feeling dining experience. Many Legacy collections also come with matching credenzas that can be purchased separately.
You can expect beautiful finishes, skilled craftsmanship, consistent quality, and inspired designs with each Legacy piece. If you want all of the above at a more affordable price than some brands, Legacy may be right for you.
Emerald Home Furnishings began in 1962 and has since grown into a whole-home furniture supplier to retailers worldwide. Their current dining lineup includes both casual and formal dining room furniture.
Today, the operation occupies a 200,000 square-foot building in Tacoma that houses the corporate offices, a showroom, and distribution center. The company also has a 200,000 square-foot Mocksville, NC warehouse that provides distribution for the Eastern States.
Emerald Home Furnishings offers every size from simple three-piece dining cafe sets to elegant dining room sets for large gatherings. Collections come in various styles, from classic to contemporary and just about everything in between.
Emerald chairs are built to last and can be standard dining chairs, dining benches, counter stools, or upholstered dining room chairs with both fabrics and leathers offered. Your choice of dining set depends on your style preferences and dining needs.
Emerald tables feature several designs and finishes, and some designs feature drop-leaf edges, storage drawers, counter-height design, and several shapes and sizes depending on the design. Many dining sets come in collections with matching buffets to complete the look.
If you are looking for higher-quality elegant designs with a broad range of looks and styles, Emerald Home Furnishings may just have what you need to help graduate your dining space from that cheap, creaky table and chairs.
Replacing your old starter dining set doesn’t have to be a hassle. Getting better quality is easier when you know which brands have the better quality. You can shop with confidence in your decisions now that you know which dining brands are the top five at Furniture Fair.
Remember that Winesburg and John Thomas offer solid wood construction and premium custom order features. In contrast, Pulaski, Legacy, and Emerald Home offer pre-built, quality manufactured dining, emphasizing style, affordability, and elegance.
If you are ready to upgrade to a more reliable dining set that will last for many lunches and dinners to come, check out the showroom at your local Furniture Fair. With eleven locations throughout the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Louisville areas, Furniture Fair is ready to assist your search.
We have dining sets in every size, quality, and price range, and we want to help you find the proper dining set for your dining area. Schedule an appointment or visit us online.
