Top 50 Dutch Dining Chair Manufacturers & Brands: My Personal Picks After Years in the Business

If you're like me—someone who's spent over 20 years helping European furniture retailers and wholesalers navigate this complex market—then you know how hard it is to find trustworthy dining chair manufacturers in the Netherlands. I've walked through factories, tested fabric swatches with my own hands, and had late-night calls about spring tensions and packing specs. This list isn't just pulled from Google or trade show pamphlets. It's built from real conversations, supplier visits, customer feedback, and years of market results.

So what makes a brand make the cut?

• Design Consistency: They must deliver strong, recognizable aesthetics.

• Manufacturing Capability: A reliable, scalable supply chain.

• Material Quality: Fabric performance, wood durability, frame stability.

• Sustainability: Do they support eco-friendly practices?

• Market Fit: Suitable for B2B buyers serving platforms like Otto, Amazon, and Wayfair.

And yes, I cross-referenced these with buyers from Germany, Holland, and the UK to keep the list relevant.

Contemporary Brands

• Dutchbone – Bold, eclectic designs with robust materials. Their pieces add a rustic, global charm to dining areas, perfect for boutique hotel or cafe-style interiors.

• Zuiver – Contemporary chairs with innovative craftsmanship. They're well-known for merging Dutch simplicity with playful color palettes and smart materials.

• Eleonora – Blends traditional and modern elements for durability. They cater especially well to retailers looking for long-lasting, visually versatile dining sets.

• Leolux – Premium designer chairs with a focus on innovation. This brand invests heavily in ergonomics and cutting-edge upholstery.

• Jesper Home – Customizable dining chairs with personalized service. Ideal for curated retail environments that focus on customization.

• HKliving – Vintage/bohemian styles with Dutch craftsmanship. Their vintage appeal and unique material pairings resonate with younger audiences.

• By-Boo – Quirky, artistic designs for character-filled interiors. Their chairs often become the conversation starters of the room.

• WOOOD – Natural materials and minimalist aesthetics. Focused on solid wood and clean lines for Nordic-style interiors.

• Studio Henk – Handcrafted contemporary designs. They stand out for their modular systems and sustainable wood sourcing.

• Moooi – High-end artistic chairs with avant-garde flair. Moooi is a staple for design-forward interiors with a taste for bold statements.

• Pastoe – Minimalist, functional seating since 1913. Their chairs are symbols of enduring Dutch design traditions.

• Gispen – Ergonomic designs with a modernist heritage. Gispen blends office and residential flexibility like no other.

• Rivièra Maison – Coastal-inspired elegance and comfort. Their chairs speak to customers seeking casual luxury and soft tones.

• Montis – Innovative, comfort-driven designs. Known for smart foam construction and sleek silhouettes.

• Puik Design – Bold, stackable chairs by Frederik Roijé. Great for both hospitality and upscale urban homes.

• Table du Sud – Customizable chairs in industrial/Scandinavian styles. Their quick lead times are a major plus for commercial buyers.

• Vepa – Sustainable, contract-grade seating (also residential). They lead in recyclable materials and circular production models.

• Lensvelt – Collaborates with designers like Wiel Arets. Their chairs are functional art pieces suited for architectural interiors.

• Artifort – Mid-century modern reissues and new designs. Offers iconic reimaginations with updated colors and textiles.

• Linteloo – Luxury upholstered chairs with artisanal details. They focus on tactile quality and high-end home environments.

Mid-Century & Vintage Makers

• A.W.A Meubelfabriek – 1960s oak dining chairs. A favorite among vintage enthusiasts for their robust craftsmanship.

• De Ster Gelderland – Iconic 1960s metal/wood designs. Known for timeless silhouettes that still influence designers today.

• Friso Kramer – Revolt chairs (1953, modernist classics). Revolutionary for their time, and still found in offices and design schools.

• Louis Van Teeffelen – Collaborated with Wébé (1960s). Crafted smooth, organic lines that define Dutch vintage.

• Cor Alons – Gouda Den Boer collaborations (1950s). Emphasized simplicity and light materials in post-war design.

• Gerard Van Den Berg – Vlag chairs (1960s leather/teak). His work blends comfort with visually striking shapes.

• Knud Faerch Bovenkamp – 1960s upholstered chairs. Coveted for their ergonomic shape and stylish upholstery.

• Martin Haksteen – Brutalist ZETA chairs for Harvink. Architectural and bold, often in darker tones and angular builds.

• H. Pander & Zonen – Art Deco velvet chairs (1930s). A relic of early 20th-century European elegance.

• De Klerk & Sons – Rosewood/leather armchairs (1960s). They exemplify mid-century Dutch craftsmanship at its finest.

• Castelijn – 1970s fiberglass designs. Their futuristic take helped Dutch design break into international modernism.

• Gijs Bakker – Strip chairs for Castelijn (1970s). These pieces push form and structure to the experimental edge.

• Gijs van der Sluis – Minimalist 20th-century designs. Ideal for minimalistic interiors and collectors alike.

• 't Woonhuys – Amsterdam School Art Deco chairs. They’re cultural cornerstones found in many design museums.

• Pynock – Mid-century teak Scandinavian-inspired chairs. Known for elegance, warm hues, and clean silhouettes.

Specialized & Niche Brands

• New Tendency – Clean, handcrafted minimalist chairs. Prioritizes modularity and honest materials for a design-savvy audience.

• Coco Maison – Classic/contemporary fusion designs. Perfect for mid-range retailers looking to appeal to trend-conscious families.

• Dutch Furniture – Curates modern chairs from top brands. A go-to source for eclectic wholesale collections.

• Vincent Sheppard – Woven indoor/outdoor seating. Their Lloyd Loom technique is unmatched in durability.

• Studio Zondag – Baas dining chair (sleek, modern). Appeals to urban interiors with a minimalist ethos.

• Frederik Roijé – OPTION series (geometric, colorful). A bold choice for brands targeting design-conscious millennials.

• Harvink – Postmodern designs like the ZETA series. Distinctive silhouettes make these great statement pieces.

• Eichholtz – Luxurious materials like velvet/leather. Often seen in high-end hospitality and showroom settings.

• Lensvelt x Wiel Arets – LRC dining chairs (2005). A product of architecture meets furniture design.

• Marko School Chairs – 1960s industrial plywood designs. Still collected for educational and retro-themed environments.

• Artisan – Neva wooden chairs (sold via Table du Sud). Loved for their tactile craftsmanship and sustainable sourcing.

• Brabantia – Known for home goods but offers contract seating. Expanding rapidly into the interiors category.

• Friso Kramer x Ahrend – Iconic Revolt chair reissues. A collector's favorite that never loses relevance.

• Van Rossum – Customizable, handcrafted wooden chairs. Every piece showcases Dutch joinery and bespoke potential.

Final Thoughts: Why We at ASKT Care About This

At ASKT, we’re not just furniture makers. We’re collaborators with European buyers who care deeply about quality, design, and trust. I built this list to help you as a sourcing manager, wholesaler, or retail buyer avoid wasted time and bad shipments. If you're serious about expanding your range or refining your catalog, let's talk. We’ve worked with clients all over Germany, the Netherlands, and beyond. I’d love to hear what kind of dining chair story you want to tell.

— Sunbin Qi, CEO of ASKT

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