Boardroom chairs should match the length and style of your meetings, fit the room without crowding the table, and give people enough support to stay comfortable through the agenda. The best choice usually comes down to six points: seat dimensions, back support, arm clearance, wipe-clean materials, visual consistency across the room, and practical delivery, assembly and return terms.
If you are buying for a formal meeting room, start with upright seating rather than deep lounge seating. For mixed-use spaces, compare compact dining-style chairs with task-oriented office seating so you choose the right balance of posture, movement and appearance.
How to choose
A good meeting chair is not just a chair that looks neat around a table. It has to work with how the room is actually used. A 20-minute catch-up, a two-hour client presentation and an all-day internal workshop place different demands on the seat, back and base.
First, define the meeting length. Short meetings can work well with simpler, upright seats from the Dining Chairs collection, which has 17 models priced from €90 to €249. A representative size in that category is 47 x 53 x 83 cm. Longer meetings often benefit from more adjustable seating from the Eames Office Chairs collection, which has 38 models priced from €179 to €409, with a representative size of 59 x 61 x 90 cm.
Next, check table clearance. Armrests can affect how closely people can sit to the table edge, so measure the underside of the meeting table before choosing office-style chairs with arms. If you need a simpler footprint, armless dining-style chairs are often easier to place and reconfigure.
Then think about cleaning and finish. PU leather wipes clean, and ABS shells have a fade-resistant UV coating and wipe clean. That matters in shared meeting rooms where chairs are handled by many people and used by visitors as well as staff.
Finally, think about quantity and consistency. Buying in sets can make sense when you want a uniform room quickly. Examples include the Set of Four Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black at €150, 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H), the The fantastic Set of 4 Eames DSW Chairs White Replica at €199, 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H), and the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica PU Leather Black at €90, 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H).
Boardroom chairs: the decisive criteria
1. Seat size and room planning
Start with the chair footprint, not just the look. A chair that is 47 x 53 x 83 cm can suit tighter rooms better than larger executive seating. Around a meeting table, a few centimetres per chair make a real difference to circulation and spacing.
2. Upright support versus lounge comfort
For discussion tables, upright seating is usually easier than low lounge seating. Deep lounge chairs can suit breakout areas, waiting corners or private reading spots, but they are rarely the first choice for formal meeting posture. If you are also planning adjacent soft seating, the Eames Lounge Chairs category has 39 models priced from €275 to €1199, with representative sizes such as 84 x 85 x 89 cm.
3. Adjustability for longer sessions
Where meetings regularly run long, an office chair with swivel, tilt and height adjustment can be more practical than a fixed chair. The published ES104 lobby chair specification is a useful reference point: sold as “Eames Style Executive ES104 Lobby Office Chair” in black, white and tan brown (€399) and dark brown (€409), with overall dimensions of 72 × 70 × 91–97 cm (W × D × H), backrest height 45 cm, seat 58 cm wide and 48 cm deep, seat height adjustable 48–54 cm, and armrest height 70–76 cm.
It has leather upholstery, a polished or chromed aluminium five-star base on castors, high-density foam, a height-adjustable gas lift, 360° swivel and tilt. For related guidance, see Eames Executive Chair Dupe: What to Look For and What to Avoid (2026) and Eames Office Chairs: Where Timeless Design Meets Everyday Productivity.
4. Surface care and maintenance
Choose materials that fit the cleaning reality of a shared room. PU leather wipes clean. Leather should be wiped with a dry or barely damp cloth, never with abrasive or solvent cleaners, and should be kept out of direct sun, especially white leather. The shop sells leather, PU leather and mesh upholstery, not fabric upholstery.
5. Base type and movement
Static chairs create a more fixed room layout. Castor bases make movement easier but can feel less formal in some boardrooms. Office chairs use polished or chromed aluminium five-star bases. Decide whether that mobility helps your room or makes it feel too transient.
6. Assembly, returns and warranty
Operational details matter, especially when furnishing several seats at once. Dining chairs need minor assembly, for example four screws per chair, with an Allen key supplied and instructions in the box. Every piece has a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Returns can be requested within 14 days from delivery if items are unused and in their original packaging; for a change of mind, the refund is made minus a €40 return fee that covers DPD collection. If an item arrives faulty, damaged in transit or wrong, collection is free and the shop arranges a replacement or full refund.
Compare the current options by category
The table below compares the current chair-related and adjacent furniture categories so you can see where meeting-room seating sits within the wider range. For background on mid-century seating design, the Museum of Modern Art is a useful neutral reference.
| Category | Models | Price range | Example size | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designer Lighting | 4 | €190–€479 | 50 x 50 x 20 cm | Designer Lighting |
| Le Corbusier | 8 | €639–€849 | 56 x 160 x 69 cm | Le Corbusier |
| Dining Chairs | 17 | €90–€249 | 47 x 53 x 83 cm | Dining Chairs |
| Eames Lounge Chairs | 39 | €275–€1199 | 84 x 85 x 89 cm | Eames Lounge Chairs |
| Eames Office Chairs | 38 | €179–€409 | 59 x 61 x 90 cm | Eames Office Chairs |
| Rocking Chairs | 3 | €149–€149 | 63 x 81 x 76 cm | Rocking Chairs |
| Accessories | 6 | €139–€479 | 50 x 50 x 20 cm | Accessories |
| Special Offers | 13 | €90–€849 | 72 x 70 x 91 cm | Special Offers |
What it costs and what delivery involves
For straightforward meeting-room seating, the entry point is in the dining-chair range. The Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica Black is €109, 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H). The Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica White is €109, 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H), and the Set of Two Eames DSW Chairs Replica Light Blue is €109, 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H). That makes it easy to cost a small room in matched pairs.
If you need a slightly softer look with a wipe-clean finish, the black PU options stay at the lower end of the range: €90 for two or €150 for four, both at 47 x 53 x 83 cm (W x L x H). If you are furnishing a larger room, that can matter more than small design differences.
Orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days of confirmation and delivered by DPD, fully tracked. The published delivery window is typically 6–9 working days door to door, and the same window applies shop-wide; weekend delivery is not part of the standard service. Tracking details are emailed as soon as the order is dispatched.
Delivery is free, with no minimum order value, to the 25 countries available at checkout: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The price shown is the price paid, with no extra charge added at checkout and no customs or handling charge collected on delivery in these countries.
Most single-product orders ship in one package. Larger items may arrive in several boxes, and multi-item orders may be split across deliveries but are dispatched together. Each piece is inspected by the shop’s own team before it is boxed for dispatch. Keep the original packaging during the 14-day return window, because returns must be repacked in it.
Common mistakes buyers make
Choosing lounge chairs for the table. Lounge seating may look refined in photos, but a deep seat is often wrong for note-taking, laptops and direct eye contact across a meeting table. Use lounge models in side areas, not as your first default for the main table.
Ignoring dimensions. Many buying problems are really spacing problems. Compare chair width to the number of places you need, and check whether people can move behind seated guests without scraping the wall.
Picking armrests before measuring the table. An armrest that hits the apron or underside of the tabletop can make a chair awkward to use, even if the chair itself is comfortable.
Overlooking assembly and returns. For larger chair orders, make sure someone can receive the boxes, handle minor assembly and keep the packaging during the return window. That small planning step avoids headaches later.
Mixing too many types in one room. A boardroom usually looks better when all primary seats match. If you want variety, add it elsewhere through side seating, Accessories or nearby Designer Lighting, not by using several unrelated chair types around one table.
For broader reading on style-led seating, see What Are Eames Style Chairs and Why Are They Ideal for Modern Homes and Offices?, Eames Office Chair Dupe: What to Look For, What to Avoid and Eames DSW Chairs Set: Iconic Design for Modern Living Spaces.
Frequently asked questions
Are dining-style chairs or office chairs better for a meeting room?
It depends on meeting length and room use. Dining-style chairs are often better for compact rooms, simple layouts and shorter meetings. Office chairs are usually better where users sit for longer and need swivel, tilt or height adjustment.
Are these chairs originals?
Every product page states that the pieces are reproductions inspired by mid-century designs and are not made by or affiliated with the original licence holders. The D-series mesh chairs are the shop’s own designs.
What payment methods are available?
Payment is by credit and debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal at checkout. Klarna and other buy-now-pay-later services are not accepted. Bank transfer is available only by arrangement with support@decomica.com.
Can offices order in bulk?
Yes. Trade and bulk orders for offices, hotels and restaurants can ask for a quote by email at support@decomica.com. Support is by email and live chat on every page; there is no telephone support and no showroom.
What if a chair arrives damaged or wrong?
Report it within 14 days with a few photos. If an item arrives faulty, damaged in transit or wrong, DPD collects it from your door free of charge, and the shop sends a replacement or a full refund as appropriate.
Last checked: 8 October 2026
By Decomica Editorial
