Stylish restaurant chairs and tables in 2025

In a world where the dining experience is not limited to the strictly culinary, interior design has taken on decisive importance. In 2025, we will see how restaurant chairs and tables not only serve a practical function, but also become key elements in conveying identity, comfort, style, and atmosphere. In this article, we will explore trends in restaurant chairs and tables and take an in-depth look at how these trends have been interpreted in projects such as Hermanos Guadalupe (Seville), Cafetería Barbana (Sierra de Málaga), and Portería Santa Clara (Córdoba). In addition, we will look at some outstanding pieces of furniture from MisterWils that are used in each of these spaces to inspire you if you are looking to design or renovate a stylish restaurant.

Key trends in 2025 for restaurant chairs and tables

Before delving into specific projects, it is worth reviewing the trends that are shaping the use of chairs and tables for restaurants in 2025:

• Natural materials: Solid wood, plant fibers, rattan, braided natural fibers, rope… The aim is to achieve a closeness to the organic world. 

• Mix of textures and styles: Combine rustic styles with modern or industrial details; tables with metal legs + wooden tops; chairs with metal elements, rope, or soft upholstery

• Sustainability and durability: Recycled materials, certified wood, high-strength fabrics, eco-friendly paints.

• Warm colors and natural tones: Greens, terracottas, earth tones, combined with details in sand, ecru, or soft blue colors.

• Ergonomic design: Comfort for long stays, well-designed backrest, shapes that invite relaxation, not just efficiency.

• Modularity and versatility: tables that can be adapted for groups, stackable or easily movable chairs; outdoor spaces that blend with interiors. 

All these trends are clearly reflected when we look at real examples, such as the following three projects featuring furniture from MisterWils.

Project: Hermanos Guadalupe, Castilleja de la Cuesta (Seville)

The Hermanos Guadalupe restaurant, part of the La Vida en Tapas group, was built on what was once Aníbal González’s summer residence. They used a selection of furniture from MisterWils to give the space a very authentic rustic style, where the restaurant chairs and tables play a central role.

What characterizes the chairs and tables for restaurants in this space:

• The focus is on wooden tables with visible grain, sturdy blocks, thick tops, and simple legs. These tables add warmth and presence.
• As for chairs, rope, synthetic rattan, and wooden chairs stand out, complementing the rustic aesthetic; there is not so much metal or industrial elements here, but rather materials that feel welcoming.
• There is consistency between the tables and chairs: natural colors, earth tones, materials that age well, warm lighting, and natural fibers in lamps and lampshades. Everything comes together so that the restaurant chairs and tables do not clash, but rather interact with the space.

MisterWils’ standout pieces in this project:

Some of the furniture pieces used in this project exemplify how restaurant chairs and tables can combine style and functionality:

• Finland dining table: sturdy wooden table with a rustic vintage style. This table defines many dining areas, both indoors and on terraces. The solidity of the Finland table guarantees durability, which is key for restaurant tables that must withstand intensive use.

• Millie natural rattan chair: provides visual lightness, warm texture, and a natural feel. It is ideal for complementing sturdy wooden tables, as it does not compete, but rather softens and balances.

• Vivian rope and metal chair: combines a metal frame with a rope seat, a strong trend: tables with metal legs + mixed chairs. This Vivian chair is a great example of how to achieve contrast while maintaining harmony.

These pieces show that, at Hermanos Guadalupe, restaurant chairs and tables are not just furniture, but key elements of the atmosphere.

Project: Barbana Café, in the Sierra de Málaga mountains

Cafetería Barbana is a beautiful project designed and furnished by MisterWils, where the restaurant chairs and tables contribute to a relaxed yet carefully crafted Mediterranean atmosphere.

The space underwent a complete renovation and redesign. Traditional elements were preserved, coastal details were added, and natural materials such as wicker, wood, tiles, aquamarine-colored tiles, and lime paint were mixed. All these elements require that the restaurant chairs and tables match the style, providing aesthetic continuity.

What characterizes the chairs and tables for restaurants in this space:

• In this space, the chairs and tables combine functionality and Mediterranean aesthetics with natural materials and artisanal designs. Wood (table structures and chair frames) and fabrics such as rope or natural fibers predominate, adding warmth.  

• The tables feature tops made of durable materials, finished in shades of brown, teak, or wood reminiscent of rustic styles, contrasting with dark metal frames for stability.  

• The upholstered chairs feature soft colors such as sage green, which harmonize with the aquamarine tones of the walls and vegetation. All of this creates a welcoming, visual, and authentic atmosphere, ideal for a relaxed space. 

Notable pieces by MisterWils in this project:

• Fabio upholstered chair: in shades such as sage green, brick red, and mustard yellow, it adds comfort to restaurant tables where guests tend to linger longer (cafés, after-dinner conversations). It is an example of how restaurant chairs and tables should not only be sturdy, but also comfortable and inviting.  

• Elara table frame: elegant, functional structure that allows for different table tops. Having good table frames for restaurants facilitates maintenance, customization, and variety. .  

• Etore table with teak wood top and Hormigo tostado top: combinations of textures between wood and other materials that offer robustness, resistance to wear and tear, and visual beauty. In restaurant tables, which are exposed to liquids, heat, and impacts, these types of materials make all the difference.   

Project: Santa Clara Gatehouse, Córdoba

At Portería Santa Clara (Boutique Hotel in Córdoba), created by Grupo Sojo, there is a beautiful combination of history, heritage architecture, and contemporary design. Here, the restaurant chairs and tables not only decorate, but also complement the historic atmosphere with respect and character.  

What characterizes the chairs and tables for restaurants in this space:

• The building dates back to the 14th-15th centuries, with ancient walls, arches, hydraulic floors, and whitewashed walls. The challenge is to introduce chairs and tables that do not clash, that blend in, but provide comfort and modern style.
• The materials chosen: solid wood, warm fabrics, plant fibers; natural finishes.
• The chairs and tables for restaurants at Portería Santa Clara feature organic, light lines that allow the space to breathe and dialogue with the antique elements.

MisterWils’ standout pieces in this project:

• Avanta rattan bar stool: ideal for bars and more informal areas within the hotel; its height, visual lightness, and natural material make it perfect for adding variety to restaurant seating, not just standard tables and chairs, but also bars with stools.
• Malawi natural rattan armchair with armrests: provides comfort, invites you to sit longer, relax; restaurant chairs are often limited to functionality, but this type of chair elevates the experience.
• Kronos smooth table frame: a sturdy table structure with a clean design that allows you to combine (or change?) table tops; also useful for covered outdoor areas or interiors, it can be combined with different restaurant chairs.  

How to correctly combine chairs and tables for restaurants

From these three examples, we can draw some practical tips for choosing and combining chairs and tables for restaurants:

• Proportion and scale: make sure that tables and chairs are proportionate to the space. Don’t put tables that are too large in narrow spaces, or chairs that take up too much visual space in small rooms.
• Consistency of materials: if the tables are very rustic and made of wood, choose chairs that accentuate or complement this rusticity (e.g., rattan, rope, plant fibers), avoiding materials that clash too much with the style unless you are looking for strong contrasts.
• Uniformity vs. mixing: mixing styles can work very well (such as combining rustic tables with metal chairs, or upholstered chairs + natural chairs), but you have to maintain a certain chromatic consistency and scale so that it doesn’t look like a hodgepodge.
• Comfort in chairs: ergonomic backrest, padded seat if necessary, armrests if the establishment invites long after-dinner conversations. Restaurant chairs and tables that do not meet these requirements detract from the overall look.
• Ease of cleaning and maintenance: choose tables with easy-to-clean surfaces, stain-resistant chairs, and materials that age well. In the examples above, wooden tables, protected tops, synthetic rattan, washable fabrics, etc., fulfill this role.

What sets the chairs and tables for restaurants in the MisterWils catalog apart in 2025

MisterWils stands out not only for its extensive catalog, but also for how it uses its products in real projects, allowing you to see how the choices of chairs and tables for restaurants work in practice. Some aspects that set them apart:

• Variety of specific parts: rope chairs, natural rattan, synthetic rattan, metal chairs, upholstered chairs, options for outdoor, indoor, bars… This allows restaurant chairs and tables to be adapted to each space, climate, and functionality.

• Reusable iconic pieces:Places like Portería Santa Clara show how a rattan armchair or stool can be timeless if it is well designed. 

• Combination of elegance and rusticity/naturalness: Each project seeks not only aesthetics, but also atmosphere. Thick wooden tables + lightweight chairs + plant details + warm lighting. This combination is what gives style to restaurant chairs and tables in 2025. 

• Adaptation to existing space: Especially in heritage sites such as Portería Santa Clara, history is respected, integrating without overloading. Restaurant chairs and tables should dialogue with ancient walls, hydraulic floors, and architectural elements, not compete with them.

Final tips for choosing stylish restaurant chairs and tables in 2025

For those who are thinking of starting or renovating a restaurant this year, here are some final tips:

• Define your brand identity and concept: Mediterranean, rustic, contemporary, industrial, boutique? That identity should be reflected in the combination of restaurant chairs and tables. 

• Create visual prototypes: use renderings or mock-ups to see how different tables and chairs look in the space before making a decision. Sometimes the same chair looks very different in front of a white wall than on a tiled floor.. 

• Don’t skimp on tables: tables are the foundation; if the tables are poor quality, even if the chairs are excellent, the experience suffers. Invest in sturdy frames and tops.. 

• Balance between aesthetics and functionality: restaurant chairs and tables should not only look good, but also be comfortable, durable, easy to clean and maintain, etc.. 

• Consider the different areas: if you have a terrace, bar, interior, private room, etc., you may need different types of restaurant tables and chairs adapted to each area (height, material, style). . 

Chairs and tables for restaurants in 2025: much more than just furniture

In 2025, restaurant chairs and tables are not just utilitarian pieces of furniture. They are fundamental components of each establishment’s storytelling: they communicate identity, increase comfort, and integrate history and modernity, nature and comfort.

Projects such as Hermanos Guadalupe, Cafetería Barbana, and Portería Santa Clara are clear examples of how to use pieces with character, natural materials, warm finishes, mixed styles, and great attention to detail so that tables and chairs not only complement the environment but, in many cases, take center stage.

If you are thinking of renovating or designing a stylish restaurant, take note of what these spaces do: sturdy wooden tables, rattan chairs, rope or comfortable upholstery, well-measured contrasts, natural or warm lighting, connection with the local and the natural. With the chairs and tables for restaurants in the MisterWils catalog, any venue can become a memorable place.