It really depends on what you want to use the chair for? That will help narrow down your choices. If an upholstered one is a real possibility then may be choosing a textile or printed fabric you really love is the starting point. There are so many chairs to choose from but I have taken to buying old ones and having them refurbed and covered because they are better designed for comfort..height, depth, curved backs.. Problem is that there are so many fabulous textiles available I find it hard to choose. Good luck.

@AJ Interior Styling. Think that's the one, FAB name if it is. The similar cat version is the somewhat more reasonably priced 'Retro Pet Nest' on Zooplus (£79). It's amazing, in clear or grey, and I've also recently bought 2 cosy nests which are wall mounted and 2 floor hammocks. My friend - Emily Hiller - does 'knotting' and has just made 2 garden swing chairs. She did all the flagship and main 'Top Shop' windows amongst others and they are amazing. I'm going to get her to do a 'curtain' for one of my rooms. She's just been asked to do a hotel on the Maldives. Her work is breathtaking, bespoke and original, so do take a look.

Ok, so 52 inches is just about 133 cms which will give you ample room to seat two 'standard' width chairs between the legs of the table. Most dining chairs are around 50cms wide and this would give the following spacing table leg > 11cm > chair > 11cm > chair > table leg. When we are working out what size table someone may need, or how many chairs they would like to seat, we usually work on spacing of no less than 5cm around any chair - this is still comfortable elbow/leg room. So if you work on this basis, of going no less than 5cm, the chairs you will eventually find for your table should be no more than 59cm wide. So don't forget to always carry a tape measure when you are out and about! You never know when you are going to come across the chairs you want. I hope this helps

Thanks for the advice all ... think I'll stick with something more modern so I don't need to change the table. My dream would be wishbone chairs .. love them