Hi Susan, treasure that table! Parker Furniture really is a Keeper. It will do up beautifully with correct finishing techniques - use a pro if you can afford it or if not, an experienced handy-person. Lots of info availabl online if you search on 'restore Parker furniture'. Re. the chairs: - it won't be hard to find original Parkers which will be the best solution - even if they're not all identical. (Recycling centres like Canberras 'Green Shed' have them available for a song). Again, use a pro if you can afford it to reupholster and timber finish to match the table. I guarantee ant money spent on this is a great investment, and will look so much better than if you put inappropriate chairs with the table. Attached are pics of a Parker dining suite I've just completed (makeover including complete timber refinishing and Reupholstery using cover fabrics from Mokums new Tribal collection. Good luck!

5 Contemporary Designs... & my 1st impressions: 1. I'll stick with a traditional papasan, thanks. Less likely to get poked where it hurts. 2. Wishing had pool noodles right now. Or a life sized Gumby. 3. Oh that looks just like my computer chair! Sans the cage. Maybe I need that part so the "chair" stops mysteriously rolling into other rooms. 4. Whaaaat? *reads article's description* Ohhh! 5. No.

did granny also leave damask table cloths which would lighten the look instantly and, although i was very shocked at first, my sister in law PAINTED the antique chairs left to them and added some country style fabric seats and now uses the chairs with a modern table and it looks fabulous and is a daily reminder of dear old granny and i think she'd agree that you should mix and match what you like in your own home

Hello, if you wish to get free advice from a professional interior designer, have a look at Milray Park Online Design Bar. Our Design Team would be more than happy to help you find the perfect colour scheme :)