The only advice I can give is that people will always put their hands on the top of the back of the chair to pull it out and push it back in, and it will get filthy. I say this from sad experience. So make sure the fabric is very easily cleanable.

They sound nice! Try looking up Florence Broadhurst fabric online if you like a botanical or geometric look, very elegant designs in black and white.

Hi Douglas, If you are keeping the solid frame and just changing out the cushions then a Warwick Ashanti fabric like this one below would really do justice to the vintage of the piece but also update it beautifully. Any of the Croft Titan range of commercial grade Warwick fabrics below would also be stunning if used all over or just on the cushions. For slightly more feminine and Japanese aesthetic then the Salamanca range is a lovely block print style in different colour-ways. Let me know if I can help you purchase through Warwick as I have trade access to their product range and can easily post required metre-age to you. Happy selecting; the suite is going to look fabulous and deserves a new life. Cheers, Michelle

If you have a bit of storage space then consider buying a couple of inexpensive easy wipe stackable chairs (eg ikea) for visiting kids to use. Parents and you can then relax and enjoy the meal without worrying about your upholstery. Alternatively, tie-on seat cushions will give some protection plus a height boost for little ones.