A dining set takes the guesswork out of furnishing a dining room — the table and chairs are designed to match in height, style and finish, and arrive together. We stock over 200 dining sets — 5-piece and 7-piece combinations in timber, glass-top and modern finishes — from around $212, with most sitting between $250 and $600. Stock is held across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses, so orders dispatch within 1-2 business days.
What is a dining set?
A dining set is a matching table and chairs sold together as one purchase. The most common are a 5-piece set — a table with four chairs — and a 7-piece set, a larger table with six chairs. Because the pieces are made as a group, the chair height suits the table, and the finishes match, so you avoid the measuring and matching involved in buying a table and chairs separately. The product page lists exactly how many pieces are included.
What size dining set do I need?
Match the set to the number of people who eat at the table regularly and the room it sits in. A 5-piece set seats four and suits most apartments and smaller dining rooms. A 7-piece set seats six and suits a family or a household that hosts. Allow about 60cm of table edge per person, and leave at least 80cm of clear space around the whole set so chairs can pull out and people can walk past. Measure the room before ordering, not just the table.
Is it cheaper to buy a dining set or table and chairs separately?
A dining set is usually cheaper — buying the table and chairs together generally saves around 15–25% compared with buying them as separate items, and it removes the risk of a height or style mismatch. The trade-off is flexibility: a set locks you into the chair design that comes with the table. If you want a particular table with a different chair style, or you like the look of mixed chairs, buying separately gives that freedom at a higher cost. For most buyers who simply want a matching dining area at the best price, a set is the practical choice.
Quick buyer's checklist
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Piece count: 5-piece seats four, 7-piece seats six
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Seating room: Allow about 60cm of table edge per person
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Clearance: Leave at least 80cm around the set for chairs and walkways
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Set vs separate: A set saves money; separate gives style flexibility
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Finish: Match the set's tone to other furniture in the room
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Flat-pack delivery: Sets ship boxed and fit through 80cm doorways
What dining set material should I choose?
Dining sets come in a few main finishes, each with a trade-off. Timber sets are hard-wearing and easy to maintain, and suit families and everyday use. Glass-top sets feel light and open, which helps in a smaller room, though the glass shows fingerprints. Marble-look tops give a high-end appearance at a lower cost than real stone. Whatever the table top, check the chair frames — solid timber or sturdy metal frames are what carry the daily use, and they decide how long the set lasts.
How much does a dining set cost in Australia?
Dining sets at Simple Deals start from around $212 for a 5-piece timber set. Most 5 and 7-piece sets sit between $250 and $600, with larger extendable and marble-look designs at the higher end. All sets dispatch within 1–2 business days from our Australian warehouses.
What most furniture sites won't admit
Almost every dining set sold online in Australia is imported from China, Vietnam, Malaysia or Indonesia — including ours. Where the set is made is not the real difference between online furniture retailers. What matters is what happens after the stock lands in Australia. Marketplaces dropship straight from an overseas container, which is why their "fast delivery" stretches into six weeks. We import in bulk, hold stock across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses, and ship from there — the same imported set, dispatched in 1–2 business days.
Frequently asked questions
What if my dining set arrives damaged?
Contact us within 7 days with photos. We will arrange a replacement or refund under the 12-month warranty. Transit damage is uncommon with flat-pack sets, and we work to resolve any claim quickly.
How many chairs come with a dining set?
A 5-piece set includes a table and four chairs; a 7-piece set includes a table and six chairs. The product page confirms the exact count for each listing.
How long does delivery take?
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane: 3–5 business days. Perth and Adelaide: 5–8 days. Regional and remote areas: 7–14 days.
Can I pay with Afterpay, Zip or PayPal?
Yes, all three. A $500 dining set works out to four payments of $125 with Afterpay, four payments of $125 with PayPal Pay in 4, or roughly $42 a month with Zip over 12 months. Klarna is also available.
What's the warranty?
12 months on manufacturing defects, plus 15-day returns on unassembled sets in original packaging.
Complete your dining room
A dining set covers the table and chairs, and a few pieces finish the room. Most buyers add three at the same time: a buffet for crockery and linen storage, extra dining chairs if the table will be extended for guests, and a rug to define the dining area.
Why us
Simple Deals — family-run since 2018. Australian warehouse stock. Support on 1300 456 786. Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and PayPal. 12-month warranty, 15-day returns. 4.66★ from 5,363 verified reviews.
