The table is beautiful and it is something that you will always have from your dad.. That is very special. I was going to say the same thing about the chair. I have an office chair that is on wheels and I can adjust the height to where I am most comfortable when I sew. She is right, any time I have tried using a kitchen/ dining chair they have always been too low. If you cannot get a chair right now, try putting a pillow on this one to raise you up a little.