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Dining rooms are not just about meals. They are the spaces where traditions begin, where friends linger long after dessert, and where families reconnect over shared stories.
Choosing furniture for a space like this requires more than a good eye for design; it also requires intention. That is why the Canadel Dining Collection at La-Z-Boy Ottawa and Kingston has become a go-to for customers who want long-lasting quality and personalized beauty.
For those who value craftsmanship, personalization, and timeless style, Canadel offers a handcrafted solution with deep Canadian roots and a global reputation. In this article, we review Canadel’s flagship dining collection and explore what sets it apart in today’s furniture landscape.
Key Takeaways:
- Canadel offers fully customizable dining furniture, handcrafted in North America.
- Over 150 wood finishes and upholstery options are available across the collection.
- Products are designed to be durable, heirloom-quality pieces, built to last decades.
- Canadel’s UDesign tool allows you to explore millions of design combinations online.
- Price ranges reflect high-end craftsmanship, with starting costs listed for all major pieces.
In This Article...
- Brief Description of Canadel
- Canadel Style & Unique Features
- Options & Customizations
- Cost
- Warranty
- Is the Canadel Modern Collection Right for You?
About Canadel Custom Dining
Established in 1982, Canadel is a Canadian family-owned company that manufactures handcrafted, high-quality, and custom-made dining room furniture. All Canadel products are manufactured in North America and distributed throughout Canada and the United States.
As makers of authentic birch wood dining room sets, Canadel operates with a vision of creating meaningful family heirlooms that will be passed down through generations.
In addition, they provide extensive customization options, made easier with the Canadel UDesign tool, which provides the online customer with over 9 million furniture combinations and options to choose from.
Michelle MacLellan, an interior designer at La-Z-Boy Hunt Club, emphasizes that Canadel's local presence and reputation for longevity are what resonate most with Ottawa buyers. “Our clients want pieces they don’t have to replace. Canadel delivers that kind of confidence.”
Canadel Core Style and Unique Features
The Canadel Collection is now streamlined under one cohesive style family: the Core Collection. This change simplifies the customization process while still offering a wide range of design flexibility. Instead of separating styles into categories like Farmhouse or Modern, Canadel now empowers customers to build their ideal aesthetic from one unified platform.
Every Canadel piece is handcrafted using solid North American birch or eco-friendly hevea wood and is available in more than 30 wood stains and over 150 upholstery options. From rich antique finishes to soft, matte tones, the choices allow for everything from bold contemporary statements to warm, traditional spaces.
“The biggest advantage is how adaptable the Core Collection is,” Michelle says. “Customers can go rustic or sleek just by adjusting the finish and shape. It makes the collection feel endless without being overwhelming.”
Canadel’s structural integrity is also a key differentiator. Tables are reinforced with corner bracing and rack-and-pinion slides for smooth extension, while chairs use mortise and tenon joinery for long-lasting strength. Finishes are protected with a catalyzed lacquer that resists moisture and everyday wear.
“People often come in thinking custom furniture has limits,” Michelle adds. “But with Canadel, the only real limit is how creative you want to be with the design.”
Canadel Core Customization Options
At Canadel Custom Dining, personalization is taken to a whole new level.
With the Canadel Dining Collection, you have complete control over every aspect of your furniture set. From the initial design stages to the finishing touches, this collection offers unmatched flexibility, allowing you to create a one-of-a-kind dining room tailored to your unique style and preferences.
Dining Tables
The most essential part of the dining room is, obviously, the dining room table. This is the most important piece as it will determine the style and placement of the surrounding furniture.
Any dining room table from Canadel can be customized in height, shape, size, top edge, leg options, pedestal options, top colours, body colours, and finish.
The Core Collection features:
- 6 Table Edge Options
- 11 Table Leg Options
- 20 Pedestal and Base Options (Including Single and Double Pedestal Options)
Dining Seats
Next, it is time to select the dining room chairs to sit around your chosen dining room table. Customers have access to choose between dining chairs, stools and benches.
Depending on the chair, stool or bench you choose, you can customize the legs, nail options, body colours, seating material, back material, and wood finish. Further, you may have the possibility to add arms or a swivel to the chair design.
The Canadel Core Collection features:
- 44 Dining Room Chair Options
- 34 Dining Stool Options
- 6 Dining Bench Options
Dining Buffets
Finally, all styles within the Canadel Collection offer coordinated buffets. A buffet may be the perfect way to tie your selection together and turn your dining pieces into a complete dining room.
The buffets come in various shapes, sizes, and patterns in which the accent colour, body colour, and finish can be customized. The Canadel Core Collection currently features 21 dining buffet options.
Wood Finish, Glass & Upholstery Options
There are many different colours and finish options that the Canadel dining collection offers.
The Canadel collection has an abundant selection of wood finish colours available, displaying almost 50 wood finish colours, the most out of any collection. As for glass top options, there are no glass finish options featured in this collection.
Moreover, upholstered dining seating options, such as chairs, benches, or stools, are offered in various fabric and velvet options. Core, unlike other dining room collections, does feature leather options, as well as faux-leather options.
Cost of Canadel Core Dining Furniture
Canadel sits in the premium price category, but this reflects the craftsmanship, customization, and quality of materials. Because each piece is made to order, prices are quoted based on selections. However, the table below offers a helpful reference point based on current starting prices:
|
Furniture Type |
Starting Cost (CAD) |
|
Dining Room Chair |
$499 – $1,029+ |
|
Dining Table |
$1,139 – $4,029+ |
|
Stool |
$499 – $1,379+ |
|
Bench |
$299 – $1,249+ |
|
Buffet/Storage Units |
$2,369 – $6,819+ |
*All La-Z-Boy prices listed in this article are subject to change. We aim to update all cost-related articles twice per year. This article was last updated on June 26th, 2025. Contact your local Ottawa, Gatineau or Kingston location by phone or in person for up-to-date pricing.
Canadel Core Collection Warranty
The Canadel Core Collection is covered by Canadel’s 1-year warranty, which covers the repair or replacement of chair frames, tabletops, fabric tears, or any unforeseen circumstances that would be covered under Canadel’s warranty.
Given that each piece of furniture is quality-crafted and built to last a long time, Canadel also offers an extended 5-year warranty plan at an additional cost.
This not only goes to further protect your purchase, but it is also transferable when you purchase new Canadel Furniture if you are looking to replace old additions.
Is the Canadel Core Collection Right for You?
Now that you know what’s inside the Canadel Core Collection, is this the right dining collection for you?
According to Michelle, she says that she has had customers come back over 25 years later to replace their Canadel dining set.
“They aren’t coming back because their dining set was worn down or damaged; they are only coming back because they want to update the styles to match more current trends.” Michelle says, “Most people who buy Canadel dining furniture become repeat customers because they love the product quality so much.”
While the Canadel collection has received glowing reviews from many clients, it may not be the perfect fit for everyone.
Factors such as cost and delivery time for custom-made furniture may not align with all budgets or timelines.
However, the high-quality craftsmanship and materials that go into every Canadel piece make it a worthwhile investment for those seeking furniture that will withstand the test of time.
In terms of style, the flagship collection offers a range of traditional-themed furniture items in various styles.
While this may not appeal to everyone, Canadel's other collections offer more modern and contemporary elements that may better suit certain tastes.
Ultimately, it's up to each individual to decide if Canadel's custom dining room furniture is the right choice for them
What's Next?
Now that you have all the information about Canadel's Core Dining Collection, why not experience it yourself?
Canadel has an intuitive tool to help you discover what each collection offers, thanks to its UDesign platform. Make sure to check out the UDesign tool so you can discover Canadel, as well as other dining room collections, in detail.
If you require assistance navigating the UDesign tool, check out this helpful article for a step-by-step tutorial.
La-Z-Boy also offers design assistance on all things Canadel custom design. By visiting an Ottawa, Gatineau or Kingston showroom, you can receive one-on-one assistance in selecting and custom designing your Canadel dining furniture.
You can also book an appointment with our design consultants or interior design experts for any burning questions you may have. To learn more about our dining room furniture at La-Z-Boy, check out our Comprehensive Dining Room Buyer’s Guide.
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