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How can you tell if a dining chair is good quality?
To tell if a dining chair is good quality, first push on the backrest. Wobbling or creaking may indicate that a chair is poorly made. Next, look over every visible part of the frame. Good-quality dining chairs should display even finishes and tight-fitting joints. If the chair has upholstery, examine it for any gaps or wrinkles, which may suggest poor craftsmanship. Find a large selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
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Dining Chairs By Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Dining Chairs By Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1960s - Price is for the set of 6 - Black frames with teak seats - Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara - Produced by Asko - Finnish ~ 1960s - 43cm...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Teak

French 19th Century Set of Ten Os de Mouton Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A suite of ten dining chairs from 19th century France composed of (8) side chairs and (2) armchairs all upholstered in a needlepoint material inspired by Verdure tapestry. Thick, oak...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Antique Set 8 Art Deco Burr Walnut Cloud Back Chairs Epstein 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb set of eight antique Art Deco burr walnut and coromandel dining chairs attributed to the world renowned cabinet makers Harry & Lou Epstein, Circa 1920 in date. The set of e...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Macassar, Walnut

Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four black lacquered, bent wood "Model 81" manufactured by the renowned Gebrüder Thonet firm in Vienna, Austria. Originally created in 1904 and subsequently reissued in 1987, ...
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of 4 Model 60 Razorblade Dining Chairs in Solid Oak by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very sought after set of 4 Danish oak dining chairs Model 66 by Henning Kjærnulf made in the 1970's by Nyrup Møbelfabrik Very typical of Kjærnulf.'s designs as he was known for comb...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Early 20th-C. Painted English Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Dining Chairs - Set 4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of four English regency style hand painted Japanned side chairs. The backs have Queen Anne styling with four individually painted scenes. The chairs have cabriole legs ...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Lacquer

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