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Great Set of 14 Antique English Regency Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Original set of nineteenth century English Regency board room chairs constructed of solid mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Set of 14 Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Niger Leather, Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
fourteen Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Profiled legs of
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Unique, Set of 15, Garouste
Bonetti ‘Palace’ Dining Chairs, 1980
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
. We won’t separate the set, which is suitable for a large dining table fitting 14 chairs, with an
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Antique Fischel / Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro /Cafe
Chairs, 1920s. Set of 14
By Michael Thonet, Fischel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 14 Fischel Vienna dining chairs in bentwood with striped pattern on seat and backrest.
These
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage DSC 106 Side Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Set of 14
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs or side chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, set of 14
These
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Exquisite Set of Fourteen Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the collector's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
14 Leather Chairs From Princess Daiana
s Family Home Spencer House Painted Room
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
family home Spencer House, the chairs are from The Painted Room
Naturally this is a once in a lifetime
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Modern Set 14 Light Blue Ultra Suede Barrel Back Button Tufted Arm Side Chairs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern set of 14 chairs, consisting of 2-arm and 12 side with light blue
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
Rare Robert Venturi Set of 14 Queen Anne Chairs for Knoll circa 1984
Signed
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Set of 14 Queen Anne chairs including 2 black captains chairs by Robert Venturi for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Grey Lindome Style Set of 6, Mid-20th Century A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual set of 6 Gustavian lindome dining chairs in good structural condition with fine carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Radiant Set of 14 Rattan Chairs in Cordovan and Caramel by Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available.
An exceptional set fourteen (14) vintage Campaign style dining chairs from a
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Vintage 1950s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Armchairs by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Botium (14 available)
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Dallas, TX
for Botium. 14 available, priced and sold individually.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1968, Set of 14
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, 1968, black lacquered, set of fourteen.
One
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Antique Victorian Dining Table
14 Chairs c.1880
Located in London, GB
This is an extremely rare opportunity to own an antique Victorian mahogany dining / conference room
Vintage Twin Pillar Dining Table and 14 Antique Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
century in date, with a fabulous set of fourteen antique Victorian dining chairs circa 1870 in date
Category
Vintage 1950s English Regency Dining Room Sets
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Vintage Victorian Mahogany Dining Table with 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
back dining chairs.
This flame mahogany dining table has three leaves which measure approximately
Category
Late 20th Century English Dining Room Sets
Vintage Victorian Mahogany Dining Table with 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
back dining chairs.
This flame mahogany dining table has three leaves which measure approximately
Category
Mid-20th Century British Dining Room Sets
Antique 19th Century Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table
14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
1835 in date, and a beautiful set of fourteen Hepplewhite style dining chairs.
This amazing table can
Category
Antique 1830s William IV Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William IV Dining Table 14 Upholstered Back Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
1830 in date and a set fourteen antique Victorian dining chairs, circa 1870 in date.
This beautiful
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Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William iv Dining Table 14 Upholstered Back Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
1830 in date and a set fourteen antique Victorian dining chairs, circa 1870 in date.
This beautiful
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Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Dining Table and 14 chairs, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
date, with a set of 14 vintage balloon back dining chairs, late 20th century in date.
The table has
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Antique 1850s British Dining Room Sets
Vintage Burr Walnut Inlaid Dining Table with 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
46 - Chair
Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 7 inches x Width 14 feet, 5 inches x Depth 4 feet
Category
Mid-20th Century English Dining Room Sets
Antique 15ft Extending Dining Table
14 chairs 19th Century
By Edwards
Roberts
Located in London, GB
table, circa 1830 in date, and a set of fourteen Vintage wheatsheaf shieldback dining chairs.
This
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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Kesterport American Walnut Extending Dining Table and Eight Chairs Seats 14
By Kesterport
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
American walnut extending dining table and eight chairs RRP £20,000
The pictures don’t come close to
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2010s British Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Dining Table and 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
, circa 1860 in date, and a beautiful set of 14 vintage Regency style tulip back dining chairs.
This
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table and 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
, circa 1870 in date, and a beautiful set of fourteen Vintage Regency style tulip back dining chairs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Regency Metamorphic Dining Table 19th Century and 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
late 19th century, with a matching set of fourteen vintage dining chairs.
The dining table is crafted
Category
Antique 1890s Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Brass Inlaid Dining Table
14 Shield Back Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
fourteen Hepplewhite Revival shield back dining chairs, mid 20th Century in date.
The fabulous Vintage
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Vintage 1950s Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Twin Pillar Regency Style Dining Table
14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
fabulous set of 14 chairs, circa 1870.
The table has two leaves which can be added or removed as
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Regency Dining Room Sets
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Antique 12 Foot Victorian Dining Table circa 1860 and 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
antique Victorian dining table, circa 1860 in date and set of fourteen Vintage bar back dining chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Sets
Fine Italian Custom Made Carved Wood Dining Table and 14 Chairs
By François Linke
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Custom Made Italian Mahogany Dining Room Table and Fourteen Chairs
The table was never used
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany, Hardwood
Vintage Brass Inlaid Dining Table 20th C
14 Antique Athenian Chairs 19th C
Located in London, GB
in date, and a set of fourteen antique Athenian dining chairs,Circa 1870 in date.
The fabulous
Category
Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage 13 ft Three Pillar Mahogany Dining Table and 14 Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Hepplewhite revival dining chairs., dating from the second half of the 20th Century.
The tabletop was crafted
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Circular Extending Dining Table and 14 Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
set of fourteen dining chairs, all circa 1870 in date.
This beautiful table is circular in shape
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Arthur Brett Three Pillar Mahogany Dining Table and 14 Chairs
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
fourteen dining chairs.
The table, dating from the mid-20th century, is crafted in flame mahogany and
Category
Vintage 1950s English Regency Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 14ft Regency Revival Triple Pillar Dining Table
14 Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
-century wheatsheaf shieldback dining chairs.
The table has two leaves which can be added or removed as
Category
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 15ft Extending Dining Table by Edwards
Roberts 19th C
14 chairs
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in London, GB
Revival dining chairs.
This amazing table can seat sixteen people in comfort and has been hand-crafted
Category
Antique 1880s Late Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th C 12 ft Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table
14 chairs
Located in London, GB
1835 in date, and a beautiful set of fourteen Regency Revival Swag back dining chairs.
This amazing
Category
Antique 1830s Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 15ft Extending Dining Table by Edwards
Roberts 19th C
14 chairs
Located in London, GB
Revival dining chairs.
This amazing table can seat sixteen people in comfort and has been hand-crafted
Category
Antique 1880s Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Twin Base Dining Table 19th Century and 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
in date and 14 bespoke mahogany dining chairs.
There is no mistaking the style and sophisticated
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Dining Table by William Tillman, Harrods
14 Queen Anne Chairs, 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
, Knightsbridge, London in 1982, and a set of fourteen Queen Anne dining chairs, mid-20th century in date.
The
Category
Vintage 1980s English Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian D-End Mahogany Dining Table and 14 Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
with a set of fourteen antique upholstered back dining chairs, all circa 1870 in date.
The beautiful
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Antique Victorian D-End Mahogany Dining Table and 14 Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
with a set of fourteen antique upholstered back dining chairs, all circa 1870 in date.
The beautiful
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Antique Victorian D-End Mahogany Dining Table and 14 Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
with a set of fourteen antique upholstered back dining chairs, all circa 1870 in date.
The beautiful
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Antique 19th C 13 ft Flame Mahogany Extending Dining Table
14 chairs
Located in London, GB
of fourteen Wheatsheaf shieldback dining chairs.
This amazing table can seat fourteen people in
Category
Antique 1830s William IV Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage 12ft Three Pillar Mahogany Dining Table and 14 Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
stunning set of fourteen Regency Revival Swagback dining chairs., dating from the second half of the 20th
Category
20th Century Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage 3 Pillar Dining Table by William Tillman 20thC
14 antique chairs
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
, circa 1980 in date and an antique set of fourteen Regency Period dining chairs circa 1820 in date.
The
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Vintage 1980s English Regency Dining Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 13ft Three Pillar Mahogany Dining Table with 14 Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Hepplewhite revival dining chairs., dating from the second half of the 20th Century.
The tabletop was crafted
Category
Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Burr Marquetry Walnut Dining Table 19th Century and 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
marquetry dining table, circa 1880 in date and a matching set of 14 bespoke dining chairs.
The table has
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
Antique 15ft Extending Dining Table by Edwards
Roberts
14 chairs 19th C
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in London, GB
Scottish Athenian dining chairs.
This amazing table can seat sixteen people in comfort and has been hand
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Arthur Brett Three Pillar Mahogany Dining Table
14 Chairs 20th Century
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
of fourteen dining chairs.
The triple pedestal dining table is capable of seating sixteen people in
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Vintage 1950s British George III Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage 14 ft Three Pillar Mahogany Dining Table and 16 Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
.
It comprises a Regency Revival dining table with a matching set of sixteen chairs.
Capable of
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Brass Inlaid Twin Pillar Dining Table
14 Swag Back Chairs 20th C
Located in London, GB
fourteen Regency Revival swag back dining chairs, mid 20th century in date.
The fabulous Vintage brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage 14 ft Three Pillar Mahogany Dining Table and 16 Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
.
It comprises a Regency Revival dining table with a matching set of sixteen chairs.
Capable of
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 15 ft George III Style Triple pillar dining table C1920
14 chairs
Located in London, GB
Circa 1920 in date, and a superb Vintage set of fourteen Chippendale style dining chairs, mid 20th
Category
Vintage 1920s English George III Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique D-End Mahogany Dining Table and 14 Upholstered Back Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
with an antique set of fourteen dining chairs, all circa 1870 in date.
The beautiful table is in
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 13ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table 19th C
14 Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
table dating from C1830 and a set of fourteen 20th Century dining chairs.
The table has two leaves
Category
Antique 1830s Regency Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
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14 Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 14 dining chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 14 dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and steel. We have 139 antique and vintage 14 dining chairs in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. 14 dining chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 14 dining chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Dietiker, Thonet and Patrick Norguet each produced beautiful 14 dining chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 14 Dining Chairs?
14 dining chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $13,900, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $196,000.
Finding the Right Dining-room-chairs for You
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
Questions About 14 Dining Chairs
- What is a dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The length of a 14-seat dining table varies. Generally, tables that can accommodate 14 people are around 120 inches long. This length allows six people to comfortably sit on each side and two people to occupy the ends. Shop a variety of antique and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
- What is a carver dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Antique Sterling Carving Sets
Antique Sterling Silver Shot Glasses
Antique Stoneware Barrel
Antique Sugar Kettle