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1920s Bentwood Gondola Dining Chairs W/ Blue Velvet by Thonet- Set of 6- Labeled
By Otto Prutscher
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of six bentwood gondola dining chairs designed by Otto Prutscher for Michael
Category
Early 20th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Bentwood
Set of 8 French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, French 1920s set of 8 dining chairs in the Louis XVI style.
The chairs feature
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Four Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Chairs by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful set of four Art Deco Amsterdamse School chairs.
Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Six Oak Art Deco Haagse School Chairs by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek, H. Fels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful set of two Art Deco Haagse School armchairs and four side chairs.
Design by H. Fels for
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1920s Set of Six Chairs Art Deco by Osvaldo Borsani Original Futurist Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920s set of six Art Deco chairs in blond walnut by Osvaldo Borsani with original futurist velvet
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Fine Set of 12 Sheraton Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very well made set of 12 Sheraton style dining chairs, circa 1920s. Including two arm and ten side
Category
Early 20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
6 Antique Gothic French Renaissance Revival Oak Barley Twisted Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Six antique French Renaissance Revival dining chairs, circa 1920s. Made of oak featuring ornate
Category
Vintage 1920s Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Eight Early 20th Century French Beech Wood
Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Set of eight early 20th century french high back beech wood & leather dining chairs. Circa 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set 6 French Early 20th C Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
This set of six circa 1920s Louis XVI style dining chairs was found in France. The traditional
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Listing Honey Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set of 60
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Warm Honey Classic Bentwood Dining Chair x 9
£165.00/chair
5% Discount Applied
1940’s
Category
Vintage 1940s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
Pair of Vintage René Herbst
Sandows
Style Chairs in Steel, Green Cord, 1920s
By René Herbst
Located in Zagreb, HR
A pair of unique Bauhaus ‘Sandows’ style chairs originally designed by René Herbst in the 1920s and
Category
Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish early Model 3758 "The Red Chair" by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen 1920s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Ystad, SE
Early Danish Model 3758 "The Red Chair" by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen 1920s
Patinated original
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set Of 8 Venetian Dining Chairs 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A splendid matched series of eight Venetian chairs dating from the mid-late 19th century. Stunning
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Classic 19th Century Walnut Os de Mouton French Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of four Classic walnut Os de mouton French dining chairs, circa 1920s. Carved wood frames
Category
Antique 1840s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Dining Chairs by Michael Thonet, 1920s Set of Four
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining chairs set of four. The bentwood of this chairs has a beautiful, warm brown colour and is
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Bentwood Dining Chair by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1920s, Signed
By Josef Hoffmann, Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An amazing rare bentwood side chair by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1920s, signed with Thonet
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1920s Vintage Industrial UHL Metal Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs Five
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1920s. Industrial vintage Toledo Metals Company rare dining chairs. Set of four. Nickel
Category
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Swedish Art Deco Armchair in Birch Root, Early 20th Century, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
decorative chair. It can be used as a dining chair or a sculptural desk chair.
"There is no style like art
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 12 French Painted Chairs with Magenta Velvet Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Set of 12 circa 1920s French dining chairs with camel back seat rest, antique white painted frames
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
2 Armchairs by Michael Thonet for ZPM Radomsko, No. 11, 1920s, Austria
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of bentwood armchairs, model 11, design by Michael Thonet in 1920s.
Production period most
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Light Elm Chapel Chairs, CUSTOM LISTING 9 Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s light elm chapel- stacking dining chairs - CUSTOM LISTING 9 Chairs
1920s light elm chapel
Category
Vintage 1920s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Six Spanish Barley Twist Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s set of six Spanish dining chairs with carved barley twist legs, arms and stretchers
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1920s Original Art Deco Walnut Dining Table and Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made original vintage Art Deco dining suite in walnut, this dates
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
Rare Industrial Artist Studio Spindle Chair or Stool Adjustable in Height, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
that ticks al the boxes, because this early 1900's stool with backrest is rare, it has the look, it has
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Wooden Block 1920s-1950s/Vintage Chair Stool Antique Side Table Tree
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
used for various purposes.
Chairs, stools, side table, display stands, etc.
It weighs 26 kg.
It is
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Materials
Wood
Art-Deco Walnut and Leather Tabouret / Side Chair, Austria, 1920s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art-Deco walnut and leather tabouret / side chair Austria 1920s. This tabouret would make an eye
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Black Art Deco Round Piano Chair, Fully Restored Oak, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small round Art Deco piano chair.
Material: Oak
Source: Czechia
Period: 1920-1929
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Stools
Materials
Lacquer, Oak
Set of Six 1920
s Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant set of classic 1920's walnut dining chairs with carved frames, highly decorative backs and
Category
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six 1920
s Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of six elegant and comfortable dining chairs c. 1920's with turned walnut frames, recently
Category
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Set of 8 1920
s dining chairs with arms
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A smart set of 8 dining chairs, circa 1920, with new upholstery. Curved arms are low enough to fit
Category
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Set of 6 French 1920
s Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful set of six French style dining chairs-2 armchairs and 4 side chairs- in original
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
1920s Dining Chairs with Blue and White Stroheim Damask Linen, Set of Four
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, set of four 1920s, Jacobean dark oak dining chairs with carved legs and arch
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Set of Ten Leather Dining Chairs, c. 1920
s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hard-to-find set of ten 1920's dining chairs with simple, elegant frames and leather upholstery
Category
Early 20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Set of Six 1920
s Mohair Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Gorgeous set of classic 1920's dining chairs comprising of 6 side chairs. Classic mohair upholstery,
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Mohair
A Set of Four 1920
s Black Lacquered Deco Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of four black lacquered 1920's dining chairs.
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Impressive Set of 8 Mohair Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Gorgeous set of classic 1920's dining chairs with 6 side chairs and 2 arm chairs, newly upholstered
Category
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1920
s French Art Deco Goosehead Dining Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of antique French Art Deco style dining side chairs, unbranded. Solid hardwood with a golden
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set Of 6 Mohair Dining Room Chair, c. 1920
s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nicely styled, yet simple set of six dining room chairs. These have been freshly upholstered in
Category
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
1920
s Italian elbow chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four Italian red-painted elbow chairs with pierced backs and neoclassical decoration.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
$10,450
Set of Six 1920
s Walnut and Mohair Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of six dining chairs with turned legs and carved arch motif at back, lending an open, airy
Category
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Ten 1920
s French Deco Mahogony Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ten 1920's french deco dining room chairs two arm & eight armchairs.
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six French 1920
s Os D
Mouton Dining Chairs
Located in Pine Plains, NY
Set of six dining chairs covered in vintage Belgian linen upholstery.
Very comfortable
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
1920s Set Of Eight Dining Room Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's chairs with new velvet upholstery. Two captain chairs and eight side chairs.
Category
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
Set of Six 1920s Dining Room Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of chairs with new green velvet upholstery, circa 1920s. Carved walnut frames. The two
Category
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1920s Set Of 8 Dining Room Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1902's. Carved walnut with new velvet upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 1920
s French Mouton Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 6 1920's French Mouton Chairs
Stamped Paris St. Antoine Hand Waxed 42''h x 18''h
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Set Of 1920
s Carved 8 Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's chairs. Carved oak with new leather upholstery. Armchair measures 45" H x 22 1/8" W x
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six 1920
s Spanish Revival Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Handsome set of six dining chairs consists of one head or captain's chair and five side chairs, all
Category
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Jack Rennick, 1920s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of signed oak and leather dining chairs by the L.A. based company, Jack Rennick, that
Category
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
4 Antique Dining Chairs, Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs, Scotland, 1920s
Located in Vancouver, BC
4 antique dining chairs, barley twist oak dining chairs, Scotland, 1920s, Antique Furniture, B1360
Category
Vintage 1920s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Fourteen Orange Velvet Upholstered Dining Chairs, circa 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of fourteen French dining chairs upholstered in orange velvet with distressed finish, circa
Category
Vintage 1920s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Eight 1920s Classical Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A beautiful set of 8 1920's classical style carved and gilt continental dining chairs of unusual
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
French-Arab Art Deco Dining Chairs, Original Horse-Hide, Late 1920s
Located in Hudson, NY
Nothing short of spectacular set of six dining chairs from the Art Deco period with eight-point
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hide, Leather
Set of Six 1920s French Mouton Dining Chairs Stamped Paris St Antoine
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of six 1920s French Mouton chairs.
Stamped Paris St. Antoine (Newly Upholstered more fabric
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six 1920s Upholstered Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's carved walnut chairs with one armchair and 5 side chairs. Armchair is 24.5" W x 20" D
Category
Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
1920s Set of 6 Spanish Revival Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of six 1920's chairs- 5 side chairs and 1 armchair. new velvet upholstery. Armchair- 47.25" h x
Category
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 12 Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs, circa 1920s
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good set of circa 1920s-1930s French painted dining chairs in the Louis XVI taste, retaining the
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
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1920s Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1920s dining chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1920s dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 1640 antique and vintage 1920s dining chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 45 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 1920s dining chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 1920s dining chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau 1920s dining chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made 1920s dining chairs over the years, but those made by Cassina, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik and Charlotte Perriand are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1920s Dining Chairs?
1920s dining chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,282, while the lowest priced sells for $78 and the highest can go for as much as $1,000,000.
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 1920s 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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