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1 of 3 Mid Century Italian Ash Dining Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin, Stilwood
Located in Berlin, DE
Step into the epitome of mid-century Italian design with this exquisite dining chair by Gigi
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Set of 3 Hans Wegner Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 3 (not two!) CH30 dining chairs by Hans Wegner in Oak and Teak and red upholstery. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Set of 6 Black 1980s 1-2-3 Series Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six 1-2-3 Series dining chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal with chrome bases, newly
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 3 Gilbert Rohde Chairs
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Set of 3 Gilbert Rohde chairs; all armless.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Set of 3 Gilbert Rohde Chairs
Set of 3 Gilbert Rohde Chairs
$3,150 Sale Price / set
82% Off
1 of 3 Vintage Chairs, 1960s-1970s, Germany, Set of 3
Located in Hannover, DE
. Displayed price is for 1 chair. Totally up to 3 available. Matches the next model in style and color. See
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Alfredo Paredes Varadero Shell Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
An unusual 3/4 barrel back dining chair which provides great comfort with elegantly detailed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 3 Kolho Original Dining Chairs in MDJ KUU Black Table by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Kolho Original Dining Chairs in MDJ KUU Black & Table by Made By Choice *Kolho Collection
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Birch, Plywood

Baker McGuire Ulloa Chairs - Set of 3
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker McGuire Ulloa Chairs - Set of 3 Each chair measures: 22.25 wide x 24.5 deep x 34.5 inches
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Allmilmö White Bentwood Chair Set of 3
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Allmilmö White Bentwood Beechwood chair. The seats are curved. Some signs of wear and patina Set
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Large 60" Extruded Steel Outdoor/Patio Dining Table, 3 Available
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era Patio Dining table named "Extruded" was designed after the famous Russell Woodard
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Giovanni Offredi Style Parsons Chairs - Set of 3
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offredi Style Parsons Chairs deliver sculptural mid-century elegance with refined form and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Set of 3 Danish Modern Chairs by Phoenix, Denmark 1990s.
By Phoenix
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Vintage set of 3 Phoenix chairs from Denmark, crafted in the 1990s. Featuring sleek plywood seats
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Vintage Chairs 1960s EMC Mobler Danish Teak
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 3 Vintage Chairs 1960s EMC Mobler Danish Teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Moooi Monster Diamond Chair in Divina 3, 173 Grey Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Henredon Scene 3 Oriental Black Lacquer Asian Horseshoe Chair - Single
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Henredon Scene 3 Oriental Black Lacquer Asian Horseshoe Dining Chair - Single. Item
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Ladderback Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, S/4
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
slightly different and lighter color to the frame than the other 3. Comfortable dining chairs and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of 3 Aluminum Tonneau Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
A stunning set of three Aluminum Tonneau Chairs designed by Pierre Guariche for Steiner in the
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 3 Kai Kristiansen Midcentury chairs Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Teak
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering for sale three beautiful chairs probably manufactured by Schou Andersen Mobelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of 3 Stacking Rare Wilman Chairs Scandinavian Modern
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of 3 rare stackable Wilman chairs designed in 1956 by renowned Finnish designer, Ilmari
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Moooi Monster Naked Chair in Steelcut Trio 3, 515 Red Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Monster Diamond Chair in Steelcut Trio 3, 446 Yellow Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco Set 3 Chrome Tube Black Faux Leather Chairs Kem Weber Z Chair Style
By Kem Weber
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Art Deco set of 3 chrome tube and original black vinyl or faux leather chairs in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Henredon Scene 3 Oriental Black Lacquer Asian Horseshoe Chair - a Pair
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Henredon Scene 3 Oriental Black Lacquer Asian Horseshoe Dining Chair - a Pair. Item
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set 3 Space Age Stacking Chairs by Joe Colombo 1967 Italy
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 3 iconic and colorful space age stacking "Universal chair" designed by Joe Colombo for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plaster

Restored Mid-century Rattan Dining Side Chairs with "X" Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired set of 3 mid-century rattan dining chairs features
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Vintage Carved Curved Back Dining Chairs Newly Reupholstered In Cowhide - 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Asian Inspired Carved Curved Back 3 Leg Dining Chairs Newly Restored & Reupholstered in Tri
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin

Louis Van Teeffelen AWA Holland Cow Horn Chairs, 1950s, 3 Pieces
By AWA Holland, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Budapest, Budapest
AWA Holland chairs designed by Louis Van Teeffelen, part of the Cow Horn model series from the
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set of 3 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Ladder Back Green Seat Dining Chai
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 Mid-Century dining side chairs consisting of two armchairs and one side chair with light
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Standard Lounge Chair in Fabric for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'system 1-2-3' standard lounge chair in fabric for Verpan Verner Panton was one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Divina 3, 542 Orange Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 3 Italian Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs From 1950s New Upholstery
By Chiavari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three solid brass Italian Chiavari dining chairs with tall backs.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mario Bellini “CAB” 414 Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1977, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “CAB” 414 dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1977, set of three. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

1960s, Danish design by Arne Vodder, set of 3 chairs, teak wood, leather.
By France Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Arne Vodder. Set of 3 side chairs. Solid teak wood, top quality beige
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Black Leather Chairs
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of three modernist chairs was designed by H.W. Klein for the Danish manufacturer Bramin
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Butter Yellow Herman Miller Eames DCM Chair - Red Aniline Dye Finish beneath #3
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Vintage Eames for Herman Miller dining chair metal with chrome frame. It is offered as
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 3 Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs With Fan Backs Italian Design 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Mid-Century bamboo and rattan chairs with fan backs Italian design 1950s Intact and in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

3 Original circa 1920 Mundus Vienna Austria Bentwood High Back Kitchen Chairs
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, bentwood high back chairs. A very good looking well made suite dating to circa 1920. They are bentwood
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Divina Melange 3, 180 Black Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Steelcut Trio 3, 526 Pink Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Monster Naked Chair with Arms in Steelcut Trio 3, 446 Yellow Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Custom Made Dining Chairs by BH&A as Seen in "It s Complicated"
Located in Sheffield, MA
fabricate custom dining table as shown in the 3 detailed photos. Use as dining chairs, office chair/ desk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Poplar

Set of 3 Mid Century chairs Niels O Moller J.L. Møllers model 84
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
and timelessness. ***Price for the set of 3*** ***Single chairs on request*** Condition: Very good
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 3 Leather Chairs by DalVera in style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, DalVera
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find three Bauhaus Leather Dining Chairs designed and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s French Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Moooi The Golden Chair in Golden Steel Frame and Divina 3, 626 Pink Upholstery
By Moooi, Nika Zupanc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under a mysterious magic spell, a retro-looking school chair is dipped in enchanted golden nectar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moooi The Golden Chair in Golden Steel Frame and Divina 3, 676 Blue Upholstery
By Nika Zupanc, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under a mysterious magic spell, a retro-looking school chair is dipped in enchanted golden nectar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moooi The Golden Chair in Black Steel Frame with Harald 3, 182 Blue Upholstery
By Nika Zupanc, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under a mysterious magic spell, a retro-looking school chair is dipped in enchanted golden nectar
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

3 Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Side Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Int
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Timeless and fabulous design by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. Set of 3 classic beauties
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Black Metal Dining Chairs Style Carlo di Carli, Italy 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern three ( 3 ) dining room chairs very similar to the design by Carlo di Carli in
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Aluminum Steelcase Stacking Chairs Model #1278 1 White 3 Black Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
wonderful used as dining chairs, but they would be equally as fabulous around an office or conference table
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set Of Six Model P H 3-2 Chairs By Grete Jalk In Teak Black Leather seats
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six dining chairs made of teak with seats in original upholstered black leather. The chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Dining Chair, Austria (3 available)
Located in Hilversum, NL
Available individually, these mid-century brutalist dining chairs from Austria are perfect for
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Romeo Rega high-backed dining chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 3 incredibly stylish 1970's Romeo Rega Hollywood Regency high-backed dining chairs. Brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Metal

Peter Danko Bodyform Stacking Bentwood Barstools, set of 3
By Peter Danko
Located in Mckinney, TX
patents for his designs, there is no denying the superb quality of Danko’s work. This wonderful set of 3
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Dark Brown Leather Counter Bar Stool Set of 3
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your kitchen or bar area with this stylish set of three chocolate brown leather modern bar or counter stools. These sleek and sophisticated stools combine comfort and contemp...
Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Chiavarina Brass Chairs "3 Arches" , Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
ottone. Il modello "3 Archi", ricercato e raffinato appartenente alla selezione classica della tradizione
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 beautiful vintage 1960s blue wooden dining room chairs/ slatted chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered ByThijs this set of 3 beautiful wooden dining chairs. These fine vintage design dining
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Giovanni Offredi Dining Chairs for Saporiti Italia, 1970s - Set of 3
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three chrome base dining chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, 1970s. Floral
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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3 Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 3 dining chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all 3 dining chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 30039 antique and vintage 3 dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2080 modern editions to choose from as well. 3 dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern 3 dining chairs are consistently popular styles. 3 dining chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Niels Otto Møller, Hans J. Wegner and Kai Kristiansen are consistently popular.

How Much are 3 Dining Chairs?

3 dining chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,792, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $450,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 3 Dining Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A 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, 2021
    Dining 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    The 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, 2023
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    Whether 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    Many 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, 2024
    A 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, 2023
    A 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, 2024
    What 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    What was most innovative about Marcel Breuer's Model B3 chair was its frame. Also known as the Wassily lounge chair, the piece featured a lightweight, sturdy tubular steel frame inspired by the artist's Adler bicycle. His use of the metal started a radical shift in furniture design. You’ll find a variety of Marcel Breuer Model B3 chairs 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No 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, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    No, 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.