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Rare Pierre Chapo S11 Saddle Cognac Dining Chair Set of 3
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A rare Pierre Chapo dining chair Model S11.Designed in 1966. This Version of the S11 comes with
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark green leather, 1970, set of three. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa desig...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

IBISCO Sedie Vintage Mid- Century Cognac Dining Leather Chair Set of 3
By Ibisco Sedie
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Beautiful cognac dining chairs from IBISCO SEDIE from Italy. Solid beech frame with saddle cognac
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

19th Century Set of 3 Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Set of 3 farmhouse ladder back dining chairs. This very attractive set of heavy Oak
Category

Antique 1830s Georgian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

3 x Hourglass Rope Dining Chairs Tom Dixon Style Metal Frame UK 1980s Postmodern
By Tom Dixon
Located in London, GB
even all six of them around a dining table! 6 x Chairs available. This listing is only showing one
Category

Vintage 1980s British Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Henge Noce Dining Chairs Set by Yabu Pushelberg QTY OF 3 ARE AVAILABLE
By George Yabu Glenn Pushelberg
Located in Boston, MA
excellent condition. Set of 3 Chairs.
Category

2010s Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Black Dining Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Modern Black Dining Chair. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Gold Dining Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Verner Panton 1-2-3 System Fritz Hansen Mid Century Gold Dining Chair. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

3 Antique French Victorian Walnut Dining or Parlor Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 3 late 19th century dining or side chairs. Made from walnut with a serpentine back, tropical
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

set of 3 sidechairs / dining chairs by by Adrien Audoux Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Nijlen, VAN
set of 3 sidechairs / dining chairs by by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet These chairs are from the
Category

Vintage 1970s Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan 3-Strand "Hour Glass" Dining Table Chairs Dining Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-Centyury 4-person 3-strand mahogany dining table and 4 "Hour Glass" rattan back chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Mahogany

Early Set of 3 Verner Panton Cone Swivel Dining Chair Mid Century Modern
By Verner Panton
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Set of 3 original sixties production Panton cone chairs with original fabric in fair condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

1973 Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Series Dining Chair in Brown Fabric
By Rosenthal, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
kg. Free shipping for Amsterdam, Haarlem and IJmuiden for lamps, chairs, small items as tables and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1954 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAX Arm Shell Dining Chair X Base 3 Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DAX fiberglass dining chairs, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

3 Hand Made Country Kitchen Chairs A superb trio of chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Hand Made Country Kitchen Chairs A superb trio of chairs these have been hand made in Oak and
Category

Vintage 1960s Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 3, Kolho Original Rectangular Dining Table Chairs by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3, Kolho original rectangular dining table & earth dining chairs by Made By Choice Kolho
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Plywood

Broyhill Brasilia Dining Table Chairs in Walnut Pink Upholstery w/ 3 Leaves
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful dining set by Broyhill Brasilia. This set includes the classic Brasilia base table with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 3, Kolho Original Dining Table Earth Natural Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kolho original dining table, earth & natural dining chairs by Made By Choice Kolho Collection
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch, Plywood

1980s Artistic Kidney Bar Pub Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning table set you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it ...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pop Art Dining Chairs and Table Rud Thygesen Johnny Sorensen Denmark c 1989
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art multicolored vintage three ( 3 ) dining chairs with one ( 1 ) table model Dark Horse
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Fine French Art Deco Dining Table by Jules Leleu ( 8 dining chairs available)
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
details. Signed Length with the 2 matching end leaves is 107 3/4" 8 original dining chairs are also
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

2022 Jasper Morrison for Cappellini Hi Pad Dining Chair w/ White Base
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are three (3) Hi Pad dining chairs, priced individually, made with a white
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 3 - Meribel Chairs and Stool by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 3 Meribel Chairs and Stool by Charlotte Perriand, 1960s Vintage Design Chairs and stools of
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Straw, Wood

Vintage Wrought Iron Bistro Set with Glass Top Table 3 Chairs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage bistro set features wrought iron table with round glass top and three chairs. These
Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960s Ole Wanscher Set of Dining Table, Sideboard, Side Table and 12 Chairs
By Ole Wanscher, Snedkergaarden
Located in Knebel, DK
Large Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund dining set consisting of expandable dining table with 3 table leafs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

3 chaises Bistrot Industrielle métal Multipl s / Joseph Mathieu FRANCE 1930
By Joseph Mathieu
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 3 Side Chairs from La Société Industrielle des furniture Multipl’s, 1930s Original Patina
Category

20th Century French Industrial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Metal

Woodard Rose Pattern Blue Wrought Iron Barrel Back Garden Chair Table - 3 Pc Set
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Woodard Barrel Back Blue Wrought Iron Rose Pattern Garden Arm Chairs & Table Set. Listing
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Six MidCentury Butterfly Heart Chairs, Hand Tufting Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of Mixed chairs, 3 butterflies and 3 heart chairs. Dining chair called "Butterfly" with
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Beech

Goma Bar Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
: plywood Also available: upholstery in fabric or leather (category 1 & 3), goma dining chair, and goma
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Large Modern Dining Table with Brass Base and Lacquered Pedestal
Located in Greenwich, CT
dining chair. Table measures 112" long and 41" wide and 30 1/2" tall. The table top edge is 3". A dining
Category

2010s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of 2, Goma Bar Chairs by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Also Available: Upholstery in Fabric or Leather (Category 1 & 3), Goma Dining Chair, and Goma Armchair
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Set of 4, Goma Bar Chairs by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Also available: Upholstery in Fabric or Leather (Category 1 & 3), Goma Dining Chair, and Goma Armchair
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Vintage Wooden Dining Set of Bench 3 Chairs
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage natural wood set of three chairs and one bench. All parts were sanded and treated with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Dining Chairs - Set of 3
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of three Mid-Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Dining Chairs in white, featuring intricate design
Category

Vintage 1970s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elm Dining / Office Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquered Elm dining / office chairs - Set of 3 These Antique Elm Red
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Tulip Base White Fiberglass Side Dining Chairs MINT!
By Knoll, Erwine Estelle Laverne
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Base White Fiberglass side dining chairs MINT! Nice vintage in
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Acrylic

Cast Aluminum Faux Bamboo 4 Arm Chairs 60" 3/4" Glass Top Dining Table Set MINT!
By Russell Woodard, Walter Lamb, Arthur Court
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cast Aluminum Faux Bamboo 4 Dining Arm Chairs 60" 3/4" Glass Top Dining Table Set MINT! Chair
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 3 Formica Chairs by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Formica chairs by Owl Dimensions: Stool H 50 x W 45 x D 45 cm, seat H: 45 cm Rocker H 85
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Formica, Wood

Set of 3 Bamboo Camping Chairs, 1960 s
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 3 vintage 1960's Bamboo Camping Stools. Bamboo folding base with new seat strapping using
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Folk Art Unique Antique Swedish 3-legged Chair of Solid Hand-turned Wood 1850s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Charming Folk Art unique piece of furniture with great personality! Antique Swedish 3-legged chair
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood

Low Sass Stool from Souda, Chairs, Seating, Set of 3, Made to Order
By Souda, MPGMB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a set of 3 Sass Stools as shown in the first image. Each stool has a different
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Ash, Wood

MODUS by Kristian Solmer Vedel SET of 3 lounge chairs 1 stool 2 coffee tables
By Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Landshut, BY
This set was designed by Kristian Solmer Vedel for the renowned Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark. It boasts excellent original condition. The set includes two lounge armchair...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of English Country Windsor Back Carved Oak Dining Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
\")(PRICED PAIR) (3 similar dining side chairs: 063396)
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown British Colonial Armchairs

Set of 2, Goma Armchair Red Goma Bar Chair by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
black Also available: Upholstery in fabric or leather (category 1 & 3), Goma dining chair, and Goma
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Goma Armchair, Red by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
), Goma dining chair, and Goma bar chair, The barstool GOMA was created for a restaurant project of the
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Set of 4, Goma Armchairs, Red by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
(Category 1 & 3), Goma Dining Chair, and Goma Bar Chair. The barstool Goma was created for a restaurant
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Set of 2, Goma Armchairs, Red by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
(Category 1 & 3), Goma dining chair, and Goma bar chair. The barstool GOMA was created for a restaurant
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Matteo Grassi Sistina Strap Black Leather Dining Chair, 3 Chairs Available
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Detroit, MI
. Classic Matteo Grassi Sistina black leather dining chairs designed by Tito Agnoli. Finely crafted. Clean
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Studio Apotroes Dining Chair No.3 Contemporary African Design
Located in San Antonio, TX
chairs and 3 dining tables is inspired by African combs and picks. The collection is designed to be mixed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Studio Apotroes Dining Chair No.3 Contemporary African Design
Located in San Antonio, TX
chairs and 3 dining tables is inspired by African combs and picks. The collection is designed to be mixed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Roberto Barbieri ‘isa’ dining chair for Zanotta set/3
By Zanotta, Roberto Barbieri
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
been working for Zanotta since 1994. Roberto died in 2012. The very rare Isa dining chair is a thin
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Hans Wegner Fh4103 “Heart” Dining Chairs, 1953
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hampstead, QC
Set of 3 Original Hans Wegner FH4103 “Heart” Chairs for the Fritz Hansen furniture company of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Set of 3 Kreiss Klismos Wood Woven Rope Dining Chairs
By Kreiss
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A set of three beautiful leather rope klismos dining chairs by Kreiss. One is a slightly different
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1930 s dining chair Model A 524 3/4 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original dining chair designed in 1936. It can be found in the Thonet factory sales
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Walnut

1930 s dining chair Model A 524 3/4 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original dining chair designed in 1936. It can be found in the Thonet factory sales
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Studio Apotroes Annie Comb Dining/Accent Chair No.3 Contemporary African Design
Located in San Antonio, TX
chairs and 3 dining tables is inspired by African combs and picks. The collection is designed to be mixed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut

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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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 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 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 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.