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Set of 8 18th Century Venetian Leather Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This set of 8 18th century Venetian leather dining chairs has beautiful features that perfectly
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Raku
Set of 8
Wooden and Upholstered Dining Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The elegant piece of the Lagu Selection collection, the Raku Chair, stands out with its comfortable
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Practical set of Swedish 1970's dining chairs.
Shaped backs with 4 back slats with a carrying
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
$1,850 / set
Set of 8 Italian high back dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant Italian dining chairs with ladder shaped high back rests.
White faux leather seats create
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
$2,197 / set
Set of 8 Chippendale style Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 8 Chippendale style mahogany dining room chairs, circa 1920's. With a carved cupids bow
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage belgian leather dining chairs set of 8 - 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
High quality belgian dining chairs made from beautiful taupe leather and chromed legs.
Timeless
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage pine wood dining chairs - 1980s - set of 8
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage pine wood dining chairs in the style of Rainer Daumiller.
Nice and solid chairs.
Timeless
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Set of 8 Lancashire Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century set of 8 Lancashire dining chairs. Two arms
six sides. Quintessential
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Set of 8 Cane Seat Dining Chairs, circa 1910
Located in Madison, MS
This is a lovely set of 8 English cane seat dining chairs. They have wood carved features, cabriole
Category
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
$4,800 Sale Price
32% Off
Set of 8 19th Century English Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great set of 8 19th century English mahogany dining chairs. Two arm chairs and six side chairs. All
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 8 Modern Upholstered Dining Chairs by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 modern upholstered dining chairs by Carrocel. This original designed Flusso dining chair
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Modern Leather Dining Chairs by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 modern leather dining chairs by Carrocel. Custom Brooklyn dining chairs, modern sleek and
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$10,463 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 8 MCM contemporary metal dining chairs painted in gun metal grey with grey upholstered seats
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,800 / item
Svegards Markaryd Set of 8 Teak Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Svegards Markaryd
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Svegards Markaryd Sweden! Nice large set! 8 Teak Chairs with newly upholstered seats and backs
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage dining chairs by Belgochrom, set of 8 - 1970s
By belgochrom
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of eight elegant high back dining room chairs manufactured by Belgochrom.
The chairs consist
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Frank Lloyd Wright Style Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 8 Frank Lloyd Wright Style Dining Chairs
Set includes 2
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gigi Sabadin “Peota” Dining Chairs, 1971, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gigi Sabadin “Peota” dining chairs, 1971, set of eight.
The Gigi Sabadin "Peota" dining chairs for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$11,000 / set
Set of 8
Campagne
Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères.
18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$21,600 / set
Set of
8
French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of (8) French Louis XV style dining chairs in a bleached walnut wood. The chairs are newly
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
$3,800 Sale Price / set
49% Off
Set of 8 Black Lacquered Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 black lacquered cane back dining chairs. Masterfully restored in a satin black lacquer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
$7,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 8 Calla chairs by Antonio Ari Colombo dining chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage black leather and chrome frame dining chairs model Calla designed by Antonio Ari Colombo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Frances Elkins Style Loop Dining Chairs Regency
By Frances Elkins
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of 8 Frances Elkins Style Loop dining chairs in a medium wood tone by the luxury furniture
Category
Early 2000s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Platt Collections La Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 8 upholstered dining chairs with high rectangular backrests, lavishly covered in finely
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 French Louis XVI Damask Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) white painted dining chairs with a carved bow knot top
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
$37,500 / set
Set of 8 Vintage Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Bramin
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 8 authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern dining chairs.
By Bramin
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Solid Wood Ming Chinoiserie Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 8 Solid Wood Ming Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Set includes
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 8 French Mid-Century Oak
Silk Dining Chairs
By Maurice Jallot
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 French 1940s bronze mounted oak high back dining chairs upholstered in white silk (att
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$44,000 / set
Set of 8 Pietro Costantini Black Lacquered Dining Chairs -- 22 Chairs Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
The post modern dining chairs are designed by Pietro Costantini in San Vito al Torre Italy. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kindel Furniture Mahogany Sleigh Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kindel Furniture Mahogany Sleigh Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 20.25
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set 8 Arts and Crafts Dining Chair Oak Farmhouse 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a lovely set of Arts and Crafts dining chairs in oak
Circa 1910 with a great
Category
Vintage 1910s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Modern Herman Miller Eames Dining Chair Set of 8
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome set of 8 Herman Miller Eames dining chairs. Parchment shell tops and steel bases with self
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 8 danish modern black leather rosewood dining chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 danish modern black leather rosewood dining chairs. Very high quality set of Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$4,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Italian Modern Black Lacquered Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of eight Vintage Italian Modern Black Lacquered Dining Chairs. Elevate
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
Set of 8 Scandinavian modern birch dining chairs in boucle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 Scandinavian modern birch dining chairs in boucle Upholstery.
Sold as a set of 8 chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Birch, Plywood
$3,375 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Swedish Biedermeier Dining Chairs Set of 8 Flame Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Biedermeier dining chairs in rare mixed set of 8 antique Swedish with flame golden birch veneers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
$6,525 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Scroll Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite set of eight wrought iron dining chairs captures the sophisticated outdoor elegance
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 8 Victorian Beech
Elm Country Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 8 Victorian Beech & Elm Country Kitchen Dining Chairs
The chairs are a classic stick back
Category
Antique 1890s Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 8 antique Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting of two elbow chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 8 Italian Louis XV Style Tapestry Dining Chairs
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a nice set of Louis XV Style dining chairs with carved wood frames, cabriole legs and true
Category
20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
French Louis XIII High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Bridgeport, CT
style high back dining room chairs. Newly upholstered in brown faux leather fabric. Excellent joinery
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels Moller
Model 77 dining chairs, 1959
Set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
$17,752 / set
Set of 8 Vintage Brass and Mohair Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Set of 8 1970s dining arm chairs with brass frames and mohair upholstery manufactures in the style
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 Italian Postmodern Sculptural Pine Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 8 Italian Postmodern Sculptural Pine Dining Chairs, 1970s
A bold and sculptural set of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 8 Italian Pine and Rush Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice set of 8 Italian rush and Pine dining chairs. Beautiful minimalist design.
Chairs are in
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Pine
Set of 8 Finn Juhl Egyptian Teak Dining Chairs
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Kensington, MD
the brilliant tone of the blue fabric upholstery.
- The raised carved 'ears'' on the chairs along with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$100,000 / set
Vintage Boho McGuire Target Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
versatile chairs are ideally suited for use as dining chairs, stylish accent seating in a living room, or as
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice set of French provincial dining chairs by Drexel Heritage. The 4 side chairs have
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Scroll Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dining chairs exudes timeless elegance. Crafted from durable cast aluminum, these chairs feature an
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller - Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962
Set of 8 iconic model 78 dining chairs designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 71 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller
Model 71 dining chairs, 1951
Set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cord, Rosewood
Set of 8 Sculptural Dining Chairs in Ash, France, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 8 Sculptural Dining Chairs in Ash, France, 1970s
A striking set of eight sculptural dining
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of 8 Very Fine Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 8 Very Fine Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Contemporary Buttoned Back Style Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design featuring tufted back and solid wood legs in ebony finish.
Upholstered in performance woven fabric in variety of colors.
Optional frontal legs metal caps in brass fi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$15,972 / item
Vintage brass and chrome dining chairs, set of 8 - 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs made from brass and chrome with black fabric upholstery.
Timeless design
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Elm Dining Chair Attributed to Maison Regain, 1970s - 8 Available
By Maison Regain
Located in Chicago, IL
A French dining chair from the 1970s, attributed to Maison Regain. The solid elm frame rests on
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Dining Chairs Offered In Brick Velvet, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chairs features curved
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Exceptional Set Of 8 Gray Stained Klismos Style Dining Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made set of custom upholstered Klismos Style Dining Chairs in a soft Gray stain. Very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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8 Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 8 dining chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 8 dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 30039 antique and vintage 8 dining chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2080 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of 8 dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern 8 dining chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 8 dining chairs over the years, but those made by Niels Otto Møller, Hans J. Wegner and Kai Kristiansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 8 Dining Chairs?
Prices for 8 dining chairs start at $1 and top out at $450,000 with the average selling for $3,787.
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 8 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 tables that seat 8 can range in size but are typically between 72 inches and 96 inches long. Often you can squeeze 10 people with the longer measurements.
- 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 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 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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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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