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Carlo De Carli Dining Chairs for Longhi, 1965, Set of 8
By Carlo di Carli, Longhi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
expression of Italian modernism, these dining chairs designed by Carlo De Carli for Longhi reflect the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Antique French Jacobean Revival Renaissance Style Carved Dining Chairs - 8 Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th Century French Jacobean Revival Renaissance Style Carved Dining Chairs - 8 Set Featuring
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Niels Koefoed Ingrid Teak Danish Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Restored
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 8 'Ingrid' dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, crafted of solid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Fine Set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs represents the timeless elegance
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1990s Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Vintage Curved Back Walnut Dining Chairs by Nienkamper
By Nienkamper
Located in North York, ON
Elevate your dining experience with this sophisticated set of eight vintage dining chairs by the
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 8 Mid-Century Paul Evans Burl Patchwork Dining Chairs
By Paul Evans
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 8 Mid-Century burl wood patchwork veneer dining chairs with brown leather upholstery, 2
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

8 Scissors Dining Chairs Louis van Teeffelen for Wébé Dutch 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch mid-century dining chairs, 1950s. Made by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé, he designed this
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

EIGHT ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CARVED WALNUT FAUX MARBLE PAiNTED DINING CHAIRS 8
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
eight vintage ornately hand carved Walnut dining chairs after the original by Thomas Chippendale with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

8 French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cherry Dining Chairs
By Salda
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI style dining armchairs are handmade and carved in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Set of 8 Century Furniture Company Fan Wood Side Dining Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Century Brand Dining Side Chairs are beautifully upholstered in cotton velvet and offer exceptional
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gigi Sabadin “Pala” Dining Chairs for Emme, 1973, Set of 8
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” dining chairs for Emme, wood, Italy, 1973, set of eight Designed in 1973 by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique set of 8 single and two arm mahogany dining chairs
Located in London, GB
A fine quality set of 8 single & 2 arm Dining Chairs in the style of Gillows of Lancaster, having
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Contemporary Dining Chairs Upholstered in Green Velvet, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Eden green velvet with a very comfy and silky touch. Solid wood legs stained in dark wenge finish. Polished stainless steel caps are optional at no additional charge. The velvet is ...
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2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

EiGHT MODERN LARGE LEATHER EMBOSSED CONTEMPORARY DINING CHAIRS PAINTED FRAMES 8
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
eight oversized, Leather Embossed, Contemporary dining chairs Please note the delivery fee listed is
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Boucle Model 31 Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 31 Dining Chairs Dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen Mobelfabrik in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood

Set of 8 Louis XVI Style White Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant and timeless, this set of eight Louis XVI style dining chairs brings refined French
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 8 antique Victorian carved mahogany dining chairs consisting of 6 single
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of 8 Fine French 1930s Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu (Dining Table Available)
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A set of eight fine French Art Deco palisander dining chairs with nickeled sabots
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

Minimalist Classic Dining Chairs with Open Circular Back, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This chair is a striking piece with a contemporary and luxurious design. It features a plush, deep
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of 8 Spectacular Solid Mahogany Elaborately Carved Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your dining space with this exquisite Set of 8 Spectacular Solid Mahogany Elaborately
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Early 2000s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Russian Lacquered, Bronze Mounted, Red Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 Russian Neo-Classic-style dining chairs (2 armchairs, 6 side chairs) with tall rectangular
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20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of 8 Post Modern Suede Dining Chairs After Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of eight sleek Post Modern suede and lacquered oak dining chairs in the manner of Eero Saarinen
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1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Lacquer

Set of 8 Mid-Century Walnut and Red Vinyl Dining / Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 8 Mid-Century dining / side chairs with walnut frames and bright red vinyl seat and back
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, 1964, Set of 8
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Giovanni Michelucci “Torbecchia” Dining Chairs for Poltronova, Italy, 1964, set of eight. Crafted
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Set of 8 Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Regency set of 8 carved rosewood dining chairs having a magnificent
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

French Provincial Hollywood Regency Pretzel Cane Back Dining Chair - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage French Provincial Hollywood Regency Cane Back Pretzel Twist Dining Chairs - Set of 8. Listing
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of eight antique Regency carved rosewood dining chairs having magnificently
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962 Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hollywood Regency Style Set of 8 Indoor Outdoor White Dining Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large set of 8 Hollywood Regency style indoor outdoor dining chairs fully restored from top to
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 8 Painted Chippy Dining Chairs with Needlepoint Floral Seats
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful set of 8 hand painted dining chairs with lovely needlepoint cushion seats in a floral
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20th Century Unknown Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hollywood Regency Style Set of 8 Indoor Outdoor Black Dining Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Set of 8 Hollywood Regency style indoor outdoor dining chairs fully restored from top to bottom
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 8 Custom Reece Dining Chairs in Boucle Fabric by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
This elegant set of 8 Reece dining chairs by Carrocel features a refined beechwood frame in a dark
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 8
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Contract Grade Dining Chairs With Curved Organic Silhouette-Set Of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair is designed with a sloped backrest that provides greater support. The seat is
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Velvet

Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, Black, 1968, Set of 8
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, black faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of eight
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur

Set of Ebonized Set of 8 French Faux Bamboo Ebonized Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
**Set of 8 French Faux Bamboo Style Ebonized Dining Chairs, Circa Mid-20th Century** This
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 8, 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Rare and Unusual early second half of the 20th century set of 8 Gustavian AXet dining chairs in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

80s Art Deco 9 Piece Dining Set Signed by Philippe Starck 8 Chairs+Dining Table
By Philippe Starck
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1980's Art Deco Inspired 9 Piece Dining Set Signed by the best! Philippe Starck. 8 chairs and one
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mastercraft Brass Greek Key Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
brass Mastercraft Greek Key Dining Chairs freshly and expertly reupholstered in rich marmalade orange
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Italian Modern Dining Chairs, Beech with Woven Seats, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Odense, DK
complete matching set in such well-kept vintage condition. This set of 8 dining room chairs fits naturally
Category

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

Materials

Rush, Beech

Minimalist-Style Dining Chair with Customizable Lacquer Colors, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern dining chair marries minimalist lines with luxurious comfort. The plush velvet seat
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 8 "Oval X" Dining Chairs by Barbara Barry for Baker
By Barbara Barry
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
An excellent example of Barbara Barry's classic "Oval X" dining chairs. Each frame is made of Beech
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 19th Century Set of 8 Regency Mahogany Dining Carver Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Regency Mahogany Dining Carver Chairs – Set of 8, Fine
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Svend Madsen Style Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend Madsen Style Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each chair measures: 23 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 8
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller Model 78 Dining Chairs, 1962 Set of 8 iconic model 78 dining chairs designed by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Cord, Rosewood

Set of 8 rare dining chairs in teak by Jørgen Høj
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of eight rare dining chairs in solid teak with seat and back in new cane. Designed in 1951 by
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Teak

Formanova Steel Frame Cantilever Dining Chairs - Set of 8 - by Gianni Moscatelli
By Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Paddington, NSW
These cantilever dining chairs by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova capture the confident, industrial
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Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Decorative Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Henning Kjaernulf designed these extraordinary Brutalist dining chairs with sculptural
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 8 Tommi Parzinger American Mahogany Chenille Tweed Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 Mid-Century American lacquered mahogany dining chairs (2 armchairs, 6 side chairs) with
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Chenille, Mahogany, Lacquer

Mid-Century Danish Modern Koefoeds "Ingrid" Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This exceptional set of eight Mid-Century Danish Modern Koefoeds “Ingrid” dining chairs showcases
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Carved Walnut and Gilded Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 8 antique Edwardian carved walnut and gilded dining chairs consisting of
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bent Wood Dining Chair With Rattan Cane Backrest, Set of 8
By Carlesi Tonelli Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair, at first glance, appears typical, yet upon closer inspection, it reveals unique
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 8 Modern Austin Dining Chair Steel Velvet by Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Austin dining chair is one of the newest pieces designed by Porus Studio. Home for various music
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a daringly stylish essence to your dining room design with these Grotto style shell back dining
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dining 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.