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Antique Matched Set of Eight Victorian Ash and Elm Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique matched set of eight Victorian 19th century ash and elm kitchen dining chairs. Solid, no
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Rare Charles Eames for Evans 1946 Ash DCW Dining Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rare Charles Eames for Evans ash DCW in stunning original condition. This rare museum quality
Category

Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Fine Quality Ash Country Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A set of six late 18th century fine quality ash country chairs of good patina with rush seats
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Antique Early 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rush

Set of Eight French 1940s Ash Wood Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French 1940s ash wood side chairs with scroll front legs and scalloped shaped back with
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Upholstery

Set of Six 19th Century Ash Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A set of six early-mid 19th century ash bar top ladder back side chairs attributed to the Billinge
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rush

Good Set of Ten Antique Ash and Elm Ladderback Chairs
Located in Heathfield, GB
This is a beautiful harlequin set of ladderback chairs from a local estate. The set comprises two
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Ditte and Adrian Heath, Set of Six Ash and Canvas Chairs, 1960s
By Ditte Adrian Heath, France Søn
Located in Hudson, NY
Iconic Scandinavian design dining chairs in original striped canvas seat and back on cantilevered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Canvas

Eight Karl Springer Onassis Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of eight Karl Springer "Onassis" ash wood dining chairs with beige ultrasuede seats. Loren
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Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Ultrasuede

Collection of Eight Early 19th Century Ash and Elm Lancashire Spindleback Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A collection of 8 country spindleback chairs, with nice color and patina. They are very much
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Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Pair of 1948 Eames for Herman Miller Evans Production Ash DCW Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Evans Products Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare matched pair of 1948 Charles Eames-designed DCW chairs in ash, manufactured by Evans
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rubber, Ash, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of Eight Six Plus Two Ash, Elm and Beech Gothic Windsor Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A finely drawn set of eight (six plus two) ash, elm and beech Gothic windsor chairs from
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Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech, Elm

Set of Eight Antique Country Dales Dining Chairs
Located in Lancashire, GB
chairs in elm and ash woods which are a beautiful colour. This model of country dining chair originates
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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

19th Century Harlequin Set of Ten Ash Elm Spindle Back Chairs of Superb Patina
Located in Suffolk, GB
Early/mid-19th century Harlequin set of ten ash and elm spindle back chairs of superb patina
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of 6 Eames Molded Plywood DCM Chairs in Ash for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in TORONTO, CA
Stunning set of Eames DCM chairs for Herman Miller. Overall in good vintage condition with minor
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 19th Century French Ash Wood Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
SET OF 6 19TH CENTURY PROVENÇALE ASH WOOD CHAIRS WITH VINTAGE FRENCH DENIM CUSHIONS, CIRCA 1890
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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

dining chairs, set of six by Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
dining chairs, set of six by Jean Royère
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20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rush

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Set of six dining chairs by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1953, manufactured by Cassina, Italy for Altamira
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Set of Eight "Leggera" Dining Chairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of eight "Leggera" dining chairs by the éminence grise of 20th-century Italian design
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of Four Eames Molded Plywood DCM Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Santa Monica, CA
legs are metal and the wood finish is ash. These adored and coveted chairs are an authentic product of
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Midcentury Gio Ponti "Leggera" Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Set of 3 "Leggera" dining chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina in 1952. Ashwood and upholstry
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Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

Set of 3 Midcentury Gio Ponti "Leggera" Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Set of 3 "Leggera" dining chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina in 1952. Ashwood and upholstry
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Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

Pair of Thomas Moser Continuous Arm Windsor Dining Chairs
By Thomas Moser
Located in Denver, CO
Pair of "Continuous Arm" windsor style dining chairs from the renowned American workshops of Maine
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1990s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Cherry

18th c. Harlequin Set of Six Early Georgian Ash Spindleback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A Harlequin Set of Six Early Georgian Ash Spindleback Chairs, including one armchair and five
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chairs 4 Pcs, Aj 3107 in Blue
Located in Odense, Denmark
Dining chairs AJ 3107 in dark blue laser varnish. Designed by Arne Jacobsen produced since 1955. 4
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Six French High-Back Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of six French dining chairs in ash, now stained to a dark walnut color; the back splats with
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Six Classical New York Mahogany Sabre Leg Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The six chairs have a beautifully grained mahogany crest rail inset between the molded stile rails
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Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Ash

Vintage 4 High Wycombe Elm spindle hoop Back Windsor dining Chairs, 1942
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This is a set of four early Mid Century Windsor chairs from High Wycombe. Hoop back dining chairs
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Vintage 1940s British Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hollywood, CA
A set of 8 wood dining chairs with curved backs and cutouts by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
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Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather, Wood

Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Bauche Dining Chairs, Mid-Century, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in New York, NY
Set of four solid ash wood and rush angled-backed dining chairs by iconic French Modern designer
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Rush, Ash

1976 Dutch Pastoe Ashwood Dining Room Chairs by Mazairac and Boonzaaijer
By Pastoe
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Modernist dining room set with six chairs by Pierre Mazairac and Karel Boonzaaijer from 1976 for
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Ash, Wood

Gio Ponti Superleggera Dining Chairs 1950s by Figli Di Amedeo Cassina
By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in s Heer Arendskerke, NL
Amedeo Cassina. This set of three chairs are made in ashwood and in great vintage condition. The seats
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Good Harlequin Set of Eight Mid-19th Century Ash and Elm Ladder Backs Chairs
Located in Darwen, GB
A good harlequin set of eight ash and elm mid-19th century Billinge ladder back dining chairs
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Antique 1840s Dining Room Chairs

Josef Frank Dining Chairs Set of Six, Models 146 and 147 for Thonet, 1950
By Josef Frank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of six dining chairs designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by Thonet of Czechoslovakia in
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Cane

English Early 19th Century Set of Eight Spindleback Dining Chairs with Two Arms
Located in Wells, ME
English early 19th century assembled set of eight spindleback dining chairs including two armchairs
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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash, Elm

6 Antique Rush Seated Chairs, Country Lancashire Farmhouse, Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
6 antique rush seated chairs, country Lancashire farmhouse, spindle back chairs, England 1910
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Vintage 1910s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of Six French Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Chairs in solid ash wood and light brown leather with white stitches.
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

6 Mackintosh Chairs
By Cassina
Located in Houston, TX
Group of six chairs designed by Charles Rennie Macintosh, made by Cassina. Ebonized oak with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Mother-of-Pearl

Fabulous Set of Italian Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six sculptural chairs in the manner of Carlo Di Carli. A sleek, high-concept design
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Set of 12 "Leggera" chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 “Leggera” chairs Italy, 1950 Cassina Ash, upholstery 32.5 x 17.5 x 18 in. (82.55 x
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Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Upholstery

Set of four Chinese Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The classic Chinese Chair was originally designed by Wegner in 1943. This set in ash wood with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of 4 brutalist Chalet Chairs
Located in Temse, BE
Set of 4 early 20th century Swiss carved ash chairs with pierced back and splay tapering supports
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Early 20th Century European Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash

Set of Eight English Country Chairs
Located in Kirkland, WA
Set of Eight English Lancashire Spindle Back Chairs This set is composed of one arm and seven
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of Eight 19th C. High Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Windsor chairs were first made in the early part of the 18th century in the Windsor Valley of
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of Danish Modern High back chairs
Located in Highland Park, IL
A Pair of Danish Modern high back chairs.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

Large Matched Set of Eight Mid-19th Century Smokers Bow Chairs or Office Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
chairs being made of a variety of woods including beech, ash, elm and fruitwood, some chairs being
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech, Elm, Fruitwood

Set of 6 Jens Risom 666 WSP Dining Chairs in ash by Knoll
By Jens Risom
Located in Maastricht, NL
Set of 6 Jens Risom 666 WSP dining chairs by Knoll in ash wood and new natural cotton webbing.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of 8 Mid 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a really nice old set of 8 windsor chairs from the mid 1800's. The set is made up of
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm, Ash, Oak

Grey Arne Jacobsen Series Seven Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful iconic set of six series seven dining chairs made with nine layers of laminated ash
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chairs, 2004
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Herman Miller Dining Chairs Metal (DCM) in molded Ash Plywood made in 2004. Excellent original condition
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of Four 1960 s French Ashwood Chairs with Steel Base
Located in East Hampton, NY
A most unusual set of 1960's chairs - each chair is a single piece of ashwood, steamed inito shape
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Very Sturdy Set Mid-20th Century of 6 ‘4+2’ Ladderback Country Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very sturdy set of 6 (4+2) ash ladderback country chairs. With woven straw seats with a golden
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Mid-20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

A Well Matched Set of 8 English Billinge Wigan Ladderback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
With fine color and patina; comprising two armchairs and six side chairs; each ladderback with a
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Antique 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rush

Set of Six Vittorio Nobili "Medea" Chairs, Italy, circa 1955
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Munich, DE
Perfect set of six Vittorio Nobili "Medea" chairs, Prod. Medea, Italy, circa 1955, ash-tree
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Leggera Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1952
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of six vintage model 646 Leggera chairs designed by the Italian architect Gio Ponti in 1952
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Upholstery

Leggera Chairs, Set of Six by Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
Provenance: Private collection, Rome. Literature: Gio Ponti: A World, Romanelli, pg. 60 Gio Ponti: Interni, Oggetti, Disegni 1920-1976, Falconi, pg. 242 Gio Ponti: L’Arte Si Innam...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Silk

Set of Four Gio Ponti Leggera Chairs by Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in Denver, CO
In 1952 Gio Ponti designed for Cassina the Leggere chairs drawing inspiration from the Chiavari
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Lacquer, Leather

Set of Eight Model 646 Leggera Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Savona, IT
Chair designed in the 1950s by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina. Ash frame and cane seat. Logo
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

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Ash Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of ash dining chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique ash dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and ash. There are 226 antique and vintage ash dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 105 modern editions to choose from as well. Ash dining chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern ash dining chairs are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large ash dining chairs, so small ash dining chairs measuring 14 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made ash dining chairs over the years, but those made by Gio Ponti, Emeco and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ash Dining Chairs?

Prices for ash dining chairs start at $145 and top out at $250,000 with the average selling for $2,605.

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 Ash 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is good quality, first push on the backrest. Wobbling or creaking may indicate that a chair is poorly made. Next, look over every visible part of the frame. Good-quality dining chairs should display even finishes and tight-fitting joints. If the chair has upholstery, examine it for any gaps or wrinkles, which may suggest poor craftsmanship. Find a large selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.