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Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Belgian design, 1950s
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 4 dining chairs designed and produced in Belgium in the 1950s. Teak frame and a white- light
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Postmodern Dining Chairs, Belgium 1980
s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautifully manufactured and designed Belgian post modern dining chairs from the 1980's, set of 4
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
set of 8 Belgian painted dining chairs
Located in Westport, CT
a set of 8 dining chairs in painted wood and linen seat. ^6 sides and 2 armchairs available.
Category
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen
1970s Belgian Teak Tripod-Leg Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A stylish set of six Belgian teak dining chairs from the 1970s. Uniquely crafted with a molded
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Brutalist dining chair oak and fabric Belgium 1970s, set of 4
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Set of 4 brutalist styled dining chairs in stained oak with patterned time specific fabric.
The
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Bent Aluminum, Belgian design, 1980
s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 4 dining chairs in bent aluminum, Belgian design from the 1980’s. The metal plates embrace
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Rudi Verelst Delta chairs for Novalux
By Rudi Verelst, Novalux Belgium
Located in OSS, NB
for Novalux. Made in Belgium.
Very rare set of chairs with metal chrome frame in a pyramid shape
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,568 / set
Set of 12 vintage modernist Alfred Hendrickxs dining chairs S3 Belform Belgium
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Ostend, BE
A set of 12 vintage modernist chairs are Always hard to find. These documented and elegant chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of 12 Vintage Modernist Alfred Hendrickxs Dining Chairs S3 Belform, Belgium
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Ostend, BE
A set of 12 vintage modernist chairs are always hard to find. These documented and elegant chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Belgian Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Spruce laminate wood frame stacking chairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Twig Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Charming set of six twig like dining chairs from Belgium.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Dining Room Chairs
$500 / item
Set Of 6 Belgium Arts
crafts Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 6 dining chairs in the style of Henry van der Velde.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Dining Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
antique dining chair. reupholstered in natural linen. stripped wood finish. pair available (priced
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Linen
Six dining chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six side chairs with cherry frames and light mahogany inset veneer backs and bronze
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Lucca Dining/Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary made to order dining/end chair. C.O.M Yardage: 4 yds. Price does not include
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Linen, Muslin
$2,350
Antique Embossed Leather Dining Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique dining chair. Embossed leather upholstery. Antique brass nailhead trim. Set of 2 available
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Set of Eight Oak Framed Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Matched set of eight oak dining chairs that have been newly upholstered in Belgian linen.
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Eight Scrubbed Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
set of eight scrubbed oak dining chairs with nice patina. all chair frames have been tightened. one
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Set of 8 Circa 1900 Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
a set of 8 handsome leather dining chairs with good original patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
SET OF 4 CAMPAIGN STYLE FOLDING UPHOLSTERED DINING CHAIRS
Located in Essex, MA
Set of 4 folding upholstered campaign style dining chairs in walnut stained beechwood with linen
Category
20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
A Set of Six Dining Chairs, model "Madison" by Josef DeCoene
By Joseph De Coene
Located in New York, NY
A set of six dining chairs, model "Madison" each featuring frames in solid Mahogany onto which sit
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Dining Chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, Set of 4
By Rudi Verelst
Located in OSS, NB
Set of 4 mid century dining chairs designed by Rudi Verelst for Novalux. Made in Belgium. Very rare
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
A Rare Set of Eight DIning Chairs by E. Veranneman model Osaka
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of dining chairs, model Osaka, featuring frames in finger jointed Mahogany with oval
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Set of Six Art Deco Dining Chairs by De Coene Freres
By De Coene Frères
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of six Art Deco dining chairs, manufactured by De Coene Freres of Belgium, each with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Set of 4/6/10 Dining Chairs by Derk Jan De Vries
By Maisa
Located in TORONTO, CA
1980-1990 production.
Great and rare example of a large set of 10 matching chairs from Belgian
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
$2,800 / set
A Set of Six Dining Chairs by Alfred Hendrickx, model Stoel S2
Located in New York, NY
A set of six dining chairs each featuring frames in Cherry, tapering legs, a thin curving back rest
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Rush
Midcentury Elegant Dining Chairs, Set of 4, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful set of 4 elegant dining chairs by unknown designer. Clearly inspired by the "dressboy
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Teak S2 Dining Chairs by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in The Hague, NL
Extraordinary set of 4 S2 Modernist teak dining chairs. Designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Mid Century Belgian Bentwood Industrial Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Unusual set of Belgian industrial dining chairs. Arched bentwood backs and seats with copper alloy
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Copper
Elegant Set of Six Bronze Patina and Gold Plated Dining Chairs by Belgochrom
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A truly beautiful and refined set of six steel and brass dining chairs by BelgoChrom / Dewulf
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of Six Lucite and Gold Dining Chairs by Dewulf Selection and Belgo Chrom
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very nice set of 6 Belgian lucite and gold plated dining chairs by Belgo Chrom. Good vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Plate
Rare Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in Denver, CO
Rare set of six 1950s black lacquered, teak dining chairs designed by Alfred Hendrix for the
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Four Nice and Quality Dining Chairs in Very Good Original Condition, 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
Very comfortable and decent seats with original upholstery, no discoloration or stains, designer unknown.
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Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Upholstery
Brutalist wood and leatherette dining Chair Belgium 1970s, set of 6
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Set of 6 dining chairs in oak wood, according to the philosophy of Pieter de Bruyne, Emiel
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
ART DECO CHAIR
Located in Chicago, IL
ART DECO CHAIR
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Upholstered Oak Side Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Simple, comfortable chairs in taupe corduroy. 8 available. Price is per chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Friso Kramer chairs
Located in New York, NY
A faux bois molded plastic chair by Friso Kramer with very dark navy metal legs.
Category
20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$6,000
Jetson Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Only 4 left. Oak Chairs with natural gently limed finish. New Belgian Linen. Quite an unusual
Category
20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Linen
Set of 12 Side Chairs
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 12 side chairs.
Belgium.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Stained Oak Dining Chair by Emiel Veranneman for De Coene Belgium 1970
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
These dining chairs came from the villa of the well-known Belgian architect Georges Vandenbussche
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Set of Four De Puydt Chairs
By De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Brutalist dining chairs attributed to Belgium furniture maker Kunstmeubelen De Puydt
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,800 / set
First Chair by Muller Van Severen
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
First Chair. Lacquered steel, polyethylene back and seat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Dining Room Chairs
First Chair by Muller Van Severen
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
First Chair. Lacquered steel, polyethylene back and seat. Light blue back, bordeaux seat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Six Frizo Kramer compass chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of six faux bois plastic chairs by Frizo Kramer with black metal legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Belgian Upholstered Oak Chairs
Located in Montecito, CA
Set of Six Belgian Oak Dining Chairs with hand tooled legs and stretcher; upholstered in natural
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Set of 8 Van Den Berghe Chairs
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight oak wood and rush seat dining chairs by Van Den Berghe-Pauvers. Belgium circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
$6,200 / set
Reproduction Dining Chair
Located in Westport, CT
Reproduction dining chair. Can be ordered in different fabrics or C.O.M. Legs can be done in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Chairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
6 Massive Wenge Wood Chair with Bulrush Seats and Back
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Cathedral City, CA
These massive wenge wood and elegant woven bulrush chairs are custom made.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Vintage Grainsack Dining Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage oval back French dining chair. Reupholstered in antique Belgian grainsack. Sets available
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Chairs
Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 dining chairs from the 1940's, refinished in Antiqued Olive Green lacquer with new Jean de
Category
20th Century Belgian Chairs
Materials
Bronze
$13,200
Vintage Carved Dining Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Impeccable dining chairs reupholstered in cafe noir belgian linen. Frame is as found. Set of six
Category
20th Century Belgian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Dining Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage wooden chair with unusual base. Antiqued brass nailheads and brown velvet upholstery. Set
Category
20th Century Belgian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
Set Of 6 Belgian Antique Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Set Of 6 Belgian Antique Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs. Antique chairs, paint expertly finished
Category
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Vintage Danish Dining Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful wooden frame reupholstered in brown burlap.
Category
20th Century Belgian Chairs
Oscar Van de Voorde for Charles Van Beerleire - Set of 6 Art deco chairs
By Charles Van Beerleire, Oscar Van de Voorde
Located in Brussels, BE
Exquisite set of 6 Art deco chairs designed by the Belgian architect Oscar Van de Voorde (1871-1938
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Brass and Coppered Fabric Dutch Design Set of Four Chairs Belgo Chrome
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant Dutch design set of four chairs Belgo Chrome with beautiful patina brass base and coppered
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Six Golden Lacquered Steel and Suede Chairs by Belgo Chrome
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Six golden lacquered steel and brown suede by Belgo Chrome. The suede is in superb condition, just slightly worn on the heads of the seats. The seating foams should ideally be change...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Belgium Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Belgium dining chair for your home. Each Belgium dining chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and oak. If you’re shopping for a Belgium dining chair, we have 245 options in-stock, while there are 18 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Belgium dining chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Belgium dining chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Belgium dining chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alfred Hendrickx, belgochrom and De Coene Frères produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Belgium Dining Chair?
Prices for a Belgium dining chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $92 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,868.
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 Belgium Dining Chair
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
- 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.
- 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.
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