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Lionel Jadot, Jam Seat Brass, BE
By Brecht Wright Gander
Located in New York, NY
more geometric forms of the late Vienna Secession movement, the forward thinking chair design dismisses
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2010s Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Brass and Chrome Sidechairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These sleek chairs are beautifully designed in brass and chrome. They have lovely angular bases
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Original Art Nouveau Seating Group, Style Henry v. d. Velde, 1905 (Set of 4)
By Henry van de Velde
Located in Wien, AT
Instagram: traudes.kinder Website: www . traudeskinder . com Objekt: Sitzgruppe (2 x Armlehnstuhl, 2 x Sessel)
 Entwurf: Formsprache angelehnt an Henry van de Velde (BLG, um 1900) M...
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

White Flexy 47 Outdoor Dining Side Chair by Royal Botania
By Royal Botania, Kris Van Puyvelde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The fine lines and high quality finish of the flexy garden furniture range suggests a contemporary, yet timeless Classic.
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Grey Alura 47 Outdoor Stackable Dining Side Chair by Royal Botania
By Royal Botania, Kris Van Puyvelde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
range, are proven wrong by the Alura. The range of soft edged stackable chairs, relaxing chairs and
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Belgo Chrome Dining Room Set, Glass Table with 6 Chairs
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Retie, BE
Belgo Chrome dining room set consisting of a dining room table with 6 chairs. This stylish
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Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass, Metal

Art Deco Dining Set or Boardroom Table and 6 Chairs Hammered Metal Base
By De Coene Frères
Located in Blackpool, Lancashire
dining table it currently seats 6 on 2 carvers and 2 stand chairs The chairs are also veneered in
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Unique, One of a Kind Table and Chairs by Stanislas Jasinski Architect
By Stanislas Jasinski
Located in Brussels, BE
Suspended leather seating on a steel frame ( 6 units) Table top made up of four panels (carrera marble) on metal base.
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Dining Room Sets

1970s Belgian Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six Belgian dining chairs, circa 1970. Rich, dark wood in a sturdy cottage style supports
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Vintage 1970s Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

set of six black brutalist Belgian dining chairs
Located in Nijlen, VAN
set of six brutalist Belgian dining chairs This set of six dining chairs from 1970s Belgium
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Metal Belgian Dining Chairs, 1990s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
1990s Metal dining chairs to be usedwith or without the original fabric. Nice timeless design
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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Belgian Dining Chairs, 1990s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
1990s metal dining chairs to be used with or without the original fabric. Nice timeless design
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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid century Belgian dining chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant mimd century Belgian made dining chairs with very thick and comfy seats. Beautiful mid
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage metal belgian dining chairs, 1990s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
1990s metal dining chairs to be used with or without the original leather. Nice timeless design
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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Belgian Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six wooden dining chairs with woven seats from Belgium, produced circa 1958. Featuring
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Vintage 1960s Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Brutalist Mid-Century Belgium Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of mid-century brutalist dining chairs. Belgium, c1970s. Solid wood, likely oak
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20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Set of Six Belgium Dining Chairs 6
Located in London, GB
A set of six dining chairs. Belgium, c1980s. Stained wood. Good strong lines
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Brutalist Midcentury Belgium Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of mid-century brutalist dining chairs. Belgium, c1970s. Solid wood, likely oak
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Postmodern Belgian Dining chairs, 1990s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
1990s metal dining chairs to be usedwith or without the original fabric. Nice timeless design with
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1990s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970 Set of Eight Belgium Dining Chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux
By Rudi Verelst, Novalux Belgium
Located in Almelo, NL
A set of eight 1970 Rudi Verelst dinging chairs for Novalux. The frames are in very good condition
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Brutalist Oak Belgium Dining Chairs 4
Located in London, GB
Set of four oak brutalist dining chairs. Belgium, c1970s. Price is for the set of four
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Belgian Dining Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of 6 mid-century modern oak dining chairs with leather seating, Belgium, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid century Belgian dining chairs, 1960s - set of 7
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century dining chairs with black ebonized frames and newly upholstered orange fabric seats
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Belgian Dining Chairs in Zebra Wood, circa 1930s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Exceptional quality open-arm chairs in solid zebra wood. Very solid construction. Beautiful satin
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Zebra Wood

Set of Six Oak Brutalist Belgium Dining Chairs in Manner of De Puydt 6
Located in London, GB
A set of scarce oak dining chairs. Belgium, c1970s. Solid oak. Elegant curves make
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of 10 Belgian Leather dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
High quality belgian dining chairs made from beautiful dark brown leather. They provide plenty of
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of six Belgian midcentury dining chairs
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Set of six Belgian dining chairs Lovely set of four dining chairs with lovely backrests and wood
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Belgian Set Of Eight Brutalist Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This set of eight 20th century Belgian dining chairs showcases a striking Brutalist design, defined
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20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
Belgian dining chairs. Each chair is masterfully crafted from bleached oak, offering a light and airy
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20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Rudy Verelst Dining Chairs for Novalux Set 6, Belgium
By Novalux Belgium
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Rudy Verelst dining chairs for Novalux set 6, Belgium. Beautiful set of 6 wire steel
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six 1970s Oak Brutalist Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
This set of six Belgian dining chairs from the 1970s exemplifies the bold, sculptural aesthetics of
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Late 20th Century European Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 8 Delta Dining Chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, Belgium 1970s
By Rudi Verelst, Novalux Belgium
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful set of eight ‘Delta’ dining room chairs. The chairs are designed by Rudi Verelst and
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1973, Pierre Paulin for Boro Belgium, Very Rare Organic 8810 Flower Chair
By BORO Belgium, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
registration number: Nr 0192373 and are made by Boro 8810 in Belgium One of the most beautiful organic chairs
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

1973, Pierre Paulin for Boro Belgium, Very Rare Organic 8810 Flower Chair
By BORO Belgium, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
registration number: Nr 0192373 and are made by Boro 8810 in Belgium One of the most beautiful organic chairs
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

1973, Pierre Paulin for Boro Belgium, Very Rare Organic 8810 Flower Chair
By BORO Belgium, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
registration number: Nr 0192373 and are made by Boro 8810 in Belgium One of the most beautiful organic chairs
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

1973, Pierre Paulin for Boro Belgium, Very Rare Organic 8810 Flower Chair
By BORO Belgium, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
8810 in Belgium One of the most beautiful organic chairs in ABS plastic by French designer Pierre
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Modernist Belgium Midcentury Dining Chairs 8
Located in London, GB
A run of eight dining chairs. From a modernist church in Belgium. Mid to late 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Dining Chairs by Depuydt, Belgium, 1960s
By De Puydt
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 5 sturdy and handcrafted dining chairs produced by Depuydt Kunstmeubelen in Belgium. This
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

De Puydt Dining Chairs, Belgium, circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
De Puydt dining chairs, Belgium circa 1970. Brutalist dining chairs constructed in Oak
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six spool leg dining room chairs with large decorative nailhead accents.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Linen

Vintage Dining Chairs by Depuydt, Belgium, 1960s
By De Puydt
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Sturdy and handcrafted dining chairs produced by Depuydt Kunstmeubelen in Belgium. The chairs are
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

De Puydt Dining Chairs, Belgium, Circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
De Puydt dining chairs Belgium Circa 1970 Brutalist dining chairs constructed in oak.
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Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid century wicker dining chairs, 1960s - Belgium
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century ebonized wooden dining chairs with wicker seats. Beautiful mid century Belgian design
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1970s
By Novalux Belgium, Rudi Verelst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 stackable dining chairs designed by Rudi Verelst. The have a heavy wired chrome frame
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 Belgian carved oak dining chairs
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Set of 8 carved oak dining chairs, two armchairs, six side chairs, newly upholstered seats in
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

1960s Belgian Country Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
Crafted in Belgium circa 1960, this set of wooden dining chairs imparts the air of regal dignity
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Hardwood

Craftsman Belgian Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in High Point, NC
This set of eight wooden dining chairs was made in Belgium, circa 1960. These chairs are emblematic
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Vintage 1960s Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1950s Belgian Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
This set of six oak dining chairs from Belgium, circa 1950, combines a formal French silhouette
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Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Solid Oak Dining Chairs Meubelatelier Vanda, 1970s, Belgium
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 dining chairs with an architectural solid oak frame and black stiched leather upholstery
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1950s Belgian Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
This set of six wooden dining chairs was made in Belgium, circa 1950. The streamlined design
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950s Belgian Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
This set of six oak dining chairs from Belgium, circa 1950, combines a classical French shape with
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Vintage 1950s Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

1960s Belgian Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six dining chairs from Belgium, circa 1960. The curving design of the legs lends the
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

1970s Belgian Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six wooden dining chairs with upholstered seats from Belgium, circa 1970. A farmhouse
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Vintage 1970s Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1950s Belgian Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
From circa 1950 Belgium, these sturdy oak chairs are influenced by classical furniture styles, seen
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Vintage 1950s Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Four Brutalist Midcentury Belgium Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four dining chairs, of Brutalist form. Oak, circa 1970s, Belgium. In perfect
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Belgian Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
Located in High Point, NC
A set of oak dining chairs made in 20th century Belgium. High-backed and composed with impeccable
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20th Century Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

20th Century, Belgian Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in High Point, NC
A set of bleached oak chairs with wicker seats from Belgium. This set of eight, high-backed dining
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20th Century Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.