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2 Cantilever Chairs 1970s - Italy
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of Unique Cantilever Chairs MR20 Style 1970s Italian Replica
A stunning pair of cantilever
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$783 / set
Six Cantilevered "Lugano" Dining Chairs by Leon Rosen for Pace, Italy
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen, i4 Mariani
Located in Dallas, TX
For your consideration is a phenomenal set of six "Lugano" dining chairs, model no. 187, designed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Twelve cantilever black and white dining or conference chairs on chrome base
By Krug Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Twelve practically new Krug Canada Dorso conference table or dining chairs . Excellent condition
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian 6 Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Cantilever Chrome Dining Room Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
The size shown is for the 4 side chairs. The 2 arm head chairs measure 33.50" high, 24" wide, 26
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cantilever arm chairs in bright polished flatbar chrome
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,500 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Mid Century Italian Modern Tubular Chrome Cantilever Dining Arm Chair - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Tubular Chrome Cantilever Dining Arm Chair - Set of 4. Listing includes
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Cantilever Chair 1990s Vintage - Italy Design
Located in Hannover, DE
Cantilever Chair from the 1990s, Made in Italy
(Not Thonet)
This chair is a unique piece, inspired
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
B25 cantilever chairs, Marcel Breuer, Tecta
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless B25 cantilever chair based on designs during the cooperation of Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,815 / set
Milo Baughman Style DIA Mid Century Cantilever Z Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style DIA Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Z Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Paul Evans Collection 77 Cantilevered Chrome Dining Chairs, USA 1977
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning set of 4 cantilevered Collection 77 dining chairs rendered in chrome plated steel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Midcentury Chrome Cantilever Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Chic pair of chairs featuring cantilever design, curvaceous steel tube bases, and rounded seats
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,250 / set
Iconic Vintage ‘Sabrina’ Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1970s Italy
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of the iconic ‘Sabrina’ cantilever dining chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Padova
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2 Cantilever Chair 1990s Vintage - Italy Design
Located in Hannover, DE
2 Cantilever Chairs from the 1990s, Made in Italy (Not Thonet).
This chair is a unique piece
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Cantilever Dining or Game Table Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin cantilevered armless dining chairs, model #1060 with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Black and Chrome Cantilever Dining Armchairs
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Featured here is an amazing set of cantilevered chrome dining chairs armchairs by Contemporary
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of four midcentury cantilever chairs, 1970s Italy
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
A set of vintage Italian cantilever chairs from the 1970s, featuring sleek chrome-plated tubular
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
(6) Green Velvet Knoll + Thonet Chrome Brno Cantilevered Chairs
By Knoll, Thonet
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of six, nicely upholstered, deep emerald green cantilevered, tubular chrome "Brno" chairs. This
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,500 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Vintage Chrome Cantilever Chairs United Chair Co Style Steelcase Sold Separately
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray-blue & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Small Vintage Modernist Chrome Cantilever Chair in Leopard Print Fabric
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Amityville, NY
A small round modernist style tubular chrome cantilever chair in new leopard or cheetah animal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kinetics Paolo Favaretto Giancarle Bisaglia Tubular Chrome Cantilever Arm Chairs
By Kinetics
Located in Stafford, TX
VINTAGE KINETICS PAOLO FAVARETTO TUBULAR CHROME CANTILEVER ARM CHAIRS!
Very durable, heavy, solid
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Chrome + Black Leather Cantilever Chairs, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A masterclass in minimalist design, these 1970s Italian chairs feature polished tubular chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Bauhaus Cantilever Chair – Black Leather, Attributed to Mart Stam
Located in Hannover, DE
Mid-Century Bauhaus Cantilever Chair in Black Leather, Attributed to Mart Stam, 1980s
Elegant mid
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Cantilever Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of four vintage modern chairs feature a heavy cantilever chrome frame with padded
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970
s Cantilever Chrome Frame Chairs With Turquoise Upholstery - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Cantilever Chrome Frame Dining Chairs With Turquoise Upholstery - Set Of Four.
Classic
Category
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
MG5 s34 Bauhaus Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer cantilever black leather chair
By Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer, Fasem International
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Great icon mg5 "S34" Mart Stam/ Marcel Breuer tubular frame chair, Fasem Italy
How timeless
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$713 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Gold and Tufted Beige Cantilever Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Gold Cantilever Chairs with tufted beige upholstery, curved lines, and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare set of six cantilever chairs, vienna straw and chrome 1960s Italy
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This rare set of six cantilever chairs from 1960s Italy epitomizes mid-century modern design with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970
s Cantilever Blue Frame Chairs With Deep Blue Upholstery - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Cantilever Blue Frame Dining Chairs With Deep Blue Upholstery - Set Of Eight.
Classic
Category
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1970
s Cantilever Blue Frame Chairs With Blue - Grey Upholstery - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Cantilever Blue Frame Dining Chairs With Blue - Grey Upholstery - Set Of Six. Classic
Category
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Gray
Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 6
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Late 20th Century Gray
Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus MR 20 Cantilever Arm Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Stendig Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 20 cantilevered cane arm chairs made by Stendig are circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Thonet Bauhaus Brno Style Chairs Chrome
Cognac Leather Cantilever Set of 12
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet, Lilly Reich
Located in Topeka, KS
leather & chrome tube cantilever chairs by Thonet is EXACTLY what the designer ordered! Don’t let this
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern Cantilever Swing Chairs by Herbert and Jutta Ohl for Rosenthal Linie
By Jutta and Herbert Ohl
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rare set of 4 1980s Post-Modern Cantilever Swing Chairs. Designed in 1982 by Herbert and Jutta Ohl
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A set of 4 cantilevered chrome chairs with a burnt red orange tweed fabric
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
This set of 4 chrome chairs is absolutely gorgeous. Freshly reupholstered in a rich rusty red
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Tubular Chrome and Blue Fabric Cantilever Lounge Chair with Arms Set of 7
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage cantilever tubular chrome and blue hopsack fabric upholstered lounge chairs in the
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair
The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and
Category
20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Early Edition MR10 Cantilever Chairs by Mies van der Rohe, Germany
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hellouw, NL
With a silhouette that seems to defy gravity, these MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe reflect
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
1
Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair
The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and
Category
Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$880 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Finnish Pine wood dining chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Cantilever design pine wood dining chairs made in Finland in the 1970s.
They have a sturdy, unique
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
$2,076 / set
8 Italian Saporiti Chrome Cantilevered "Lens" Armchair - For Restoration
By Saporiti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and curved arms resting on chrome plated steel tubular cantilevered base. Lens chair designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Fasem Vintage Italy black Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever
By Fasem International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics and produced by Fasem.
In the manner of Marcel
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Six Cantilever Chars in Leather and Steel, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 bauhaus cantilever chairs from the 70s, made of chromed steel tubing, seat and back in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Knoll Cesca Red Upholstered Cantilever Armchairs with Chrome Frames
Located in Seattle, WA
with modern comfort. These chairs feature the iconic cantilevered chrome-plated tubular frame, a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Cidue Set of Four Dining Chairs in Dark Brown Leather and Chrome
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cidue, set of four dining chairs, chromed steel, patinated leather, Italy 1970s.
Cantilevered
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
MG5 Dining Chairs In Cognac Leather And Chrome By Mart Stam Marcel Breuer, 1960s
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful set of 4 MG5 cantilever Bauhaus dining chairs in cognac leather designed by Mart Stam and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
15 KI Krueger International Modern Blue Plastic
Chrome Stacking Dining Chairs
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage modern dark blue plastic & chrome reverse cantilever Intellect dining chairs by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Lugano Dining Chairs By Leon Rosen For Pace Italy Cantilvered Set Of Six
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen, i4 Mariani
Located in North Miami, FL
These vintage Italian set of 6 cantilevered Lugano dining chairs by Leon Rosen for Pace Italy were
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Dining Chairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman, United States, c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York City, NY
Set of four sleek, simple dining chairs with cantilevered seats; newly upholstered.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in London, GB
Helge Sibast. Sibast Furniture. A set of four No.8 Danish teak cantilever armchairs.
Original label
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rare Set of 8 Mid Century Modern “CH66" Dining Chairs by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SET OF EIGHT DOUBLE-CANTILEVER BLACK LEATHER "CH66" DINING CHAIR BY NICOS ZOGRAPHOS
United States
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Fasem Vintage Italy brown Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 2
By Fasem International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics and produced by Fasem.
In the manner of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Italy Cognac Vegetal Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 6
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics.
In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Italy Cognac Vegetal Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics.
In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Italy Cognac Vegetal Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 6
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics.
In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Italy Light Grey Leather Dining Chairs Armchairs Cantilever Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are Italian classics.
In the manner of Marcel Breuer this chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2012 Wilkhahn ON Cantilever Stacking Side / Dining Chair by Wiege Germany
By Wilkhahn, Wiege
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single ON Cantiliever stackable side chair, designed by the Germany design group Wiege
Category
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Cantilever Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of cantilever dining chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and fabric, all cantilever dining chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 685 antique and vintage cantilever dining chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Cantilever dining chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Cantilever dining chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some cantilever dining chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller cantilever dining chairs, measuring 1.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many cantilever dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet and Pace Collection produced popular cantilever dining chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Cantilever Dining Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $40,800 highest priced.
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 Cantilever Dining Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining 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.
- What is a cantilever seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cantilever seats are chairs that have a uniquely designed base. Instead of featuring four legs, a cantilever chair has two tubular metal legs in the front. They travel straight down and then bend inward, continuing to the back of the chair where a crossbar joins them. The name of the seat comes from bridge construction and architecture. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cantilever chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024The history of the cantilever chair dates back to 1926. It was then that Mart Stam created a sketch of a new idea for a chair on the back of a dinner napkin at a cocktail party. His drawing inspired Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to create his own version of the chair. This led to a legal battle between the two. Other designers, such as Marcel Breuer, began experimenting with the cantilever design, and today, many manufacturers continue to employ the cantilever design in their pieces. Explore a large collection of cantilever chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Here are some characteristics of a cantilever chair: Most feature two front legs and no back legs. The legs bend at the bottom, creating a stable base for the chair. Typically, cantilever chairs feature tubular metal frames and have two arms. However, you can find some armless examples. The seats and backrests often have a boxy appearance and can feature a range of materials, such as wicker, leather, fiberglass, molded plastic or fabric upholstery. Explore a variety of cantilever chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A cantilever chair typically features a frame of tubular metal. Most often, tubular steel is used, though tubular chrome has also been used. The seat and back can be crafted of many materials, from rattan to leather or fabric. Browse 1stDibs to find an array of cantilever chairs from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024How a cantilever chair works comes down to its unique design. Instead of having four legs, a cantilever chair features a single leg or pair of legs in an L shape. The leg or legs attach to the seat in the front and then travel along the floor to provide stability. When a person sits down, their weight becomes distributed across the entire base. On 1stDibs, find a range of cantilever chairs.
- What is a dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
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