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Milo Baughman for DIA Cantilever "Z" Dining Chairs, Set of Four, 1970s
By Design Institute America
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four cantilevered "Z" dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for the Design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Set of 8 Chrome Cantilevered Side Dining Chairs by Howell Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely set of 8 vintage chrome cantilevered side dining chairs by Howell Co. Each seat is marked
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Brueton Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Cantilevered Brass Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Brueton, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dining chairs
In the manner of Milo
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
A set of 10 waterfall cantilever brass plated dining chairs circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 10 stylish waterfall cantilever brass plated dining chairs recently recovered in a sage
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980s Mid Century Cantilever Cesca Style Chrome Tubular Dining Chairs Set 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful set of cantilever Cane Marcel Breuer Bauhaus style tubular dining chairs with upholstered
Category
Vintage 1980s American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Romeo Rega Floating Cantilever Leather Dining Chairs, 1970, Italy
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modernist chrome cantilever chairs by Romeo Rega, sculptural floating seat design, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Cantilever Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Dining Chairs with White Leather
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Set of 4 dining chairs with a chrome tubular base and white harness leather. The design is very
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight Vintage Chrome Steel Cantilever Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1980s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most attractive set of vintage chairs, they are clearly inspired by the Brno chair with some
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Set of Six Chrome Cantilever Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These six Mid-Century Modern chairs are framed in vintage style with a flat bar and cantilever
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage cantilever chairs by Casala, 1970s
By Casala
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 dining chairs by Casala with oak cantilever frames and newly upholstered Bouclé fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
1970
s Cantilever Blue Frame Dining Chairs With Navy Upholstery - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Cantilever Blue Frame Dining Chairs With Navy Upholstery - Set Of Four.
Classic Bauhaus
Category
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Italian Modern Tubular Chrome Cantilever Dining Arm Chair - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Italian Modern Tubular Chrome Cantilever Dining Arm Chair - Set of 4. Listing
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Mariani Italy Set of 6 Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs 1970s
By i4 Mariani
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent set of six, cantilever chrome dining chairs; two armchairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A set of 6 green velvet gold waterfall cantilever brass plated dining chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 6 stylish waterfall cantilever brass plated dining chairs recently recovered in a green
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Italian Cantilever Chairs from 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique midcentury chrome dining chairs, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,662 / set
Bauhaus s34 mg5 brown dining cantilever chairs, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, 4 set
By Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Bauhaus cantilever dining room chairs attributed to Mart Stam/ Marcel Breuer and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
A set of 6 cantilever leather and metal chrome dining chairs, 20th century
By Marcel Breuer
Located in View Park, CA
A set of six cantilever metal and leather dining chairs, late 20th century. Cesca meets s&m in
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Preview Pace Set of 8 Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Preview, Pace Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal set of eight chairs, made of cantilever chrome and with
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Tubular Frame and Cane Cantilever Zigzag Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
intended, for example, dining or office chairs. And also as a wonderful decoration for your home. Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Set of Gaston Rinaldi 6 Cantilever Z Side Dining Chairs 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic set of six, Gastone Rinaldi cantilever Z dining chairs, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Cantilevered Chrome Gastone Rinaldi Style Red Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
This set of six chairs is nothing short of stunning! These chrome and red velvet like upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Cantilever Chairs by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four cantilever chairs by Brueton. Gray leather upholstery with chrome metal base
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mart Stam Leather Cantilever Chairs by Fasem
By Mart Stam, Fasem International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful dining chairs Model S33 by Mart Stam for Fasem International, Italy, 1981, with ox blood
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$950 / item
Set of Four Modern White Leather Cantilever Chairs
Located in North York, ON
A modern set of four white leather dining chairs. Designed with a cube body supported by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Brushed Tubular Steel Contoured Cantilever Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, mid-century, tubular, brushed steel, dining side chairs with cantilever bases and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of six cantilever chrome and faux suede dining chairs by Metco, mid 20th c
Located in View Park, CA
A set of six mid century modern cantilever chrome and faux suede dining chairs by Metco, circa 1970
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 French Mid Century Cantilever Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This no-frills set of six Mid-Century Modern cantilever chairs are a wonderful addition to any
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$2,500 / set
Milo Baughman Cantilever Dining Lounge Armchairs for Thayer Coggin, 1980s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four Mid-Century Modern cantilevered dining or lounge armchairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
W.H. Gispen 413 Cantilever Chairs, Holland, 1961
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice set of four comfortable dining or conference chairs model 413R designed by W.H. Gispen
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Mart Stam S 43 cantilever chair, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Vichr
Co.
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Early version manufactured by Vichr & co. , former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Made of black lacquered plywood and sturdy chrome plated tubular steel frame, showcasing vintage charm...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$700 / item
Vintage cantilever chairs chromed steel and fabric, 1970s Italy
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Vintage cantilever chairs with a Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a chromed steel frame and blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1978 Daystrom Chrome Metal Cantilevered Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in Nashville, TN
Set of 6 chrome with leather cantilevered Daystrom chairs featuring a wire back, curved top from
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Space Age “Cantilever 290” Chairs by Steen Ostergaard, 1971
By Cado, Steen Ostergaard
Located in Hilversum, NL
Chair “Cantilever 290”: solid cast plastic structure. Published by “Cado” in 1970.
The five
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Fabric
Early S 43 cantilever chairs by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Vichr
Co., Mart Stam
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Bauhaus cantilever chairs with a sturdy tubular steel frame, showcasing vintage charm. The steel elements
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Early S 43 cantilever chairs by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Vichr
Co.
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Bauhaus cantilever chairs with a sturdy tubular steel frame, showcasing vintage charm. The steel elements
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,795 / set
Swivel Cantilever Chrome Dinette Chair Set by Howell, 1970s
By Howell
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Super cool late 1960s-early 1970s chrome dinette chair set of (4) by Howell. These cantilever style
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mies Van der Rohe MR10 Cantilever Chair for Thonet
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dining chair designed by Mies van der Rohe for Thonet. Graceful chromed legs and saddle leather
Category
Vintage 1920s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Robert Haussmann Cantilevered Chairs for Stendig
Located in Long Island City, NY
The RH-304 chair was designed by Robert Haussmann in the late 1950s and was famously used soon
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Marcel Breuer Cantilever Dining Armchairs in Black Leather MG5 / B34
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Bauhaus design by Marcel Breuer. These dining chairs are cantilevered tube steel with black
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Milo Baughman Chrome Cantilever Dining Armchairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fun and sexy, set of six, cantilever chrome dining chairs, designed by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Twelve Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Cantilever Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Mid-Century Modern tubular cantilever chairs with black seating surface. Circa 1970's and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Beautiful Vintage Cantilever Chairs, 1970´S Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
6 vintage cantilever chairs remains fully functional, but shows sign of age through scuffs, dings
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Chairs by Etowah Mfg, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of chrome cantilever chairs by Etowah MFG. Original white vinyl upholstery. Retains original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Cantilever Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Mid-Century Modern tubular cantilever chairs with black seating surface, Circa 1970's and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Tubular Chrome Cantilever Chairs With Black Leather, Zougoise Victoria, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in London, GB
A set of four tubular framed cantilever chairs upholstered in black leatherette.
While missing
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Vintage Breuer Caned and Chrome Cantilever Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in West Hartford, CT
Breuer cantilever chairs with caneback and leather upholstered seats with a simple design by Marcel
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Cane, Wood
Rare and early S 43 cantilever chair by Mart Stam
By Vichr
Co., Mart Stam
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Bauhaus cantilever chair with a sturdy tubular steel frame, showcasing vintage charm
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mies van der Rohe MR10 Cantilever Chairs in Black Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dining chair designed by Mies van der Rohe. Graceful chromed legs and saddle leather. Good original
Category
Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Vinyl Strapped Chrome Cantilever Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century vinyl strapped chrome cantilever chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21 wide x 28
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Modern Set of 4 Brass Cantilever Dining Armchairs by Pace, 1980s
By Pace Collection
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a ravishing set of four armchairs, made of cantilever brass and with red
Category
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Chrome and Cane Marvel Breyer Style Cantilever Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chairs. Featuring a sleek cantilever design, these chairs combine polished chrome frames with woven cane
Category
20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane
Bauhaus Tubular Cantilevered Chairs by Mart Stam and Marcel Breuer
By Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Stam & Marcel Breuer for Bruer Chair Co in excellent condition. Newer production chairs, 19.3w x
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Space Age Cantilever Arm Chairs by Steen Ostergaard
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four space age cantilever arm chairs by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, Denmark, ca. late 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Upholstery
Vintage Leather Cantilever Chairs, Centro Studi for Matteo Grassi, 1980s Italy
By Centro Studi, Matteo Grassi
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of two signed Matteo Grassi full leather Bauhaus style cantilever chairs.
In excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Walter Knoll Cantilever Chairs Set of 6 Dark Brown Leather EOOS
By Walter Knoll
Located in London, GB
Set of 6 Classic EOOS for Walter Knoll cantilever chairs from circa 2010.
The frames are made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Modern B&B Italia Set 6 Chrome Cantilever Dining Armchairs, 1970s
By B&B Italia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal set of six, cantilever chrome and black leather, dining
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Les Prismatiques Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six cantilevered acrylic dining chairs by Les Prismatiques. Sold only as a set.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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 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.
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