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Group of Twelve 19th Century Italian Gilded and Carved Saber Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Group of twelve 19th century Italian gilded, carved and painted. Saber dining chairs. Nine are
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Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric .An imposing and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
$44,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Elegant Set of Four Carved 19th Century English Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful set of four carved antique English Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs. Classic in
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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Nicely Carved and Detailed Dining Chair Frames from The David Barrett Collection
Located in Bronx, NY
Nicely carved and detailed side or dining chair frames from The David Barrett Collection. The
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Dining Room Chairs
$450 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Set of Four Italian 1820s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs with Carved Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Italian neoclassical walnut dining room side chairs from the early 19th century, with
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
SIX LOVELY VINTAGE HAND CARVED CLAW
BALL CABRIOLET LEG HARDWOOS DINING CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
six hand made dining chairs with heavy Mahogany frames featuring carved Claw & Ball Cabriolet legs
Category
20th Century Unknown Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chair - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cane back and seat, carved stretcher, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, finely carved
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Baroque Rococo Carved Wood Brown Reptile Print Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Baroque Rococo Style Carved Wood Brown Reptile Print Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Listing
Category
Late 20th Century Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Eight Hand Carved Armorial Crest Coat of Arms Antique Jacobean Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Jacobean revival dining chairs with hand carved Armorial crest, Coat of Arms back rests and new leather
Category
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
4 Carved Swedish Rococo or French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great set of 4 vintage carved and cream distress painted dining chairs in the Swedish Rococo
Category
20th Century American Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
SIX FRENCH 1880 HARDWOOD HAND CARVED SPHINX ANTiQUE SALON DINING THRONE CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
six French Mahogany, hand carved Salon / Dining chairs to include a pair of Sphinx carved throne
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Antique 1880s French High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of 10 Antique Carved Walnut Dining Chairs with Gold Velvet Upholstery 1900s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bring timeless elegance to your dining space with this exquisite set of 10 French Victorian dining
Category
Antique Early 1900s European High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Set of Four English Carved Oak Cafe Dining Chairs in the Jacobean Style c 1920
s
Located in New York, NY
Charming set of four cafe dining chairs executed in solid oak, with intricately carved back rests
Category
Early 20th Century British Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quality Reproduction Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Room Chairs - Set of 8
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Superbly Carved set 6 Mahogany Prince of Wales Plume Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb set of six mahogany dining chairs exemplifies the grace and elegance of late 18th
Category
Vintage 1930s English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century French Style Carved
Painted Dining Chairs Embroidered Linen - S/6
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of French style dining chairs that have been completely re-done. The frames are an
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Louis XVI Style, Ten Dining Chairs, Grey Carved Wood, Fabric, 20th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish Louis XVI Style, Ten Dining Chairs, Grey Paint, Carved Wood, Striped Fabric, 20th C.
These
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20th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Drexel French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Drexel, "Esperanto
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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Whimsical French Carved Wood Horn Finial Dining Chairs, Set of Six (6)
Located in North Miami, FL
These fantastic chairs have been stripped and bleached and reupholstered in a soft boucle fabric
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
In the manner of Henredon
USA
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage French Regency Louis XVI Yellow Carved Wood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Regency
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Regency Louis XVI Style Yellow Carved Wood Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE THONET CROCODILE ALLIGATOR CARVED WOOD PATINA DINING CHAIRS 4
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rare suite set of four original circa 1900-1920, Thonet, cafe dining chairs with the rare Crocodile
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set 6 Tall Back Thick Cream Lacquer Carved French Dining Chairs Stretchers MINT
By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 6 Tall Back Thick Cream Lacquer Carved French Dining Chairs Stretchers MINT
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Eight Hand Carved Walnut Gothic Revival Dining Chairs circa 1840 Stunning Frames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely suite of eight Gothic Revival hand carved walnut dining chairs
A
Category
Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Country Style White Painted Carved Wood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Style White Painted Carved Wood Dining Chairs - Set of 8. Item features
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Six Vintage Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Hand Carved Frame Dining Chairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
six fully restored George Hepplewhite style dining chairs.
Please note the delivery fee listed is
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set 8 Fine Carved Italian-Made Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Enhance your dining space with this exquisite Set of 8 Fine Carved Italian-Made Louis XV Style
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$4,396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19thc Set of 6 French Louis XIV Carved Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Set of 6 French Louis XIV style Carved Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs. Upholstery looks good to
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Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,588 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Dennis And Leen Style Carved Faux Bois / Palm Frond Dining Side Chairs - $/8
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of eight faux bois dining chairs arriving just in time for spring entertaining. They
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
EJ Victor Regency Carved Mahogany and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By E.J. Victor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style dining chairs
By EJ Victor
USA, Late
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage Regency Style Plume Carved Walnut Saber Leg Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency / Neoclassical Style Plume Carved Walnut Saber Leg Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
circa 1845 C Hindley
Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley
Sons, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Son’s dining chairs circa 1844-1845
These are a very important and substantial set of chairs, they
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Classic Set of Four Early 19th Century Carved Oak British Dining Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really lovely set of four early 19th century carved oak British dining chairs with original patina
Category
Antique 1820s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of 12 Venetian Style Carved/Painted Wood Dining Chairs w/ Leather Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of twelve Venetian-inspired carved wood dining chairs with leather upholstered seats. This
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
6 Fine Carved Oak Lion Heads Twisted Legs New Upholstery Jacobean Dining Chairs
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Jacobean Dining Chairs.
Category
20th Century American Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set 8 Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Period 1815
Located in Potters Bar, GB
various dining tables to match if you are looking for a complete suite
The chairs features a carved centre
Category
Antique 18th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Ten Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs, Finely Carved
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Ten Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs, Finely Carved
From our original
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Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Regency Style Carved Walnut And Gilt Dining Chairs Att. Grosfeld House - S/10
By Grosfeld House
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of ten regency style chairs attributed to Grosfeld House. The fabric is in very good
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
10 Swedish Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs Painted Carved Frames New Fabric
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
10 Swedish Louis XVI style dining / side chairs painted carved frames in a salmon satin new fabric
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Oswald Haerdtl Dining Chairs by Ligna
By Ligna, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of four plywood dining chairs in original finish by renowned Czech designer Ozwald Haerdtl
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Calico, Plywood
$3,907 / set
Hand-Carved Thai Oriental Teak Wood Dining Chairs with Dancing Female, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of hand carved Thai oriental teak wood dining chairs with dancing female. Listing includes
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Late 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Dining Chairs with Vienna Straw, Set of 4
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Very rare series of four dining room chairs production of Italy cabinetmakers in renaissance style
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Walnut
$7,601 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Carved Dining Room Chairs in Louis XIII Style with Velvet Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
This sumptuously hand-carved walnut Louis XIII style side chair is a truly a rare find. The edges
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$2,981 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of ten Carved Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs are also often referred to as ribbon back
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$7,075 / set
Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of club chairs or dining armchairs
By Ephraim Marsh
USA, mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Six Flemish Dining Chairs with Carved Balloon-Back and Upholstered Seat
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely set of six dining chairs in dence West Indies mahogany of high quality with well
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Antique 1830s Belgian Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$6,825 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of Twenty Regency Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Twenty Regency Dining Chairs
Each with a tablet top rail carved with anthemion on either
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$84,994 / set
Set of Six Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Tall Back Dining Chairs circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of six carved walnut French Louis XVI style tall back dining chairs, circa 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Midcentury Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A funky set of six (6) French dining chairs from circa 1970, easily fitting a Midcentury Modern
Category
20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Beech
$2,495 / set
Eight Fine Walnut circa 1900 Ornately Hand Carved Dutch Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Walnut, rush seat dining chairs.
A very good looking and well-made suite, the timber is all solid
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Carved Wood Dining Chair with Woven Rush Seat from Costantini, Liviano, in Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Our homage to Gio Ponti’s Superleggera chair features a thin hand-carved frame and hand woven rush
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Bistro chair with carved seat
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming and very elegant bistro chair in the style of Thonet, featuring beautiful carved
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
1930s Italian Partial Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Very rare set of eight, two arm and six side gilt wood Dining chairs. A combination of wood, gesso
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gesso, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
$15,000 / set
Mid Century Ercol Candlestick Back Dining Chairs
By Ercol
Located in Buxton, GB
dining chairs. Crafted with pride in the United Kingdom, each chair stands testament to the enduring
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
$1,645 / set
SUITE OF SIX HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK WINSOR STYLE COUNTRY HOUSE DINING CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, hand made in England circa 1900 English oak country house dining chairs
Please note the delivery fee
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Antique Early 1900s English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage French Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Carved Dining Side Chairs - Set of 10
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Carved Dining Side Chairs - Set of 10. Item features is
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Carved Empire Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
The set of 10 Carved Empire Upholstered Chairs comprise of a group with 2 arm chairs and 8 side
Category
2010s Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$7,535 / set
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Carved Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of carved dining chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, all carved dining chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 3744 antique and vintage carved dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 242 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of carved dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved dining chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Louis XVI and louis xv styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and Baker Furniture Company each produced beautiful carved dining chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Carved Dining Chairs?
Prices for carved dining chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, carved dining chairs begin at $10 and can go as high as $254,637, while the average can fetch as much as $4,115.
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 Carved Dining 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021To 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.
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