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Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Coffee Table 1980s Vintage Hollywood Regency
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
is part of a set, which includes a dining table, two exquisite carver chairs, and two regular dining
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
$2,686 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Six Danish Mid-century Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
and quite rightly enjoys great critical acclaim.
These carver dining arm chairs echo his classic
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Atena Carver Chair in Beech Black Ebony Finish and Ribbed Velvet
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
. All these characteristics have influenced the design of the Atena carver dining chair. The chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Atena Carver Chair in Black American Walnut Upholstered with Novasuede
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
. All these characteristics have influenced the design of the Atena carver dining chair. The chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ultrasuede, Walnut
Atena Dining Chair in Beech Black Ebony Finish
Ribbed Velvet
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
. All these characteristics have influenced the design of the Atena carver dining chair. The chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ultrasuede, Walnut
Fiona Carver Chair
By FBC London
Located in London, GB
Elegant and classic in its shape, the Fiona Carver is the ultimate dining chair. Sit back and relax
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$3,950 / item
Custom Made Atena Dining Chair in Black Ebony
Green Bouclé Upholstery
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
. All these characteristics have influenced the design of the Atena carver dining chair. The chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Six Antique Period Regency Dining Chairs, 4+2 Carvers
Located in Antrim, GB
Set of Six Antique Regency Period Mahogany Dining Chairs. (Four Plus Two Carvers)
Circa 1820
Category
Antique 19th Century European Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Black Carimate Carver Chair by Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
The ‘Carimate’ chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous chairs. Originally designed in red
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
$1,439 / item
Set of x2 Glossy Black Carimate Carver Chairs By Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
Set of x2 Glossy Black Carimate Carver Chairs by Vico Magistretti
The Carimate chair was born when
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of 1960s Danish rosewood carver chairs by H W Klein for Bramin
By Bramin Mobler
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and stylish pair of 1960s solid rosewood Danish carver chairs upholstered in their
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Niels Otto Møller Model 57, Carver Armchair, Denmark, 1958
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful vintage Niels Otto Møller, model 57 Carver armchair, made in Denmark 1958. The chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
David Linley Eight Dining Chairs
By David Linley
Located in London, GB
David Linley eight dining chairs
Two carvers and six chairs
High quality red leather with oak
Category
2010s British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$13,023 / set
Niels Otto Moller 1962 Rosewood Carver with Leather Cord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This very fine example of Niels Otto Moller's model 62 carver in rosewood has a seat with leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Seven Steffen Syrach Larsen Rosewood Carvers, Denmark, 1963
By Gustav Bertelsen, Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A large set of seven rosewood carvers designed by Steffen Syrach Larsen in original red wool fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mid Century Dining Chairs Broyhill Brasilia
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in London, GB
.
Set of six mid century dining chairs all carvers.
95 cm h 53 cm w 46 cm d seat hieght 46 cm seat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$6,168 / set
Set of Six Steffen Syrach Larsen High-Back Rosewood Carvers, Denmark, circa 1965
By Gustav Bertelsen, Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in London, GB
This set of six high-back carvers are a variant of the model presented by Gustav Bertelsen at The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Ash Elm Armchair Chair Hall Side Dining Carver
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique 19th century ash and elm armchair.
A great chair with a lot of age and charm. A rare find
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Corner Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Niels Moller Model 56
Model 75 Teak
Paper Cord Dining Chairs Set of 12, 1960
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Niels Moller Model 56 & Model 75 teak & paper cord dining chairs set of 12, 1960.
Magnificent
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Niels Moller Model 56
Model 75 Teak
Paper Cord Dining Chairs Set of 6, 1960
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
. Møllers Møbelfabrik Denmark, circa 1960, there are two model 56 carvers and four model 75 dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Fiona Side Chair
By FBC London
Located in London, GB
Similar to the Fiona Carver, the Fiona dining chair supports the same timeless and elegant shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$3,040 / item
Set of 6 Late 19th Century Scottish Chairs
Located in Warrington, GB
Set of 6 dining chairs (1 carver)
Late 19th century Scottish chairs with drop in seats
Category
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Rainer Daumiller Set of Five Pine Carver Chairs and Dining Table, Denmark, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Vienna, AT
Rainer Daumiller set of five pine carver chairs and dining table, Denmark 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Pine
Eight Regency Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe
Regency mahogany dining chairs circa 1830 consists of two carvers and six dining chairs. Each chair has a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$4,044 / set
Large Early 19th Century Mahogany Hanging Corner Cupboard
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
carver dining chair to give a sense of scale for you.
Great quality mahogany, paneled doors with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Corner Cupboards
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Vintage Bentwood Chairs
Located in Chilton, GB
carvers and four dining chairs.
These would suit a contemporary or vintage table.
Measure: Carver
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$1,165 / set
Art Deco Inspired Vesta Dining Table in Antique Brass Tint &Wood Veneer Surface
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
any gathering. Complement the Vesta Dining Table with the Atena Carver and Dining Chair for an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Thomas
Gnomeman
Whittaker English Oak Dining Set, 20th Century Arts
Crafts
By "Thomas ""Gnomeman"" Whittaker"
Located in Totnes, GB
features a trestle ended table, a rare bench with shaped backrest, two rare carvers and two dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak
1930’s Table And Four Chairs By Gomme
By Ebenezer Gomme
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
with the registered number 778034. Comprising a drawer-leaf dining table, 2 dining chairs & 2 carvers
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak
$3,283 / set
Danish Mid-20th Century Table and Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of eight oak dining chairs, four carver armchairs with four singles, all with original leather
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak
1970s Danish Pine Carver Dining Chair Rainer Daumiller Hirtshals 2 available
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1970s carver dining chair made from solid pine, designed by Rainer Daumiller, and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 10 Antique Chippendale Carver Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A magnificent set of 10 antique Chippendale style carver dining chairs. They were made in England
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 10 Antique Carver Dining Chairs, English, Chippendale Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long set of 10, leather seated antique carver dining chairs. An English, mahogany elbow
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Tom Faulkner Orange Velvet Vienna Carver Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By Tom Faulkner
Located in Basildon, London
Wiltshire.
Combining Art Nouveau design with a sleek modern aesthetic, the Vienna carver dining chairs
Category
2010s British Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of OD70 Kai Kristiansen Teak and Leather Carver Dining Chairs for Oddense
By Kai Kristiansen, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Pair of 1960s OD70 Kai Kristiansen teak and leather carver dining chairs for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of OD70 Kai Kristiansen Teak and Leather Carver Dining Chairs for Oddense
By Kai Kristiansen, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Pair of 1960s OD70 Kai Kristiansen Teak and Leather carver dining chairs for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Tom Faulkner Orange Velvet Vienna Carver Dining Chair
By Tom Faulkner
Located in Basildon, London
Wiltshire.
Combining Art Nouveau design with a sleek modern aesthetic, the Vienna carver dining chair has a
Category
2010s British Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Dining Chairs, Danish Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs
By Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 6 Danish midcentury carver dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stole.
Born in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
6 Linley “Carver” Dining Chairs, in Woven Fabric
Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Linley “Classic Carver Dining” Chairs with inlaid frames, dressed in a luxurious, top-grade woven-fabric
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers Rosewood Carver Dining Chairs Model 64
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
condition, pair of Niels Møller for rosewood carver dining chairs. Model 64, which was designed by Niels
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Cherner Carver Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Norman Cherner
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Norman Cherner in the 1950s, these dining chairs are classic pieces of mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,329 / set
Carimate Carver Dining Chair by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Bristol, GB
Carimate dining chair, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1959 and retailed in the UK by Terence
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Birch
Roche Bobois Origami Wooden Carver Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
materials.
Featuring a clear perspex backrest, the carver style dining chairs have wooden seats which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Hardwood
Cassina by Mario Bellini
Cab
Black Leather Carver Dining Chairs
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab dining chairs have since become a signature piece in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Six JL Møller Model 62, 78 Carver Dining Chairs in Teak and Papercord
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six solid teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for JL Møller. Includes four
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Cassina by Mario Bellini
Cab
Black Leather Carver Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Mario Bellini in 1977, the Cab dining chairs have since become a signature piece in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
regular dining chairs and two carver dining chairs, the perfect combination!
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,919 / set
Set of Twelve Camelback Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality reproduction set of 10 single and 2 carver dining chairs.
Featuring fluted arms
Category
Early 20th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Manila Chairs by Val Padilla for Conran
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six ‘Manila’ carver dining chairs by Filipino designer Val Padilla. The shapely
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stunning Bradley Wheatear Yew Wood Dining Chairs Set of 6 RRP £2, 500
By Bradley Furniture
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to sell this set of 6 Bradley carver dining chairs, we also have a matching dining
Category
20th Century British Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Yew
Set of Eight 19th Century Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality set of six single and two carver dining chairs circa 1890.
Recently upholstered in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Vintage Dining Chair Set, English, Mahogany, Carver, 6, Regency Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb vintage dining chair set. An English, quality mahogany and upholstered pair of
Category
Late 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Country Carver Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful pair of early 20th century oak and rush seated carver chairs, French circa 1920
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Incl. Pair of Elbow
Carver
chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Including a Pair of Elbow ‘Carver’ Chairs
With
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Suite of Six Yew Wood Dining Chairs Including Two Carvers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Here we have for sale a suite of six yew wood dining chairs including two carvers with inlaid
Category
20th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Yew
Antique c.1900 Set of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs – 10 Plus 2 Carvers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1900 Set of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs – 10 Plus 2 Carvers, Fine Quality
Full of
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Carver Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carver dining chair for your home. Each carver dining chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without a carver dining chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right carver dining chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made carver dining chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller and Rainer Daumiller are consistently popular.
How Much is a Carver Dining Chair?
A carver dining chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,005, while the lowest priced sells for $358 and the highest can go for as much as $31,502.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Carver Dining Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does Carver chair mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Carver chair is a type of seating crafted out of wood. Normally, the backs feature curved rails and may feature cutouts or spindles. Arms generally slope downwards and have only front supports. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Carver chairs.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- 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.
- What is a carver chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 5, 2020
A carver chair is a dining chair with arms. It is sometimes called an elbow chair. Vintage carver chairs were often made in pairs as a part of a set of dining chairs. Reproductions of antique carver chairs are also very popular.
- 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.
- Why is it called a carver chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
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. Carver is said to have owned a dining chair with armrests. This theory has been challenged, however, as John Carver may have died before the first carver chairs were made.
- Is carver chair a brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Carver chairs do not refer to a specific furniture brand — a carver chair is a generic kind of dining chair, although it features the added comfort of armrests. Vintage carver dining chairs and antique carver chairs are frequently requested at furniture stores around the United States as a staple of the American household.
- Where can I buy a carver chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Many stores sell carver chairs, and antique carver chairs can typically be found in secondhand/vintage shops across the country. Simple and comfortable, the carver chair is one of the most popular dining chairs in the United States. Here at 1stDibs, there are many different styles of carver chairs for sale.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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