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Six Niels Moller Model 78 Danish Rosewood Roped Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of six Model 78 Danish rosewood dining chairs with roped seats designed by Niels Moller.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Papercord, Cord, Paper

Set of Four, Model 79 Chairs by Niels O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Perpignan, FR
chair is made from teak with its original Danish paper cord. This set is in very good condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Teak

Danish Dining Chairs in Oak and Paper Cord, Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful set of dining chairs was designed and manufactured in Denmark. The set features 4
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Midcentury Oak Dining Chairs, Model 56 by Niels O. Møller with Paper Cord Seats
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful set of dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller was manufactured by J.L. Møllers in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Dining Chairs, Model 71 by Niels O. Møller in Teak and Paper Cord, Set of 4
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful set of dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller was manufactured by J.L. Møllers in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Dining Chairs, Model 75 by Niels O. Møller in Teak and Paper Cord, Set of 4
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful set of dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller was manufactured by J.L. Møllers in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Dining Chairs, Model 75 by Niels O. Møller in Teak and Paper Cord, Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful set of dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller was manufactured by J.L. Møllers in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Dining Chairs, Model 75 by Niels O. Møller in Oak and Paper Cord, Set of 2
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful set of dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller was manufactured by J.L. Møllers in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Dining Chairs, Model 75 by Niels O. Møller in Teak and Paper Cord, Set of 4
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful set of dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller was manufactured by J.L. Møllers in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Dining Chairs, Model 77 by Niels O. Møller in Teak and Paper Cord, Set of 2
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful set of dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller was manufactured by J.L. Møllers in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Oak Dining Chairs, Model 56 and 75 by Niels O. Møller with Paper Cord, Set of 6
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful set of dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller was manufactured by J.L. Møllers in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Six Svegards Markaryd Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Svegards Markaryd
Located in Fairfield, ME
Offered is a superior set of rosewood dining chairs from Svegards Markaryd of Sweden. This set from
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Papercord, Cord, Paper

Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Borge Mogensen set of four oak framed model J39 dining chairs. Paper cord seat webbing is in very
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Bronze Dining Chairs by Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful set of four bronze armless dining chairs by Walter Lamb. These chairs have a
Category

20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Danish Teak and Paper Cord Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Chesham, GB
A set of 4 Danish teak and original paper cord dining chairs.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Niels Moller Model 71 Teak Danish Cord Dining Chair, 1960 s
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Portland, OR
Fantastic Niels O. Møller Model 71 dining chair. Sculptural hardwood teak frame and Danish cord
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Teak

Set Paper Cord Dining Chairs by Niels Møller, Denmark, 1954
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of six dining chairs in teak with carved seat backs. Design by Niels O. Møller in 1954. Made by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Niels Møller Teak and Danish Cord Dining Chair, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Detroit, MI
Danish modern Niels Moller Model 77 dining chair was made in Denmark circa 1960. The iconic Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Teak

Niels Moller Model 56 Model 75 Teak Paper Cord Dining Chairs Set of 8, 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Niels Moller Model 56 & 75 Teak & Black Papercord Dining Chairs Set of 8 Magnificent set of eight
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 12, 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Niels Moller Model 56 & Model 75 dining chairs teak & papercord set of 12 1960 Magnificent set
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of Six Oak and Wrapped Paper Cord Dining Chairs by Jorgen Baekmark for FDB
Located in Hudson, NY
Influenced by the American Shaker movement, Baekmark designed this chair in the mid-1950s, along
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Papercord

Moller Model 75 Dining Chairs Set of Eight in Teak and Paper Cord, 1970
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Niels Moller Model 75 teak and paper cord dining chairs set of eight, Denmark, 1970. Magnificent
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Niels Møller Model 71 Teak And Paper Cord Set Of 6 Dining Chairs Danish
By Neils O. Möller
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of 6 iconic Model 71 teak and paper cord dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Niels Otto Moller Rosewood Dining Chairs #62 and #78 with Original Cord Seats
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of six rosewood dining chairs by Danish master Niels Moller. Chairs are in excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Wool

Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Pine and Cord Chairs, Denmark, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vienna, AT
Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Pine and Cord Chairs, Denmark, 1970s. Two chairs with woven cord, four
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Pine

Moller Model 71 Dining Chairs Set of 10 in Teak and Paper Cord 1960s, Set of 3
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Moller model 71 dining chairs set of 10 in teak and paper cord, 1960s, set of 3 Fabulous set of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Niels Moller Dining Table and Model 56 Model 75 Teak Dining Chairs, 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Teak & Paper Cord dining chairs manufactured by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik Denmark, circa 1960, two Model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of Eight Danish Teak Dining Chairs Niels Møller #71
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Crockett, CA
Set of iconic Møller model 71 Danish teak dining chairs with clean original Danish cord seats and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Teak

Set of Six Hans Wegner CH-23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Hans Wegner CH 23 dining chairs designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Oak, Paper, Papercord, Teak

Set of Six Niels Otto Møller Teak No. 78 Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Morristown, NJ
Beautiful teak dining chairs with original cord seat by Niels Otto Møller. Two armchairs and four
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cord

Set of 4 Hans Wegner CH-23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Hans Wegner CH-23 dining chairs designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Note
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Cord, Paper, Papercord, Teak

Modern Craftsman Style, Dining Side Chairs by Arthur Umanoff, USA
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Denver, CO
. Excellent addition to your teak dining table or Salterini iron table. Chairs are nice but far from
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Hvidt and Molgaard-Nielsen Set of Four Oak and Cord Chairs, Denmark, 1950s
By Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Vienna, AT
Hvidt and Molgaard-Nielsen set of four oak and cord chairs, Denmark, 1950s. The backrest is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early Borge Mogensen Set of 5 "Peoples" Dining Chairs "SATURDAY SALE"
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Denver, CO
interior. This sleek set of chairs features an oak frame, teak backrests and woven paper cord seats. All
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Oak, Teak

Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs, Model 71, by Niels O. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Schagen, NL
Solid and sturdy chairs with cord seating. Wear consistent with age and use, see: images.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Teak

1950 Niels Moller Set of 6 Teak Model 78 Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hudson, NY
Nice sturdy frames on this set. Freshly oiled wood. Two of the seats have been replaced, so they are slightly lighter in color than the others. Some minor stains and a few light spot...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Teak

Set of Eight Hans Wegner Dining Chairs, Model W2 by C. M. Madsens
By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Crockett, CA
. This set was well cared for and retain the original cord seats in excellent condition. Each chair has
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Oak

Set of Four Oak CH23 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son
By AB Möbelfabriken Balder, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Madrid, ES
A set of four vintage Hans Wegner chairs.Model CH 23.Oak frame. Seats with woven paper cord
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Oak

Set of Eight Danish Modern Niels Møller Dining Chairs, Models 64 and 79
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Sacramento, CA
Set of eight 1960s Danish Modern teak and Danish cord sculptural dining chairs designed by Niels O
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of 3 Niels Moller Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Niels Moller Chairs Designed in 1951 and Produced by J. L. Moller
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Papercord, Cord, Paper

Hans J. Wegner “Y-Chairs” Model CH24 Carl Hansen Son, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in Basel, CH
so called “Wishbone Chairs” with a solid oak wood frame and cord seats. Manufacturer stamp on the
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Oak

Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Teak and Paper Cord Dining Desk Chair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A beautiful teak & paper cord dining desk chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold of
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

1964 Frem Rojle Teak Dining Table with Eight Chairs
By Frem Røjle
Located in Richmond, VA
Absolutely stunning, 1964 Frem Rojle teak dining table and eight chairs. The table includes two
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Cord, Teak

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Corded Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the corded dining chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and cord, every corded dining chair was constructed with great care. There are 392 variations of the antique or vintage corded dining chair you’re looking for, while we also have 31 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer corded dining chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A corded dining chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made corded dining chair over the years, but those crafted by Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Corded Dining Chair?

Prices for a corded dining chair start at $100 and top out at $45,259 with the average selling for $3,401.

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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.