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Contemporary Chair
BAIA
by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Blue Fabric
By Kensaku Oshiro, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Chair
BAIA
by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Black Frame, Grey Fabric
By DK3, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Chair
BAIA
by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Brown Leather
By DK3, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Chair
BAIA
by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Black Frame, Black Leather
By Kensaku Oshiro, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Chair
BAIA
by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Black Leather
By DK3, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in Paris, IDF
BAIA dining chair
Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest
Model shown on main image:
Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Reupholstered Mid-century Danish Dining Chairs c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A set of four high back, two tone dining chairs with a solid Teak frame. Reupholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
$1,795 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Italian Midcentury Rattan Dining Chairs Design Campo
Graffi for Home, 1950s
By Franco Campo
Carlo Graffi, Home Bologna
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four Italian midcentury modern design dining chairs with black laquered metal frame and
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970
s Cantilever Blue Frame Chair With Denim Blue Upholstery - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Bauhaus style cantilever frame dining chair produced with chrome frames and reupholstered seats and backs
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Set of Five Maple Dining Chairs with Ultramarine Blue Fabric, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
These dining chairs feature a maple frame and a new ultramarine fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Satin, Walnut
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of twelve dining chairs with wooden frame, seat and back in leather designed by Ilmari
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
CH 30 - Set of 6 dining chair in teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 6 pieces CH 30 - Dining chair with frame i patinated beech and backrest in teak. Designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Coda Dining Chair in Blackened Steel and Merino Wool Upholstery by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
18” x 29.5” dining or side chair
The CODA dining chair features a solid steel frame with a
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Steel
$960 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Wood Frame Armless Chair Petit in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
to the collection are upholstered dining chairs and upholstered stools.
The Wood Frame Collection
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Ebonized Beech Dining Chairs with Ivory Skai Upholstery, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
These high-quality dining chairs feature an ebonized beech frame and an ivory
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
"Ohio WC1" Black Walnut and Steel Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A set of four "Ohio WC1" Black Walnut dining chairs with blackened steel frames. Sculpted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
$495 Sale Price / set
78% Off
Set of Six Hollywood Recency Style Side Chairs with Brass Frames
Located in New York, NY
Set of six brass framed upholstered dining chairs with contrasting upholstered panel backs. The
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Danish Dining Chairs
Classic curves
Black ebonized frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$2,240 Sale Price
53% Off
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Chrome and Black Vinyl Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
4 Ameican Mid-century black vinyl and chrome frame scoop dining chairs (MILO BAUGHMAN for THAYER
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Style "Silva" Walnut
Dark Brown Leather Dining Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
12 Contemporary Mid-Century-style "Silva" dining side chairs featuring walnut frames with narrow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Walnut Dining Chairs with Orange Fabric in the Style of Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
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These dining chairs feature a walnut frame and a new orange satin upholstery.
They're vintage therefore
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Satin, Walnut
Pair of Marcel Breuer CESCA styled Mid Century Modern DINING CHAIRS
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Marcel Breuer Cesca styled Mid Century Modern dining chairs, a Pair. The frames are constructed of
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
French Dining Set Pierre Gautier-Delaye Table and Red Wooden Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
straw seats. This set of six dining chairs features a solid wooden frame, consisting of cylindrical
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech, Straw
Set of 6 Michael Taylor Portuguese Rococo Giltwood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Queens, NY
chairs featuring a shaped frame with splat openwork carved back and a padded seat upholstered in a gold
Category
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Dutch Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Aro Dining chairs and table by Chi Wing Lo Chairs for Giorgetti, Italy
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Chi Wing Lo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
1990s dining chairs with cherry wooden frames, metal foot caps and brown saddel leather upholstery
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Dominique et Cie French Art Deco Mahogany Beige
Gold Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 7 French Art Deco dining / side chairs with mahogany frames, upholstered in a beige
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century Teak and Black Faux Leather Side / Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 Italian Mid-Century Modern dining / side chairs with teak frames, curved backs, and black
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Set of 8 Ico Parisi Italian Ebonized Green Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 Mid-Century Italian dining chairs featuring ebonized frames with shaped openwork backrests
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather, Wood
Pair of Arne Vodder Midcentury Danish Caned Swivel Back Dining Side Chairs
By Arne Vodder
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Danish (1960s) dining chairs with exposed frames, caned backrests with brass
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 11 Børge Mogensen Danish Mid-Century Teak
Woven Seagrass Dining Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 11 Danish Mid-Century dining side chairs with teak wood frames and woven seagrass seats
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 8 Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Wooden Caned Dining Side Chair
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 8 American Mid-Century dining side chairs with walnut frames, caned backs with a v-shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Ladder Back Woven Seat Dining Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 American Mid-Century dining side chairs with light wooden frames, woven rattan seats, and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
2023 Set of 7 EOO4 Dining Chairs by EOOS for Carl Hansen Blue Fabric and Oak
By Carl Hansen, EOOS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of seven EOO4 Embrace dining chairs with a solid oak frame and a seat upholstered
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Down, Oak
EXQUISITE TWO PEDESTAL BURR WALNUT EXTENDING DiNING TABLE
10 CHAIRS SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Regency style Burr Walnut two pedestal dining table with ten matching inlaid dining chairs that have
Category
20th Century English Regency Dining Room Sets
Materials
Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Rustic Spanish Colonial-Style Cowhide Chair
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This sturdy, rustic side or dining chair features a robust wooden frame in a deep, warm finish
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Six Danish Made Slat Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern dining chairs from Denmark. Teak wood frames with slat backs and floating vinyl
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
$2,200 / set
Danish Vintage Desk Chair by Bernhard Pedersen
By Bernhard Pedersen
Son
Located in London, GB
chair, side chair or of course a dining chair.
We have had the frame stripped and re-polished to a very
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Vintage Model 57 Chair by Niels Moller
By Neils O. Möller, J. L. Möller Höjbjerg
Located in London, GB
used a desk chair, accent chair or of course as an additional dining chair.
We have had the frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Set of Midcentury Erik Buch Style Chairs
By Erik Buch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four dining chairs with soft teak frames and upholstered seat and back. Danish made Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,800 / set
Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full set of ten Danish made dining chairs! Warm teak wood frames with cushioned seats. Ladder backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
$4,800 / set
Armin Wirth Aluflex folding chairs Switzerland 1951 4x
By Armin Wirth
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
chairs. Constructed with tubular aluminum frames and seats and backs made of painted birch plywood they
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Chairs in Hardwood
Cane, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set of four 1960s Brazilian dining chairs features solid rosewood (jacaranda) frames
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Set of 6 Chairs in Leatherette
hardwood, Att. to Forma, 1950s
By Forma
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Forma Brazil, this set of six dining chairs showcases elegant refinished rosewood
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Mogensen 3236 Chairs, Black Leather/Black Lacquered Oak, Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
generously proportioned upholstered dining chair.
MATERIALS
Frame of solid wood and molded veneer back with
Category
2010s Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Pair of Highback Chairs by Walter Antonis for Hennie de Jong, 1980
By Walter Antonis, Hennie de Jong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of red upholstered high back dining chairs with black enameled wire frames by Walter Antonis
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wire
Midcentury Skovby Mobelfabrik Dining Set
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The sleek set of four dining chairs boast teak frames with ladder back rests and a padded seat covered
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
$3,800 / set
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Side Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
tradition. These vintage dining chairs feature delicately turned wood frames crafted to mimic the timeless
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,350 / set
Pair of Faux Rope Carved Wood Chairs
By Casa Stradivari
Located in Rochester, NY
In the style of Casa Stradivari, a pair of faux rope side chairs, dining chairs with carved hard
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
$550 / set
Set of 6 American Mid-Century Tapered Back Wrought Iron Caned Seat Dining / Side
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century dining / side chairs with wrought iron frames, tapered caned backs
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Rare Shield Back Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1959, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the most desirable of all Vladimir Kagan dining chair models. The sculpted walnut frames showcase
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Viintage Oak and Teak CH23 Side Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
design one of the well known designs of dining chairs. they feature oak frames with bent wood back rests
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Teak
$1,400 / item
Midcentury Aluminum Frame Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four dining chairs features sturdy aluminum frames, vintage leather upholstery, and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,200 / set
2022 Marcel Wanders for MOOOI Monster Chair in Naked Steelcut Trio 3, 645
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Monster Dining Chair made with a steel frame and multi-brown fabric (Naked
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Mid Century Dining Room Set by Heywood Wakefield - Set of 9
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
United States circa the 1960s. This unique set features eight dining chairs made in sturdy maple frames
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple
$3,180 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brown Saltman Solid Walnut End Table with Burl Walnut Inset
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Soquel, CA
end tables in walnut and topped with enameled copper and upholstered low-profile dining chairs framed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Set of Postmodern Chrome and Bentwood Armchairs
Located in North Charleston, SC
Set of sleek postmodern dining chairs featuring a tubular chrome frame paired with molded bentwood
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,725 / set
Coda Armchair in Glossy Essex Green and Merino Wool Upholstery by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
arms)
18” deep x 18” wide x 29.5” tall (without arms)
The CODA dining chair features a solid steel
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,280 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Stunning Restored Pair of Large-Scale Vintage Cane Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A exceptional pair large-scale arm or dining chairs, circa 1975. Stout hardwood frame construction
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
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Dining Chair Frame For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic dining chair frame available at 1stDibs. A dining chair frame — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 282 variations of the antique or vintage dining chair frame you’re looking for, while we also have 66 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dining chair frame — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A dining chair frame made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one dining chair frame that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik and Modshop produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Dining Chair Frame?
Prices for a dining chair frame can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $76 and can go as high as $36,400, while the average can fetch as much as $2,394.
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 Dining Chair Frame
- 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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