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French Vintage Dining Chairs, 1970s – Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 37” x W 17” x D 21.7” x SH 19”
Set of 6 French dining chairs with solid oak frame
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$1,000 / set
Casablanca Chair, Black Frame with Dark Brown Leather
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and we offer several types of upholstery and frame colors. The dining chair is made in Denmark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,218 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 6 Midcentury Lucite Dining Chairs
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique set of midcentury dining chairs feature a sculpted Lucite frame, high flared backs with
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Lucite
$2,500 / set
Vintage wicker dining chairs, 1980s - set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful wicker dining chairs with elegant black metal frames.
Good for both indoor and outdoor
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,017 / set
2 Dining Chairs 1960s - Danish, Teak, Papercord seats
Located in Hannover, DE
charming vintage dining chairs feature:
• Sturdy teak wood frames, carefully refurbished and oiled for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Eight CW Kittinger Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Kittinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An outstanding set of Mid-Century English style solid mahogany frame dining chairs in very good
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$4,200 / set
Italian Set of Six Cane
Ebonized Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous set of six vintage Italian-made dining chairs with black lacquer frames and woven cane
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
$4,400 / set
Six Art Dèco Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Art Deco dining chairs. The frame is in walnut, while the backs have been veneered in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
$6,104 / set
Casablanca Chair, Raw Frame with Dark Brown Leather
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Casablanca Chair is designed for long dinners, as you sit amazingly well in the chair with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,295 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage brass dining chairs, set of 6 - 1970s
By belgochrom
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique brass dining chairs with a G shaped frame and blue skai/leatherette upholstery.
Elegant
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,094 / set
Contemporary Italian Made Mid Century Style Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Dining chairs
Elegant frame
Fabric seat
Made in Italy
Contemporary
Also available in a natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage oak and wicker brutalist dining chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage sturdy oak and wicker brutalist style dining chairs.
Sturdy ever lasting oak frames with
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Set of 4 McGuire Twisted Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare set of 4 McGuire dining chairs featuring twisted rattan frames, cane seat backs, and X base
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
$2,600 / set
Contemporary Velvet Dining Armchair with Solid Wood Frame In Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
design. This chair features a solid wood base and is upholstered in high performance luxury fabric
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fine Set Of Eight Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine set of solid mahogany frame dining chairs with handsome carving. Custom
Category
20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century brutalist dining chairs with black wooden frames and white boucle seats.
Very sturdy
Category
Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
R. Borregaard Teak Dining Chairs for Viborg Stolefabrik Denmark
By R. Borrogaard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four sculptural solid teak wood framed dining chairs upholstered in a tightly woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Rocco Dining Chair Upholstered in Belvoir Schumacher Fabric
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Playfully blocky, the Rocco Dining Chair has an appealing frame that sets a clubby mood. Designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Six Rosewood Danish Dining Chairs in Blue Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six Mid-century Danish rosewood dining chairs handcrafted with arched frames and dramatic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rocco Dining Chair Upholstered in Kata Schumacher Fabric
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Playfully blocky, the Rocco Dining Chair has an appealing frame that sets a clubby mood. Designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pietro Costantini Acrylic Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 4 Pietro Costantini Ello Acrylic Back Dining Chairs with
Category
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
$2,396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Vintage German Dining Chairs – 1960s/1970s Mid Century Beechwood Chairs
Located in Hannover, DE
beechwood dining chairs with solid, sturdy frames.
The wood has been carefully cleaned and oiled.
All chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Six Walnut Studio Craft Dining Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the style of French designer Jean Prouvé, this set of six studio craft dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$14,000 / set
Scandinavian Modern Six Vintage Teak Dining Chairs or Chairs Peter Hvidt Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage organic dining chairs or chairs from teak designed by Peter Hvidt and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Group Of 8 Compatible Antique Side Chair Frames/ Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Group of Jacobean Style Chairs with handsome turned frames. A group of eight compatible antique
Category
Antique 19th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs – Set of 5
Located in Bridgeport, CT
back dining chairs. Solid teak frames with seats upholstered in original green mohair. Simple, clean
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Contemporary Rattan/Cane Dining Chair Set of 6
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in walnut finished frame.
Backrest in natural woven cane
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Faux Leather
$9,668 / set
Italian Pair of Dining Chairs with Woven Leather Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
impressive dining chairs. These chairs have a frame and long backrest in beech. The backs of these chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Fine Set Of Seven Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of very well made and solid feeling Shield Back dining chairs with mahogany frames and custom
Category
20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Six Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Six fully restored customizable Kai Kristiansen teak dining chairs
The A-frame model 31 dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Barbara Barry Baker Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of six mahogany framed dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
Category
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage oak and wicker dining chairs, set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage oak and wicker dining chairs.
Sturdy oak frames with thick wicker seats.
1960s - Belgium
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
$1,381 / set
Six of Art Deco Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1930s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of 6 Art Deco dining chairs. Beech frame, with walnut burl veneer on the front of the backrest
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Post modern wooden dining chairs, 1980s - set of 10
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage design dining chairs with black metal frames and black wooden backrests.
Assymetric
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Moooi Smoke Dining Armchair in Abbracci, Black Upholstery with Burnt Wood Frame
By Moooi, Maarten Baas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't burn the diner — burn the dining chair! The beauty and character of burned wood is now
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Postmodern dining chairs with armrests, 1980s, Set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage set of 6 postmodern dining chairs with black metal frames and newly upholstered black
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Aro Dining chairs by Chi Wing Lo Chairs for Giorgetti, Italy - set of 6
By 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 Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Milo Baughman Bronze Thin Frame Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of Milo Baughman thin frame dining chairs in a hard to find bronze finish. We have
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Walnut and Cream Leather Dining Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Built to order dining chairs with solid walnut frame with oil finish. High quality leather. Very
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather, Walnut
Postmodern high back oak dining chairs, 1980s - set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Post-modern design dining chairs with beautiful oak frames and leather seats.
Timeless and elegant
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Characterful Set of 6 Classic Wood
Rush Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful set of 6 French wood ladder back dining chairs with sturdy frames and natural rush seats
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid-century Eric Buch Reupholstered Teak Dining Chairs c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A set of four dining chairs with two tone Teak frames. Darker frames and lighter backrest
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,795 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Set of Six French Pine and Rush Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Set of six dining chairs
Pine frame
Rush seat
Seat height 45cm
France Mid Century
A set of six
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Pine
$2,326 / set
Afra
Tobia Scarpa ‘Monk’ Chairs in Patinated Leather
Walnut Frame, 1974
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
, 1970s Leather Chairs, Walnut Frame Chairs, Patinated Leather Seating, Italian Dining Chairs, Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Fischel Bentwood Chair – Early 20th Century Thonet Style, Beechwood Frame
By Fischel
Located in Hannover, DE
Fischel Bentwood Chair – Early 20th Century, Competitor of Thonet
Elegant bentwood chair by the
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 Postmodern Dining Chairs by Rob Eckhardt, 1980s
By Rob Eckhardt
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
Rob Eckhardt
Set of 4 dining chairs, 1980s
Metal frame, solid wood seat, new black velvet
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four 1970s Italian Black Leather Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Four dining chairs
Wood frame
Leather seat and back
Seat height 44cm
Italy, 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Eight Black Dining Chairs with Cabriole Legs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage set of eight dining chairs with black laquered frames, cabriole front legs, a shield back
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint
French Art Nouveau Boucle
Dining Chairs after Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Las Vegas, NV
French Art Nouveau dining chairs with carved walnut frames featuring carved floral motif at the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
10 English Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Ball
Claw Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of ten English Chippendale / Georgian style dining chairs. Features a mahogany frame with
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$3,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Coastal Boho Rattan High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of six Coastal Boho rattan dining chairs with sculptural frames, natural finish, and plush
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of 8 danish modern black leather rosewood dining chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modern dining chairs. Nice black leather dining chairs with solid rosewood frames. Made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Moooi The Golden Chair in Golden Steel Frame and Upholstery
By Nika Zupanc, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, while looking out of the window and hoping for a fairytale to begin? The Golden Chair got a black framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Italian Louis XV Style Tapestry Dining Chairs
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a nice set of Louis XV Style dining chairs with carved wood frames, cabriole legs and true
Category
20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Set of 4 Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs with New Upholstery
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous set of four Chippendale style dining chairs midcentury solid mahogany frames, with new
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
ASKO Dining Chair Scandinavian Pine Ilmari Tapiovaara, Set of 4
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Munich, Bavaria
ASKO Dining Chair design by Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Scandinavian pine wood.
Great dining chairs in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Dyrlund Hardwood and Black Leather Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Almelo, NL
dining chairs by Dyrlund with hardwood frames and original black leather upholstered seats. They are in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
- 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 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.
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The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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