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Set of 6 French Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 French Empire dining chairs in mahogany with bronze mounts are a stylish expression of the
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Bronze
FOUR STUNNING ANTIQUE GOLD
SILVER LEAF EMBROIDERED FRENCH LOUIS DINING CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
four French Louis oak, antique painted Saloon or dining chairs with exquisite gold and silver leaf
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Set of 2 Antique Wooden and Sheepskin Leather Dining Chairs from the Early 1900s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this set of 2 antique wooden and sheepskin leather dining chairs with a beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century Classical Roman Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Antique C1830 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 8 (6 Plus 2), Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs (Set of 8: 6 Chairs + 2 Carvers) C1830
Category
19th Century Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
$4,775 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Shapland
Petter, Set Ten Arts
Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Matching Settee
By Shapland
Petter, Liberty
Co.
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A quality suite of ten Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with a rare three seat
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Oak
Stunning Set Of Four Victorian Heavily Carved Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
WE DELIGHT TO OFFER FOR SALE THIS STUNNING SET OF 4 OAK FRAMED DINING CHAIRS WITH HEAVILY CARVED
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Oak
$2,725 Sale Price
20% Off
Christophe Pillet “Meridiana” Transparent Dining Chairs for Dríade - Set of Four
By Driade
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Meridiana transparent and chrome leg dining chairs designed by Christophe Pillet in
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Chrome
$1,200 Sale Price / set
25% Off
19th Century Elm Kitchen Dining Chairs: Set of 6 (5+1), Antique Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
kitchen dining chairs, boasting a design that is truly unique. These chairs are a testament to quality
Category
19th Century Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
$1,811 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of 6 Dining chairs
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Set of 6 antique English mahogany chairs.
In good condition. With signs of wear.
Origin: England
Category
Early 1900s Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 6 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Light Wool Upholstered
By Peder Pedersen
Located in London, GB
1947 Peder Pedersen, set of six dining chairs of mahogany, hereof two armchairs. Seat upholstered
Category
1840s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Hardwood, Wool
1947 Peder Pedersen, Set of 6 Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Black Leather Upholstery
By Peder Pedersen
Located in London, GB
1947 Peder Pedersen, set of six solid wood dining chairs of mahogany and seats upholstered with
Category
1840s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
$4,260 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs will make a timeless
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Set of 16 William IV Period Mahogany Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in London, GB
A Set of Sixteen Dining Chairs of the William IV Period
Constructed in mahogany, and consisting of
Category
19th Century English William IV Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Four French Early Modernist Wood Dining Chairs with Inlaid Brass Grid Back
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French Early Modern dining chairs. The chairs have a sober, Proto- Modern sensibility
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Style Dining Chairs Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine set of ten 19th century English Chippendale style mahogany dining room chairs. The set
Category
19th Century English Chippendale Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$88,500 / set
Set of Four New Objectivity Dining Chairs by Bruno Paul
By Bruno Paul
Located in Petershagen, DE
A rare set of New Objectivity dining chairs by Bruno Paul, Germany, circa 1936. These pieces are
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Vienna Secessionist Style Bentwood Cafe Dining Chairs c 1900/1920
s
By Thonet, Fischel
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of four bentwood cafe, bistro style dining chairs, made by Reischmann & Son's New York
Category
Early 20th Century American Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Bentwood
Georgian Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs: Set of 8 (6+2), Antique Quality, C1910
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Discover the timeless charm of this antique set of 8 (6+2) mahogany dining chairs, embodying the
Category
1910s English Georgian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
$3,341 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of 8 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs - Antique Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Discover a stunning matched set of 8 mahogany kitchen or dining chairs from the 19th Century, circa
Category
1860s Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
$2,863 Sale Price / set
30% Off
19th Century Set of Ten Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
There is an understated elegance to this set of ten antique Swedish pine dining chairs including
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Linen, Pine, Paint
A Wonderful Set of Eight Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Wonderful Set of Eight Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Item
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Set of 8 Carved Painted Oak Yorkshire Dining Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Handsome and Highly Decorative Set of Eight Painted Carved Oak Derbyshire Dining Chairs, circa
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Oak
Outstanding Quality Set of 6 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 6 antique Victorian carved walnut dining chairs consisting of a pair of
Category
19th Century English Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Walnut
A fine set of 8 19th c Irish mahogany dining chairs by Butler of Dublin
By Butler
s of Dublin
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine set of 19th c 8 Irish Chippendale finely carved dining chairs. Comprising of 2 heavily
Category
Late 19th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Set Of Twelve French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive French early 19th century Louis XVI st. set of twelve patinated dining chairs
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19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
Italian Painted Dining Chair, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This upholstered dining chair wonderfully recreates the delicate, feminine seating of 17th and 18th
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,480 / item
Eight Arts
Crafts Glasgow Style High Back Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
By Wylie
Lochhead
Located in London, GB
A set of eight Glasgow style high back oak dining chairs consisting of two armchairs and six
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Oak
Antique Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs having a quality mahogany top rail and shaped
Category
19th Century English Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Other
Charles Bevan, Gillows Attr. a Set of Six Aesthetic Movement Oak Dining Chairs
By Charles Bevan, Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
dining chairs, with central upright to the back united by lower angular uprights with through tenon
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Oak
Lovely Set Of Eight Victorian Balloon Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning set of eight compressed balloon back in walnut dining
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Walnut
Antique Set 12 Regency Bar Back Dining Chairs C1830 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous set of twelve antique English Regency Period Bar Back dining chairs, Circa 1830
Category
1830s Regency Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George III Quality Sheraton Set of Eight Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb quality set of eight George III Sheraton dining chairs comprising six singles and two
Category
18th Century English George III Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Directoire Antique French Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Directoire style antique French chairs made with solid wood construction that has been finished
Category
1920s French Directoire Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,350 / set
A set of four Arts and Crafts dining chairs with nicely carved floral decoration
Located in London, GB
A set of four Arts and Crafts dining chairs with nicely carved floral decoration to the head rails
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Six Vienna Scessionist Bentwood Dining Chairs Made in Austria by Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare set of six cafe, bistro style dining chairs, marked
"Thonet Austria", design
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Cane, Beech
Set Of 6 Art Nouveau Dining Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, 20th Century, AT ca. 1901
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
6 Art Nouveau dining chairs from the early 20th century around 1901, designed by none other than the
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Suede, Oak
Early 19th Century Charles X Birds-Eye Maple Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A set of seven dining chairs from the French Charles X period. Made of Bird-eye maple wood. These
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1820s French Charles X Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Birdseye Maple
French 19th Century Dining Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those chairs are made of walnut and are covered of a beige velvet. They are in the style of Henri
Category
Late 19th Century French Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$3,110 / set
Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Set of four wheel back kitchen chairs in ash with elm seats.
U.K Circa 1900.
H 90cm (SH 45cm) x W
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Ash, Elm
$1,188 / set
Pair of Georgian Revival Mahogany Elbow Carver Dining Chairs, Antique Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Pair of Georgian Revival Mahogany Elbow Carver Dining Chairs, Antique Quality, C1900 Armchairs
Category
Early 1900s Georgian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$1,428 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage English Sheraton Style Mahogany Prince of Wales Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Vintage English Sheraton Style Mahogany Prince of Wales Carved Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes
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Early 20th Century Unknown Sheraton Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Dining Chairs High Back Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 8 Antique English Style High Back Dining Chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Cotton, Oak
$3,495 / set
FOUR FINE BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT DINING CHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rare, highly collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement dining chairs with a
Category
19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
19th Century Set of Six Karl Johan Dining Chairs in Birch with Upholstered Seats
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
From the reign of the French-born Swedish king, Karl Johan, a very lovely set of six dining chairs
Category
1840s Swedish Karl Johan Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Antique French Cane Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Dining Chairs
Featuring hand-woven caned seats and double-caned (back and front) backs.
Approximate
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Victorian Hand Carved Hardwood Spoon Medallion Back Occasional Dining Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this handmade original Victorian spoon or medallion back dining
Category
19th Century English High Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of 10 Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs By Holland And Sons
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 10 antique Victorian quality mahogany dining chairs by Holland and Sons having a shaped top
Category
19th Century English Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Other
Set Of 4 Antique Dining Chairs, English Elm, Beech, Kitchen, Reception Hall Seat
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of four antique dining chairs. An English, elm and beech spindle back kitchen seat
Category
Early 20th Century British Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Elm
Set 8 William IV Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful set of William IV dining chairs
These chairs stand upon ''Gillow's'' style turned and
Category
Early 1900s William IV Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
$4,090 / set
Set of Six Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative set of six Italian 19th century Louis XVI style patinated and giltwood dining
Category
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Giltwood
Set Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Quality Set of 8 Early Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs Made From
Category
1850s Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
A Fine Suite of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs by Gillows, c.1825
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine Suite of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs by Gillows, Related to the Hackwood Park Commission, c
Category
19th Century English Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Antique Portuguese Embossed Leather and Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A charming set of six antique Portuguese embossed leather and walnut dining chairs, dating from
Category
1880s Portuguese Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Four Art Deco Dining Chairs, Europe Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of four dining chairs illustrates the vibrant era of Art Deco design, a time period of
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18 Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceedingly Rare Italian Renaissance Revival style high back mahogany dining chairs, circa 1850
Category
Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$35,000 Sale Price
30% Off
Outstanding Quality Set of 12 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 12 antique Victorian burr walnut dining chairs consisting of two elbow
Category
19th Century English Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Set of 12 Gothic Oak Dining Chairs, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of twelve oak dining chairs crafted in the Gothic style, featuring carved leaves, finials, and
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gothic Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Oak
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Dining Chairs Antique For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the dining chairs antique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each dining chairs antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a dining chairs antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A dining chairs antique is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Gillows of Lancaster
London each produced at least one beautiful dining chairs antique that is worth considering.
How Much is a Dining Chairs Antique?
Prices for a dining chairs antique start at $1 and top out at $375,000 with the average selling for $4,761.
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 Dining Chairs Antique
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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