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19th Century Set of Six Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of six mahogany French dining chairs made in the transitional directoire pre-Empire
Category
19th Century French Directoire Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century, great scale, set of twelve
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Set of Twelve George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
19th Century, great scale for comfort
Category
19th Century English George III Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 8 Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 8 antique Edwardian quality mahogany dining chairs consisting of 2 elbow chairs with shaped
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Other
Set of Ten French Baroque Style Walnut Masked Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating set of ten 19th century hand-carved walnut dining chairs made in the French baroque or
Category
19th Century French Baroque Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Walnut
J P Seddon, Exhibited Crystal Palace 1851. Six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs
By John Pollard Seddon
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906), six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs.
These upholstered dining
Category
1850s Gothic Revival Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Oak
Outstanding Quality Set of 10 Antique Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 10 antique Victorian walnut dining chairs consisting of two carver
Category
19th Century English Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Walnut
Edwardian Mahogany Sweetheart Back Bellflower Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Sweetheart Back Bellflower Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Dining Chairs - Antique Mahogany Set 8
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good Set of 8 (6+2) Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs.
Circa 1890
Each Chair standing on
Category
1890s Chippendale Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Berkey
Gay Style Antique Georgian Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Circa 1920s
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Chippendale style dining chairs
In the manner of Berkey & Gay
Category
1920s American Georgian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts H-Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts period H-back side chairs or dining chairs
By Gustav
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Oak
Heals. Set of 4 Arts
Crafts oak lattice back dining chairs
blue Damask seats
By Heal
s
Located in London, GB
Heals. A set of four Arts and Crafts oak lattice back dining chairs with professionally
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Oak
Antique Marked Dining Chair Copenhagen Denmark 1902
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
, this piece combines historic provenance with decorative appeal.
Object: Dining chair
Style: Antique
Category
Early 1900s Danish Art Deco Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Oak
Outstanding Quality Set of 10 Antique Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 10 antique Victorian walnut dining chairs consisting of two carver
Category
19th Century English Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Walnut
Set of Very Heavy 4 Edwardian Carved Oak and Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of Very Heavy 4 Edwardian Carved Oak and Leather Dining Chairs
A good set of chairs, the
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Oak
Liberty
Co. Six English Arts
Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Heart Cut-Outs
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co Attributed.
A set of six English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with fabulous
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Oak
Antique Set of 6 Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mid 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs – Mid 19th Century, High-Quality
Category
19th Century Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
$2,391 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of Six English Arts
Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Carved Floral Roundels
Located in London, GB
A good quality sound and sturdy set of six English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with carved
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 12 Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, England, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs with 2 arm chairs and 10 side chairs featuring pierced
Category
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
George III Irish Walnut Dining Chairs 18th Century, Great Scale, set of seven
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Set of Seven George III Walnut Dining Chairs, Great Exaggerated Details
To The Carving. Priced
Category
18th Century Northern Irish George III Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Heals, Set of Four English Arts
Crafts Oak Arched Top Ladderback Dining Chairs
By Heal
s
Located in London, GB
Heals attributed.
A set of four English Arts and Crafts oak arched top ladder back dining chairs
Category
1920s English Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Rococo Pretzel Back Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Rococo Style Pretzel Back Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood
Five Continental Embossed Leather Carved Walnut Rococo Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A SET OF FIVE CONTINENTAL
EMBOSSED LEATHER
CARVED WALNUT ROCOCO
REVIVAL DINING CHAIRS
POSSIBLY
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 Antique Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine set of antique mahogany dining chairs comprising 6 single and 2 armchairs each crafted with
Category
Early 20th Century English Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
$4,785 / set
Set of 6 Chippendale Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptionally Good Quality Set Of Six, 18th century, Chippendale Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
Category
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chairs. Each country French dining chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with a lovely mottled design
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Mission or Arts & Crafts period T-back side chairs or dining chairs
In the
Category
Early 20th Century American Adam Style Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Oak
Five English Arts
Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Simple Stylised Floral Details
By Liberty
Co.
Located in London, GB
In the style of Liberty and Co.
A set of five English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs consisting
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Satinwood and Leather Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
This exquisite set of four mahogany and satinwood Ducth marquetry dining chairs with top and soft
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Berkey
Gay Style Antique Jacobean Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six antique English Jacobean or Tudor style dining chairs
In the manner of
Category
1920s American Jacobean Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19thc Set of 6 French Louis XIV Carved Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Set of 6 French Louis XIV style Carved Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs. Upholstery looks good to
Category
1890s French Louis XIV Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
$1,588 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Antique Queen Anne Chestnut Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 antique Queen Anne Chestnut dining chairs are ideal for adding understated elegance for
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Chestnut
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Set of Six Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian set of six carved walnut dining chairs having a wonderful
Category
19th Century English Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of six antique Victorian quality carved mahogany dining chairs having a quality mahogany shape
Category
19th Century English Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Other
Set of Eight Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive set of eight late 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany dining chairs with six side and
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
6 Styled By Park English Regency American Cherry Paisley Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of six Styled by Park dining chairs. Made of cherry featuring an open back design with barley
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
$1,540 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts H-Back Dining Chairs
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare set of eight Mission oak Arts & Crafts period H-back dining chairs
By Gustav Stickley
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Rush, Oak
Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and complete set of eight French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated dining chairs
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Set of Eight Late 19th / Early 20th Century Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Comprising of two
Category
Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of eight antique Regency carved rosewood dining chairs having magnificently
Category
19th Century English Regency Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Other
A Set of Four Italian Painted Gilt Wood Frame Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This set of four Italian Louis XVI style dining chairs exemplifies timeless elegance and
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of 4 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 4 Antique Victorian quality carved walnut dining chairs having a quality carved walnut high
Category
19th Century English Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Walnut
Fine Set of 8 Antique George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of 8 antique George III mahogany dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and 6
Category
18th Century English George III Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Other
19th C. Georgian Set of 4 Pierced Ladder Back Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th century English Georgian set of 4 ladder back dining chairs, shaped and pierced cresting
Category
Late 19th Century Northern Irish Georgian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Suede, Mahogany
Set of 4 Early Art Deco Oak
Wicker Dining Chairs, Belgium, 1915
Located in Meulebeke, BE
four Belgian dining chairs, dating to circa 1915, beautifully bridges the transition from late Art
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Set Of Eight Continental 19th c. Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fruitwood dining chairs. This set of dining chairs with six side chairs and two arm chairs are raised by
Category
19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Fruitwood, Burl
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Patinated Pale Green Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive set of four French Louis XVI st. patinated pale green dining chairs. Each chair
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century Set of Four Oak Dining Chairs – Fine Quality Seating
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Set of Four Oak Dining Chairs – Fine Quality Kitchen Seating
A rare
Category
18th Century British Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
$1,912 Sale Price
30% Off
Unique and Characterful Set of 6 Original Antique Dutch Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This set of 6 fantastic antique Dutch dining chairs boasts a striking character and is truly a
Category
Late 18th Century Classical Roman Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood
Romweber Chippendale Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa
Category
1920s American Chippendale Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
19th Century Set Six Dining Chairs Stamped
Johnstone
Jeanes
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century set of six dining chairs with X-shaped mahogany frames and padded backs. Central
Category
19th Century English William IV Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa
Category
1920s American French Provincial Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Very Fine Set of Ten Early 1900
s Dining Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine set of ten early 1900's mahogany dining chairs, comprising of two carvers and eight
Category
Early 20th Century English Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
$10,621 / set
Fine Set of 8 Antique George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of 8 antique George III mahogany dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and 6
Category
1780s British George III Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Other
20th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Dining Chairs in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
Six French dining chairs in the style of Louis XV all made of walnut with a caramel leather
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$272 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Set of Six French 19th Century Louis XV Style Caned Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Lucenec, SK
A set of six French hand carved dining chairs from the second half of the 19th century with cane
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$5,102 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 4 Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four mahogany Regency style dining chairs, consisting of one armchair and three side
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding Set of 6 Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding set of six 19th Century Victorian antique mahogany balloon back dining chairs having
Category
19th Century English Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Other
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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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if a dining chair is good quality, first push on the backrest. Wobbling or creaking may indicate that a chair is poorly made. Next, look over every visible part of the frame. Good-quality dining chairs should display even finishes and tight-fitting joints. If the chair has upholstery, examine it for any gaps or wrinkles, which may suggest poor craftsmanship. Find a large selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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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.
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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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