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8 Brno Chairs, Mies van der Rohe 1930 Design, Made in 1958 from Seagrams Sale
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Jersey City, NJ
1958. Chairs maintain the original leather are in good condition.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 Danish teak chairs in black skai by P.E. Jorgensen for Farso Stolefabrik 1960.
By Farso Stolefabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Set of beautiful Scandinavian dining room chairs. Elegant, sturdy, and very comfortable, each chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Eight Armless Brown Leather CAB Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1977, Italy
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Set of eight dining height CAB armless chairs in brown leather all with original markings an all in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Bauhaus mg5 s 34 Marcel Breuer Mart Stam swing chairs in brown, set of 5
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam
Located in Zevenaar, NL
origin: Italy Epoch: 1970s Material: chrome, leather Dimensions approx.: Height 78.5 cm, width 56, depth
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 "Lis" Ladderback Chairs in Walnut by Niels Koefoed, Denmark, c. 1960 s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Deland, FL
popular designs eventually pushed dining room chair production to the fore of their business. In 2004
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Made by Hand Louis XVI Style Chairs Available in Any Color or Finish
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Handmade in France and hand carved, our Louis XVI style dining chairs are truly exceptional and
Category

2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Karl Springer Pair of J.M.F. Chairs in Ivory Embossed Lizard with Cushions 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of “J.M.F. chairs” in two tone ivory lacquered embossed lizard leather with custom leather
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

6 Danish chairs in teak and new skai, model 418 by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1960.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian dining room chairs. The completely reupholstered seats (webbing, foam, and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

1 of 12 Vintage Postmodern Tubular Chair in the Style of Arcadia by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of twelve postmodern tubular steel and black faux leather dining chairs, in the style of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 8 Danish Eva Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Leather by Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian dining chairs, an elegant and comfortable model by Designer Niels Koefoed who
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

A set of 6 Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather, Danish Modern, Kaj Gottlob, 1950s
By Jacob Kjaer, Kaare Klint, Kaj Gottlob, A. J. Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare set of 6 classic dining chairs, attributed to Kaj Gottlob for Fritz Hansen. Made in the 1940
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Oak

HOLLY HUNT Adriatic Dining Side Chair in Leather Ice Grey Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Adriatic dining side chair in leather ice grey finish. This simple and elegant dining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Chrome Armchairs by Milo Baughman in Patent Leather/COM
Located in New York, NY
Thayer Coggin. USA, circa 1970. Newly reupholstered in white patent leather.
Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Set of 6 Tulip Dining Chairs in Black Leather by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing set of 6 Tulip chairs in black aniline leather by great designer Eero Saarinen, created in
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto 68 Chair Set
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in London, GB
Dining Chairs' have seats upholstered in tan leather. Featuring Aalto's signature bent birch frame, and
Category

Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Antique Woven Belt Strap Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Antique woven leather dining chairs in the style of Navarro Argudo. These can work as dining chairs
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Four J.L. Møller Model 80 Dining Chairs by Niels Møller in Leather
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Scarpa Style Walnut Leather Dining Chairs, Italian design, rustic twist
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut & leather dining chairs in the style of Scarpa made in Italy. Would fit well in a modern
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Hans Wegner Style Danish Blonde Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner Style Danish Blonde Dining Chairs with Leather Seats. Frames in original condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

PK 9 Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 9 - 'Tulip' dining chair in patinated red leather on steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
This set of six Johannes Andersen dining chairs will be a wonderful addition to any modern dining
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Angelo Mangiarotti Tre 3 Chairs by Skipper 1978
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice Italian dining chairs completely in black. Leather has very nice patina from usage but no
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

In Stock in Los Angeles, Grey Nabuk Armchair by Claudio Bellini, Made in Italy
By Claudio Bellini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Armchair with enveloping structure made of polyurethane, whose backrest and seat are c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stylish set of six Scandanavian inspired, dining chairs are upholstered in green skaÏ leather
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ole Wanscher Eight Dining Chairs, Model PJ112 Semi Aniline Leather, Rungstedlund
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher dining chairs, new upholstered in semi aniline leather. Made of massive mahogany
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Set of Dining Table and S11 Chair in Cognac Leather by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wooden Dining table Pierre Chapo with a top made of leather. Patinated leather and elmwood S11
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Augusto Savini Set of Six Customizable Pamplona Chairs
By Pozzi, Augusto Savini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, set of six 'Pamplona' dining room chairs, in ashwood and cognac leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Mid-Century Teak Dining Table by Johannes Anderson
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Moller dining chairs model 71 A set of six Teak model 71 dining chairs upholstered in leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Twelve Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twelve high end mid-century Danish design dining chairs in rosewood and leather, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 12 Afra and Tobia Scarpa 121 Chairs for Cassina Italy, 1965
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Outstanding set of 12 model 121 dining chairs in cognac leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for
Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Twelve Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twelve high end mid-century Danish design dining chairs in rosewood and leather, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Eleven Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eleven high end mid-century Danish design dining chairs in rosewood and leather, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Belgian Postmodern Ebonized Oak Chairs by Van den Berghe-Pauvers, 1980s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Van den Berghe-Pouvers black oak dining chairs, Belgium, 1970s Black leather in great condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Børge Mogensen Chairs, Produced by Fredericia Furniture
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Set of four Børge Mogensen dining chairs in oak and light brown leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Four Avantgarde Art Deco Chairs, France 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
This set of four oak Art Deco chairs is very special. One of the chairs has a dark way on it. We
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 4 Kotka chairs by Tomas Jelinek for Ikea 1980
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
set of 4 kotka chairs by tomas jelinek for ikea, sweden, 1980 designed by tomas jelinek for ikea
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 4 early edition CAB-412 dining room chairs in black saddle leather. Designed by Mario
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 6 early edition CAB-412 dining room chairs in cognac saddle leather. Designed by Mario
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 2 CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1980s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 2 CAB-412 dining room chairs in Elephant grey saddle leather. Designed by Mario Bellini and
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Italian Design Classic Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
Set of six Cab 412 dining chairs in black leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina. The chair is
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 6 Libellula dinning Chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula Italy
By Giovanni Carini, Planula
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 chairs in very good vintage condition. All chairs have original leather.
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Dining Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dining chair in rosewood and black leather. Ole Wanscher / A.J Iversen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Vestervig Erikson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 dining chairs in Rio rosewood by H. Vestervig Eriksen. Original cognac
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Italian Design Classic: Cab 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 12
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
Set of twelve first edition Cab 412 dining chairs in cognac brown leather by Mario Bellini for
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight "Regency" Armchairs in Lacewood by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight regency armchairs in lacewood with original leather designed by Karl Springer for a
Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Vodder Dining Chairs in Rosewood Model 430 Sibast Mobler, 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice set of eight dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Mobler
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Eight Midcentury Dining Chairs in Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stunning set of six side chairs in rosewood with patinated leather seats, designed and made in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Eight Midcentury Dining Chairs in Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stunning set of six side chairs in rosewood with patinated leather seats, designed and made in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pierre Chapo S11 Dining Chair in Solid Elm, Set of Four, Produced in 1973
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Set of four dining chairs, iconic model S11 in solid elmwood with cognac original saddle leather
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Svegards Markaryd Rosewood Dining Chairs Made in Sweden Set of 8
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Svegards Markaryd, Niels Koefoed
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of 8 Svegards Markaryd rosewood dining chairs made in Sweden. The vintage Danish Modern style
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Set of 10 Italian Painted Dining Side Chairs in Cream Leather Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Set of ten armless chairs that are in lovely condition! They are covered in a beautiful cream
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

SET OF SIX DINNING CHAIRS BY FRANCOIS ARNAL
Located in Jersey City, NJ
SET OF SIX DINING CHAIRS IN TUBULAR STEEL WITH BLUE LEATHER SEATS
Category

Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Louis XVI Oval Back Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tara Shaw Antiques - Four Louis XVI dining chairs upholstered in apricot leather featuring brass
Category

Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Hans J. Wegner Dining Chair, Model CH-30 in Beech and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner dining chair in beech and teak. New upholstered with black aniline leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

Set of Eight Midcentury Dining Chairs in Rosewood byMøller, Danish Design, 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Stunning set of eight side chairs in rosewood with patinated leather seats, designed by N.O Moeller
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Fristho dining chairs in teak J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik The Netherlands 1954
By Fristho
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful set of six dining chairs manufactured by Fristho Franeker under license from J.L. Møller
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Korup, Model 32 in Rosewood
By Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Korup stolefabrik, model 32 in beautiful grained
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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Dining Chairs In Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of dining chairs in leather you’re looking for. An item from our selection of dining chairs in leather — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are 599 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of dining chairs in leather you’re looking for, while we also have 193 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of dining chairs in leather you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each option in this array of dining chairs in leather bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Niels Otto Møller, Hans J. Wegner and Carl Hansen Søn each produced at least one beautiful piece of dining chairs in leather that is worth considering.

How Much is a Dining Chairs In Leather?

A piece of dining chairs in leather can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,108, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $73,694.

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 Chairs In Leather
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather for chairs is going to depend on your personal preference. While choosing the leather for a chair, try to think of what you want out of your chair. While pigmented leather is the most durable, aniline leather looks more natural and preserves the hide of the animal. Semi-aniline on the other hand is more durable than aniline leather and it maintains the natural look. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of leather chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many people believe that leather chairs are worth it. Whether you're looking for accent chairs for a seating area, dining chairs to pair with your dining room table or an office chair to place at your desk, leather chairs can add to the overall visual appeal of a room, thanks to their texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and high-quality types, such as full-grain and top-grain leather, can stand the test of time. However, there are plenty of alternatives to leather upholstery available. Considering durability, comfort, appearance and maintenance requirements, as well as your budget, will help you select the right chair for any space. Explore a large collection of leather chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A good office chair should be comfortable with a high back, armrests and cushioned seating. Many leather office chairs can be called the best by different people depending on what appeals to them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather office chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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