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Pair of Italian Folding Chairs Attributed to Arrben
By Arrben
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural folding chairs marked Made in Italy, attributed to Arrben. Iron frames in black
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Armin Wirth Aluflex 12 Folding Chairs Switzerland, 1951
By Hans Zollinger Sohre, Armin Wirth
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and large set of 12 folding chairs designed by Armin Wirth for Hans Zollinger Sohre
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s French Green Metal Folding Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s French green metal folding chairs – set of six
1960s French green slatted metal folding
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Plia Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Set of 6 Plia folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti. Smoked plexiglass.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plexiglass
Giancarlo Piretti Pila Folding Chairs in Light Amber Lucite
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Astoria, NY
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli folding 'Pila' chairs in light amber Lucite. The set of five are
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 High Back Folding Chairs by Stackmore
Located in New York, NY
table chairs, these will function well as dining, kitchen and or cafe chairs.
Great elegant lines
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Set 4 Mid-Century Modern Folding Chairs Made by Coronet
By Hans J. Wegner, Coronet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super clean set of four Modernist folding chairs manufactured by Coronet. Great design. Superior
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Set of 6 Italian Bamboo Folding Chairs, Tito Agnoli Style
By Tito Agnoli
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Bamboo folding chairs featuring large bamboo frames and smaller diameter bamboo dowel
Category
20th Century Italian Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs Marked Paris
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage 1940s folding chairs in beech with brass details. A really great midcentury set! Marked
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Four Midcentury Folding Coronet Chairs by Norquist Products
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dining chairs make the perfect addition to any seating arrangement. Please confirm item location (NY or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Painted Orange Folding Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These painted orange wood chairs fold perfectly flat for storage and open smoothly into a sturdy
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Set of 5 Walnut Folding Chairs by Coronet Norquist
Located in Pasadena, CA
These highly comfortable folding chairs are made of solid walnut, and they deserve the slogan
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Brass Rattan Italian Folding Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan Cideu, 1970s
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Six Italian modern chairs, Giorgio Cattelan for Cidue, c.1970s, folding gilt metal frame, with cane
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Italian Folding Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan for Cidue, 1970s
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The amazing pair of mid-century folding chairs in black metal and faux leather. This fantastic set
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Billy Haines Style Folding Chairs, Faux Bamboo and Houndstooth: Set of Six
By William Billy Haines
Located in Austin, TX
A set of six faux bamboo wood folding chairs newly reupholstered in a large-scale flocked
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Plia Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, circa 1970s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of four post modern folding chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti made in Italy by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Giancarlo Piretti Plia Set of 10 Folding Chairs in Blue and Chrome for Castelli
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Campaign Folding Chairs in the Style of Maison Jansen, Set of Eight, circa 1960
By Maison Jansen, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Campaign folding chairs in the style of Maison Jansen and Tommi Parzinger. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Campaign Folding Chairs in the Style of Maison Jansen, Set of Four, circa 1960
By Maison Jansen, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four (4) campaign folding chairs in the style of Maison Jansen and Tommi Parzinger. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Vono/Elios Folding Chairs-Dining Chairs by Lübke Leather and Chrome
By Lübke
Located in Halle, DE
Set of four chromed steel and black leather dining chairs/folding chairs. Probably the most stylish
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Stakmore Wood Folding Dining Game Table Chairs, Set of 4
By Stakmore Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage mid century stakmore wood folding dining game table chairs - Set of 4. Item features green
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Country French Folding Campaign Table and Four Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French wood slat folding Campaign table along with four companion chairs.
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Sets
Mid-Century Italian Folding Table and Chairs, Brevetti Reguitti
By Brevetti Reguitti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
wood in good condition. Both table and chairs fold.
Chairs measure 16 1/4" wide, 21" deep and 31 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Modern
Plia
Folding Table and Chairs, Italy
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Giancarlo Piretti "Plana" folding table and chairs by Castelli, Italy, circa 1971.
Chocolate brown
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Italian Black Oval Folding Table and Four Chairs designed by Mackintosh
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Baambrugge, NL
the 1970s. This set includes a sophisticated oval dining table and four matching chairs.
The oval
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rush, Ash, Oak
Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6
B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Wooden Theatre Folding Chairs by General Sales Co Set of 6 (B). Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Compact Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
four fold up dining chairs. The unique table offers the ability to store all four chairs inside hidden
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Laminate, Maple
Green Ten Vintage Wood Metal Foldable Garden Patio Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
dining chairs are foldable
The chairs are very stable and in very good condition. Some signs of use at
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 French Bistro Garden Folding Iron Frame Dining Chairs w Wood Slats 1925
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant set of 4 French Bistro Cafe dining chairs with folding iron frames and wood
Category
Vintage 1920s French International Style Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Group of 4 Folding Metal Patio Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Group of four folding metal painted patio garden dining chairs newly painted.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Deck Chair, Primitive Folding Scissor Stool
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Antique wooden stool with folding function made of beechwood. A rare piece that immediately
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Beech
Danish Drop Leaf Table with Four Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing teak drop leaf table on wheels that stores four folding chairs underneath. Table and stored
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Teak
Japanese Folding Wooden Antique Chair / 1868-1920 / like Propeller Stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce an old Japanese chair. This is a small folding chair called "syou-gi
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Stools
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Table and Slat Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
folding chairs within the table. Four wheels with sturdy brass covers ensure the table is easily
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
4 Foldable Campaign/Safari Chairs Like Mogens Koch MK 16 - Almazan, Spain 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Schwerin, MV
Set of 4 folding Campaigner chairs / Safari / Director's chairs by Almazan - Spain from the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Dyrlund Danish Modern Teak Folding Dining Chairs
By Dyrlund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
Set of four Dyrlund teak and Naugahyde folding dining chairs.
Made in Denmark.
Founded in 1960 by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Set of 4 Folding Dining Chairs, Italy 1980s, Postmodern Design
By Calligaris
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of 4 Italian designer folding dining chairs produced in the 1980s by Calligaris
Very elegant
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Wonderful set of Six Folding Dining Chairs / Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very comfortable set of six, early to mid 20th century, French metal armchairs / dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Mid Century Vintage Rattan Cane folding dining Chairs, 1970s 60s set of 2
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A fabulous set of 2 mid century folding chairs with rattan backs and seats set within a dark wood
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Coronet Wonderfold Folding Chairs
By Coronet , Stakmore Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of four 1960s Folding Dining Chairs by Stakmore and Coronet from Norquist. These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
$650 / set
6 Aldo Jacober Folding Chairs Alberto Bazzani 1966 Italy, Low Volume Storage
By Bazzani, Aldo Jacober
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Nice functional set of 6 folding dining chairs by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzani, Italy, 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
SET OF 4 CAMPAIGN STYLE FOLDING UPHOLSTERED DINING CHAIRS
Located in Essex, MA
Set of 4 folding upholstered campaign style dining chairs in walnut stained beechwood with linen
Category
20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Set of Twelve Folding X-Frame Dining Chairs designed by Jansen
Located in New York, NY
These folding x-frame dining chairs were a Maison Jansen standard, based on Louis XIV curule based
Category
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of Four Bamboo Folding Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four 1960's folding chairs with a carved faux bamboo frame, caned back and fabric drop in
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Fabric
Set of Ten Aluminum Folding Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Set of ten aluminum folding chairs, newly upholstered. Comfortable for extra seating needs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early Eames Chairs and Folding Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Early classic Eames set of four chairs in black with plywod folding table.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Chrome
Corduroy Folding Chair, 1970s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vintage sweetheart, 1970s classic.
Italian inspired chrome folding chair in chocolate brown
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Don Shoemaker Sling Folding Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico, D.F.
Pair Of Don Shoemaker Sling Folding Chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Eight Walnut and Rope Folding Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice large set of walnut and rope folding chairs. Priced per pair. Eight available.
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope
Set of 8 Brazilian exotic hardwood folding chairs
Located in Hollywood, CA
A set of 8 Brazilian exotic wood folding chairs with slat seats. These chairs are surprisingly
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs
Set of 6 Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch
Located in New York, NY
An amazing and rare set of Folding Chairs with the original stand by Mogens Koch. Features a beech
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair, Allan Gould, 1950s
By Allan Gould
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Beautiful wooden folding chair with black faux leather of Allan Gould.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Spectacular Pair of 1960s Danish Folding Chairs by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern teak folding chairs by Danish company Dyrlund. Gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
2 Mid Century Vintage Wooden padded Folding Chairs, 1950s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Set of 3 folding chairs produced most probably in Sweden in the 1950s 60s.
Beechwood frame, seat
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
French 1920 Folding Bistro (Picnic) Set 1-Table 4-Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Folding Bistro Set 1-Table 4-Chairs
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Wooden Folding Chairs by Centa, Set of 4, 1960s
Located in Ely, GB
A Set of 4, midcentury Folding Chairs made by Centa in Romania, circa 1960s.
The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage Pair of Italian Folding Chairs, Beach with Seagrass Seats
Located in Ely, GB
A Set of 2, Mid Century Italian Folding Chairs, made from Beach with Seagrass Seats.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
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Foldable Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal foldable dining chair for your home. A foldable dining chair — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 120 options for an antique or vintage foldable dining chair now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a foldable dining chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A foldable dining chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one foldable dining chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli and Marcello Cuneo produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Foldable Dining Chair?
The average selling price for a foldable dining chair at 1stDibs is $1,534, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $26,000 for the highest priced.
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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.
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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 Foldable Dining Chair
- What is a dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
- What is a carver dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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Triconfort France
Triconfort Vintage
Ulisse Ivan Loss
Cast Iron Bistro Set
Fer Forge Furniture Garden
Folding Buffet
Folding Ladder Chair
Paolo Parigi Heron