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Antique Pollard Oak Victorian Extending Dining Table 19th Century and 10 Chairs
Located in London, GB
caps and castors.
The superb set of ten Vintage burr walnut and inlaid marquetry dining chairs
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Stamped Parzinger Originals Bleached Mahogany Dining Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Manhasset, NY
point. Having brass capped feet with solid legs and subtlety curved corners sits this box inlaid dining
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Mahogany Inlaid Sideboard Server Console Table
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful flame mahogany sideboard with line and oval inlays. It is remarkably sturdy with three drawers that feature handcut dovetails and brass pulls all on firm square tapered leg...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Set of 12 Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 12 antique Victorian quality mahogany inlaid dining chairs having a quality mahogany top
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Set Six 19th Century Regency Simulated Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Set of six Regency simulated rosewood and brass inlaid dining chairs
The over-scrolled channelled
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Unusual Set of Six Antique Mahogany Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual set of six antique mahogany inlaid dining chairs consisting of two carver chairs and four
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Antique Set of Eight 19th Century George III Style Mahogany Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique quality set of eight 19th century George III style mahogany inlaid dining chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Hardwood And Brass-inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this fantastic Set of Six Regency hardwood and Brass-Inlaid Dining
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight Irish Regency Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Each dining chair in this set of eight features a simulated rosewood turned and carved rope-twist
Category
Antique 1810s Irish Regency Dining Room Chairs
Set of 12 Antique Scottish Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Dining Chairs
By James Garvie
Sons
Located in Glasgow, GB
An attractive set of 12 late Victorian/Edwardian mahogany and inlaid Sheraton Revival dining chairs
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Boxwood, Mahogany
1920s Set of Six Regency-Influenced Mahogany Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality set of chairs, circa 1920.
Made in the Regency taste with scrolled arms, shaped backs
Category
Early 20th Century European Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Bone Inlaid Dining Chairs from the Philippines
Located in Palm Beach, FL
construction, caned seats and turned front arm supports and legs. These chairs are excellent examples of the
Category
Antique 19th Century Philippine British Colonial Chairs
Materials
Bone, Cane, Mahogany
Set of Six Italian Walnut 19th Century Putti Cherub Angel Inlaid Dining Chairs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Italian dining chairs with Berger seats
A very good looking and well made set of six highly collectable
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set 5 Inlaid Satinwood Walnut Dutch Marquetry Dining Side Chairs, circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare and unique set of Dutch-made inlaid dining chairs. The chairs are from the 1890s era
Category
Antique 1890s Belgian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Set of 8 Biedermeier Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Set of 8 Biedermeier style inlaid dining chairs with ebonized trim. 2 armchairs measure 34" H x
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Set of Ten Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Finely sculpted set of ten walnut and rosewood inlaid dining chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Naugahyde, Rosewood, Walnut
12 Sheraton Revival Dining Chairs, 19th Century
By Sheraton Revival
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality set of twelve Sheraton Revival mahogany inlaid dining chairs, each with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Set of 8 Regency Period Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Fine Quality Set of 8 Early 19th-Century Regency Period Mahogany & Ebony Inlaid Dining Chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight English Carved and Inlaid Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century set of eight English dining chairs having two armchairs and six side chairs. The
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare Set of Twelve (12) Inlaid Mahogany Regency Dining Chairs
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with an inlaid curved tablet top rail and a curved X-form open splat raised on ring-turned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 20 Antique Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 20 antique quality burr walnut inlaid marquetry dining chairs consisting of 2 elbow chairs
Category
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
18th C. PAIR Georgian Sheraton Period Dining Chairs Carved Inlaid Walnut
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, dining or side chairs with good carved detail and reupholstered drop in seats, dating to the late 18th
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Five Louis XVI Style Oak Dining Chairs with Inlaid Marquetry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant set of 5 Louis XVI style oak dining chairs having one armchair and four side chairs, newly
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
English Regency Inlaid Mahogany Klismos Dining Chairs, Set of Six, circa 1805
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Rare and remarkable set of six, circa 1805, neoclassical English Regency dining chairs having
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Two New Mahogany Adams Style Inlaid Side Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by dining chairs from
Category
2010s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Set 12 Inlaid Burled Walnut Georgian Dining Chairs with Marquetry C1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are heavy, substantial and dazzling chairs and every detail is simply perfectly done. From
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Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Ten Regency Style Brass Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a very attractive set of late 20th Century reproduction dining chairs after the English
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
PAIR of Georgian Dining Chairs Carved Inlaid, English Sheraton period Ca 1790
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
dining or side chairs with good carved detail and reupholstered drop in seats, dating to the late 18th
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Rare Inlaid Wood and Lacquer Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, 1980s, Set of 6
By Costantini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very chic italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini.
The chairs are very
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
An Arts and Crafts Liberty style oak floral inlaid side chair
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Liberty style oak floral inlaid side chair with an old leather covered seat
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Eight Austrian 19th Century Biedermeier Style Brass Inlaid Side Chairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
dining room chairs unique. The neoclassical inspired design features a fully pegged honey color fruitwood
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Ten Early 20th Century Maple Dining Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A set of ten early 20th century maple and ebony inlaid sabre leg dining chairs in the Regency style
Category
Vintage 1920s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Wylie
Lochhead, Set of Six Arts
Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Pewter Inlays
By Wylie
Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead. A good set of six Arts & Crafts Glasgow School oak dining chairs inlaid with
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pewter
Set of Eight Danish Empire Inlaid Birchwood Sidechairs, circa 1810-1820
Located in New York, NY
A good set of eight Danish Empire inlaid birchwood sidecars, circa 1810-1820, each with a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hepplewhite Style Hickory Chair Inlaid Mahogany Silver Server Sideboard 20th C
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
A silver server sideboard by Hickory Chair Co. offers mahogany construction in bow front form
Category
20th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Hickory Chair Crotch Mahogany Serpentine Front Tapered Leg Inlaid Sideboard MINT
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hickory Chair Crotch Mahogany Serpentine Front Tapered Leg Inlaid Sideboard MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Eight Ivory / Bone Inlaid Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight bone (to look like ivory) inlaid chairs, six side and two arm. Possibly a Karl
Category
Vintage 1970s South American Dining Room Chairs
Eight Ivory / Bone Inlaid Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight bone (to look like ivory) inlaid chairs, six side and two arm.
Category
Vintage 1970s South American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bone
Set of Four Mahogany Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
A set of four Edwardian mahogany inlaid dining chairs, top rail inlaid with swags and ribbons
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Good Set of Six Regency Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Wiltshire, GB
Good set of six Regency brass inlaid dining chairs
Dimensions:
Height 32" 81 cm
Width 20" 51
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Swedish Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Set of four Swedish inlaid dining chairs in elm with mixed wood inlay floated in rosewood on the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Chairs
Set of Six Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Set of six Edwardian mahogany and inlaid dining chairs with X slatted back and square tapered legs
Category
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Set of 4 George III Mahogany Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Exhibition quality set of 4 late George III mahogany brass inlaid dining chairs, circa 1810. With
Category
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Set of Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A fine set of six simulated Rosewood brass inlaid dining chairs with sabre legs.
Dimensions
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chairs
Set of Eight Early 19th Century Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Cambridge, GB
Set of eight early 19th century period simulated rosewood and brass inlaid dining-chairs of Classic
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
4 Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This set of 4 Edwardian rosewood dining chairs features a lovely inlaid top rail. The reupholstered
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$2,136 / set
A Set of 8 Regency Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
The brass inlaid incurved crestrail above a baluster shaped back splat centered by downswept fluted
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Set of Eight Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Dining Chairs with Two Carvers C. 1910
Located in Heathfield, GB
A really beautiful and good quality set of eight dining chairs each with solid and strong frames
Category
Vintage 1910s Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Fine set of 6 Regency Period Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Fine set of 6 Regency Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Mahogany Dining Chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Five Brazilian Inalid Caned Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 5 inlaid dining chairs c. 1935
Category
Vintage 1930s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
FOURTEEN English Regency Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Set of fourteen English Regency period ebony inlaid dining chairs of Greek klismos form.
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Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
Set of Six Edwardian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3633, fine quality set of six (4+2) Edwardian mahogany and inlaid dining chairs, having satinwood
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Edwardian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4183, fine quality set of six (4+2) Edwardian mahogany and inlaid dining chairs, having satinwood
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Twelve Inlaid Italian Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Suite of dining chairs in maple; the c-shaped backs with burl veneer and ivory inlay; seats in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Ivory
6 Mahogany Inlaid Queen Ann Style Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Very fine set of 6 mahogany inlaid Queen Ann style dining chairs each with inlaid top rail over
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Greek Key Inlaid Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Charlotte, NC
Set of six 2 Arm arm 4 Side Klismos Dining Chairs Beautiful Inlaid Brass Greek Key Design
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Good Set Eight Inlaid Mahogany Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this good set of eight Regency style mahogany dining chairs.
In the Regency
Category
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Inlaid Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the inlaid dining chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every inlaid dining chair was constructed with great care. There are 96 variations of the antique or vintage inlaid dining chair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer inlaid dining chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An inlaid dining chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency, Georgian and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made inlaid dining chair over the years, but those crafted by Leighton Hall Furniture, Hickory Chair Furniture Company and Jimeco ltda are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Inlaid Dining Chair?
Prices for an inlaid dining chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $667 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,299.
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 Inlaid 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- 1stDibs 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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