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Set of Eight Michael Taylor Style Klismos Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of eight lacquered neoclassical klismos dining armchairs attributed to Michael Taylor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Stunning Set of 14 Klismos Cane Side Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley, circa 1948
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is unique on the World market. The set is shipped as
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Exquisite Set of 14 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) black lacquer cane back dining chairs in
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Exquisite Set of 10 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional meticulously restored set of ten (10) black lacquer cane back dining chairs in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Exquisite Set of 12 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional meticulously restored set of twelve (12) black lacquer cane back dining chairs in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
All Arms- Miraculous Set of 14 Arm Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos ARM dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this magnitude is
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
All Arm, Exquisite Set of 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
All Arms, Exquisite Set of 14 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
All Arms, Exquisite Set of 20 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Set of 10 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of ten (10) Klismos cane dining
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
18th C Italian Klismos Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Houston, TX
18th C Italian Klismos Chairs set of 10. Concave backrest with curved legs (Klismos). The Klismos
Category
Antique 1750s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$29,500 / item
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Burl Wood Klismos Dining Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of twelve English Regency style klismos armchairs or dining chairs made by Baker
Category
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Burl
Set of 4 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs with sculptural walnut frames, double stretcher
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$26,000 / set
Vintage Regency Grosfeld House Lyre Back Klismos Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional pair of armchairs is a masterful revival of the Neoclassical Empire and Klismos
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Set Of Four Vicente Wolf Klismos Style Chairs For Niedermaier
By Vicente Wolf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A st of four well made and classic Modern Klismos chairs from Neidermeier. Having ebonized wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Other
Set of 10 Metal Klismos Chairs by Ched Berenguer-Topacio
By Ched Berenguer-topacio
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 10 metal Klismos chairs by Ched Berenguer-Topacio with woven rattan seats. Patinated wrought
Category
20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Baker Furniture Klismos Collection Neoclassical Burlwood Chairs, Set of 10
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Klismos Collection Neoclassical Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Each chair
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
$15,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Extraordinary ALL ARMS Set of 12 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by the esteemed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950. A set of this size of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Sophisticated Set of 12 Modern Regency Style Klismos Chairs, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning set of high-style Regency arm dining chairs, Italy, circa 1970. Stout, expertly crafted
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
All Arms, Incredible Set of 14 Klismos Chairs by Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
All Arms, Extraordinary Set of 8 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
eight (8) modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the esteemed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
All Arms, Extraordinary Set of 14 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
fourteen (14) modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the esteemed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chair for Saridis of Athens, Greece in Greek walnut and
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Swedish Art Deco, Set of 4 Klismos Chairs in Birch
Elm, Griffin Inlays, 1930s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Odense, DK
A set of four exquisite dining chairs from the 1930s, crafted in solid elm with elegantly curved
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bone, Fabric, Bakelite, Birch, Elm
All Arm, Exquisite Set of 12 Klismos Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collector's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Klismos black chair
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Classic and elegant Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,522
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of twelve English Regency style klismos armchairs or dining chairs made by Baker
Category
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Burl
$18,000 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Dining Chairs, Customizable
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery. Other
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
Incredible Surviving Set of 12 Modern Klismos Armchairs by Charles Allen, c 1950
By Charles W. Allen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos arm dining chairs by the esteemed Charles Allen and produced by Regil de Yucatan, Mexico, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Leather Seats Saber Legs Dining Chairs, Customizable
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
Klismos customizable chairs with saber legs, natural wood shiny finishing and leather seats with
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
Incredible Surviving Set of 12 Modern Klismos Armchairs by Charles Allen, c 1950
By Charles W. Allen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos arm dining chairs by the esteemed Charles Allen and produced by Regil de Yucatan, Mexico, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Dining Chairs, Customizable
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Baker Furniture Regency Dining Chairs with Klismos Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Washington, MD
this fabulous new genre, as in the Greek Klismos inspired saber legs of these chairs paired with the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Klismos Shiny Walnut Wood Saber Legs Brown Leather Dining Chairs Customizable
Located in IT
upon request please do not hesitate to ask for that.
"Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Klismos Black Wood Black Leather Seats Saber Legs Customizable Dining Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
Klismos customizable chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black leather seats capitonnè
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
Set of Four Kerry Joyce for Dessin Fournir Luxford Dining Chairs
By Dessin Fournir
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic klismos style dining chairs designed by Kerry Joyce for Dessin Fournir. The chairs feature a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Customizable Red Velvet Seats Dining Chairs
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, wine red velvet upholstery
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Eight Mastercraft Amboyna Burl and Paisley Velvet Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of eight exotic amboyna burl and dark brown with grey paisley velvet dining chairs. Klismos
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Amboyna
$6,400 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Regency Style Italian Neo-Classical Klismos Game Table / Dining Chairs -S/4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love these! This is a set of four Italian Klismos style painted side chairs. The upholstery is
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Metal Dining Chairs by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of four contemporary klismos style dining chairs by Design Institute America. Each chair has
Category
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Breathtaking Restored Set of 8 Arm Dining Chairs by Gibbings, Cane Backs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Exquisite Set of 14 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the collector's equivalent of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Stellar ALL ARM Set of 8 Vintage Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
ARM dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this magnitude is the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 12
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Exquisite Set of 12 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the collector's equivalent of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Exquisite Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) Klismos cane dining
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 10
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 2
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather
Category
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Silver Woven Leather Saber Legs Klismos Chairs
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, silver lacquered wood and black woven leather
Category
2010s Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
Wood
Nelson Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
With a hint of the Grand Tour and a dash of Klismos style, a bow back dining chair of pleasing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Grand Tour Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,958
Huniford Collection Barrow Chair
Located in New York, NY
Klismos style dining chair with upholstered seat featuring nail head detailing. The chair frame is
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Golden Woven Leather Saber Legs Klismos Style Chairs
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, golden lacquered wood and black woven leather
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,522 / item
Pair Vintage Cast Aluminum "Klismos" Dining by Thinline of California 1960
s
By Thinline
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of cast aluminum "Klismos" Chairs, made by Thinline of California in the 1960s. A
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Klismos Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the klismos dining chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A klismos dining chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 150 variations of the antique or vintage klismos dining chair you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the klismos dining chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A klismos dining chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Donghia each produced at least one beautiful klismos dining chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Klismos Dining Chair?
Prices for a klismos dining chair start at $850 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $7,915.
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 Klismos Dining Chair
- Who made the klismos chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The ancient Greeks made the first klismos chairs. During the Neoclassical period in Europe, the chairs gained popularity again, and many 18th-century designers created seating based on the original klismos design, including Thomas Hope, Georges Jacob and Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Find a range of klismos chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
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.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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Vintage Silk Brocade Fabric
Klismos Aluminum
Stone Carved Chair
Thinline Klismos
Swedish Klismos Chairs
Fiorini Furniture Italy
Upholstered Klismos Chair
Kreiss Klismos
Michael Taylor Baker Klismos
T Bone Chair
Bronze Pigeon
Bronze Roman Warriors
Bronze Sculpture Cambodia
Bronze Sea Horse
Bronze Setter
Bronze Silenus
Bronze Sitting Figure Sculpture
Bronze Soldier Statues