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Exquisite Set of Twelve Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
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 to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Exquisite Set of Fourteen Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the collector's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Exquisite Set of Eight Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this size is the Collector's equivalent of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Set of Six Mid-Century Gallo Shield Form Dining Chairs by Pier Luigi Colli
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of six Mid-Century Modern klismos dining chairs were realized in the United
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
set 8 klismos-style dining chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set 8 ebonized dining klismos chairs, extremely comfortable
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Eight Klismos Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of eight black lacquered Klismos style dining chairs with slot openings on front apron allowing
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of 12 Klismos Style Dining Chairs
By Kerry Joyce
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic klismos style dining chairs in the style of Dessin Fournir. The chairs feature a walnut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Klismo Style Dining Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A set of Klismo style dinig chairs which have been glamourized with their new lacquered white
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane, Paint
A Set of Eight Klismos Form Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight klismos form dining chairs comprised of two armchairs and six side chairs with
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Iron Klismos Chairs
By Samuel Copelon
Located in Rochester, NY
A set of four high quality iron klismos chairs with a spare modernist form. The steel frames are in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
$1,750
Set of Twelve Klismos Style Upholstered Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage set of twelve klismos style dining chairs in white lacquer with pink upholstery to seats
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Set of 4 Kreiss Klismos Bleached Wood Dining Chairs
By Kreiss, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Houston, TX
Striking Klismos style dining chairs by Kreiss. Wood construction with woven leather seats. 2 have
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Floral Klismos Leg Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Contemporary Floral Print Upholstered Klismos Leg Dining Chairs
Set includes 4 side and 2 armchairs all
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton, Satin
2 Antique Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Klismos Side Accent Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Duncan Phyfe Klismos style side accent dining chairs. Made of mahogany featuring open
Category
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Ten Oak Klismos Style Dining Chairs by Uttermost
By Uttermost
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of ten oak dining chairs with a dramatic klismos style shaped back. Made by Uttermost
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Contemporary Klismos Style Nailhead Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Contemporary dining chairs. A chic Klismos inspired share with
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Italian Klismos Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four unusual Italian saber leg dining chairs. One chair retains partial "made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,800 / set
Set of Four Klismos Style Mahogany and Leather Dining Chairs
By Henredon
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Four beautifully designed elegant side chairs/dining chairs with distressed leather button tufted
Category
1990s American Dining Room Chairs
Set of 8 Mahognay Regency Dining Chairs in Klismos Form
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 8 late regency carved mahognay dining chairs on sabre legs with simple flame mahognay back
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
MCM Dining Chairs Cane Backs Klismos Legs - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs with Cane Backs and Klismos Legs
They are very well-made and solid chairs.
Set includes 2 arm and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Oak
Set of 8 Dining Chairs Stamped Jansen, Painted and Parcel Gilt, Klismos Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Eight Dining Klismos Maison Jansen Dining Chairs
Each in a paint decorated finish with gilt gold
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Stunning Set of Six Klismos Style Dining Chairs by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous form and newly upholstered in a silver gunmetal sharkskin fabric of a silk/wool and synthetic blend,Ebonized Walnut.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Klismos Style Fruitwood Dining Chairs, USA 1960
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of mid-century elegance to your dining room with this Set of Four Klismos Style
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Baker Furniture Regency Klismos Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Regency Klismos style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, 20th
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Ethan Allen Regency Klismos Style Cherry Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Regency Klismos style dining chairs
By Ethan Allen
USA, late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
MCM Klismos Style Walnut Dining Chairs for Bethlehem Furniture Newly Upholstered
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Klismos Style High Back Sabre Legged Walnut Dining Chairs for Bethlehem
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Thinline Klismos Aluminum Dining Set, 1950
s
By Thinline
Located in Culver City, CA
powder coat features the notable klismos curvy legs on both the chairs as well as the dining table
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 8 Klismos Wood Dining Chairs in Style of Stewart MacDougall
By Stewart MacDougall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 8 Klismos wood dining chairs in style of Stewart Macdougall for Glenn of California.
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Painted Klismos Niermann Weeks Dining Chairs with Blue Upholstery
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of four painted dining chairs from Nierman Weeks, inspired by the graceful designs of circa
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Klismos Empire Dining Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant late 19th century set of six Italian Neoclassical Klismos shaped Empire side or dining
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
6 Baker Regency Klismos Style Carved Mahogany
Ebonized Greek Key Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa last quarter 20th century. Inspired by
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Midcentury Tall Cane Back Klismos Gibbings Style Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern tall cane back Italian Gibbings Klismos style dining chairs, set of 4
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Directoire Klismos Chairs, France, 19h Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of 12 Directoire chairs in unrestored condition. The design echoes the Greek Klismos chair with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$16,799 / set
6 Vintage Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Klismos Style Lyre Harp Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Six Duncan Phyfe dining chairs, circa mid 20th century. Made of mahogany featuring serpentine form
Category
Mid-20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Set of Four Ebonized Klismos Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized birch chairs with matte metallic
silk-wool blend fabric.
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
6 Midcentury Klismos Double Cane Back Dining Chairs in Bird’S-Eye Maple
Mohair
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of 6 midcentury Klismos leg dining chairs having bird’s-eye maple frames, double
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Cane, Birdseye Maple
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Klismos Form Dining Chairs in Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This refined set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs features klismos style legs and curved
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Set of 4 Midcentury Klismos Dining/ Game Chairs by Harold Schwartz for Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in New York, NY
chair sits on four cylindrical klismos style legs with conical brass sabots with protruding circular
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
4 Antique Duncan Phyfe Regency Style Dining Accent Chairs Rush Seat Klismos Form
Located in Dayton, OH
4 early 20th century Duncan Phyfe or Englsih Regency style dining chairs. Features fluted stiles
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Set of Six 1940
s Klismos Tufted Back Dining Chairs in Smoked Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of six 1940's klismos style tufted back dining chairs upholstered in smoked platinum
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Set of Eight Italian Made Klismos Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
These generous classic klismos chairs are timeless beauties that have come directly from a movie
Category
2010s Italian Egyptian Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$9,900 / set
Set of Ten Late English Regency/George IV Klismos Style of Gillows Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful set of ten late regency or George IV carved oak dining chairs of a modified
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Set Of Eight Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Klismos Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Nearly indistinguishable from Robsjohn-Gibbings's klismos chair design for Saridis, these eight
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Set of 6 Crotch Mahogany Hoof Foot Regency Style Klismos Saber Leg Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six solid mahogany hoof foot regency style dining chairs. Item features six solid mahogany
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 10 Michael Taylor Ebonized Klismos Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 10 labeled Michael Taylor ebonized side chairs with Klismos legs, and caned seats.
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Eight (8) Red Klismos Style Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
the ORIGINAL red paint, which is vibrant and fun for any dining room. Curved back in Klismos style is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six Klismos Chairs after Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Danville, CA
A set of six Klismos chairs after those by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis. Thick leather laced
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Set of Four Klismos Chairs by Charles Allen
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of four sculptural klismos armchairs designed by Charles Allen for Regil de Yucatan in
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
$28,000 / set
Midcentury Set of Four Neoclassical Style Klismos Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of four Mid-Century Modern klismos chairs made in the neoclassical Greco-Roman taste
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set Of Six Classic Greek Klismos Dinning Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
STEWART MAC DOUGALL for Glenn of California, Wood and Leather, Greek Classic Chairs. Broad top rail
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Klismos Chairs With Leather Weaving Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chairs are made of solid alder wood with a beautiful webbing in the seat. The exaggerated
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
A Set of Six Biscuit Tufted "Klismos" Style Chairs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
biscuit tufting. These chairs are styled after the Greek Klismos chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Four Klismos Style Chairs by Artistic Frame
By Artistic Frame
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of four klismos style chairs custom made by Artistic Frame. Cushioned back and seat in a
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Michael Taylor Regency Style Klismos Arm Chairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Michael Taylor Regency Style Klismos Arm Chairs. Each includes a freshly upholstered
Category
1990s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of 4 Hollywood Regency Style Klismos Side Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Set of four Hollywood Regency Klismos side chairs in black lacquered hard wood with upholstered
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Set of Four Mid-Century Klismos Leather Tufted Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Brass tacked tufted leather in a lovely brown shade highlights this set of four Klismos dining or
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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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 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.
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Bronze Sculpture Cambodia
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Bronze Setter
Bronze Silenus
Bronze Sitting Figure Sculpture
Bronze Soldier Statues