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Similar Pair of English George III “Bow Back” Windsor Armchairs.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Similar Pair of English George III “Bow Back” Windsor Armchairs. Fine Quality Elegant
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Antique 1820s English George III Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
Fritz Hansen Chairs "1572" by Karl Scrøder, Beechwood
Seagrass, Denmark, 1930s
By K. Scröder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of Model 1572 dining chairs designed by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen in the 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech, Seagrass
Nordic Pair of Armchairs in Walnut and Velvet by Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, velvet, walnut, brass, Denmark, 1940s
This pair of dining chairs, made by a
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber for Lord and Taylor Moorish Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage MCM dining chairs. Designed by Harvey Probber for Lord and Taylor
Category
Late 20th Century North American Moorish Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ebony
Pr. High Style Chairs Manufactured by Marble Imperial Design Att to Risom
By Marble Imperial, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated pair of office, dining, occasional chairs made by Marble Imperial Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Wood
Floral Fabric Side Chairs, 1950s
By Macy
s
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century dining side chairs were sold by Macy’s in New York circa 1950. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Side Chairs, Oak, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak side chairs or dining chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s.
Seat height
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Designer, Side Chairs, Oak, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak side chairs or dining chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s.
Seat height
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Designer, Side Chairs, Oak, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak side chairs or dining chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s.
Seat height
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Tessellated Stone
Brass Dining Table by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
easily pair it with a variety of dining chairs to suit your personal style and preferences.
Meticulously
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pair Eames DCM in Worn Original Ebonized Finish
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of early production Dining Chair Metal DCM designed by the Charles and Ray Eames team . Black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,400 / set
Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak And Rope Model 316 Chairs
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of stunning, Scandinavian modern, dining, side chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
Vintage Multi-Wood Expanding Dining Table by Milo Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
materials in this design allows it to be paired with a range of dining chair options. Additionally, it
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ebony, Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
Teak Round Customizable Dining Table with Graphite Base, 63-Inch Top, Moon Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
chairs. Pair it with complementary Uultis seating for a cohesive, designer look.
Perfect for those who
Category
2010s Brazilian Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
$3,860 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Rattan Arm / Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable pair of rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Tuscan Painted
Marble Top Credenzas by Susan Kaiser for Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Tuscan Painted & Marble Top Credenzas by Susan Kaiser for Hickory Chair
Limited production
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Marble, Brass
$9,864 Sale Price / set
33% Off
A Pair of Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable pair of rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
$3,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A Pair of Pietro Constantini Cream Lacquered Dining Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Stylish set of two Italian post-modern lacquered dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini in San
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
A Matched Pair of Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable pair of rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Upholstery, Reed
$3,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
McGuire Pair of Arm Lounge Dining Chairs, Custom Finish
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of McGuire Rattan arm chairs. 3 pairs available. Note the beautiful custom finish and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large pair of mid-century modern iron patio and garden dining chairs attributed to Mario Papperzini
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Carrocel Custom Tonio Dining Chairs with Golden Accents
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Carrocel custom Tonio dining chairs with golden accents. Featuring soft indigo blue velvet
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$3,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Oswald Mathias Ungers for Draenert Pair of
Leonardo
Dining Chairs Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Oswald Mathias Ungers for Draenert, pair of 'Leonardo' dining chairs, beech, leather, Germany
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
1970s Pair of Ginotta Ebonized Bentwood Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini
By Enrico Franzolini, Crassevig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Ginotta Dining Chairs, designed by Enrico Franzolini for Crassevig in 1989. These
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs With Blue Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI style painted and upholstered dining chairs, circa 1930. The arm chairs are
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Oakwood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This dining chair was designed around 1930 by French designer Charles Dudouyt. It is an Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
1980s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DAX Dining Arm Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of DAX Dining Arm Shell Chairs, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft White Bentwood
Pretzel
Dining Chairs
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century 'Pretzel' design dining armchairs with white painted bentwood frames
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Paint
A Pair of Danish Pine Dining Chairs in the Style of Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
Located in Elkton, MD
Pair of Antique Spanish Revival Carved Oak Side Chairs With Crest Motif
Leather Seats.
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
20th Century American Pair of Walnut Armchairs - Dining Chairs by John Stuart
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, designed and produced by John Stuart in good condition. The detailed dining room chairs have an open
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1 sass stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'A', which is the stool in the first image. 'B' and 'C' are available in...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
2024 Pair of GamFratesi for GUBI Bat Outdoor Dining Chairs in Beige
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is pair of Bat Outdoor Dining Chairs, originally designed by GamFratesi for GUBI in 2018
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape C
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1 Sass stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'C', which is the stool in the first image.
The Sottsass inspired “Sa...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1 Sass stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'B', which is the stool in the first image.
The Sottsass inspired “Sa...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape C
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'C', which is the stool in the first image. 'A' and 'B' are available in...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B
By Souda, MPGMB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 sass stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'B', which is the stool in the first image.
The Sottsass inspired “Sas...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
By Souda, MPGMB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'A', which is the stool in the first image. 'B' and 'C' are available in...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
2024 Pair of Mathieu Mategot for GUBI Tropique Dining Chairs with Fringes
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Tropique Dining Chairs, originally designed by Mathieu Mategot for GUBI in 1951
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
2024 Pair of Mathieu Mategot for GUBI Tropique Dining Chairs with Fringes
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Tropique Dining Chairs, originally designed by Mathieu Mategot for GUBI in 1951
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
2024 Pair of Mathieu Mategot for GUBI Tropique Dining Chairs without Fringes
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Tropique Dining Chairs, originally designed by Mathieu Mategot for GUBI in 1951
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Post Modern Bentwood Allmilmö Wood Arm Dining Chairs in white Lacquer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Post Modern Bentwood Allmilmö bentwood Arm Dining Chairs in white Lacquer. Located in
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
A pair of 1960s Teak Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs for Uldum Denmark
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Offering a pair of Johannes Andersen-designed curved dining chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Pair of Arm dining Chairs in Teak by Benny Linden New Upholstery
By Niels Koefoed
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Solid teak armchairs , freshly recovered in new cream wool fabric with a chevron pattern
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Russell Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron Dining Room Chairs Mid Century
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wrought iron Pair of Dining , side or accent chairs.
If you are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Original Milo Baughman Chromed Steel and Cane Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chromed Steel And Rattan Dining Chairs On Sledge Feet
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
1990s Pair of Davis Allen Exeter Dining Chairs in Black with Red Fabric
By Knoll, Davis Allen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Exeter Dining Arm Chairs, originally designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1993
Category
1990s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Wood, Fabric
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Bronzed Frames
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Platner Armchairs, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. These are early examples
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
C
By Souda, MPGMB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'A' & "C', which are shown in the first image.
The Sottsass inspired “...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
C
By Souda, MPGMB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 sass stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'A' and 'C', which are shown in the first image.
The Sottsass inspire...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B
C
By Souda, MPGMB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'B' and 'C' which are shown in the first image.
The Sottsass inspired...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B
C
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 sass stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'B' and 'C', which are shown in the first image.
The Sottsass inspire...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
B
By Souda, MPGMB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'A' and 'B', which are shown in the first image.
The Sottsass inspir...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
B
By Souda, MPGMB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 sass stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'A' and 'B', which are shown in the first image.
The Sottsass inspired...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Pair of Sculptural Lucite Dining Chairs Armchairs by Hill Mfg. on Casters
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
similar to that of Charles Hollis Jones. This wonderful pair of chairs dates back to around the 1970s and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lucite, Fabric
1970s Pair of Pigreco Dining Arm Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina/ Knoll
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
University of Venice. This pair of chairs dates to the 1970s. They were manufactured in Italy for Gavina, and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs with Wooden Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
both chairs to be sold together as a pair.
Each chair measures 24.75 inches deep, 26 inches wide
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Oak, Fabric
1980s Pair of Eero Saarinen Dining Arm Chairs with Tubular Legs and Blue Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Executive Dining Arm Chairs, Model 71 UBC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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Pair Of Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of pair of dining chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique pair of dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 948 antique and vintage pair of dining chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Pair of dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Pair of dining chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Pair of dining chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller and Knoll are consistently popular.
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Prices for pair of dining chairs start at $125 and top out at $39,000 with the average selling for $1,950.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Pair Of Dining Chairs
- 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs 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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