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Red Series 7 Butterfly Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This Iconic Scandinavian Modern Pair of Dining Chairs were designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of Rainer Daumiller dining chairs, Denmark, 1970s. Comfortable and organic shape in a solid
Category
Vintage 1970s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of "Plante" Dining Chairs by Dessin Fournir
By Dessin Fournir
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of Plante (model 1020-S) dining chairs by Dessin Fournir in a leopard skin pattern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,500 / set
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs. Jet black chair frames with arms
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
1950s Pair of French Mullca Armchairs, Dining Chairs, Desk Chairs
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s pair of French Mullca armchairs – Dining chairs – Desk chairs. One of our most favourite
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Neoclassical Dining Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of elegant dining chairs in cherry wood, featuring upholstered seats and tapered legs. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Pair of Dining Captain Side Chairs by Swaim
By Swaim
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of captain dining side chairs by Swaim. Straited light lemon lime upholstery. Espresso
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$1,800 / set
Pair of Vintage Outdoor Woodard Springer Dining Chairs
By John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Vintage Outdoor Woodard Springer Dining Chairs
Offered is a Pair of Vintage Outdoor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Daphne Gilt Hammered Iron Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating pair of hammered iron dining chairs or armchairs featuring a gilt finish. Made in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,000 / set
A Pair Of Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Louis XVI style side chairs painted and upholstered in a soft blue tooled leather with
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Black
Gold Regency Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
Pair of antique Regency black and gold dining chairs with sweeping curved back and legs
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique William IV Side / Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of antique William IV solid wood chairs, dating from around the 1830-1840 period
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lovely Pair of Gustavian Style Side Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gustavian style glazed off-white wooden small side dining chairs with compact size and cream
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Danish Modern Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern oak dining chairs.
This set is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Side Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage pair of teak side/dining chairs. This set has simple, but modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of McGuire Rattan Target Back Dining Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Houston, TX
Enhance your dining experience with McGuire Rattan Target Dining Chairs, seamlessly blending
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Danish mid century modern dining chairs.
Attributed to Gudme Møbelfabrik
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,050 / set
Pair of Høng Stolefabrik Bentwood Vintage Dining Chairs
By Høng Stolefabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charismatic pair of hard-to-find Danish dining chairs from the Høng Stolefabrik furniture company
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Pair of Restoration Hardware Velvet Barrelback Dining Chairs
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Upholstery has been cleaned, wood has been cleaned and oiled. The listed price is for the pair of chairs.
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of English William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of mahogany side chairs made in the William IV taste featuring a floral carved back
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic pair of vintage Marcel Breuer cesca dining chairs, originally designed in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Guillerme et Chambron “Bridge Fumay” Dining Chairs for Votre Maison, France 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
.
This solid oak “Fumay” pair is indeed, part of a dining group designed in 1965 by the world-famous
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of George III Style Satinwood Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with tablet crest rail with rosewood banding and hand painted lunettes , above five spindles , light celadon leather seats ,raised on square tapered legs. Provenance : William H...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Category
2010s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Category
2010s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Category
2010s Albanian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Dennis
Leen Brandelli Italian Dining Arm Chairs
By Dennis
Leen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Dennis & Leen Brandelli Italian Dining Arm Chairs. This listing is for one pair of chairs
Category
1990s Adam Style Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rams Head Dining Side Chairs by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of ram’s head dining side chairs by Brueton,
1990s
Rare pair of Brueton side/dining
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
1950
s Pair of Bentwood Dining Chairs, Curved Support
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s pair of bentwood dining chairs – curved support
1950’s pair of bentwood dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1950
s Pair of Bentwood Dining Chairs, Dark Walnut
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Pair of bentwood dining chairs – Dark walnut
1950’s Pair of bentwood dining chairs – Dark
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1950
s Pair of Dark Thonet Dining, Side Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Pair Of Dark Thonet Dining – Side Chairs
1950’s Pair Of Dark Thonet Dining – Side Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Rare Pair of 1940s French Aluminium Dining/Side Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Rare pair of 1940s French aluminium dining/side chairs
Rare pair of vintage 1940s French aluminium
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Pair of Original Blue Fiberglass Side / Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s pair of original blue fiberglass side / dining chairs.
1960s vintage pair of original blue
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Custom Upholstered Nailhead Red Tufted Dining Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning red cotton fabric upholstery on tufted dining chairs, a pair with one of a kind nailhead
Category
1990s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Incl. Pair of Elbow
Carver
chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Including a Pair of Elbow ‘Carver’ Chairs
With
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Danish Style Wood Dining Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish-style wood frame dining chairs with upholstered seats. By Baker
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,800 / set
1960s Pair Of Original Grey Fiberglass Side / Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s vintage pair of original grey fiberglass side / dining chairs. Sourced from a sports stadium
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Potocco Italy Italian Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Potocco Spa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant pair of brown leather dining chairs with zippered bottoms a la Bellini. Made by Potocco of
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Pine Wood Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of unique pine wood tripod dining chairs.
They look a lot like the Karpalo chairs designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
PAIR OF ITALIAN VIOLIN BACK WOOD FRAME DINING CHAIRS
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
BEAUTIFUL SCULPTED VIOLIN BACK WOOD FRAME DINING CHAIRS.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Danish Modern Svegards Markaryd Teak Dining Chairs
By Svegards Markaryd
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of Danish modern teak dining chairs made by Svegards Markayrd. This set is
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Late 18th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
A well preserved set of two Swedish Provincial, circa 1780 dining or side chairs of elegant soft
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
Marzio Cecchi Pair of Ivory Stitched Leather Dining Chairs
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Chicago, IL
These unique dining chairs were designed by Italian architect Marzio Cecchi. Cecchi designed them
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Late 18th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
A well preserved set of two Swedish Provincial, circa 1780 dining or side chairs of elegant soft
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
Pair of French Louis XV Style Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of exquisitely carved French oak dining chairs made in the Louis XV taste. Featuring floral
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of Ralph Lauren Georgian Style Leather Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of Georgian style high back leather dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren. The
Category
20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of French balloon or cameo back dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The
Category
20th Century French Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Rose Tarlow Gold Leaf Kent Dining Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of Baroque style Kent dining chairs by Rose Tarlow Melrose House Hollywood, CA. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
$8,000 / set
1960s, Mid-Century Pair of 6 Brass Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary mid-century Italian brass and blue suede dining room chairs is made out of fully
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Original Ercol Productions Windsor Dining Chairs Spindle
By Ercol
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dining / occasional chairs.
We have cleaned waxed and polished the pair from top to bottom
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Italian Tubular Chrome Steel Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of chairs were designed and manufactured in Italy, during the 1970's. Very similar to the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Antique Victorian Solid Elm Dining / Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of Victorian period side chairs in solid Elm. This were made in England, they date
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Oak Decorative Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist decorative back, throne-like oak chairs designed by Henning Kjaernulf. These chairs have
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Caned Dining Chairs or Side Chairs Louis XVI Style French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of three French dining chairs late 19th century
The chairs are caned and in exotic wood.
If you
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Leather Dining Chairs- a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage leather dining chairs. A great addition to your dining room area. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Sculptural Post Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Post Modern Sculptural Dining Chairs, 1980. Original upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Art Deco Dining Chairs with Directoire Style Backs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco Dining Chairs with Directoire Backs, Black Lacquer and newly upholstered in a
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
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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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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
- 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 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.
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