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Pair of English Regency-Style Dining Armchairs only, circa 1830
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Two English Regency-style dining armchairs. Beautiful lines, solidly constructed, and in excellent
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Henredon Hanover Dining Chairs, Acquisitions Line
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Henredon antique styled dining chairs, federal period inspired. Channeled, flame mahogany
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Henredon Hanover Dining Chairs, Acquisitions Line
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Henredon antique styled dining chairs, Federal period inspired. Channeled, flame mahogany
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Restoration Period Solid Mahogany Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Nice pair of French Restoration period antique chairs in solid hand carved mahogany, front console
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Linen
Antique Queen Anne Pair Of Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Pair Of Queen Anne Period Walnut Side Chairs Having
Elegant & Well Figured Crested
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Plunging Neckline Chairs by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of four Paul Frankl dining chairs, by Johnson Furniture.
The plunging v-back
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Warren Platner Dining Chairs in Nickel
By Knoll
Located in Portland, OR
Nice vintage pair of nickel finish dining chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
$4,100 / set
Pair of Mélange Side Chairs by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in North York, ON
These modern dining chairs by Kelly Wearstler are a lesson in the current gilded trend. They are
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$4,750 / set
Pair of antique French fruitwood carved side chairs, 19th century
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th-Century French Fruitwood Chairs
This elegant pair of 19th-century French chairs is
Category
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Rosewood Accent Chairs Danish, 1960
s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Elegant Rosewood accent chairs. Danish, 1960's.
Perfect hallway or side chairs, subtly
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Limed Oak Scottish Arts
Crafts Chairs
Located in Sherborne, GB
Pair of limed oak carver chairs upholstered in natural Belgian linen. Scottish Arts & Crafts, circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,923 / set
Mid-Century Pair of Pine Swedish Occasional Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of stylish pine occasional chairs.
A good colour showing the veins in the wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Pair of Hans Wegner Heart Chairs FH 4103
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century heart chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen model FH 4013. This piece is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Pair of Carlo Graffi Wicker and Iron Chairs
By Carlo Graffi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of wicker chairs by Carlo Graffi & Franco Campo with inset black iron legs and bucket seats
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique Pair of Regency Elbow Carver Desk Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique pair of fine quality Regency elbow, carver or desk chairs, C1825. The very best colour and
Category
Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Eero Saarinen Conference Chairs, Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A pair of conference chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. U.S.A., Knoll International, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Iron Bistro or Cafe Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic pair of French iron bistro or cafe chairs constructed with a slat back. Features a round
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Chairs By Afra And Tobia Scarpa
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Italian chairs by Afra and tobia Scarpa
Vintage condition and nice leather patina
Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
$19,136 / set
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
Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll with tubular legs. Known for sleek and comfortable design. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Palecek Bamboo Rattan Bistro Cafe Chairs
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Delightful pair of bamboo rattan French style bistro cafe chairs produced by Palecek. Authentic
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin
Pair of PK 9 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 2 PK 9 - 'Tulip' chairs in patinated cognac leather on steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$18,135 / set
CAB 412 Pair of Chairs Mario Bellini Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
The Cab Chair was conceived by the architect and designer Mario Bellini in 1977. Cassina produced a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Pair of Folding Rosewood British Campaign Chairs, C. 1960
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of solid rosewood folding British Campaign chairs, great for dining or occasional seating
Category
20th Century Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Superleggera chairs attributed to Gio Ponti
Located in Wilton, CT
Sleek silhouette, New patent leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s, Danish Design, Pair of Teak Wood Farstrup Chairs
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Farstrup. Pair of two dining chairs. Teak wood ( back) and beech wood. New
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Pair of Early Teak Classic Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early teak and cane classic chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This pair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs
1940
s Pair of Fischel Bentwood Chairs, Patterned Seat
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Pair of Fischel bentwood chairs – patterned seat
1940’s Pair of Fischel bentwood chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Polished Chrome Side Chairs by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of side chairs in polished chrome by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy 1970's (labels on bottom of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Vintage Bentwood Chairs with Embossed Wood Seat
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of Vintage Bentwood Chairs with Embossed Wood Seat
Each chair is very sturdy, with aged patina
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Large Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large Louis XVI style blue velvet chairs. Very good quality craftsmanship. Very large and
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Tall Oak English Mid-Century Occasional Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of oak mid-20th dining or occasional chairs.
England, c1960s.
Ideal for straddling a
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Gio Ponti Chairs for M. Singer
Sons
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer
Sons
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original 1950's chairs designed by Gio Ponti for M. Singer & Sons in original cellophane
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of French Art Deco Chairs by Gaston Poisson
By Gaston Poisson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French art Deco mahogany chairs by Gaston Poisson.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
1960s Pair of Antonin Suman Beech Chairs , Restored
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Carefully refurbished
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
18th Century Pair of Swedish Rococo Period Side Chairs
Located in Wichita, KS
A stunning pair of 18th century, Swedish dining chairs from the Rococo period with splat backs
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chairs by Warren Platner American Circa 1960
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of original chairs by Warren Platner in nickel and rose velvet.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nickel
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
John Moyr Smith Pair of armchairs
By John Moyr Smith, Cox
Son
Located in Miami, FL
2 Armchairs from england 19th Cent. Edited By Cox & Son. Two chairs from this set are in Musee
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of French Rattan Back Chairs with Slip Covers
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Rattan Back Chairs With Slip Covers. Carved wood along borders of the chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Pair of Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage Brno chairs with polished chrome flatbar steel frames and champagne velvet
Category
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,950 / set
Fine Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine pair of antique Victorian carved mahogany side chairs having a magnificent carved mahogany top
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Pair of Art Deco Aluminum Chairs by Warren McArthur
By Warren McArthur
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Art Deco Aluminum Chairs by Warren McArthur, American, circa 1930's.
They retain their
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of "Fourmi" bistro chairs by Baumann, France 1960s
By Baumann France
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Pair of bistro chairs known as “Fourmi” by Baumann France, circa 1960, walnut veneer on
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Folk Art Occasional Rattan Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Folk Art style mid-century occasional chairs.
Carved decorative detailing
Category
Mid-20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Walnut Biedermeier Chairs, German, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Biedermeier chairs in walnut veneered, with open-work backrests with wavy, gold-patinated
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Gothic Revival Decorated Wooden Chairs by Kittinger
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of gothic revival altar chairs by Kittinger Furniture. Slender wood backs with polychrome
Category
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair of Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique pair of quality Victorian mahogany balloon back side chairs having magnificent shaped back
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Pair of Early Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of early Kaare Klint side chairs with frame of Cuban mahogany, seat and back upholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair of Victorian Mahogany Desk Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous pair of antique English Victorian bar back dining chairs, circa 1860 in date
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Genuine Antique Swedish Country Gustavian Style Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
a genuine pair that have been together since the start. One chair is slightly larger than the other
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Georgian Side Chairs with Leather Upholstered Seats
Located in London, GB
This pair of fine quality mahogany Georgian side chairs features a shaped back with an attractive
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Pair of English Walnut Barley Twist Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century pair of English chairs featuring barley twist decorated frames in the Jacobean taste
Category
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of High Back Prescott Chairs by Jonathan Adler
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century style high back accent chairs by Jonathan Adler. Iconic style with a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Erik Buch Teak Chairs, New Leather Upholstery
By Erik Buch
Located in London, GB
A pair of Erik Buch teak and leather chairs. Produced in Denmark, circa 1960. Teak backing to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Danish Vintage Carver Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish and very rare pair of Danish vintage carver chairs by Niels Koefoed. They were
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of Black Wishbone Chairs, Y-Chair, Model CH24, Hans J. Wegner, 2008
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of wishbone chairs, Y-chair, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner in the 1950s and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash
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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 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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