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Henredon Regency Style Side Chairs in the Manner of Dorothy Draper
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Regency style dining chairs attributed to Henredon Furniture in the manner of Dorothy
Category
1990s North American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold
Pair of Salvatore Leone for Thonet Bentwood Cane Armchairs
By Salvatore Leone
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of early bentwood and cane armchairs made by Salvatore Leone for Thonet in Modena, Italy. Rare
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Beech
Pair of B64 Marcel Breuer Armchairs, Made in Italy, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
woven rattan seats and backrests and chromed tubular steel frames.
Great as dining chairs or desk
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Bistro Dining Chairs Baumann France Midcentury, circa 1950
By Baumann France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of midcentury French Bistro dining chairs by Baumann, circa 1950
With original label still
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by D Scan
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of solid teak dining chairs original upholstery seats, in oatmeal color. Made in Denmark
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Ward Bennett Side or Dining Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of curvaceous cherry wood Ward Bennett side or dining chairs, original upholstery in a rustic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of solid teak dining chairs freshly new upholstery seats, in orange with oatmeal back
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of solid teak dining chairs freshly new upholstery seats, in orange with oatmeal back
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Teak Carvers by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard
By Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
beautiful sculptural arms and backs, these pair of dining carvers would equally make a wonderful pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Teak
Pair of Carrocel Custom D
Barto High Back Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Carrocel custom D’Barto high back dining chairs. Finished in a black lacquer with luxurious
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of American Mid century Modern Walnut Desk/Dining Chairs
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Elegant simple design walnut desk dining chairs with beautiful backrest design all original
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Pair of Rare Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp Jensen Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1974
This rare pair of chairs was designed by Danish architects Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish Teak Vintage Carver Armchairs by Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautifully made pair of solid teak ‘Eva’ carver chairs. These were designed by Niels
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of 6 Mart Stam Italian Leather Armchairs, 1950s
By Mart Stam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six Italian in original leather armchairs by Mart Stam 1950s for Fasem International with the structure in chromed steel.
In the 1920s Dutch architect Mart Stam revolutionized moder...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$10,800 / set
Pair of American Mid century Modern Walnut Desk/Dining Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant simple design pair of walnut desk dining chairs with beautiful cane backrest design all
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Armchairs with Leopard Print
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous 19th century pair of carved French armchairs featuring a leopard cheetah print upholstery
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Pair of Elbow Chairs, 20th Century Contemporary, Tub, Dining Armchairs
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of elbow chairs, 20th century, contemporary tub dining chairs, English armchairs
Category
Late 20th Century English Chinese Export Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Armchairs in Orange Velvet
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Adrian Pearsall tall back armchairs in original orange velvet upholstery. Needs refinishing
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
1960s Pair of Bruno Rey Dining, Side Chairs for Dietiker
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s pair of Bruno Rey dining – side chairs for Dietiker. This is an early pair of Bruno Rey
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carrocel Custom Aridis Art Deco Dining Accent Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
These Art Deco dining chairs are part of the Carrocel Custom collection. They are custom finished
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Chrome Armchairs by Milo Baughman in Patent Leather/COM
Located in New York, NY
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Priced individually at $2,500 Per Pair or $1,300 Each. Two (2) chairs available. Price includes either
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Chrome T-Back Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 Milo Baughman cantilever chrome dining chairs. Curved chrome bar armrests with T-back.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Louis XV Armchairs with Distressed Wood and Fornasetti Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of beautiful Louis the XV armchairs with distressed wood and Fornasetti fabric. The freshly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Antique Pair of Georgian Mahogany Dining Side Hall Bedroom Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality pair of Georgian 19th century mahogany dining side hall or bedroom chairs.
Date
Category
Antique 1810s Georgian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Dining Room Chairs, Italy, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of upholstered Venetian chairs on square-pointed legs with yellow-painted wooden frames with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Dining Room Chairs, Italy, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of upholstered Venetian chairs on square-pointed legs with yellow-painted wooden frames with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Dining Room Chairs, Italy, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of upholstered Venetian chairs on square-pointed legs with yellow-painted wooden frames with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Dining Armchairs by Drexel Heritage
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing pair of mid century modern dining chairs by Drexel Heritage. Each ratio a wooden frame with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Knoll Studio Ricchio Armchairs by Joseph and Linda Ricchio
By Knoll, Joe
Linda Ricchio
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of Knoll Studio Ricchio armchairs designed by Joseph and Linda Ricchio in 1990. The chairs are
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pair of Brass Dining/ Side Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Toronto, ON
This splendid pair of brass side chairs with
captains or ships wheel backs in original black vinyl
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Chippendale Coral Red Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo carved armchairs made in the Chinese chippendale
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Faux Bamboo, Wood
Pair of Carrocel Custom Brass Demilune Armchairs in Sea Foam Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
, demilune, satin brass frame with a bolster roll on the chair back and rounded seat upholstered in
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ant, Model 3101, in Teak, Designed by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of ant, model 3101, in teak, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952 and manufactured by Fritz
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Marcel Breuer Brown Channeled Velvet Upholstered Cesca Armchairs, Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Two Marcel Breuer Bauhaus brown channeled velvet and tubular chrome dining or side armchairs made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Marcel Breuer Brown Channeled Velvet Upholstered Cesca Armchairs, Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Two Marcel Breuer Bauhaus brown channeled velvet and tubular chrome dining or side armchairs made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Carver Armchairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare pair of carver chairs. These were designed by Robert Heritage as part of
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
Mid-Century Pair of AWA Brutalist Light Oak Dining Chairs
By AWA Holland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist oak side chairs by Dutch Mid Century manufacturer AWA out of Almelo, The Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Antique Limed Oak Urn Back Carvers or Armchairs, English, 1920s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A great pair of limed oak carvers.
Similarly they have the delightful urn back splat, secondly
Category
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
20th Century Pair of Catalan Throne Armchairs in Walnut and Caned Seats
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of Catalan armchairs in carved walnut and caned seats.
Country chairs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Danish N. O. Møller Pair of Armchairs No. 62 of Rosewood Made by J.L. Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a pair of armchairs model no. 62 designed by the Danish cabinet maker and furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Papercord
Pair of Teak Danish Modern Armchairs by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of teak Danish Modern armchairs designed by Erik Buck for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Oval Back Fruitwood Armchairs Kravet Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted pair of Louis XVI oval back armchairs with Kravet fabric. The carvings throughout the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Oval Back Fruitwood Armchairs Kravet Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted pair of Louis XVI oval back armchairs with Kravet fabric. The carvings throughout the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Boho Chic Bamboo Dining Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step into the world of bohemian elegance with this pair of Boho Chic Bamboo Dining Chairs. Crafted
Category
1990s Philippine Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of P40 Armchairs by Giancarlo Vegni and Gianfranco Gualtierotti for Fasem
By Giancarlo Vegni
G. Gualtierotti, Fasem International
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The single back piece curves forward to form the armrests for this sculpted elegant chair. Ponti-style
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bellini CAB 413 Armchairs in Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Exquisite pair of original Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, a true emblem of timeless design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Thonet Style Dining Chair, Austria, 1930s, Pair
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of this Thonet style dining chairs were made in Austria in the 1930s
Arr Nouveau period
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCMs in White Ash
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two Eames DCMs (Dining Chair Metal) in white ash with chrome legs. Minor scratches and wear to
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of Italian "Neve" Armchairs in Black Ash by Piero Lissoni for Porro
By Piero Lissoni, Porro
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian "Neve" chairs in black stained ash by Piero Lissoni for Porro, circa 2010s
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Ash
Pair of Solid Teak Danish Kai Kristiansen Armchairs with Newer Black Vinyl
By Kai Kristiansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
form arched arms are quintessentially Kai Kristiansen.
Restoration:
Both chairs have been
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Pair Razor Blade Armchairs of Solid Oak with Sheep Skin
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf razor blade armchairs manufactured by EG Furniture.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
1950s Pair of James Leonard Esavian Esa Dining, Side Upholstered Chairs
By Esavian
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s pair of vintage James Leonard Esavian ESA Dining/Side Upholstered Chairs. We have always
Category
Vintage 1950s British Chairs
Set of Two Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of gorgeous modern Danish dining chairs in teak.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Chippendale Style European Dining Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of antique dining chairs is crafted in the style of Chippendale furniture with fine
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Gio Ponti Leggera Blue Velvet Dining Chairs, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of chairs model 699 Leggera designed by Giò Ponti for Cassina, dated 1957. Structure in black
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern brass dining chairs. Solid mirror brass frames upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
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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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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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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.
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 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 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 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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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.