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Set of 2 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 673 by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Glazy chairs, gentle 673 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton
System 1-2-3
Standard Lounge Chair in Fabric for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'system 1-2-3' standard lounge chair in fabric for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Pierre Cardin Set Of 4 Dinning Chairs Velvet
Steel For Maison Jansen, 1970
By Maison Jansen, Pierre Cardin
Located in The Hague, NL
This set of 4 chairs was created by French Avant Garde designer Pierre Cardin for well-known
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outline Dining Chair, Harald Lavender
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outline Dining Chair by Formiing, Harald Lavender Purple
Fabric: Harald 632
Customization
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
$1,599 / item
Purple Panton Chair, 1973
By Herman Miller, Verner Panton
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
purple chair, dated 1971, marked Herman Miller, Fehlbaum Production, in very good vintage condition, with
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Plastic
Outline Dining Chair, Harald Navy
By Formiing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outline Dining Chair by Formiing, Harald Navy Blue
Fabric: Harald 772
Customization: Available in
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton
$1,599 / item
Guillerme
Chambron Set of Five Dining Chairs in Oak and Purple Wool
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of five dining chairs, solid oak, wool, France, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Maurizio Salvato Postmodern Point Chairs for Saporiti Italia - Set of Four
By Saporiti, Maurizio Salvato
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Point postmodern dining chairs in purple ultra-suede fabric with single arm rests
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Stitch Wing Back Parsons Chair Innovative Dining Chair – Light Reflecting Design
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
dining chair around a contemporary table, used as a reading corner chair, placed as an accent chair for
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
2023 Patricia Urquiola for Moroso Tropicalia Dining Side Chair Purple and Grey
By Patricia Urquiola, Moroso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tropicalia side chair, originally designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2008. This particular
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Blue Velvet Black Legs Dining Chair Utopía
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
The Utopía Dining Chair brings boldness and imagination to the everyday. With its curved backrest
Category
2010s Spanish Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer
Contemporary Blue Velvet Pink Legs Dining Chair Utopía
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
The Utopía Dining Chair brings boldness and imagination to the everyday. With its curved backrest
Category
2010s Spanish Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer
Knoll BRNO Flat Bar Armchairs by Mies van der Rohe, Set of 6
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Culver City, CA
are chairs that feel just as at home around a serious dining table as they do in a design-forward
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
2023 Patricia Urquiola for Moroso Tropicalia Dining Arm Chair in Purple and Grey
By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tropicalia chair with arms, originally designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2008. This
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Purple Fabric and Black Frame
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a B40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example
Category
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
A Set of Eight Navy Wicker Dining Chairs with Cushions
Located in New York, NY
A Set of eight great-looking navy wicker dining chairs arm chairs with cushions in a crisp navy and
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of eight dining chairs "Gaja", Italy
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of four eight chairs "Gaja"
an elegant but essential
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sculptural Dining Table and Chairs Ensemble by Ángel Mombiedro
By Ángel Mombiedro
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural dining table and chairs ensemble by Ángel Mombiedro
Set of 6 chairs and table
Measures
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Very Rare Gaetano Pesce Dining Set, Sansone 1 Table
6x Dalila Chairs
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Aachen, NW
Very rare dining room set by Gaetano Pesce featuring 6x chairs model Dalila and a table model
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Resin
Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Table and 6 Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice Eames Aluminum Group 48" Table and 6 Chairs with dark blue covers. Purchased directly from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chairs in Purple Velvet
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. This example was produced in the USA in 2018. The chair features upholstered seats in purple Knoll
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Wood, Fabric
1970 Bill Stephens 1300 Series Dining Chair for Knoll in Purple Fabric
Walnut
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is of 1300 Series Dining Chair, originally designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll in the late
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
1995 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chair in Silver with Upholstery
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
upholstered seat and back in pink upholstery.
The chair measures 21 inches deep, 26 inches wide, and is 32
Category
1990s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Anat Chair, Outdoor by Rejo Studio
By REJO design studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
We always wanted to design a chair to sit on it freely in any way using the arch shape- the closest
Category
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mixed Colour Chair From "Platubo" series, Recycled Plastic, Youngmin Kang, 1S1T
By Youngmin Kang
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mixed Colour Chair
From "Platubo" series
Manufactured by 1S1T
Produced for Side Gallery
Seoul
Category
2010s South Korean Stools
Materials
Plastic
Cleo Baldon Purple Campaign Dining Chairs
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four Cleo Baldon purple velvet iron and oak campaign dining chairs. New upholstery.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,200 / set
8 Romeo Rega Italian Brass Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet
By Romeo Rega
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A set of 8 Romeo Rega brass plated dining chairs originally purchased in Harrods London. Dating
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Deco Iron Dining Chairs with Purple Silk Fabric Newly Upholstered
Located in New York, NY
with new webbing and springs. These beautiful chairs are also the most comfortable dining chairs. We
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 12 Moroso Dining Chairs in Purple Leather by Patricia Urquiola 2002
By Patricia Urquiola, Moroso
Located in Vienna, AT
Fjord Dining Arm Chair is designed by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso. Upholstery in original
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Dining Chairs from Miroslav Navratil
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Vienna, Austria
Extraordinary and rare dining room chairs, made in former Czechoslovakia by Miroslav Navratil
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
Set of Four Willy Rizzo Chairs
By Willy Rizzo
Located in De Klinge, BE
Set of four Willy Rizzo chairs in brass and chrome.
Made in Italy in the 1970s
In the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$2,070 / set
Eight Arne Jacobsen Lily Chairs, Denmark, circa 1950
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Set of eight 1950s lily chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen
and manufactured by Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Tongue Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
'Tonque' chair by Danish designer, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Jacobsen has designed a series
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Jasper Morrison High Pad Chairs for Cappellini, Set of Six
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in
s Heer Arendskerke, NL
Set of six high pad chairs designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 1999 in purple Panno wool
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Czechoslovak colored formica cafe chairs, 1960´s, set of 4
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century color formica cafe or dining chairs with chrome legs. They were made by Kovona company
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Six John Widdicomb Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
These John Widdicomb dining room chairs.
Set of six (6) John Widdicomb dining chairs with gold
Category
20th Century American Chairs
$10,500 / set
Four Mid Century Modern Polished Chrome Dining Chairs
By Directional
Located in Hollywood, FL
The channeled upholstered seat above a chrome base.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Padus Dining Chair with Bronze Patina Finish, Contemporary, Art Deco Inspired
By Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Padus dining and host chair are a graceful, contemporary nod to Art Moderne. A refined curvilinear
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Dining or Patio Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Merced, CA
Set of 4 rare chairs designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Cincinnati company, Ficks Reed, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
$3,900 / set
Set of Ten Purple Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A great set of ten purple tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Chrome is in great
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
4-Set Aubergine/Wine, Felber C18 Purple Dining Chairs by Dietiker
By Arik Levy, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Felber C18 is the perfect indoor/outdoor dining. With its robust powder coating, this timeless
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Henredon Purple Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 elegant dining chairs by Henredon. Consisting of two arm and four side chairs. Chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6 1950
s Italian Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet
Located in London, GB
purple velvet seats.
These chairs have been recently upholstered and are the frames are in good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Regency Orange Purple and Brown Skirted Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Dive into the regal elegance of these Regency-style Skirted Parsons Dining Chairs, a set of six
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Teak and Purple Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of 6 vintage Danish dining chairs. The chairs have a teak frame and purple upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Five John Widdicomb Dining / Side Chairs, Art Deco, Gold Leaf, Purple
By John Widdicomb
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Five John Widdicomb Dining / Side Chairs, Art Deco, Gold Leaf, Purple
Five American
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Ten Mid-century Danish Teak Dining Chairs in Purple Wool Textile
Located in Oakland, CA
Restored set of ten mid-century Danish dining chairs handcrafted of old-growth teak with sculpted
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Artifort Dining Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt
By Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
Six Artifort dining chairs or office chairs. Design Geoffrey Harcourt, 1996. In a cobalt blue
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of four French, faux bamboo dining chairs of Good Design and sturdy construction. Newly
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Milo Baughman Dining Chairs in Chrome
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman dining chairs with chrome base and upholstered seats.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Cantilevered tubular chrome dining height chairs ( seat H 19.5 ). The chairs are in good original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Goldfinger Velvet and Brass Dining Chair
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
rigor to your Park Ave pad or swanks up your midcentury abode. Our Goldfinger dining chair looks as good
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$1,300 / item
1950s Exceptional Pair of Cox Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s exceptional pair of Cox dining chairs
1950s exceptional pair of vintage stacking Cox dining
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Signed Verner Panton Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Verner Panton
Located in Pasadena, CA
A set of four Verner Panton dining chairs in black molded designed in 1960. This design was the
Category
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Four Finn Juhl For France
Sons Dining Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four mid century modern dining chairs designed by Finn Juhl and made by France and Son
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
$4,900 / set
Set of Ten French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
This beautifully constructed set of Art Deco chairs boasts solid walnut frames and a stunning look
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of 6 beautiful dining chairs in royal blue wool with chrome legs, attributed to Milo Baughman
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Purple Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of purple dining chairs available for sale. The range of distinct purple dining chairs — often made from metal, steel and wood — can elevate any home. We have 55 antique and vintage purple dining chairs in-stock, while there are 26 modern editions to choose from as well. Purple dining chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Purple dining chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Tolix, Xavier Pauchard and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful purple dining chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Purple Dining Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $133 on the low end and $21,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Dining-room-chairs for You
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
Questions About Purple 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 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 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 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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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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