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4 Rural French Ladder Back Dark Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
By Jean Royère, Charles Dudouyt, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful chairs from the 70s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat.
Fit perfectly with the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
English Set of Six Ash with Birch Crest Rail and Rush Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
18th Century English Set of Six Ash with Birch Crest Rail and Rush Trapezoide Seat Chairs. Custom
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs
Set of French Woven Rush Seat
Back Chairs in the Manner of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, Mel Smilow
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning early French chairs in very nice condition. All rush is tightly woven and strong.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
Philip Clissett, a Set of Six Arts
Crafts Ash Ladder Back Rush Seated Chairs
By Phillip Clissett
Located in London, GB
An original set of six Arts & Crafts ash ladder back rush seated chairs by Philip Clissett
Two
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Guillerme
Chambron Dining Chair in Oak and Rush
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, dining chair, oak, rush, France, 1960s.
Beautifully shaped chair in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model #71 Teak and Rope Dining Chairs for J.L. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Model #71 dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Teak
Set of Four Vico Magistretti Style Pine Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Vico Magistretti style pine dining chairs with woven rush seats and curved backrests. A
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Pine
Set of Six Dark Brown Dining Chairs in Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of six dark brown dining chairs in style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960
Solid heavy
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Rush
French Farmhouse High Ladderback Dining Chairs Made of Solid Cherry, Set of 6
Located in Austin, TX
This set of six French-style ladder-back chairs is ready to go!
Each chair is in mint condition
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Cherry
Set of Six Modernist Oak Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in New York City, NY
Set of six oak dining chairs with graphic grid design on back rests, and rush seat.
Category
20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rush
Set of 8 French Country Dining Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice set of 8 ladder-back French County dining chairs, with rush seats and carved back and seat
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
A Set of Four Dining Chairs with Woven Seats by Pierre Cruège, France ca 1950s
By Pierre Cruège
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of dining chairs has an elegant appearance combined with distinctive, rustic design
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Pair of 1950s French Woven Rush Seated Armchairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Pair of 1950s French woven rush seated armchairs
Pair of 1950s French woven rush seated armchairs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Decorative Side or Dining Chair by Paolo Buffa Made in Italy Ca. 1950’s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
part of a set of dining chairs, but this chair can certainly stand alone as a side, desk, slipper, or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Style Turned Wooden Dining Chairs Woven Rush Seat Set of Six
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare set of six dining chairs in the manner of Charlotte Perriand.
Turned oak wood core with
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Mid Century French Country Ladder Ribbon Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
french country ladder ribbon back rush seat dining chairs
Set includes 2 arm and 2 side chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of 6 French Provincial Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Set of 6 French Provincial style dining chairs with rush seats. Armchairs measure 35" H x 23.5" W x
Category
20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Antique Set of Eight Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
spindle back dining chairs having rush
seats in good order raised on elegant turned legs and
stretchers
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Edward Gardiner Five Arts
Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs with New Rush Seats
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner. A set of five Arts and Crafts Cotswold School ladder back dining chairs, with
Category
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of 6 Louis XV Provincial Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
French country provincial style carved back, rush seat, pine ladder back dining chairs with
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Eight French Country Painted Dining Chairs with Rust Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of (8) French country painted dining chairs with rush seats. Beautiful worn, distressed finish
Category
Antique 19th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
JL Moller Rush Rope Danish Teak Side Desk Nº 75 Dining Chair Vintage Mid-Century
By Neils O. Möller, J. L. Möller Höjbjerg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
All original Vintage Danish chair. A very clean and lightly used example. Just procured from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Teak
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Style Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Attractive set of 4 rush seat and back wood chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand ......
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush
Bauche Chairs by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in New York, NY
Set of six rush Bauche chairs by Charlotte Perriand.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Hardwood
Set of Six Carimate Chairs
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
'Carimate' is a chair designed by Vico Magistretti in 1959 for a Golf Club in a small city in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Set of 8 Rustic Banister Back Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
woven rush seats.
Each Chair measures 17.5” wide by 15.25” deep by 39.5” high. Seat height 18.5
Category
20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
Pair of "Superleggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare pair of "Superleggera" chairs in oak with the original woven rush seat and legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four 1950s Italian Leggera Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant set of four Italian dining chairs in ash and rush.
Very light (leggera in Italian) chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
French Wood and Woven Chair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood and woven chair by Charles Dudouyt from France 1940's. Solid and chunky tapered
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid-Century Arne Hovmand-Olsen Teak and Paper Cord Dining Chairs c.1960
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in San Francisco, CA
elegant mid-century teak dining chairs with rush woven seats.
Two more identical chairs available with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood, Teak
Set of Eight Vintage Ladderback Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of eight vintage ladderback chairs: six side chairs and two complimentary armchairs. Turned and
Category
Vintage 1980s English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Six Hardwood Ladder Back Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of six Rustic Ladder back Dining Chairs with hardwood frames having attractive graining and
Category
20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Hardwood
Superb Early American Shaker Style Chairs 6
By Shakers, Shaker Style
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Warm glowing patina on these Early American Shaker style chairs. Not a perfect match but all
Category
Early 20th Century American Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Vico Magistretti “Carimate” Chair by Stendig
By Stendig Co., Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti “Carimate” chair imported by Stendig. Ebonized wood finish with woven rush seating
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Lacquer
MCM Spinetto Chairs by Chiavari, Italy 1950
s
By Chiavari
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design "SPINETTO" Chairs by Chiavari. Made in Italy, 1950's / 60
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Pair of "Leggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of dining chairs by Gio Ponti in ash with rush seats woven in a basket weave pattern, all
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Set of Six Charlotte Perriand "Dordogne" Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Dronten, NL
Wonderful set of 6 dining chairs model Dordogne designed by Charlotte Perriand for Sentou
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Set of 6 Vico Magistretti / Charlotte Perriand Style Rush Dining Room Chairs
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful design dining room chairs dating from the ‘70s.
These chairs are often attributed to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of Italian Ladderback Chairs after Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Ladderback chairs having black paint surface with rush seats. Both are marked made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Four Gio Ponti Ladder Back Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, lacquered maple, high ladder back chairs with woven rush seats attributed to Gio Ponti
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Rush
Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chair, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche chair, France, 1950s. Wooden frame overpainted in white
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of 4 Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Carimate" Chairs
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Masculine, Wood-Framed Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seating by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Five American Blonde Turned Wood Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of five American turned wood rush chairs. Set of two arm and three side chairs in blonde wood
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
19th c. Set of Four Country French Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 19th century Country French dining chairs made of walnut with nice hand carved flora
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Original Charlotte Perriand / Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs, France, 1960s
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of six original Charlotte Perriand / Robert Sentou Dordogne chairs, France, 1960s. Wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Five Charlotte Perriand Meribel Chair, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of five dining chairs, model Meribel, designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Superb Pair of Early Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche chairs, France, 1950s, with very rare rust
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Four Original Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs, France, 1960s
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of four original Robert Sentou Dordogne chairs, this model often attributed to Charlotte
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Nice Early Gio Ponti Superleggera Chair, in Original Condition, Italy, 1950s
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A nice early Gio Ponti Superleggera chair, Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Italy, 1950s. In original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rush
Six Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy circa 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Markington, GB
vintage condition
A set of six ebonized and rush seated dining chairs, twin curved bar back, tapered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand / Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of four Charlotte Perriand for Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs, France, 1960s. Good structural
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Four Italian Ladder Back Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hudson, NY
Four beechwood and rush chairs from Italy in the style of Gio Ponti .
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
A set of six Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of six Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s. Good structural condition
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of 6 French Modern Brutalist Chairs, Charles Dudouyt Style, Made in 1960s
By Charles Dudouyt, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Odense, DK
made in the style of Charles Dudouyt, they feature solid oak construction and rush seats. The chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Oak, Rush
Superb Set of Early Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s/60s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
original rush with only minor surface losses. A superb, museum quality set of classic Perriand chairs. Fast
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Four Italian Ladder Back Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Denton, TX
Made in Italy out of beechwood with hand woven rush seat.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Rush
Antique Lord
Taylor Windsor Country Farmhouse Rush Bentwood Slat Back Chair
By Lord
Taylor
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique Lord & Taylor Windsor farmhouse chair featuring a bentwood slat back with rush seat
Category
Early 20th Century Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Rush, Bentwood
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Rushed Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of rushed dining chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique rushed dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and rush. We have 426 antique and vintage rushed dining chairs in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of rushed dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Rushed dining chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many rushed dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti and Niels Otto Møller produced popular rushed dining chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Rushed Dining Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,554, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $39,500 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 Rushed Dining Chairs
- What are rush seats on chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
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.
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