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J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs By J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Directional Sculpted Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs By Paul McCobb for Directional USA
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Vladimir Kagan Rare Iconic Set of 4 Sculpted Walnut Dining/Game Chairs 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 iconic and rare dining/game chairs model 175A in sculpted walnut with upholstered seats
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of 10 Sculpted Italian Louis XV Style Cane Back Dining Chairs in Black
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 sculpted Italian Louis XV cane back dining chairs. Featuring a textured linen and black
Category

2010s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paul McCobb for Calvin Sculpted Walnut and Cane X-Base Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs By Paul McCobb for Calvin
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern “Brasilia” Sculpted Teak Dining Chairs by G-Plan
By G-Plan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 32.50”H x 18” W x 19.50” D Seat Height 17.50 Materials: Teak, Original Fabric
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Tiger Maple Side Chairs, Pair
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of midcentury Swedish modern side chairs designed by Edmond Spence. The chairs
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Mobula Reading Chair, Hand-Sculpted and Signed by Cedric Breisacher
By Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Mobula reading chair Hand sculpted and signed by Cedric Breisacher Dimension: H 34 cm x P47 cm x
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2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Sculptural Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of sculpted high back dining chairs includes two armchairs and four side chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Osvaldo Borsani Style Dining Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of six sculpted back dining chairs feature wonderful curved backs, as well as tapered and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of 8 Danish Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Eight midcentury Danish teak dining chairs with sculpted frames, topped off by bold and comfortable
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs with Papercord Seats
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four Scandinavian Modern dining chairs feature sculpted teak frames, unique
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20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Paul McCobb for Directional Sculpted Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs or dining captain chairs By Paul McCobb for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Six Exceptional Italian Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six beautiful dining chairs with sculpted form. Curved back with bow-tie style that
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood

Set of Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of four vintage modern Italian dining chairs feature sculpted walnut frames with
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Paul Evans Rare Armchair in Sculpted Bronze
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans, dining chair, epoxy bronzed resin over steel, fabric, United States, 1967 Designed by
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Matching Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of eight matching Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in sculpted walnut with upholstered
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Set of Six Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual set of sculpted Italian-walnut dining chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani, upholstered in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

One Carlo de Carli 1950s Velvet Dining Chair with Arms
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One beautifully sculpted 1950s Carlo de Carli dining chairs with arms, newly restored and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Ten 1950s Carlo de Carli Ebonized Dining Chairs
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 10 beautifully sculpted 1950s Carlo de Carli dining chairs, ebonized and upholstered in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Ten 1950s Carlo de Carli Ebonized Dining Chairs
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 10 beautifully sculpted 1950s Carlo de Carli dining chairs, ebonized and upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Six Early Vintage Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in San Jose, CA
manufactured in Odense, Denmark. This set includes six dining chairs with sculpted oak frames and handwoven
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of Six Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut Declaration Dining Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely sculpted walnut dining chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and Stuart MacDougall for Drexel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Six Walnut Dining Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. Sculpted set of 6 dining chairs, designed by Vico Magistretti. The chairs feature half cylindrical legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Sculpted Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or dining armchairs By Paul McCobb for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Set of Danish Modern "Ella" Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of Danish modern dining chairs features sculpted teak frames, with pivoting backs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Walnut Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs New Upholstery
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of very beautifully sculpted walnut frames dining chairs with new upholstery.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of 11 Carlo de Carli 1950s Velvet Dining Chairs with Arms
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 11 beautifully sculpted 1950s Carlo de Carli dining chairs with arms, newly restored and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Kipp Stewart for Drexel Walnut and Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely sculpted walnut and rosewood inlayed dining chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and Stuart
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Armchairs, Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or dining captain chairs By Paul McCobb
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut dining chairs designed by Kipp
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Niels Otto Møller Dining Chairs Model 78 Denmark Teak Black Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous pair of Niels O. Møller design model 78 dining chairs with sculpted teak frame and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Restored Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of ten Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut dining chairs By John Van Koert for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 8 sculpted beech wood dining chairs by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi 1970s. The chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Exquisite set of four dining chairs in the manner of Jean Prouvé, France 1950s.
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
dining chairs are sculpted from solid wood and very well constructed. In the manner of Jean Prouvé
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group T-Back Black Lacquered Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern sculpted solid maple t-back dining chairs Designed by Paul McCobb for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Set of Eight (8) Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Teak by Benny Linden, c. 1970 s
By Erik Buch
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expansive set of eight beautifully sculpted Danish Modern teak dining chairs
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Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Paul Evans Set of Four Dining Chairs ‘PE-105/106’ in Sculpted Bronze and Fabric
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Directional, dining chairs from the series PE-105/106, sculpted bronze, steel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Rare and Unusual Mid-Century Cord Back Chairs
By Jacques Guillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jacques Guillon inspired dining chairs with sculpted teak frames and cord backs. (Please confirm
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Danish Mid-Century Peter Teak Chair by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Littleton, CO
A handsomely sculpted 'Peter' teak dining or desk chair with black faux leather seat by Niels
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Erik Buch Set of Four Captains Armchairs in Teak and Green Fabric Upholstery
By Erik Buch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1957 Set of four sculpted dining chairs in solid teak. These chairs show the characteristics of the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Six Mid Century Danish Modern Curved Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern curved T-back walnut dining chairs with sculpted
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Small Sculpted Chairs and Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern dining set features child's size sculpted white chairs and a matching
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fiberglass

American Mid Century Set of 6 Drexel Walnut Declaration Dining Chairs
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Finely sculpted walnut dining chairs designed by Kipp Stewart and Stuart MacDougall for Drexel
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vico Magistretti for Cassina Chairs with Cognac Leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sculpted set of eight dining chairs, designed by Vico Magistretti. The patinated wooden chairs feature half
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Plywood

Brass Sculpted Brass Chair, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass sculpted brass chair, Misaya. Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63). Hand-sculpted
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Brass Sculpted Brass Chair, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass sculpted brass chair, Misaya Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63) Hand-sculpted
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Dining Set by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Møgens Kold Mobelfabrik
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kold Mobelfabrik are paired with this teak dining table. Comfortable sculpted teak dining chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Wonderful Danish Design Dining Room Set Designed by Dyrlund in Teak 1950s
By Dyrlund
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
four sculpted solid teak dining chairs and a extendable teak dining table. Dyrlund is known for their
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Sculpted Brass Chairs, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of sculpted brass chairs - Misaya Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63) Hand
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculpted Brass Chairs, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of sculpted brass chairs - Misaya Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63) Hand
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Black Brass Sculpted Brass Chair, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Black brass sculpted brass chair, Misaya Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63) Hand
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Black Brass Sculpted Brass Chair, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Black brass sculpted brass chair, Misaya. Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63) Hand
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Black Brass Sculpted Brass Chair, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Black brass sculpted brass chair, Misaya Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63) Hand
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculpted Brass Chairs, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of sculpted brass chairs, Misaya Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63) Hand
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Black Brass Sculpted Chair by Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Black brass sculpted chair by Misaya Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63) Hand
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculpted Brass Chairs, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of sculpted brass chairs, Misaya Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63) Hand
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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Sculpted Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sculpted dining chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every sculpted dining chair was constructed with great care. Find 77 options for an antique or vintage sculpted dining chair now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sculpted dining chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A sculpted dining chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one sculpted dining chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Evans, Misaya and Cedric Breisacher produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Sculpted Dining Chair?

Prices for a sculpted dining chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $575 and can go as high as $120,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,722.

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 Sculpted Dining Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A 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, 2021
    Dining 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Many 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, 2024
    A 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, 2024
    What 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, 2023
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    To 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.