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Set of Four Italian Sculptural Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Italian sculptural dining chairs. The chairs have black lacquered sculptural frames
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$7,900 / set
Set of 8 Sculptural Dining Chairs in Ash, France, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 8 Sculptural Dining Chairs in Ash, France, 1970s
A striking set of eight sculptural dining
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Romeo Rega Sculptural Dining Chair, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Romeo Rega sculptural dining chair, suede and burl, 1970, Italy.
This dining chair by Romeo Rega
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Norman Cherner Plycraft Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 6 sculptural dining chairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Bentwood
Norman Cherner Plycraft Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Design.. Norman Cherner for Plycraft ..Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chair for Galdino Maspero, 1948
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Colombo Sanguineti Sculptural dining chair, wood and straw, Italy, 1948
Paolo Buffa, celebrated
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Romeo Rega Sculptural Dining Chairs, 1970, Set of 2
By Romeo Rega
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Romeo Rega sculptural dining chairs, suede and burl, 1970, Italy, set of two.
This set of two
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Romeo Rega Sculptural Dining Chairs, 1970, Set of 4
By Romeo Rega
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Romeo Rega sculptural dining chairs, suede and burl, 1970, Italy, set of four.
This set of four
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Six Sculptural Dining Chairs, Paolo Buffa Attributed Restored, Original Velvet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury six sculptural dining chairs, Paolo Buffa attributed , restored, in blond walnut, wax
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Four Sculptural Dining Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Set of four dining chairs by Directional. The chairs have the original upholstery and a nice
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$22,000 / set
Set of 4 Brutalist and Sculptural dining chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of 4 Brutalist and Sculptural dining chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt France 1960s
This
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
$4,324 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 8
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Sculptural dining chairs for Galdino Maspero, wood and straw, Italy, 1948, set of eight
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 6
By Paolo Buffa, Galdino Maspero
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Sculptural dining chairs for Galdino Maspero, wood and straw, Italy, 1948, set of six
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 4
By Paolo Buffa, Galdino Maspero
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Sculptural dining chairs for Galdino Maspero, wood and straw, Italy, 1948, set of four
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 10
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, wood and straw, Italy, 1948, set of ten
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 2
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Sculptural dining chairs for Galdino Maspero, wood and straw, Italy, 1948, set of two
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Contemporary Sculptural Dining Chairs in Metallic Finish
By Albino Miranda
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary dining chair built with resin reinforced fiberglass. This highly resistant material is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Set of Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chairs by KFF Karl Friedrich, Germany, 1980s
By Karl Friedrich Förster, KFF
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chairs by KFF Karl Friedrich, Germany, 1980s
This sculptural
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Dining Chair in Ashwood Frame
Fabric Upholstery
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This chair offers timeless style and exceptional comfort, expertly crafted with a luxurious blend
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Black Lucite Sculptural Dining Chairs by Hill Mfg - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black & Clear Lucite Sculptural Dining Chairs by Hill Mfg - Set of 6
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Sculptural Dining Chairs in Black Lacquered Wood with Decorative Carvings
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, lacquered wood, France, 1970s
Crafted with unparalleled artistry, these dining
Category
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Sculptural Dining Chairs With Elegant Wooden Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1960s
This set of six dining chairs, crafted in
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of Twelve Sculptural Dining Chairs With Elegant Wooden Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1960s
This set of twelve dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Sculptural Dining Chair In White Lacquered Wood Frame
White Nubuck
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A chair of architectural and sculptural design, crafted from solid wood with a Nubuck leather seat
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Dining Chair in Whitewashed Ashwood with Pale Grey Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This chair offers timeless style and exceptional comfort, expertly crafted with a luxurious blend
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Paolo Buffa Six Sculptural Dining Chairs, Olive Green Velvet, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Culver City, CA
, this set of 6 dining chairs are sleek, refined, stylish and timelessly modern even at around 73 years
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
$9,800 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Dining Chair Sleek Metal Frame By Sergio Lopez
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair has a sculptural silhouette with a strong graphic presence. It is a modern piece that
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chairs "Harp" designed by Dietrich Design
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare set of 4 Postmodernist dining chairs "Harp
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Set of Six Sculptural Dining Chairs in Wood and Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, beech, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
Everything about this set of chairs is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Sculptural Dining Chairs in Olive Velvet By Mondo Design Studio-Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chairs features curved
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Dining Chairs After Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning vintage set of six dining chairs after Verner Panton. These chairs feature a sculptural
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Dining Chairs Noman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Port Jervis, NY
plys, bent, steam molded with slightly flexing backs for comfort
Chairs have been refinished and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Set of Five French Bamboo and Rattan French Sculptural Dining Chairs circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Five French bamboo and rattan dining or occasional chairs. Excellent original condition. No breaks
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
$3,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Italian Sculptural Dining Chairs by A. Sibau
By A. Sibau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional set of four dining chairs by A. Sibau, crafted in richly figured wood. The elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Green Velvet 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs, circa 1920s- sold as a set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Thanksgiving Weekend Sale only. Gorgeous set of six (6) dining chairs, origin is Austrian, 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Chair for Ursula, Off-White Sculptural Dining Chair, Contemporary Handcrafted
By Tellurico
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A Chair for Ursula is a sculptural expression of contemporary craftsmanship, where bold form meets
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Composition
Set of Four Sculptural Dining Chairs in the Manner of Diego Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four sculptural iron dining chairs, in the manner of Diego Giacometti, circa 1970s. Recently
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Trevor Sculptural Dining Chair Mint Green Frame and Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Black and Clear Lucite High Back Sculptural Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 Vintage Black and Clear Lucite High Back Sculptural Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Set of Six Sculptural Mid Century Italian Post Modern Dining Chairs Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely set of sculptural dining chairs from Italy circa 1980's. Well made heavy construction
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Dining Chair Gropius CS2 with Ash Wood Legs in Wool Fabric by Noom
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
designer has “gathered” the shape of this chair from the cylinders.
All products in the collection are
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Ash, Faux Fur, Velvet, Linen, Jacquard, Fabric, Felt, Bouclé, Sh...
12 Sculptural Walnut Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
12 Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Kjaernulf Razorblade Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Hudson, NY
Fabulous sculptural dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf. Carved oak frames, and new upholstery on the
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$7,300 / set
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
4 Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti, Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
4 Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Superb Set of Eight Dining Chairs Craft Modern
By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle, Wharton Esherick
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful set or sculptural dining chair. Modern crafted with attention to form and function. Very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$9,480 / set
Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Norman Cherner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight sculptural dining chairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$9,500 / set
Swedish Ladder Back Dining Chairs in Solid Pine, 1970s, Set of 6
Located in Karis, Nyland
Striking set of 6 sculptural dining chairs from Sweden. Made of solid pine with tall ladder backs
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
$3,267 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Wendell Castle Dining Chairs Set of Eight
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight sculptural dining chairs, designed by Wendell Castle, American, circa 2010s. Signed
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
$9,500 / set
Seven Midcentury Dining Chairs by Trendline
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural dining chairs by Trendline Furniture in NY. Fully covered with tall backs.
Please
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$4,500 / set
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Sculptural Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sculptural dining chair you’re looking for. Each sculptural dining chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. If you’re shopping for a sculptural dining chair, we have 213 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sculptural dining chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A sculptural dining chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one sculptural dining chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Norman Cherner, Plycraft and Harvey Probber produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Sculptural Dining Chair?
Prices for a sculptural dining chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,176.
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 Sculptural Dining Chair
- What is a dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
- What is a carver dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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