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Set of Six Dining Chairs with Sculptural Lucite Legs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six dining chairs with sculptural cabriole lucite legs. They are upholstered in a
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of Six Sculptural French Blue Grey Dining Chairs
By Pace Collection, Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful set of six sculptural vintage dining chairs. Wooden chairs are stained in a lovely French
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chair in Style of Afra, Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 70s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern sculptural dining chair.
In style of designs by Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Sculptural Set of Four Dining Chairs by Johannes Anderson
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely set of four bentwood dining chairs No.16 by Johannes Andersen. Wonderful craftsmanship and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of 6 Milo Baughman Sculptural Box Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Miami, FL
Two arm, 4 armless sculptural floating Milo Baughman box dining chairs are simple and timeless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 5 Sculptural Wicker Dining Chairs, Spain 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 5 wicker dining chairs featuring sculptural frames with angled legs which connect
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Sculptural Set of Four Highback Dining Chairs from the 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous set of four highback dining chairs from the 1960s. These sculptural chairs are made out of
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Sculptural Bamboo + Cane Dining Chairs, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 6 Mid Century Italian dining chairs constructed with bamboo and cane. These elegant chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Saporiti Set of 4 Sculptural Dining/Game Chairs 1970s
Signed
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 sculptural dining/game chairs in polished stainless steel with wishbone bases upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Six Exceptional Dining Chairs with Sculptural High Backs
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite dining chairs with modernist
high back design in ebonized maple
with
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
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Set of Six Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs by John Kapel
By John Kapel
Located in Danville, CA
Set of six solid Walnut Dining Chairs by John Kapel for Glenn of California. The chairs feature
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Sculptural Set of Six Argentine Dining Chairs with Cane Backs
By Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Houston, TX
Great set of six Argentinian dining chairs. Chairs have new cane which is in excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mid-century modern sculptural ebonized dining chairs, set of eight
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist set of eight dining chairs by Van Den Berghe - Pauvers.
Black leather in great
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Sculptural Dining T-Chairs by Olavi Hanninen Set of 6
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of six vintage and sculptural T-chairs by Olavi Hänninen for Mikko Nupponen, 1950s in solid elm
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Six Sculptural Paul McCobb for Calvin Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful set of six dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb. Walnut frames have stunning lines and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Modernist Post Modern Sculptural Ribbon Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fabulous set of eight post modern dining chairs in a rich black fabric.
These modern chairs
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Modernist Postmodern Sculptural Ribbon Ikat Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Design Institute America
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous set of six Postmodern dining chairs in black with a vertical stripe ikat pattern in pink
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Set of 6 Sculptural Black Leather 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Four sleek chairs and two captains chairs. Enameled steel frame with saddle stitched black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Sculptural "Pretzel" Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An iconic vintage "Pretzel" dining chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft in the United
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Set of Six Sculptural Brutalist Dining Chairs with Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Bristol, GB
6 x Mid Century Brutalist armchairs
Sweeping, simple lines and chunky forms in pine.
Newly upholstered seats in off-white Bouclé.
Unsure of maker but indistinctly stampe...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
Set of Four Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs, Denmark by Kurt Ostervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of four sculptural walnut dining chairs, made in Denmark designed by Kurt Ostervig, simple
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Mid-Century Modernist Set of Four Dining Chairs By Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional set of (4) Mid-Century Modernist dining chairs are ultra chic and sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six Sculptural Italian Dining Chairs by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of six sculptural Italian dining chairs by Carlo de Carli, circa 1950s. The frames are in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 Midcentury Mexican Modernist Sculptural Burl Wood Dining Chairs
By Paul Evans
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are pleased to offer for your consideration a set of six (6) dining chairs. Sculptural and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burl
Sophisticated Baker Sculptural Walnut Wood Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sophisticated and elegant Baker Furniture Co Mid-Century Modern sculptural walnut wood dining
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Sam Maloof Early Sculptural Claro Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Sam Maloof
Located in Coronado, CA
A large and exquisite set of eight dining chairs by the California master, Sam Maloof, executed in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Postmodern Sculptural Wooden Stackable Dining Chairs by Arno Votteler
By Arno Votteler
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of beautiful postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s by Arno Votteler for Bisterfeld and Weiss
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 postmodern steel and ebonised sculptural cube dining chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of four solid steel back chairs, with ebonised ply bases. With a silhouette reminiscent of
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Four Sculptural Italian Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Four beautiful walnut dining/side chairs often attributed to the Italian designer Ico Parisi.They
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 brutalist, sculptural Ebénisterie Seltz dining chairs, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo, Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
functional shapes.
the massive and impressive ‘architectural’ construction makes these chairs particularly
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Cream Velvet Dialogica New York "Splash" Dining Chair, 1992, Sculptural, Organic
By Dialogica
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for one chair. Six available
Dimensions 17ʺW × 26ʺD × 35ʺH
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Four Sculptural Highback Dining Chairs by Adrian Pearsall Ca. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four high back sculptural mid-century dining chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage Mid-20th Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern sculptural walnut dining chairs - set of 6. Set includes (2) armchairs
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Sculptural Henredon Dining Chair Set of 6, Walnut Java Base, Brass
By Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage sculptural Henredon dining chair set of 6, walnut java base, brass accents. Gorgeous
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Six Sculptural Form
Turin School
Walnut
Mohair Dining Chairs, Italy, 1940
s
By Franco Campo
Carlo Graffi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and rare set of sculptural organic form dining chairs reminiscent of the Turin school of
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Alfred Hendrickx Sculptural Set Of Six Dining Chairs for Belform, 1960, Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage set of 6 Dining Chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium, 1960. A beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
8 Sculptural Form
Oro
Dining Chairs by Raoul Guys, 1951, Airborne, France
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Exquisite and extremely rare set of eight 'oro' dining chairs designed by sculptor and designer
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Modern Sculptural DIA Set of 6 Chrome
Leather Dining Chairs, 1990
By Design Institute America
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a spectacular set of six dining chairs, with leather seats on chrome
Category
1990s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs Danish Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four vintage Mid-Century Modern solid walnut high back dining side chairs. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Postmodern Sculptural Wooden Dining Chairs by Arno Votteler, 1980s
By Arno Votteler
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four beautiful postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s by Arno Votteler for Bisterfeld and
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fabulous Set of 4 Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A set of 4 mid century modern dining or side chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall and made by Craft
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
6 Sculptural Wood and Upholstered Dining Chairs in the style of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six sculptural mahogany dining chairs with diamond quilted fabric in a creamy tone
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Sculptural Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Vilhelm Wohlert for Søborg
By Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight dining chairs by renowned Danish architect, Vilhelm Wohlert, for Søborg (model #420
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Stylish Mid-Century Modern Red Oak Dining Chairs Nice Sculptural
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four red oak mid century modern dining
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 8 Sculptural Italian Dining Chairs by Mancini and Dorell 4 Sawaya Moroni
By Joseph Mancini, Sawaya
Moroni, Gaby Fois Dorell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Sculptural Italian dining chairs, designed by Joseph Mancini and Gaby Fois Dorell for
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Set 6 Sculptural Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for K.S.Moblier / Denmark
By K.S. Mobler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 6 sculptural teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for K.S.Moblier / Denmark. Nice original
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Set of Six Mid-Century, Sculptural Lucite High Back Dining Room Chairs with Silk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Covered with pristine off-white Thai silk these chairs exudes elegance and artistic sculptural
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Danish D-Scan Sculptural Set 8 Teak Side Dining Chairs, 1960s
By D-Scan
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning set of eight, Danish teak side dining chairs, by D-Scan, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Sculptural Harvey Probber Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Sculptural Harvey Probber Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Italian Swivel Dining Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely stunning sculptural Italian dining or side chairs with polished black nickel swivel
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Kipp Stewart Dining Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pairs of sculptural, curved backed Kipp Stewart Dining Chairs with black leather upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six Kristiansen sculptural teak wood dining chairs with wrapped fabric back and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Sculptural Walnut Conoid Chairs by Mira Nakashima
By Mira Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Conoid dining chair originally designed by George Nakashima. The seat has a a classic
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Rosewood, Walnut
Thonet Postmodern Sculptural Wooden Chair, 1990s Austria
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
An original Thonet Vienna sculptural postmodern wooden dining chair.
Produced in 1996.
High
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Niels Otto Moller Model 66 Rosewood Armchairs, Denmark, 1974
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
manufactured by J.L. Møller Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1974. These sculptural dining chairs are made of solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in London, England
Johannes Andersen (1903-1991)
Rosewood dining chairs, circa 1960s
Sculptural rosewood dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Wool
$8,248 / set
Adrian Pearsall Style Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four sculptural solid walnut legged dining chairs with leatherette black upholstery in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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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