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Set of 6 belgian high back dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant, sculptural high back dining chairs with curved wooden frames and black leather seats.
2
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,195 / set
Rare Set of Four Sculptural Cast Aluminum f.a Porsche Ycami Edizioni Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
set of 4 Contemporary F.A Porsche Design side dining chairs having gorgeous sculptural cast aluminum
Category
1990s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 belgian high back dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant, sculptural high back dining chairs with curved wooden frames and black leather seats.
2
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,314 / set
Aldo Rossi Postmodern Dining Chairs-Set of 6, 1980s
By Aldo Rossi
Located in Chicago, IL
A unique and sculptural set of dining chairs by Italian designer Aldo Rossi. Featuring black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Paul Browning for Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six sculptural mid-century dining chairs in a medium walnut tone with cream linen contract
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs, 1950
s
Located in Austin, TX
Hard-to-find set of 8 solid oak dining chairs of sculptural styling. Often referred to as the
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$9,600 / set
Set of 4 Sculptural 1970s Black Lacquer Pierre Cardin Chairs with Leather Seats
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning set of 4 dining chairs by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois. Black lacquered solid wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sculptural Wicker Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of six sculptural wicker dining chairs feature unique square design, wicker in very good
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wicker
$6,800 / set
Sculptural Postmodern Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The most wonderful dining chairs from the 1990s, in a light purple ultra-suede. Sculptural arms on
Category
1990s American Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
$2,100 / set
Set of 6 Lacquered Dining Chairs designed by Frances Elkins
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 6 sculptural lacquered dining chairs designed by Frances Elkins, American 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six sculptural carved teak “Juliane” dining chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage Postmodern Parsons Dining Chair J. Robert Scott Floral seating
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Postmodern dining chair, sculptural fully upholstered form, heather gray, pale lilac, soft
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Set of 6 Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
The Milo Baughman dining chairs have sculptural lines are very eye catching and add a great sense
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Vintage Italian Postmodern Sculptural Chairs in the Style of Memphis
By Memphis Milano
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of four stunning vintage Italian postmodernist chairs, following the Memphis Milano style
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe ca early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘spinning chair’, this historic type of seating has had numerous modern interpretations across
Category
Early 20th Century European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Moller Dining Chairs Model 78 and 62
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s sculptural teak dining chairs are the epitome of Danish modern craftsmanship. Designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage Original Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chair / Postmodern Memphis Era
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage, Memphis era, original Thonet dining chair. Sculptural, geometrically shaped colourful
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ico
Luisa Parisi Rare Set of Six Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, set of six rare rosewood dining chairs. Sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Set Of 6 Rosewood And Leather Dining Chairs By Kristian Vedel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural rosewood and black leather dining chairs by Kristian Vedel for Soren Willadsend. From
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Six Vintage Borsani Style Dining Chairs Beige Cashmere Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
sculptural Borsani style dining chairs with beige cashmere upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set Of 4 Rosewood And Leather Dining Chairs By Kristian Vedel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural rosewood and black leather dining chairs by Kristian Vedel for Soren Willadsend. From
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Set of Six Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Farstrup, ca. 1960s
By Farstrup
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six Danish teak dining chairs with sculptural curved backs, ca. 1960s. Deep rich patina
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rare Set of Four George Milhauser for Plycraft Bentwood Dining Chairs
By Plycraft
Located in Kansas City, MO
Often attributed to Norman Cherner, this set of four sculptural bentwood dining chairs are designed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Walnut
Set of Four Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs , Italy 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Italian mid century modern dining chairs.
Sculptural backrest and legs crafted in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Boho Punch Cut Metal Swan Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Boho Punch Cut Metal Swan Dining Chairs. Featuring sculptural swan backs with delicately punched metal
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Danish Teak Dining Chairs with New Calf Skin Leather, 1960s
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very gorgeous set of seven organic sculptural shaped Scandinavian Danish dining chairs with new
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Niels Moller Teak Upholstered Dining Chairs by J L Moller Denmark
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six sculptural teak wood framed dining chairs consisting of four side chairs and two arm
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak
Beech Dining Chairs by Borge Mogensen Model 155
By Børge Mogensen, Søberg Møbler
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A set of four sculptural teak and beech dining chairs, designed by Borge Mogensen, for Soberg
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
1960s Set of 8 Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of sculptural Danish teak vintage dining chair, these were designed by Niels
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6 Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Such a sculptural set of 6 dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in lambswool. Strong
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
Set of Six Italian Lacquered Wood and Leather Modern Dining Chairs
By A. Sibau
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sculptural set of six Postmodern dining chairs designed by Antonio Sibau in Manzano, Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sculptural Set of Six Art Nouveau Dining Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine and sculptural set of six Art Nouveau (Jugend) dining chairs upholstered in brown leather. Ca
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Wood
$7,200 / set
Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Chrome Dining Chairs by Daystrom, Set of Six
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
frame and a wire back design. These sculptural armless dining chairs are manufactured by Daystrom
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
4 Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1959
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Rob
Dries Van Den Berghe, 1980s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant, sculptural high back dining chairs by Vanden Berghe Pauvers.
The chairs are in overal
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Rob
Dries Van den Berghe, 1980s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant, sculptural high back dining chairs by Vanden Berghe Pauvers.
Upholstered with beige
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 8 dining chairs by Rob
Dries van den Berghe, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant, sculptural high back dining chairs by Vanden Berghe Pauvers.
Beautiful timeless design
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Rob
Dries Van den Berghe, 1980s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant, sculptural high back dining chairs by Vanden Berghe Pauvers.
Upholstered with dark
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
1960s Brown Jordan Trompe L’ Oeil Wicker Rattan Dining Chairs, 6 Pieces
By Brown Jordan
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an organic, sculptural set of six dining chairs, circa the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970s
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 6 sculptural Italian dining chairs with saddle-stitched leather seats, black colored. Very
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Four Sculptural Italian Dining/Side Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
from Belgium. An optical fabric that adds even more character to these already highly sculptural chairs
Category
20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs Made in Germany by Casala
By Casala
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated sculptural set of mid century dining chairs, made in Germany, for Casala. The set
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Dining Chairs after Frank Kyle, Mexican Mid-Century Modern
By Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a set of six (6) dining chairs. Sculptural shape. custom-made. Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Christian Linneberg, Denmark
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in London, London
sculptural set of six Danish dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by Christian Linneberg
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Four Midcentury Wrought Iron Dining Chairs with a Cane Backrest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of four vintage modern dining chairs boast sculptural wrought iron frames with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Eight Ebonized Midcentury Italian Modern Tall Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Chiavari, Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight sculptural, extra high, ladder-back dining chairs (circa 1950s, Italy) composed of a 7
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Expansion Dining Table w/ Matching Chairs by TH Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Deland, FL
.
The dining chairs feature sculptural backs which add a touch of elegance to the design, while the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1980s Coastal Rattan Dining Chairs with Holly Hunt Chenille Fabric - Set of 4
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four sculptural coastal rattan dining chairs with designer Holly Hunt chenille fabric. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Rattan
Modern Arts
Crafts Style Tall Black Wood Dining Side Chairs, Set of Four
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four sculptural high back dining chairs in the style of Mackintosh. These tall dramatic
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Set of Four Danish Niels Moller Teak Dining Chairs by Bolting Stolefabrik
By Niels Otto Møller, Boltinge Stolefabrik 1
Located in Knebel, DK
Sculptural model 83 dining chairs designed by Niels Møller in the 1960´s with ample seat pad and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Four White Sculptural Armchairs By Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
These striking dining or game table chairs are an excellent example of modern sophistication by
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Vincent Sheppard Set of Four Woven Dining Chairs Janus et Cie Lloyd Loom
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vincent Sheppard sculptural woven Dining Chairs Set of Four
Janus et Cie for Lloyd Loom Furniture
Category
Early 2000s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Dining Room Chairs by Jørgen Gammelgaard for Schiang Møbler, Denmark
By Jørgen Gammelgaard, Schiang
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 sculptural, circular dining room chairs.
Designed by MAA. Jørgen Gammelgaard - made by
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Teak Dining Chairs By Johannes Norgaard
By Nørgaards Møbelfabrik, Johannes Norgaard
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 4 Sculptural teak Scandinavian dining chairs by par Nørgaards Møbelfarik in 1963. Original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Danish Modern, Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Oak
Bouclé, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural classic set of 10 dining chairs in solid patinated oak with seats reupholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Pair of Two Scandinavian Modern Niels Otto Möller Teak Dining Chairs Mod. 83
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Two sculptural Danish teak dining chairs with black leather seats designed by Niels Otto Möller in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 4 Vintage Original Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chairs, 1990s, Austria
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four vintage, Memphis era, original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural, geometrically shaped
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- 1stDibs 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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