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Four Sculptural Bent Lucite and Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four sculptural bent Lucite chairs with cotton upholstered seats in vivid emerald green
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Five Model 49 Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsinedkeri
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Hamburg, PA
A sculptural set of five dining chairs by Model 49 by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri. New
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 8 dining chairs by Rob
Dries van den Berghe, 1980s - set of 8
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant, sculptural high back dining chairs by Vanden Berghe Pauvers wtih black ebonized wooden
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 6Danish Modern Model VS 231 Dining Chairs by Vamdrup, Denmark, c. 1960
s
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Deland, FL
Set of six sculptural Danish Modern dining chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik in solid Brazilian
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 4 Sculptural Postmodern Dining Chairs John Macheroni
By John Mascheroni, Karl Springer
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs on wheels. Upholstering is suggested.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Armchair by Burgess in Teak and Blackwood, c.1960s
Located in TORQUAY, AU
Melbourne-based manufacturer Burgess.
The chair's sophisticated design is defined by its dramatic
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Sculptural Louis Sognot Dining Chairs, France, 1950
By Louis Sognot
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of six fully restored dining chairs in solid beech with new black webbing.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, PVC
Danish chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 50's teak and leather dining chairs. Sculptural form with curved stretcher and newly
Category
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
$2,400
Louis Sognot Sculptural Wood French Mid Century Dining Office Chairs, 1950
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
Louis Sognot Sculptural Wood French Mid Century Dining Office Chairs, 1950s
Louis Sognot chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Johannes Andersen Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine set of six teak Johannes Andersen dining chairs. Sculptural teak frames, original leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
$2,650
Set of Four Sculptural Modernist Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Modernist Mid-Century dining chairs. Each chair features lacquered Walnut frames and
Category
20th Century Side Chairs
Set of Six Sculptural Dining Room Chairs by Rainer Daumiller, Denmark, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in The Hague, NL
Sculptural, beautiful organic shaped dining chairs in pine wood by Rainer Daumiller, manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mid-Century Rosewood Chair Set, 1960s
Located in Wilton, CT
A rarely seen set of four very sculptural side/dining chairs dating from the 1960's. Well executed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Warren Platners Chairs by Knoll International
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in amstelveen, NL
Warren platner sculptural curved wire dining chairs for Knoll International.
Designed in the 1960s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool
$3,197 / item
Set Six Italian Green Leather
Chrome Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six Italian chrome and deep green leather dining chairs. Sculptural one-piece chrome frames
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Chrome Barrel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Danville, CA
Sculptural Barrel form Dining or Club Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Set of 4 Warren Platners Chairs by Knoll International
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in amstelveen, NL
Warren platner sculptural curved wire dining chairs for Knoll International.
Designed in the 1960s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Willy Rizzo Inspired Zig Zag Chairs by Thereca
By Willy Rizzo, Thereca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and sculptural set of four cantilever dining chairs designed by Dutch manufacturer Thereca
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,450 / set
Vintage Sculptural Lucite Tall Back Mid Century Dining Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage sculptural Lucite tall back Mid-Century Modern dining side chairs - a pair. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Set of 10 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak
Lambswool, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A highly popular and sculptural set of 10 classic dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 4 "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak
Cowhide, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
An attractive and popular sculptural set of 4 classic dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Oak
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak
Hessian, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and highly popular sculptural set of 6 classic dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 10 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak
Lambswool, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and highly popular sculptural set of 10 classic dining chairs in oak, seats
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Set of 10 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak
Lambswool, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and highly popular sculptural set of 10 classic dining chairs in a dark stained oak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Beautiful Set of Six
Pellicano
Chairs by Luigi Saccardo, Published Casa Vogue
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and extremely rare set of six sculptural form 'Pellicano' dining chairs by Luigi Saccardo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 "Razorblade" Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf in Oak
Lambswool, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A bold and sculptural set of six oak dining chairs, designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Four Sculptural Karl Springer Bone lacquered Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 sculptural dining/side chairs by famed American designer,Karl Springer. Original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Set of 6 Chairs in Oak
Vegan Lambswool, Danish Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural classic set of 6 dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in longhaired vegan
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Set of Eight Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Chairs, Model 79 and 64
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural teak dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for his J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik in 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of 2 Collectible Memphis Era Original Postmodern Chairs, 1990s Thonet Vienna
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible set of two postmodern Memphis era, original Thonet dining chairs
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Collectible Memphis Era Original Postmodern Thonet Vienna Chairs, 1990s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible set of two postmodern Memphis era, original Thonet dining chairs
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Collectible Memphis Era Original Postmodern Thonet Vienna Chairs, 1990s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally rare and collectible set of two postmodern Memphis era, original Thonet dining chairs
Category
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Danish Modern Niels Moller for J.L. Moller Chairs, Model 79 and 64
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 6 Paper cord Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Chairs, Model 79 and 64
Sculptural teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Set of Four Sculptural Bent Plywood Chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a set of four dining chairs. Sculptural walnut plywood with chrome plated
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,800 / set
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Set of Four
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Set of Dining Chairs, designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen of Denmark, circa 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Set of Eight Edmund J. Spence Dining Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural set of dining chairs by Edmund J. Spence for Industrial Muebleras, circa 1954 for the
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Rush
Set of Four 19th Century Italian Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century Tuscan set of four 19th century Italian dining chairs with sculptural back and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XIII Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,733 / set
1960s Set of Danish Vintage Teak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of sculptural Danish dining chairs in solid teak, these were made by Vamdrup
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,297 / set
Vintage 1980s A. Sibau Sculptural Cherrywood Chairs and Glass Dining Table Set
By A. Sibau
Located in San Antonio, TX
cherrywood base and chairs,
circa 1980s, Italy.
Dimensions:
21" W x 20.5" D x 30" H
18" seat height
29.25
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Niels Koefoed
Eva
Dining Chairs, 1960
By Niels Koefoed, Hornslet Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural 1960s dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Hornslet Møbelfabrik, with frames in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
$3,800 / set
Set of 6 Herman DeVries for Cushman Hard Rock Vermont Maple American Craft
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 6 sculptural Cushman dining chairs. These chairs are designed by Herman De Vries for Cushman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of Six (6) Ico Parisi Bow -Tie Dining Chairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in North Miami, FL
Off white lacquer and velvet upholstery for these sculptural Ico Parisi dining chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Brass
$8,800 / set
B&B Italia Papilio Black Dining Chair by Naoto Fukasawa
By Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Basildon, London
dining spaces or as an accent chair, the Papilio Dining Chair combines sculptural beauty with everyday
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Dining Table
Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the evening.
Six matching sculptural bentwood walnut dining chairs by Bertha Schaefer
Category
20th Century Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Post-Modern Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs, Circa 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six Post-Modern sculptural Pierre Cardin dining chairs in white lacquer featuring high split
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
A Set of Six Elegant Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of six elegant Italian ebonised rosewood dining chairs. Of sculptural design, upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill Set of 4 Dining Room Chairs, Denmark 1970
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in The Hague, NL
Sculptural, beautiful organic shaped dining chairs in pine wood and paper cord by Rainer Daumiller
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Pine
Set of 4 Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Dining Room Chairs, 1960s Denmark
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural set of four dining chairs is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of 4 Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Dining Room Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural set of four dining chairs is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Arne Hovmand Olsen Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs for Mogens Kold, 1960s, Denmark
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural set of six dining chairs is designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of 4 Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
, Denmark, 1959.
This sculptural set of four dining chairs is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
1950s Aksel Bender Madsen Set of 4 Oak Dining for Fritz Hansen
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in London, GB
1950s Aksel Bender Madsen set of 4 oak dining for Fritz Hansen
Sculptural and elegant, these
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Chromed Steel Wire Vintage Chairs Kreuzschwinger by Till Behrens, 1983, Germany
By Till Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage chairs, set of 3, from chromed steel wire in sculptural shape, model
Category
Vintage 1980s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare 1960s Danish Teak “Roundette” Dining Set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle
Located in Victoria, BC
teak with elegant grain and warm tones, the table is paired with four sculptural dining chairs that
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Sleek Mid-Century Modern Iron and Striped Salterini Style Chair, Italian
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Lambertville, NJ
features decorative gold tone ball finials. Graphic and sculptural occasional accent chair, dining side or
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak Side Chairs, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural side chairs or dining chairs
By Harold Schwartz
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
$6,800 / 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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