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Rosewood Dining Suite By Vestergaard Jensen
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
two leaves, having expressive braces which support carved dowel legs. The sculptural rosewood dining
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1994 Randy Bader Cherry Custom Dining Suite
By Randy Bader
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A custom-made sculptural dining table with eight chairs custom-made by the noted California
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20th Century American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Niels Otto Moller armchairs model 66 in walnut Denmark 1974
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
manufactured by J.L. Møller Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1974. These sculptural dining chairs are made of solid
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Arne Hovmand Olsen Set of 4 Dinning Room Chairs for Mogens Kold, 1950 Denmark
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
Denmark. Model number: 71. The sculptural set of four dining chairs made from teak wood. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Hannah Vaughan Contemporary Carved Sculptural Chair, 2019
By Hannah Vaughan
Located in Chicago, IL
New York artist Hannah Vaughan chain saw carved baby chair. Hannah Vaughan is currently working on
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Design Institute of America Dining Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of six sculptural and comfortable dining chairs with chrome frames. Newly upholstered in white
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20th Century American Armchairs

Vamdrup Stolefabrik Vintage Set of 4 Teak Dining Chairs
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 4 sculptural Danish modern teak dining chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik. These chairs are part
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair TOTEM Chairs for Westnofa Design by Torstein Nilsen, Norway
By Torstein Nilsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
These sculptural Norwegian high back dining chairs were designed by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Pine Armchair by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s.
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
74.5 cm, Seat height 44 cm Strong and solid, yet simple and sculptural. Suitable as a dining room
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Niels Otto Moller Model 65 Armchairs in Rosewood, Denmark, 1968
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
. Møller Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1968. These sculptural and elegant dining chairs are made of solid amazingly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Six Lawrence Peabody Sculptural Dining Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning set of six Lawrence Peabody sculptural dining chairs for Richardson Nemschoff
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Sculptural Dining Chairs, Giovanni Michelucci
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in New York, NY
A set of four highly sculptural dining chairs in beech wood, the splayed wood back extends down the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 12 Sculptural Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 12 sculptural dining chairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1950s. They have
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Twelve Sculptural Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of twelve sculptural dining chairs, designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin, American, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Oscar Tusquets Blanca 8 Woven Rattan Sculptural Dining Chairs, 1980s
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Tusquets Blanca 8 woven rattan sculptural dining chairs, midcentury Rare and sculptural
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Four Sculptural Dining Chairs Designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four sculptural dining chairs designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, American, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 12 Sculptural Dining Chairs Designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 12 Sculptural Dining Chairs, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, circa 1950's. We
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid Century Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs in Douglas Pine, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 sculptural dining chairs in solid douglas pine, reupholstered in wool. Made by a Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Pine

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

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Sculptural Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Houston, TX
Great set of six mid-century modern dining chairs. Chairs have black painted/ lacquered bases and
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Danish Modern Set of 8 Sculptural Dining Chairs, Wool Oak, by Farstrup, 1970s
By Farstrup
Located in Odense, DK
A rare set of 8 sculptural dining chairs, made in stained oak, upholstered in wool. Made by the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

French Sculptural Dining Chairs in Stained Elm
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Set of six sculptural side chairs often attributed to Olavi Hänninen but actually a French
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Six Sculptural Dining Chairs, Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Great design! 12 chairs available.
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Six Sculptural Dining Chairs, Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Great design! Solid wood construction with fabric covered seats and backs.
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Sculptural Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Excellent set of four sculptural walnut dining chairs.Upholstered in original print velvet.The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Six Sculptural Dining Chairs in Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Great design! Solid wood construction with fabric covered seats and backs. Arm height is 25.25" Gio Ponti, Vladimir Kagan style.
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Philippe Starck Sculptural Dining Chairs for Driade, circa 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four sculptural "Costa" Model Dining Chairs, designed by Philippe Starck for Driade, Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Six Chrome Upholstered Sculptural Dining Chairs by Jerry Johnson
By Jerry Johnson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
they can be tucked under many table tops both dining or conference for a clean look. Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Swedish Sculptural Dining Chairs in Pine Bo Fjaestad, Sweden 1930s
By Anna Fjaestad
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These rare sculptural studio chairs designed by Bo Fjaestad and manufactured in Arvika Sweden
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Twelve Sculptural Dining Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Great design! Solid wood construction with fabric covered seats and backs. Measure: Arm height is 25.50" Gio Ponti.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paolo Buffa Six Sculptural Dining Chairs Fully Restored, Glossy, Cavalli leather
By Ico Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
changing slowly all my dining chairs sets to leather (see the Ulrich ones in off white primo fiore) to give
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Ico Parisi Six Sculptural Dining Chairs, Fully Restored, Shiny Finish, Velvet
By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Graceful set of six dining chairs attributed to Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo. Fully restored
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Four French Bamboo and Rattan French Riviera Sculptural Dining Chairs circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Four French Riviera vivai le sud bamboo and rattan dining or occasional chairs. Excellent original
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Modern Set of 4 Pine Sculptural Dining Chairs Göran Malmvall Sweden
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These scupltural pine chairs was desinged by famous Göran Malmvall and produced at Svensk Fur. The
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Danish Art Nouveau, Set of 8 Sculptural Dining Chairs in Oak Leather, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
A graceful set of eight Danish dining chairs, crafted in oak circa 1920s–1930s. The design blends
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Oak

Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs in Elm, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Odense, DK
Such a sculptural set of 6 wooden vintage dining chairs in elm. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Italian Set of Ten Sculptural Dining Chairs in White Bouclè Upholstery
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
10 chairs. Their greatest peculiarity is in the back of each seat, in fact it denotes a sculptural as
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Set of 4 Sculptural “Ribbon” Dining Chairs in the Style of Olivier Mourgue
By Jan Ekselius, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of sculptural dining chairs after Olivier Mourgue having steel pipe framing, slings
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ten Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six sculptural dining chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames with fabric
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Six Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six sculptural dining chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames with fabric
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Six Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six sculptural dining chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames with fabric
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs, circa 1950s
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in London, England
Rarely seen, sculptural dining chairs from Johannes Andersen. New black aniline leather seats
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1950s Danish Teak Modernist Dining Chairs with Paper Cord Seats
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of six Danish teak sculptural dining chairs. With vintage original paper cord seats.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

30 Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti for Martin
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
30 Custom sculptural dining chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut, maple, oak or mahogany
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

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
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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
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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

Postmodern Italian Dining Chairs in the Style of Pietro Costantini Set of Eight
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eight sculptural dining chairs in black lacquer with a sky scraper motif. These chairs are
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Henry W. Klein Set of 6 Rosewood Dining Chairs, circa 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in London, England
Rarely seen, sculptural dining chairs from Norwegian designer Henry W. Klein. Produced by Bramin in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Warren Platner for Knoll Dining Chairs in Original Bronze Finish
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four sculptural dining chairs, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, American, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Harvey Probber Sculptural Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 6 sculptural dining chairs, 2 arm chairs and 4 sides, models 1048 & 1048A, in ebonized
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Lacquer

Modern Set of Four Paul McCobb for Calvin Black and White Dining Chairs
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Houston, TX
Modern set of four black and white sculptural dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin. In
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Milo Baughman Style Modern Tubular Brass Dining Chairs by Cal-Style, Set of 6
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of six Milo Baughman style sculptural dining chairs by Cal-Style. These modern armchairs
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1990s Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Italian Bentwood Dining Chairs, Italy 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Set of four sculptural dining chairs, Italy 1970s. Beautiful bentwood frames in dark stained ash
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Ash

1980s Vladimir Kagan Modern Dining Chairs for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Reduced from $4800. Set of four 1980s sculptural dining chairs by Vladimir Kagan, designed for
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Gorgeous Set of Eight Vintage Henredon Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern sculptural dining chairs by Henredon. Consisting of two armchairs and six side
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

8 Lawrence Peabody Walnut Dining Chairs for Craft Associates
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of eight sculptural dining chairs in a dark walnut finish with two Armchairs and six side
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.