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Mid 20th Century Mid Century Modern Ladder Back Dining Chairs - set of 6
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs featuring sculptural ladder backs, solid wood frames, and elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 8 Modern Dining Archipen Chair in Natural Leather "Cashmere" by Noom
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by Ukrainian avant
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Sheepsk...
Set of 6 Modern Dining Archipen Chair in Natural Leather "Cashmere" by Noom
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by Ukrainian avant
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Cotton,...
Accent Dining Archipen Chair in Polyester Baloo Boucle with ash legs by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by Ukrainian avant
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Leather, Bouclé, Alpaca, Wool, Fabric
Contemporary Dining Chair Archipen with ash legs in Kvadrat Savanna wool by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by Ukrainian avant
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
Contemporary Dining Chair Archipen with ash frame in Rohi Sera wool by NOOM
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by Ukrainian avant
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
Contemporary Dining Chair Archipen with ash frame in Kvadrat Divina Wool by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by Ukrainian avant
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Leather, Alpaca, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
Dining Archipen Chair in Polyester Boucle with ash legs painted in RAL by NOOM
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
. It’s a contemporary design wooden dining chair with sculptural appeal, inspired by Ukrainian avant
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Leather, Bouclé, Alpaca, Wool, Fabric
Dark Oak Dining Table with Sculptural Black Base and 98-Inch Top – Radi Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
commercial use in hospitality or office spaces. Pair it with sculptural wood or upholstered dining chairs for
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Oak
De Puydt Oak Brutalist Dining Chairs and Table
By De Puydt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Brutalist sculptural dining table and 4 chairs, by De Puydt. Belgium. Heavy pieces. Highback chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak
$7,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950s Sculptural French Chalet Set of Carved Tables and Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of two tables and eight dining chairs, solid pine, brass, France, 1950s
Crafted in solid pine
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Banana Leaf Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking set of four vintage mid-century modern dining chairs featuring sculptural cast-metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Torstein Nilsen Model Totem Leather Chair for Møremøbler AS Ørsta
Located in Munich, Bavaria
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The chair is comfortable in seat and height.
It can be used as dining chair or sculptural chair on the
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Collector Core Chair Upholstered in Boucle Beige by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Core Dining Chair blends sculptural form with inviting comfort. Its solid wood frame, paired with a
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Core Chair Upholstered in Boucle Mustard by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Core Dining Chair blends sculptural form with inviting comfort. Its solid wood frame, paired with a
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Core Chair Upholstered in Boucle Midnight Blue by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Core Dining Chair blends sculptural form with inviting comfort. Its solid wood frame, paired with a
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Core Chair Upholstered in Boucle Ocean Blue by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Core Dining Chair blends sculptural form with inviting comfort. Its solid wood frame, paired with a
Category
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Floris
Chair, Günter Beltzig for Brüder Beltzig, 1st generation, ca. 1967
By Gunter Beltzig
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Sottsass, chair, lounge chair, side chair, dining chair, sculptural seating, statement piece, collectible
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Polyester
$9,048 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair BERNARD ROHNE for MASTERCRAFT Gondola Klismos Legged Burled Chairs 6 Avail
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Hudson, NY
Very Rare and stunning pair of sculptural curved leg dining / side chairs by Mastercraft. These
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Rare Chair by Bertha Schaefer for Singer
Sons
By M. Singer
Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in San Diego, CA
nice clean condition. sculptural walnut dining chair designed by Bertha Schaeffer for Singer and Sons
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Polignano Outdoor Dining Chair with Sculptural Back and Patterned Cushion
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
The Polignano Dining Chair, created in partnership with Mediterrazza, is a striking piece of
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Soild Teak Wood Chair
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Indonesian archipelago. The mortar bowl is visible on the back side of the chair. A wonderfully sculptural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Soild Teak Wood Chair
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Indonesian archipelago. The mortar bowl is visible on the back side of the chair. A wonderfully sculptural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Dining or Desk Arm Chair, Gio Ponti Style Walnut Larsen Fabric Conga
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Dining or Desk Arm Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti. Solid Walnut, seat and back are
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Sculptural Lucite Dining Chairs Armchairs by Hill Mfg. on Casters
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
similar to that of Charles Hollis Jones. This wonderful pair of chairs dates back to around the 1970s and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lucite, Fabric
Plycraft Oak
Blue Lacquer Sultana Table by George Mulhauser c. 1950s
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
with and also currently available in our shop -
Set of 12 Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Dining
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Sculptural Suar Wood Chair Burnt Finish, Modern Organic
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Hand-carved from a single block of solid suar wood, this sculptural chair showcases the organic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Fruitwood
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Fruitwood
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Fruitwood
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Fruitwood
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic, Espresso Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Elevate your space with this sculptural Suar wood chair, expertly carved from a single, solid block
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Sculptural Chairs Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mango pair of mango wood chairs feature a striking sculptural design, defined entirely by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Fruitwood
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood Burnt Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood Burnt Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Handmade Lola Bar Chair in Sculptural Walnut
Brass Accents by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
The Lola Bar Chair by Nolita Harbour is a statement piece of modern craftsmanship, combining
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Lucite Sculptural Bar Stool Chair by Hill, Pair
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Lucite Sculptural Bar Stool Chairs by Hill - a Pair. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Lucite
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cantilever Dining Lounge Chairs Barbara Barry Boucle
By Barbara Barry, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four signed Milo Baughman sculptural cantilever dining arm chairs newly professionally re
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Customizable Inno Julie Chair by Julie Tolvanen
By Inno Interior OY
Located in New York, NY
slats form a beautiful back and armrests for this light looking, sculptural wooden small chair for
Category
2010s Finnish Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
$1,277 / item
Customizable Inno Julie Chair by Julie Tolvanen
By Inno Interior OY
Located in New York, NY
, sculptural wooden small chair for dining and meeting purposes.
Julie B1 is a chair without seat upholstery
Category
2010s Finnish Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
$1,442 / item
Set of Two Arm Chairs designed by Dettinger, Model Casala, Germany, 1955
By Ernst Martin Dettinger
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sophisticated sculptural set of mid century dining chairs, made in Germany, by Dettinger model
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$1,579 Sale Price / set
20% Off
20th Century Italian Stildomus Maple Torcello Armchairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The sculptural dining room chairs are covered in brown leather, supported by two wide, long wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chair, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 1980s postmodern lacquered high back dining chair is like a functional piece of contemporary
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$540 / item
Black Sculptural Dining Chair, 1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clean lines and a refined aesthetic? Is this a dining chair or little black dress?!
- 31"h, 22"w
Category
1990s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$203 / item
Vintage Brazilian Exotic Hardwood Sculptural Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of eight vintage Brazilian dining chairs with sculptural frames, scalloped edge backs and
Category
Early 20th Century Brazilian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sculptural dining chairs in black leather and chromed metal, Italian Space Age
Located in Milan, IT
Offered for sale is an attractive and well preserved set of two dining chairs from the Space Age
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Set of Six Danish Modern Sculptural Dining Chairs in Ebonized Teak Wood, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed, Gio Ponti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Danish Modern highback dining chairs with ebonized teak wood frames. Upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Madrid Sculptural Dining Chair, Brass, COM/Fabric Upholstered Natural Horns
By Selezioni Domus
Located in Scandicci, Florence
This listing is for the COM or fabric upholstered version of the Madrid chair with a special price
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Canadian Rougier Chrome High-Back Sculptural Dining Chairs
By Roger Rougier
Located in Miami, FL
Four chairs with metal chrome base . Upholstered foam seat and back support . Chairs need to be
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rare
Early Pair Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Rare sculptural dining chairs designed in the early 1950's by Tommi Parzinger.
Solid hand
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Pierre Folie Sculptural Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4, France 1970s
By Pierre Folie
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of 4 stunning sculptural dining chairs by French designer Pierre Folie from the 1970s
The
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Teak
Leather Model 175 Dining Chairs by Mogens Kold
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
-Olsen for Mogens Kold.
These sculptural dining chairs have been newly upholstered in black quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Teak Ladder Back NO Moller Dining Chairs Model 82, Newly Woven Serats
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This rarely seen set of six Danish modern teak sculptural dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Giuseppe Scapinelli 1950s six dining chairs set in Jacaranda and Fabric, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Milan, IT
Set of six Sculptural dining chairs by the famous Italian-Brazilian designer Giuseppe Scapinelli in
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Svend Madsen Teak Cow-Horn Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
These incredible Danish Modern teak sculptural dining chairs were designed by Svend Madsen - a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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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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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
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Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
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