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1970s Stacking Dining Chairs for the German Military, Blue, Set of Twelve
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Thonet stacking dining chairs for the German military - blue - set of twelve. Commissioned by
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Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950s James Leonard Esavian Upholstered Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s James Leonard Esavian ESA upholstered stacking dining chairs - Side chairs - Set of eight
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Mullca High Laboratory Stacking Dining Chairs, Bar Stools, Set of Twelve
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Mullca high laboratory stacking dining chairs, bar stools, set of twelve. One of our most
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1950s Mullca High Laboratory Stacking Dining Chairs, Bar Stools, Set of Eight
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Mullca high laboratory stacking dining chairs, bar stools, set of eight. One of our most
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1960’S French Graphite Grey Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Availa
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’S French Graphite Grey Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available Available One
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs for the German Army, Green, Set of Eight
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Thonet stacking dining chairs for the German military - green - set of eight. Commissioned by
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Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage stackable dining chairs, set of 6 - 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage stackable and very sturdy dining chairs from the 1970s. Newly upholstered in light grey
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S21 stackable Dining Chairs, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S21 stackable plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Elmar Flototto S22 stackable dining chairs Pagholz Germany 1970
By Elmar Flötotto, Pagholz
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Large lot of stacking chairs model S22 designed by Elmar Flototto and manufactured by Pagholz
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fritz Hansen Style Green Stained Wingback Stacking Dining Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fritz Hansen style green stained plywood seat with black enameled metal frames and side hooks that enable them to connect into rows. In original condition with visible wear and chipp...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S21 Stackable Dining Chairs in Black, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S21 stackable plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960 s Belgian University Stacking Dining Chairs - Set Of Fourteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Luterma Honey Oak Bentwood Flat Seat Dining Chair - Set Of Four. The process of steam
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1 of 9 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Dining Chairs, Beech and Green, 70s Germany
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining chairs or visitor chairs in beechwood and original green
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Pair of Postmodern Sculptural Wooden Stackable Dining Chairs by Arno Votteler
By Arno Votteler
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of beautiful postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s by Arno Votteler for Bisterfeld and Weiss
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare set of six stackable dining chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden 1940s
By Sven Markelius
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of six stackable dining or side chairs by renowned Swedish architect Sven Markelius
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Six Oak Stacking Dining Chair Scandia by Hans Brattrud, Hove Mobler, 1957
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in Munster, NRW
Set of six sophisticated dining chairs mod. Scandia designed by Hans Brattrud in 1957. All chairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1990s D. Rowland Set Of Five Restored Stackable Dining Chairs for GF
By David Rowland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chairs were carefully refurbished - Oak Finish
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of Postmodern Wooden Stackable Dining Chairs by Arno Votteler, Germany 1980
By Arno Votteler
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of beautiful postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s by Arno Votteler for Bisterfeld and Weiss
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

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
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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Italy Marcello Ziliani for Parri Mini Stackable Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Marcello Zilliani
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Mini stacking chair by Parri is very sleek with a clean contemporary look. Features distinctive
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Italy Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs - a Pair
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The HAL Tube stackable chair by Vitra is very sleek with clean contemporary look. The shape of the
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970 s Blonde Plywood Stacking Dining Chairs with Cut Out Handles by Casala
By Casala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blonde plywood stacking chairs from Casala with decorative handle cut-out in the striking, concave
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set of 4 Vintage Bauhaus Style Chrome Steel Stackable Dining Chairs, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four Italian dining chairs, made from chromed tubular steel frame with a curved structure
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1/10 Mid Century Modern Stackable Dining Chairs by Fröscher Sitform, 70s Germany
By Fröscher Sitform
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining charis or visitor chairs produced by Fröscher Sitform, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1/10 Mid Century Modern Stackable Dining Chairs by Fröscher Sitform, 70s Germany
By Fröscher Sitform
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining charis or visitor chairs produced by Fröscher Sitform, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1/10 Mid Century Modern Stackable Dining Chairs by Fröscher Sitform, 70s Germany
By Fröscher Sitform
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-Century Modern stackable dining charis or visitor chairs produced by Fröscher Sitform, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1 of 6 Postmodern Wooden Stackable Dining Chairs by Arno Votteler, 80s Germany
By Arno Votteler
Located in Zagreb, HR
Six beautiful postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s by Arno Votteler for Bisterfeld and Weiss
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Industrial Design Eromes Pagholz Stacking Dining Chairs V-Shape Legs
By Eromes Wijchen
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Industrial Dutch design stacking chairs by Eromes. Green-grey enameled metal tubular frame and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Fritz Hansen Style Wingback Stacking Dining Chairs
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Golden teak toned molded plywood seat with brown enameled metal frames that stack and latch from
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italy Modern Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The HAL Tube stackable chair by Vitra is very sleek with clean contemporary look. The shape of the
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italy Modern Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs Set of 3
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The HAL Tube stackable chair by Vitra is very sleek with clean contemporary look. The shape of the
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Postmodern Bruno Rey for Dietiker and Hay Rey Stackable Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By HAY, Dietiker, Bruno Rey
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous set of 8 Rey dining chairs by Swiss designer Bruno Rey for Dietiker and Hay. The iconic
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2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Bauhaus Era Muster Casala Beech Stacking Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Muster
Located in Torquay, GB
bolted joint. Ideal for a variety of uses, including as a dining or occasional chairs. Stackable space
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Set of Four Rare 1970 Pagholz FPF Elmar Flotto Stacking Dining Chairs
By Elmar Flötotto, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stacking chairs from 1970 Furniture manufacturing company Flötotto began in 1906 when Heinrich Flötotto
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fritz Hansen Style Blonde Stacking Dining or Side Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate Fritz Hansen style single shell bentwood stacking dining chairs. Leg detail is inspired by
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Stacking Rosewood Hans Brattrud of Norway Dining Chairs circa 1960s
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 4 stacking dining chairs by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler of Norway. Constructed of
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set Of 8 Dutch Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Dutch stacking dining chairs in original green canvas fabric and painted aluminum frames.
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Set of 4 Modernist Style Teak Faced Bent Ply and Tubular Steel Dining Chairs Set
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Set of 4 stacking dining chairs in teak faced bent plywood with tubular steel legs in the modernist
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Plywood

1960s Flötotto Pagwood and Leather Dining Chair
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century West German stackable dining chair produced by the Flötotto company in the 1950s. The
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Eight Cassina Jano Dining Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama
By Kazuhide Takahama, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of eight stackable dining chairs - armchairs Reddish brown leather seating, chromed steel
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Sven Markelius Style Stacking Chairs with Red Skai Seats
By Sven Markelius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century set of 4 Sven Markelius style stacking dining chairs with blonde oak frames and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Herman Miller Eames Seafoam Green Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames stacking dining chairs in rare and coveted Seafoam green. Very difficult to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Space age dining chairs by Schroeder Henzelmann, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage plastic stackable dining chairs by Schroeder Henzelmann made in Western Germany in the
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Isa Midcentury Modern Design Italian Teak Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Arredamenti ISA
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four italian Mid-Century Modern design stackable dining chairs, shaped and curved teak
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Five Nanna Ditzel Model 150 Dining Chairs
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare set of five stacking dining chairs designed by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk Mobelfabrik
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Olly tango dining chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, 1990s set of 8
By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 8 post modern 'Olly Tango' stackable dining chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph. Elegant
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Ercol Green Spot Stacking Set Of Two Dining Chairs 1950s
By Ercol
Located in Norwich, GB
Set of two vintage Ercol green spot two-bar stacking dining chairs. Designed by Lucian Ercolani
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Set of 5 dining chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1970s
By Rudi Verelst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 5 stackable dining chairs designed by Rudi Verelst. The have a heavy wired chrome frame
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 dining chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1970s
By Rudi Verelst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 stackable dining chairs designed by Rudi Verelst. The have a heavy wired chrome frame
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1970s
By Rudi Verelst, Novalux Belgium
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 stackable dining chairs designed by Rudi Verelst. The have a heavy wired chrome frame
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Yos and Leonard Theosabrata Origin Series Dining Chairs for Accupunto, Set of 4
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Origin Series stackable dining chairs with chrome frames and orange polypropylene
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Berl Cie Midcentury Stacking Chairs, Pagholz, Set of Twenty Four
By Pagholz
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Berl & Cie midcentury stacking dining chairs – Pagholz – Set of twenty four 1960s Berl
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Vintage 1960s Luxembourgish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Arper Catifa 46 Sled Dining Chairs by Lievore Altherr Molina 2004 (Signed)
By Arper, Lievore Altherr Molina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful set of 8 orange and 1 mustard upholstered stackable dining chairs. The sled chromed steel
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950 s French Mullca Stacking Chairs, Model 510/1 Mint Green, Various Qty
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking dining chairs – Model 510/1 Mint Green – Various Quantities Available
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Walnut Toned Vico Magistretti Style Stacking Chairs
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Beautiful color and elegant style in conveniently stackable dining chairs. In original condition with some
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Seven Hans Wegner Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 7 stackable dining chairs with a beautiful beech frame and seat upholstered with canvas
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

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Stackable Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of stackable dining chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all stackable dining chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 275 antique and vintage stackable dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 34 modern editions to choose from as well. Stackable dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of stackable dining chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern stackable dining chairs are of considerable interest. Some stackable dining chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller stackable dining chairs, measuring 13.78 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made stackable dining chairs over the years, but those made by Mullca, Galvanitas and Emeco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Stackable Dining Chairs?

Prices for stackable dining chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, stackable dining chairs begin at $69 and can go as high as $11,700, while the average can fetch as much as $847.

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 Stackable Dining Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No 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, 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.