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Mastercraft Brass Greek Key Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
brass Mastercraft Greek Key Dining Chairs freshly and expertly reupholstered in rich marmalade orange
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Set of 6 Mid-century Modern Anita Dining Chair Wood Brass by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Mid-Century Modern Anita Dining Chair is a piece where lush, beauty and delicacy hide the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 Mid-century Modern Anita Dining Chair Wood Brass by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Mid-Century Modern Anita Dining Chair is a piece where lush, beauty and delicacy hide the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Mid-century Modern Anita Dining Chair Wood Brass by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Mid-Century Modern Anita Dining Chair is a piece where lush, beauty and delicacy hide the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern 6 Chair Set in Off White Velvet
Ebony Hardwood Novo Rumo 1960
By Novo Rumo
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very Brazilian Modern six chair set in off white velvet and hardwood with Ebony
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
$12,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Baker Furniture Solid Cherry Wood Regency Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six Regency style dining chairs.
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
Antique French Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Dining Chairs Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilded Balloon-Back Dining Chairs
Newly Reupholstered in Velvet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Group Of Six Antique Queen Anne Style Burl Dining Chairs For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. 18th century. Including two pairs of complementary side chairs, along with two complementary
Category
Antique 18th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Set of Six Vintage G Plan Dining Chairs in Oak
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very rare set of six vintage G Plan dining chairs in oak. They were part of the
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight Queen Anne style dining chairs
By Henkel Harris
USA, circa 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Set of Six Art Deco Chairs in Walnut, Macassar Veneer and Velvet - France, 1930s
Located in Girona, Girona
Set of six Art Deco chairs, solid walnut and Macassar ebony veneer, French polish. New seats with a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Macassar
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Velvet, Gold Edition
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Italian Velvet in the color Emerald. Skilled craftsmen bring each chair back to life to live on for
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
A set of six Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs
20th century.
Each having a shaped crest
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Valentina Dining Chair by Mavo Atelier, Handmade
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
The Valentina Chair is a sculptural and sophisticated piece with a feminine, graceful presence. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Brass
Eclectica, set of 8 Ebonized Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs offered in various way. Here offered in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-century Modern Anita Dining Chair Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Mid-Century Modern Anita Dining Chair is a piece where lush, beauty and delicacy hide the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,275 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs Set/4, Cream Bouclé, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
- Europe by Greenapple.
The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Leather, Alpaca
Contemporary Dining Chairs Crafted of Matte Walnut and Woven Cane Work
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Artisan assembled from matte walnut and woven work, the chair also benefits from a comfortably
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Walnut, Wood
Eclectica, set of 8 Walnut Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection showcases a selection of Biedermeier-style chairs presented in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1920s French Louis XV Style Oak Dining Chairs- Set of 4
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful set of 4 antique 1920’s side chairs with cushionsed seat upholstery .The Chairs made
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll - Set of Six
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century set of six dining chairs designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll, circa 1970s. This set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Set of Six Dining Room Chairs by Comfort Designs, Inc., circa 1985
By Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Hamburg, PA
A distinctive set of six velvet-covered chairs in the manner of Paul Evans’ Cityscape design by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contract Grade Dining Chairs With Curved Organic Silhouette-Set Of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair is designed with a sloped backrest that provides greater support. The seat is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-Century Style Dining Chair In Walnut
Bouclé Upholstery by Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary dining chair is a refined expression of minimalist design. The walnut wood frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
A set of six cerused oak dining chairs attributed to Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six cerused oak dining chairs attributed to Rene Gabriel. Newly reupholstered in green
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Set of 8 English Dining Chairs in the Georgian Gothick Manner
Located in London, GB
A Good Set of Eight Side Chairs in the Georgian Gothick Manner
Constructed in mahogany, which has
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Six Cantilevered "Lugano" Dining Chairs by Leon Rosen for Pace, Italy
By Leon Rosen, i4 Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
For your consideration is a phenomenal set of six "Lugano" dining chairs, model no. 187, designed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
John Stuart French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood High Back Dining Chairs, Six
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By John Stuart
USA, Circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Danish set of four dining room chairs with original velvet upholstery and wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 8 Dining Chairs, Oak
Mohair, Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
equally suited for formal dining rooms, conference spaces, or large living interiors.
These chairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Mohair, Velvet, Oak
Set of Eight Antique French Louis XIII Maple Dining Chairs in Mocha
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome set of eight restored early 20th-century French dining chairs in the traditional Louis
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Hollywood Regency Style Dining Chair set by Romeo Rega, Italy 1970
s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Hollywood Regency Style Design Dining Chair set by Romeo Rega. Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$3,410 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Lane, Set of Eight
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl
Set of 4 Dining Chairs designed by Harry BERTOIA for Knoll International, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Berlin, Berlin
.
Vintage set of side chairs with burnt orange-coloured velvet pads. The Bertoia Side Chair, originally
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Red Velvet 1979, Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
original dark red velvet Fabric.
In very good condition marked with label, Knoll International made in year
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Dining Chairs by Lane, Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Lane, Set of Four
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Lane, Set of Six
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Caned Back Dining Chairs Set of Ten
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar caned back dining chairs set of ten, Model 6328 with newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet, Cane
Pair Midcentury Modern Style Dining Chairs Ft. Clean Lines
Organic Form
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This chair is designed for true aesthetes. The backrest pays homage to the silhouette of classic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Set Of Six Dining Chairs Made In Rosewood By Sorø Furniture From 1960s
By Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six high-backed dining chairs from Sorø Møbelfabrik, made of rosewood with upholstered seats
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Maison Jansen 12 curule chairs steel brass pink velvet 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
dusty rose velvet cushions from Nobilis, with a washed appearance and changing lustre, allow the chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
$21,317 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs Set of Four
By Ceylon Et Cie
Located in Dallas, TX
Hollywood Regency upholstered dining chairs
blue velvet upholstery with button detail on inside
Category
2010s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
$4,800 / set
Set of Seven Calla Dining Chairs by Antonio Ari Colombo for Arflex 1970s
By Antonio Ari Colombo, Arflex
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of seven “Calla” dining chairs by Italian designer Antonio Ari Colombo, manufactured by Arflex
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Dining Chairs, 1970
s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful set of four Mid-Century Modern chrome frame dining chairs featuring a sculptural tubular
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Matte by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
right in our very own workroom. The chairs shown feature a rich velvet from our extensive fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Nicole Dining Chairs, Oak, Linen, Jacquard, Handmade Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Nicole Dining Chairs, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Velvet, Wood, Beech, Oak, Alp...
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Faux Fretwork Pagoda Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Transform your dining experience by making this remarkable set yours today!
Side chair - 21.5x15.5x40.5
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Linen, Handcrafted Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
.
The Margot dining chair was designed to redefine modern living with effortless refinement. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Brass
Pair of dining chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of dining chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet,
Sweden, 1934.
Veneered
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Macassar
Brno Tubular Chairs in Navy Velvet Polished Brass by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
right in our very own workroom. The chairs shown feature a rich Velvet in Navy from our extensive fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century German Set of Six Antique Biedermeier Walnut Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted polished, partly
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ebony
Italian Art Deco Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Peach Velour
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of ten dining chairs, mahogany, velvet, brass, Italy, circa 1940
An elegant set of dining
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
1800
s English Oak Ball Claw Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chippendale Dining Chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
39.5" high at back
22" wide at front legs
23
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$1,140 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 6
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
right in our very own workroom. The chairs shown feature a rich velvet from our extensive fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Brno Flat-Bar Chairs in Velvet, Obsidian Gloss by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
right in our very own workroom. The chairs shown feature a rich velvet from our extensive fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Velvet Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of velvet dining chairs available for sale. The range of distinct velvet dining chairs — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. There are 757 antique and vintage velvet dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 177 modern editions to choose from as well. Velvet dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco velvet dining chairs are consistently popular styles. Milo Baughman, Knoll and Mastercraft each produced beautiful velvet dining chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Velvet Dining Chairs?
Prices for velvet dining chairs start at $165 and top out at $261,893 with the average selling for $4,049.
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 Velvet Dining Chairs
- 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- 1stDibs 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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