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Set of 6 Solid Teak Danish Curved Back Dining Chairs, New Black Vinyl Upholstery
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of six solid teak vintage Danish modern dining chairs. The quintessential Scandinavian design
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Green vinyl empire chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of 6 Empire Chairs with green vinyl
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, PVC
Set of Eight Vintage Vinyl Side Chairs
By Hale
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By Hale Co. Inc. In teak with mottled green vinyl button tufted backs and seats with dark nailhead
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Wavy Pencil Reed Dining Chairs w/ Peach Vinyl, Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chairs, featuring peach vinyl and whitewashed reed frames.
Intricately crafted bamboo and reed frame
Category
1990s Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs in teak and vinyl, designed by Sven Chrobat
By Per Sax Møller
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 6 Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs designed by Sven Chrobat
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
1980s Postmodern Tubular Vinyl Chairs - Set of 4
Located in La Mesa, CA
Set of 4 postmodern chairs featuring black chunky/tubular metal frames and flawless upholstery in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,300 / set
Baumann Bentwood and Vinyl Bistro Chairs, circa 1970
By Baumann France
Located in Culver City, CA
Bentwood dining chairs, one with black upholstered seat and one without.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid Century Vinyl Strapped Chrome Cantilever Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century vinyl strapped chrome cantilever chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21 wide x 28
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
MCM Steelcase Coral Vinyl Fabric and Brushed Steel Dining Armchairs Set of 8
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
fabric tops and the backs of all the chairs are vinyl. Just gorgeous! They would complement any dining
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
4 Mid Century Legomatic Walnut Wicker Rattan Vinyl Folding Side Chairs
By Leg-o-Matic
Located in Dayton, OH
Four mid century Leg o matic folding side chairs. Made of walnut featuring woven wicker rattan
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Walnut
Pair of Chrome and Vinyl Delphi Chairs by Burgdorfer for Stendig
By Ernst Burgdorfer, Stendig Co.
Located in New York, NY
Very cool pair of tubular chrome and shiny brown vinyl chairs. Designed by Ernst Burgdorfer for
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
4 Mid Century Legomatic Walnut Wicker Rattan Vinyl Folding Side Chairs
By Leg-o-Matic
Located in Dayton, OH
Four mid century Leg o matic folding side chairs. Made of walnut featuring woven wicker rattan
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Walnut
Chromcraft Chrome "V" Base Tufted Black Vinyl Sculpta Unicorn Star Trek Chairs
By Chrome Craft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These Chromcraft Sculpta chairs AKA Unicorn chairs were designed in the style of Vladimir Kagan
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jens Risom 666 WSP Webbed Vinyl Chairs for Knoll, Set of Six
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful examples of Jen Risom's model 666 WSP side chairs of the 600 series which were first
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Chromcraft Swivel Base Tufted Black Vinyl Sculpta Unicorn Star Trek Chair Set
By Chromcraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
time capsule chairs bear the maker's label. A matching dining table is available but sold separately
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Midcentury Iron and Vinyl Wicker Chairs, Four
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard midcentury iron and vinyl wicker chairs - Set of 4
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Single Blonde Wood Chair with Red Vinyl Seat and Curved Back
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century chair with curved seat back, blonde frame and an adorable red vinyl seat with white
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Four Eames Herman Miller DKR Wire Chairs on Eiffel Bases
Orange Girard Vinyl
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Excellent, all original Charles and Ray Eames white wire chairs on zinc Eiffel tower bases
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Cantilevered Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Pasadena, CA
This set of Memphis-style dining chairs features vinyl upholstery and tubular, teal-lacquered steel
Category
Late 20th Century American Memphis Group Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Set of Six Signed Hans J. Wegner "W2" Chairs in Teak
Vinyl, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
we have a gorgeously preserved set of six "W2" chairs in solid old-growth teak, with original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage Six
6
Italian Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Mid-Century set of six (6) dining chair.
Grey vinyl upholstered seat and back.
Wood frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool
Set 6 French 1940
s Dining Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Set 6 French 1940's dining chairs, green vinyl with buttons.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
G Plan Kofod Larsen Dining Chairs Six
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Otley, GB
condition with original G Plan black vinyl upholstery throughout. The dining chairs are the most sought
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$2,591 / set
Post Modern Chrome Cantillevar Dining Room Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s set of four chrome and white vinyl cantillevar dining chairs. These chairs were
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six American Danish Walnut Dining Chairs for Lane, in Manner of Finn Juhl
By Lane Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of Six American Danish Walnut Dining Chairs for Lane.. Classic Mid Century Modern,, Set
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Vinyl, Walnut
Set of 4 DSX Chairs in Blue Vinyl by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 gently used vintage Eames vinyl DSX chairs with blue vinyl seats (a very bright - almost
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Single Farsø Stolefabrik Danish Armchairs in Teak and Vinyl
By Farso Mobelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stamped dining chair from Danish manufacturer Farsø Stolefabrik. The chair has an upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Harvey Probber style Cantilevered Chrome Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 4 Harvey Probber style white vinyl and chrome dining chairs. They each have a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Hand Carved French Dining Chairs/Chartreuse Vinyl Upholstery - Set/4
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand Carved French Dining Chairs/ mid century chartreuse vinyl upholstery; set of four. The chairs
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Pair of Solid Teak Danish Kai Kristiansen Armchairs with Newer Black Vinyl
By Kai Kristiansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
form arched arms are quintessentially Kai Kristiansen.
Restoration:
Both chairs have been
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Anton Lorenz for Thonet Mid Century Vinyl and Chrome Armchairs, Set of 8
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Anton Lorenz for Thonet mid century vinyl and chrome armchairs - set of 8
Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Chrome and Vinyl Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Milo Baughman style chrome and vinyl dining chairs in great vintage condition. Newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern Chrome and Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six modern cantilever style dining chairs in black vinyl. Please confirm item location (NY
Category
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of 8 Lane Acclaim Curved Back Black Vinyl Dining Chairs
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare set of eight Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim dining chairs. Lane's Acclaim line is one of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern Emeco Model 1814 Chrome / Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Lafayette, IN
, black vinyl and gorgeous contoured arms, these chairs are a little Mid-Century Modern and a little
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of six chrome and black vinyl dining chairs with sculptural curved design.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
4 Chrome Mid Century Modern Sabrina Dining Chairs Attr. to Gastone Rinaldi RIMA
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four vintage midcentury Italian Modern chrome and black vinyl dining chairs attributed to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Modern Chrome Dining Chairs after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of six chrome and vinyl dining chairs offer wide and well cushioned seats
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Eight Mid Century Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine set of circa 1960’s solid teak and black vinyl dining chairs by the iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
French Pair of Dining Chairs in Vinyl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, vinyl, France, 1960s
These dining chairs are characterized by a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Eight Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs in Black Vinyl
By Erik Buch
Located in Oakland, CA
Eight Brazilian rosewood dining chairs attributed to Erik Buch, circa 1965, Denmark. Features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Eight Scandinavian Dining Arm Chairs in Original Vinyl
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of eight mid-century Danish designed walnut dining chairs with comfortable curved backs and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
4 Midcentury Danish Curved Back Dining Chairs in Black Vinyl
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
. Restored wood frames and upholstered in the original black vinyl. Comfortable dining chairs with supportive
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Faux Goat Skin Vinyl Swivel Dining Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Classic pair of mid century modern swivel dining chairs. Each feature a faux goatskin vinyl with a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set 6 Restoration Hardware "Vintage French" Vinyl Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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This is a beautiful set of 6 restoration hardware dining chairs in very good condition with vinyl
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Amazing Set of Four Chrome and Vinyl Cord Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of four dining chairs feature solid tubular chrome frames with vinyl rope
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Mid-Century Chrome And Vinyl Swivel Dining Chairs
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sturdy matching set of chairs by Daystrom Furniture features classic 1970's style with tufted
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
PVC
Soro Stolefabrik, Mid-Century Modern Six Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Vinyl, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Six Mid-Century Modern Danish dining chairs by Soro Stolefabrik. Each branded SAX Made in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Classic Colombo Model 300 Dining Chairs Black Lacquer with Vinyl Upholstery
By Joe Colombo, Pozzi
Located in New York, NY
Joe Colombo design for Pozzi Model 300 dining chairs in black lacquer with black vinyl upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
8 Eichenberger Saffa Dining Chairs Dietiker
Stendig Black Vinyl Chrome Cane
By Dietiker, Stendig Co., Hans Eichenberger
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible set of eight (8) Saffa chrome steel, wicker, and black vinyl faux leather dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs with Beige Vinyl Seats, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thonet bentwood dining chairs with beige vinyl seats - set of 4. Item features bentwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Rosewood Dining Chairs Covered in Vinyl with Brass Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Attributed to Otto Sedie, these 8 Italian dining chairs are in rosewood with fretwork, brass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Teak Barrel Back Curved Black Vinyl Dining Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Midcentury Danish modern teak barrel back curved black vinyl dining side chairs - a pair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Streamline Industrial Metal
Green Vinyl Faux Leather Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
“green with envy” when they see your set of green vinyl and metal Steelcase dining chairs! This is an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
8 MCM Brushed Steel Black Vinyl Dining Conference Chairs with Walnut Arms
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of 8 MCM Mid-Century Modern dining or conference room chairs in brushed steel tube and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 EMECO Dining Chairs with Steel Frames and Blue Vinyl Upholstery
By Emeco
Located in New York, NY
Set of four dining height chairs by EMECO having polished steel frames with blue vinyl seats and
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Danish Erik Kirkegaard Teak Dining Chairs in Original Black Vinyl
By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic set of six teak dining chairs by Erik Kirkegaard in the 1950's for Høng Stolefabrik in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Naugahyde
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Vinyl Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vinyl dining chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all vinyl dining chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 233 antique and vintage vinyl dining chairs in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Vinyl 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. Vinyl dining chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some vinyl dining chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller vinyl dining chairs, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Vinyl dining chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Farstrup, Charles and Ray Eames and Chromcraft are consistently popular.
How Much are Vinyl Dining Chairs?
Vinyl dining chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,650, while the lowest priced sells for $130 and the highest can go for as much as $38,500.
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 Vinyl 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
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