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Set of Four McGuire Woven Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four woven leather rawhide and rattan dining armchairs from McGuire's Antalya
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Leather

Mid Century Modern Birch Maple Bentwood Woven Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Mid Century Modern Birch Maple Bentwood Woven Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes (6
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Ladder-Back Dining Chair with Woven Paper Cord Seat
Located in Seattle, WA
This mid-century Danish modern dining chair features a wood ladder-back frame paired with a woven
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Solid Ebonzied White Oak Dining Chair with Woven Seat and Linen Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Ellie Ebonized dining chair is a stunning piece crafted from solid white oak, elegantly stained
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Chromed Steel and Woven Cane by Poul Kjærholm, 1950 s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Chromed Steel and Woven Cane by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's Additional
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six McGuire Woven Rattan Cane Dining Armchairs
By McGuire, Jacques Garcia
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six rattan cane dining armchairs designed by Jacques Garcia for McGuire. The chairs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Raffia, Rattan, Hardwood

Italian Set of Four Dining Chairs With Woven Leather Seats and High Backrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, leather, beech, Italy, late 1970s Stunning set of four sculptural and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

ARV Dining Chair w/Armrests by David Thulstrup in White Oak, Woven Seat and Back
By Brdr. Krüger
Located in Vancouver, BC
Made in Denmark, the ARV chair is classic yet contemporary in aesthetic, with a timeless quality
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Superb Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An enviable set of vintage oak and leather strap dining armchairs having heavy woven leather straps
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Solid White Oak Dining Chair with Woven Seat and Saddle Brown Leather Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Ellie White Oak Dining Chair, crafted from solid white oak with a natural finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Arceo Modern Dining Chairs, Quilted, Hand Stitch
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Arceo Modern Dining Chairs, Quilted, Hand Stitched Experience the
Category

2010s North American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Boxwood, Oak

Set of 8 Danish Dining Chairs in Pine Woven Paper Cord, Tage Poulsen, 1970s
By Gramrode Møbelfabrik, Tage Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful set of eight Danish Mid-Century dining chairs designed by Tage Poulsen and produced by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Papercord, Pine

French Farmhouse Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs With Rush Woven Seats - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
chairs. Original rush woven seats and white painted legs and frames. Vintage furniture is great for the
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of 2 Wooden Art Deco Dining Chairs with Woven Cane Seat and Backrest
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming set of 2 wooden Art Deco design dining chairs featuring a woven cane
Category

20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane by Arne Vodder, 1951
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane by Arne Vodder, 1951 Additional Information: Material
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Woven Leather Dining Armchair with Brown Leather by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
in 2016, the woven leather dining armchair is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty, fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vincent Sheppard Loop Dining Chair
Located in Shakopee, MN
The Loop dining chair is a light and stackable outdoor chair.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 Provincial French Woven Rush Chairs C1950s
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming set of six French woven rush back and seat chairs C1950.          Quintessential French
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Woven Cane by Steffan Syrach-Larsen, 1960
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Solid Rosewood and Woven Cane by Steffan Syrach-Larsen, 1960 Additional
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Cane

English Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of four late Georgian mahogany dining chairs with fine embroidery work floral seat cushions
Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A set of four 1940s oak and woven rope seat dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A set of four 1940s oak and rope seat, ladder back dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt, which
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Haberer Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Hermann Fleiner, Albert Haberer
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare and fabulous. A set of German dining chairs by Albert Haberer for Hermann Fleiner. Leather
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Modern Curve Back Dining Chair
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern dining chair with a relaxed curve back. Shown in combination of blue vinyl and a floral
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Jacquard, Velvet

7 Woven Rattan Arm Chairs in the Style of Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7 Woven Rattan Chairs with Arms, for the dining room. The Chairs are intricately woven with
Category

20th Century Asian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

French Wood and Woven Chair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood and woven chair by Charles Dudouyt from France 1950's. Solid and chunky tapered
Category

Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Hans Wegner Carl Hansen Black Wood wishbone Woven Natural Papercord CH24 Chair
By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
sturdy woven papercord seat. Labeled chair still has tag attached. The Wegner Wishbone Chair, or "Y
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash

Neil Chair, Modern Wood and Leather Weave Dining Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Neil chair is a modern side chair with a seat woven in bridle leather in a radial weave pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1990s Tom Stepp Jive Chairs for Kvist Møbler, Birch with Woven Seats
By Kvist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four 'Jive' chairs designed by Tom Stepp for Kvist Møbler in 1990s Denmark. Each chair
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

"Mercier" Hand Woven Oak Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Mercier chair is a solid Oak dining chair featuring a handwoven seat and back, perfectly
Category

2010s Vietnamese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Beech Chair with Viennese Cane Seat – 1940s Vintage Woven Chair
Located in Hannover, DE
Antique Chair with Viennese Woven Cane Seat – c. 1940s–1950s Manufacturer unknown. This charming
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 French Chairs in Teak and straw Woven Seatings
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Set of 6 French Chairs in Teak and straw Woven Seatings
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Teak

Dining Armchair with Natural Woven Cane Back By Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
frame. This versatile chair is an excellent choice for a lounge, dining area, restaurant, bar, members
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Set of Four Scottish Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs with fine embroidery work floral seat cushions and
Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Organic Material, Mahogany

1st Edition Hand-Woven Original Danish Beech Wood Kaare Klint Church Chairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1st edition of the Iconic Danish Church Chair by Kaare Klint. Handcarved and hand-woven and
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Mid Century Modern Style Velvet Dining Armchair w Woven Cane Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
contrast, elevating the chair's contemporary silhouette. Solid ash wood frame. Hand-woven natural cane
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Velvet

Mid Century Modern Style Leather Dining Armchair w Woven Cane Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
contrast, elevating the chair's contemporary silhouette. Solid ash wood frame. Hand-woven natural cane
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Leather

Mid Century Modern Style Dining Armchair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
frame. This versatile chair is an excellent choice for a lounge, dining area, restaurant, bar, members
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Velvet

“Dordogne” Style Chair with Woven Papercord Seat and Back, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This charming European dining chair was born from a desire to create a design that was comfortable
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Six Painted Chippendale-Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The six elegantly carved chairs are composed of five side and one arm, all newly painted in cream
Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Blue Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue pastel/purple cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category

2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Olive Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive / purple Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category

2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category

2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Honey Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey/Lila Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category

2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Coral Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coral/caramel cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category

2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Populaire" Chair, with Bronze Woven Leather, Tailor Made, Istanbul
By Bizimyer Furniture
Located in Istanbul, 34
"Populaire" Chair, with Bronze & Woven Leather, Tailor Made, Istanbul. Designed by Hasan Samet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Danish Modern Dining Chairs attributed to Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Dining Chairs, attributed to Borge Mogensen, Denmark, circa 1960s. They are believed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Caribe Natural Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Caribe natural dining chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized
Category

2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Circo Dining Chair Leather by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Circo dining chair leather by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category

2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

A Set of Six Italian Chairs With Woven Leather Covers
Located in Sherborne, GB
A set of six Italian thick woven leather strap upholstered chairs. Can be used as dining chairs or
Category

1990s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Purple Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category

2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Olive Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category

2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Honey Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category

2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category

2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb for Directional Irwin Collection Woven Leather Dinning Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional set of (6) Paul McCobb for Directional Irwin Collection Woven Leather Dinning Chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of four rare Mid-century modern style dining armchairs featuring thick woven, or
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Four Vintage Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The four classic Louis XVI style dining chairs painted gold have fluted legs topped by squared
Category

20th Century American Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Wood

Set of Eight 1980s Spanish Woven Wicker White Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of eight vintage 1980s Spanish woven wicker white chairs.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

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Woven Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of woven dining chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and papercord, all woven dining chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 315 antique and vintage woven dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 57 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of woven dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Woven dining chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large woven dining chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller woven dining chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 15 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many woven dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn and Niels Otto Møller produced popular woven dining chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Woven Dining Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,607, while they’re typically $215 on the low end and $45,000 highest priced.

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 Woven Dining Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether weave chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people like the way that woven backs and seats cradle their bodies and prefer weave chairs as a result. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of weave chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    Woven chairs are made of many different natural and synthetic materials. These are often called wicker, rattan, cane or webbed chairs, which is more a category of how the chair is made rather than the material used. The type of material can be identified by how the chair looks and what it is used for. Synthetic materials are ideal for outdoor use, while natural, untreated materials are suitable for indoor use only. Find a variety of woven chair styles 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.