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Oak Steam Bent Dining Chairs in the Arts and Crafts/ Art Nouveau Style, 1900’s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted and very interesting set of four Oak Dining Chairs or side chairs in the
Category

Vintage 1910s British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bent Wood Dining Chair Featuring Woven Cane Backrest
Located in New York, NY
This dining chair, at first glance, appears typical, yet upon closer inspection, it reveals unique
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Carved Bent Lucite Dining Chairs
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern set of carved beveled Lucite shield back style dining chairs.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of Four
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Coastal dining chairs. Beautiful bent rattan in a chic and rare
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Bent Aluminum, Belgium 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 6 dining chairs in bent aluminum, designed and manufactured in Belgium around the 1980’s
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Bent Lucite Dining Chairs on Chrome Bases
By Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 bent Lucite dining chairs. Silver patten leather upholstery. Chrome X
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Thick Heavy Bent Lucite Dining Side Chairs Z Shape
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of heavy 1" thick bent Lucite Z-shape dining or side chairs.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Set Four Bleached & Bent Mahogany Dining Chairs Marketed by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four bleached mahogany frame and bent plywood back dining chairs with new textured black
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Mahogany, Walnut

Bent Wood Dining Chair With Rattan Cane Backrest, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
This dining chair, at first glance, appears typical, yet upon closer inspection, it reveals unique
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Bent Plywood Dining Chairs by Cherner for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of six bent plywood chairs designed by Cherner for Plycraft. This set consists of four
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category

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

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Boho Chic Bent Bamboo Rattan Heart Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with the Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Heart Chairs. This set of 4 chairs
Category

20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category

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

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 6 Mid Century Modern "George Jetson" style Bent Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Futuristic style Dining Chairs. Bent wood and sabot caps on legs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of 4 Dining Chairs In Bent Dark Oak By Jitona, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Jitona
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of four dining chairs from mid-century era. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak, Bentwood

Set 6 Bent Plywood Dining Chairs by Sven Erik Fryklund for Hagafors, Sweden
By Sven Erik Fryklund, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
manufacture in 1960s. Frame is made of beech wood, seat and backrest are made of bent teak. The chairs are
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Kofod Larsen Mid Century Penguin Wrought Iron and Bent Plywood Dining Chairs, S
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kofod Larsen mid century penguin wrought iron and bent plywood dining chairs - Set of 8 Each
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Bentwood

Set of 10 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category

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

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 12 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category

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

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 6 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category

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

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 4 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category

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

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 8 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category

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

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Mid Century Set of Four Thonet Cotton Felt Bent Ply Arm or Dining Chairs Labeled
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A timeless set of four arm or dining chairs by Thonet Park Avenue in New York City. The set of four
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood

Set of 4 Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Bent Tubular Steel and Wicker Cane, 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Unique and amazing Mid-Century-Modern constructivist dining chairs, in bent chromed tubular steel
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Iconic Mid Century Cherner Plycraft Bent Ply Chair
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century bent plywood chair designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft with original
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

McGuire Bent Rattan Loop Back Dining Armchairs, a Set of Four
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A lovely set of Four Bent Rattan Loop or Fan Back Dining Armchairs, No. M26 from McGuire San
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Fabric

Midcentury Danish Bent Plywood Dining Chairs
By Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic set of compact vintage Danish dining chairs, featuring unique bent plywood backs for that
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery, Bentwood, Wood, Plywood

Unusual Set 6 Industrial Modernist Bauhaus Bent Plywood Stacking Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set 6 industrial modernist bent plywood stacking chairs. Amazing design. Bauhaus influenced
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Six Carol Chairs in Bent Wood Walnut by Jonathan Field.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The Carol chair is a new design just completed in autumn 2021. The chair is handmade in bent
Category

2010s English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 Ward Bennett Multicolor Upholstered Steam Bent Ash Dining Armchairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 American Mid-Century dining armchairs with black painted steam bent ash frames and multi
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Ash, Wood

Czech Bent Plywood Chairs from Holesov, 1970s, Set of Four
By Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Żory, PL
Those chairs were produced by Drevopodnik Holesov in the 1970s in former Czechoslovakia. Frame made
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

4 Peter Danko Design Mid Century Modern Bodyform Chairs Bent Wood
By Peter Danko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (4) Peter Danko design Mid-Century Modern "Bodyform" dining chairs bent Molded wood. These
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Bentwood, Plywood, Upholstery

1980s Dining chairs, Allmilmö
Located in Neuss, NW
1980s dining chairs manufactured by Allmilmö in the 1980s. Bent ashwood frame with a seat made of
Category

Vintage 1980s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

 1980s Dining chairs, Allmilmö
 1980s Dining chairs, Allmilmö
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Derby Modern Dining Chairs, Walnut, Brown Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Derby Modern Dining Chairs, Walnut, Brown Leather These modern
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Solid Birch Barrel Back Bent Wood Spindle Back Armchair Desk Chair
By George Nakashima, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid birch dining desk armchair attributed to Paul McCobb. Nice complement to
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Carol Chair in Bent Wood Walnut and English Walnut by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The Carol chair is a new design just completed in autumn 2021. The chair is handmade using bent
Category

2010s English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 10 Handcrafted Studio Bent Chairs by Fabian Fischer, Germany, 2023
By Fabian Fischer
Located in Berlin, DE
Made to order set of 10 bent chairs by German Woodworker Fabian Fischer. (2 arm and 8 side chairs
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Derby Dining Chairs, Modern Wood Dining Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Peabody, Craft
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Derby Dining Chairs, Modern Wood Dining Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Peabody, Craft These Modern
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Peabody Modern Dining Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody modern white dining chairs for Craft Associates furniture These Lawrence
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Peabody Modern Dining Chairs
Peabody Modern Dining Chairs
H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 21 in
Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage wooden dining chairs with round seats and ladder backrests. the backrests are bent, which
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s
Vintage scandinavian dining chairs, 1970s
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These vintage chairs in walnut are from the 1960s and have great mid-century style and form. Bent
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs
H 32 in W 19.25 in D 21.5 in
Post modern dining chairs, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 post modern dining chairs with an elegantly designed red metal frame with beautiful bent
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post modern dining chairs, 1980s
Post modern dining chairs, 1980s
H 36.62 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in
Six Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs
By Lane Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
One arm chair and five side chairs complete this set of six . Bent walnut plywood with architechual
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Walnut

Six Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs
Six Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs
H 38 in W 22.75 in D 24.5 in
Pair of 1960's Dining Chairs
Located in Brno, CZ
Two dining chairs designed after original Ercol Windsor Chairs Model 400. Both have the classic
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of 1960's Dining Chairs
Pair of 1960's Dining Chairs
H 35.83 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Derby Dining Chairs, Modern Dining Armchair, Peabody, Walnut, Leather, Craft
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Derby Dining Chairs, Modern Dining Arm Chair, Peabody, Walnut, Leather, Craft Associates These
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Custom Cane Dining Chair, Black/Natural
Located in New York, NY
The chair is made of steam-bent wood and upholstered in Italian black leather. The manufacturing of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Custom Cane Dining Chair, Black/Natural
Custom Cane Dining Chair, Black/Natural
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Modern Spalted Maple Clear Acrylic Dining Chair
By John Houshmand
Located in Hobart, NY
Bent 1/2″ clear acrylic dining chair. Varius finishes/wood available.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood

Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edsby-verken
Located in Vienna, AT
Birch construction with bent teak seat. Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1955 for Edsby-verken in
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Teak

Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
Giuseppe Davanzo 'Serena' Dining Chair in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Davanzo for Appiani Selezione, dining chair 'Serena', ash, plastic, Italy, 1960s This
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Ash

Giuseppe Davanzo 'Serena' Dining Chair in Ash
Giuseppe Davanzo 'Serena' Dining Chair in Ash
H 30.52 in W 17.52 in D 21.66 in
Contemporary Italian Dining Chair Upholstered in Leather
Located in New York, NY
Steam-bent wood lacquered in light grey. Upholstered in antique rose Italian leather. The chair
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gilbert Rohde for Heywood Wakefield Dining Chairs
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six Art Deco dining chairs designed by Gilbert Rohde. Gilbert Rhode Collection, Cooper
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 westnofa bentwood dining chairs Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
bentwood Westnofa dining chairs that have zinc coated bent steel tube legs with black plastic feet caps
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 postmodern italian dining chairs, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 italian dining chairs with a clear oak wooden frame, original floral fabric upholstery and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 postmodern italian dining chairs, 1980s
Set of 6 postmodern italian dining chairs, 1980s
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Six Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Dining Chairs Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
versus the regular wooden ones. Bent plywood shell with metal legs. In good used condition; chairs show
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Belgian Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
Handcrafted in Belgium in the 20th century, this set of four dining chairs showcases a gracefully
Category

20th Century Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

'8' Hans Wegner-Style Oak Wishbone Dining Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
" model CH24 dining chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son in 1949. Crafted of bent oak
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 5 Norman Cherner For Plycraft Steam Bent Plywood
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
SET of 5 American Mid-Century dining chairs with beige painted steam bent plywood frames and orange
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Oak Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of four dining chairs made completely of wood. Carved details on the chairs made
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Norwegian Modern Hans Brattrud “Scandia” Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in Baltimore, MD
beautiful. The chairs sit on a chrome base that forms a hairpin frame of bent metal. The lines and attention
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Dyrlund, Denmark 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This set of eight model “7866” dining chairs reflect both the company’s ideals and the era's emphasis
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Bent Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bent dining chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A bent dining chair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a bent dining chair, we have 60 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the bent dining chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bent dining chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bent dining chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thonet, Giancarlo Piretti and Bill Stephens produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bent Dining Chair?

Prices for a bent dining chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $29,900, while the average can fetch as much as $2,784.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Bent Dining Chair
  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.

  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best fabric for dining room chairs is really a matter of preference. Those who are looking for maximum durability should opt for a smooth synthetic fabric that is liquid repellant. Shop dining room chairs in a variety of fabrics on 1stDibs.