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Bronzed Steel and Leather Contemporary Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This classically inspired contemporary dining chair by Egg Designs, has a burnished bronze steel
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Strelitzia Modern Solid Brass Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Strelitzia bespoke, dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Leather and Brass Contemporary Falcon Tub Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Inspired by the South African birds of prey, this contemporary and handmade tub chair, by Egg
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Walnut Timber, Rattan, Linen Livingston Dining Room Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Livingston dining room chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Jetson Glamour Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jetson dining chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut

Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut

Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed, Cream Boucle' Anhele Glamour Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Anhele dining chair with its 70's futuristic styling has a crystal clear Lucite/Plexiglass
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 57 L X 52 D X 68.5 H cm Materials: Bronze
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 26.97 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Agate dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 56 L X 50 D X 70 H cm Materials: Bronze coated
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 57 L X 52 D X 68.5 H cm Materials: Bronze
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 26.97 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Agate dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 56 L x 50 D x 70 H cm Materials: Bronze coated
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Agate dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 56 L x 50 D x 70 H cm Materials: Bronze coated
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Strelitzia Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Strelitzia dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 70 L x 70 D x 90 H cm Materials: solid cast
Category

2010s South African Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Strelitzia Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Strelitzia Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Jetson Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Dining Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 54 L X 57 D X 68.5 H cm Materials: BLucite
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Jetson Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Jetson Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 26.97 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
Oromo Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Oromo dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 65 L x 62 D x 97 H cm Materials: Solid Walnut
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Oromo Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Oromo Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 38.19 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
Stellar Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar Dining Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 81 L X 69 D X 76 H Materials: Walnut Timber
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Leather, Walnut

Stellar Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Stellar Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 27.17 in
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Agate dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 56 L X 50 D X 70 H cm. Materials: bronze coated
Category

2010s South African Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Olifant Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Olifant black dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 50 L X 53 D X 84 H Materials: Ceramic
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Olifant Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Livingston Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Livingston dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 62 L x 49 D x 69 H cm Materials: Walnut timber
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Livingston Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Livingston Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 27.17 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in
Strelitzia Modern Solid Silver Polished Aluminum and Boucle Luxury Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Silver Strelitzia handcrafted, modern dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern, Walnut, Solid Brass and Cream Boucle' Malta 3 Leg Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs works equally well as a dining, lounge
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Ardmore Linen Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works equally
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, upholstered dining chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, upholstered dining chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Malta Bouclé Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Malta Boucle dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 70 L X 68 D X 70 H Materials: Walnut Timber
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Malta Bouclé Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Malta Bouclé Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Malta Ardmore Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Malta Ardmore dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 70 L X 68 D X 70 H Materials: Walnut Timber
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Malta Ardmore Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Malta Ardmore Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Olifant Black Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Olifant black dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 50 L x 53 D x 84 H Materials: Ceramic
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Black Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Olifant Black Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Jetson Glamour Bar Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jetson bar chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg designs and manufactured in
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Chrome Egg Chairs Attributed to Dahlens Dalum
By Dahlens Dalum
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Chrome egg chairs with seat pad upholstered in lambchop boucle. Attributed to Dahlens
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dennis & Leen Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chair
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous distressed dining chair made in the neoclassical French Louis XVI taste by Dennis & Leen
Category

20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Set of Eight Modern Regency Style Hardwood Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of eight hardwood dining chairs made in a modern regency style with a scrolled back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Dennis & Leen Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of distressed dining chairs made in the neoclassical French Louis XVI taste by Dennis
Category

20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

18 Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceedingly Rare Italian Renaissance Revival style high back mahogany dining chairs, circa 1850
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke, luxury lounge chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ceramic, Walnut

Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke, luxury lounge chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Six 19th Century French Renaissance Dining Chairs with Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Six 19th Century French Renaissance dining chairs with leather are of a Classic and timeless
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Set of 8
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Culver City, CA
etched in the annals of design history, and his CH23 dining chair is his just 1 of his legendary
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of 4, Antique Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Mahogany, Dining Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique ladder back chairs. An Irish, mahogany dining seat, dating to the late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 ‘Venus’ Dining Chairs by Börje Johanson for Johanson, Sweden 1960s
By Börje Johanson
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 6 ‘Venus’ dining chairs by Swedish designer Börje Johanson for his family business
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1940s Royere Style Wrought Iron Dining Chairs
Located in Sharon, CT
Original Robin's egg blue with gold painted spheres. Price is for the pair.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Gustavian Style Painted Hall Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Swedish hall chairs or dining chairs made in the 18th century neoclassical
Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Barstool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
style dining room chair has a solid Walnut timber frame with solid brass details. It is upholstered in a
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Jacobsen “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
design that is still today much praised. Also, the famous Egg and Swan chairs were designed for the Royal
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Black Leather, Model 3107
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and the Egg and Swan chairs. Fritz Hansen is a renowned Danish furniture
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tropical Swivel Dining Chair with Wenge Wood Accents
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
A symphony of texture, pattern and color make this Swivel dining chair a show stopping focal point
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Paper

Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Amphora lounge chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Dimensions: W97x D 89 x H 90 cm Materials
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 35.44 in W 38.43 in D 35.04 in
Eros swivel blue chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell 90s
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Padova, IT
Eros is an enveloping armchair, with an organic egg shape, characterized by a refined combination
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Late 20th Century Gray & Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 12
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner Arm Chairs in Sapphire Velvet
By Warren Platner
Located in Culver City, CA
Jacobsen egg chair, and Eero Saarinen dining set and not only do they hold their own, they make a statement.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Warren Platner Lounge Chairs in Sapphire Velvet, A Pair
By Warren Platner
Located in Culver City, CA
alongside other iconic pieces, and Arne Jacobsen egg chair, and Eero Saarinen dining set and not only do
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Modern Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by McCoy & Fahnstrom for Knoll Set 12
By Knoll, Michael McCoy
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Modern discontinued Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by Michael McCoy & Dale Fahnstrom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Dining Chair Egg Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dining chair egg chair for your home. Frequently made of metal, plastic and brass, every dining chair egg chair was constructed with great care. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage dining chair egg chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dining chair egg chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A dining chair egg chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one dining chair egg chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Egg Designs produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Dining Chair Egg Chair?

Prices for a dining chair egg chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.
Questions About Dining Chair Egg Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Egg chair came out in 1959. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created it along with a number of other famous mid-century modern chairs, including the Series 7, the Swan and the Ant. Find a collection of Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Arne Jacobsen invented the Egg chair. Designed in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, it is a Scandinavian classic that has over the years become a fixture of corporate offices. The Egg chair is notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. Unlike the furniture maker's previous range of shell chairs designed in laminated wood for Fritz Hansen, the Egg reflected a soulful new vision of modernity. Its finished shells were made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane foam, padded with cast latex foam rubber and then upholstered with leather (or, in the cost-conscious hotel's case, fabric). Shop a range of Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An egg chair can be worth up to $20,000. The price of an egg chair depends on the condition, upholstery material, and model.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if an Arne Jacobsen egg chair is real, check for the label. Newer models have a Republic of Fritz Hansen label attached to the fabric, older models have them attached to the base of the chair. You can also look for a sticker on the cylinder that attaches to the base with a Fritz Hansen label and a four-digit date. Shop a large collection of Arne Jacobsen and other egg chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To hang an egg chair from the ceiling, you must drill into a joist and install a hook. Then, attach a chain to the top of the chair and hang it from the hook. Having an experienced handyman tackle the job for you can help to ensure secure installation and reduce the risk of damaging your ceiling. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of egg chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Egg chairs are actually comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that the curved shape of the frame provides plenty of support. Shop a collection of Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are several different designs of egg-shaped chairs. Some of the most famous are Henrik Thor-Larsen’s Ovalia Egg Chair from 1968 and Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair from 1959. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of egg-shaped chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The original Egg chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. It was notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. With the Egg chair, Jacobsen continued his ongoing experimentation with synthetic materials. First, he devised small-scale clay models in his garage. The prototypes' finished shells were made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane foam, padded with cast latex foam rubber and then upholstered with leather — or, in the cost-conscious hotel’s case, fabric. Today, the Egg chair is supported by welded steel tubing and is mounted on a lightweight aluminum base. Shop a selection of vintage Egg chairs 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 17, 2023
    Arne Jacobsen made the Egg chair for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1958. The curvy chair was meant to contrast with the SAS Royal Hotel’s straight lines as well as showcase Jacobsen’s eye for interiors. The Egg chair was notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Egg 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair supports the back adequately is largely a matter of personal perception. Jacobsen did design the chair's ergonomic, dramatic curves to correspond to the contours of the human body in order to deliver a comfortable seating experience. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs.
  • 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.