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Postmodern Italian dining chairs with armrests, 1980s, Set of 10
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 10 postmodern italian dining chairs with armrests.
Made out of black metal frames and black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian vintage dining chairs with armrests, 1980s, Set of 4
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 postmodern italian dining chairs with armrests.
Made out of grey metal frames and grey
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Style Walnut Frame Dining Chair with Armrests, Made in Italy
By Marco Belloni
Located in Barlassina, IT
Dining chair with armrests in contemporary style. Simple and elegant line designed for dining room
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36.23 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Dark Walnut Dining Chair with Armrests by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
this purpose. This majestic shiny dining chair with armrests presents a dark walnut finish with gold
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 50.01 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Wooden Decorative Dining Chair with Armrests, Straw Caned Seat with Seat Pillow
Located in Barlassina, IT
Decorative dining chair with armrests. This armchair was designed by Belloni in 1990 and included
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Wooden Decorative Dining Chair with Armrests, Straw Caned Seat with Seat Pillow
Located in Barlassina, IT
Decorative dining chair with armrests. This armchair was designed by Belloni in 1990 and included
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Danish Dining Chairs with Armrests by Poul Volther for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1960
By FDB Møbler, Poul Volther
Located in Ranst, VAN
Very nice set of four vintage dining chairs with armrests designed by Poul Volther for FDB Møbler
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.08 in W 25.2 in D 22.84 in
Brazilian Midcentury Design, Solid Imbuia Dining Chairs with Armrests, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This set of dining chairs is composed of solid Imbuia wood, with brown synthetic leather seats and
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Synthetic, Hardwood
H 29.73 in W 21.46 in D 22.05 in
Oak Dining Chair with Armrests with Decorative Ears of Wheat Handcarved in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
armchair is inspired by Russian Empire style ( Zar Nicola II ).
Perfect for dining room, it's customizable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 35.83 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Odette Curvy Dining Chair with Armrests in Solid Oak Wood by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Odette elegantly shows that a wooden chair can recall the coziness of our grandparents’ wingback
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
Set of 2 Bamboo High back Curved Dining Chairs with armrests, Mcguire USA 1970s
By McGuire, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of two extravagant dining chairs designed and produced by Mcguire in the USA in the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 46.86 in W 29.93 in D 24.02 in
Odette Curvy Dining Chair with armrests in Black Solid Oak Wood by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Odette elegantly shows that a wooden chair can recall the cozyness of our grandparents’ wingback
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
Set of Two Edvin Helseth Pinewood Dining Chairs with Armrests, Trybo Norway
By Trybo, Edvin Helseth
Located in Voorburg, NL
1960s. This is a very rare set on itself, but especially because each chair has armrests as well. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 26.38 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Trevor Dining Chair With Armrests Dark Red Frame and Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in
Outdoor Dining Chair with Armrests & Rope Detailing / Set of 6
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
with the open and straight-lined rope weave make this dining armchair the perfect casual outdoor
Category
2010s Asian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Brutalist Dining Chairs, Set of 8, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Ebonized wood brutalist dining chairs with armrests.
The chairs have white skai/leatherette
Category
Vintage 1960s German Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage Black Leather Dining Chairs by Arrben, 1980s
By Arrben
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage dining chairs with armrests by Arrben Italy.
Black leather seat and backrests, black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Cidue Dining Armchairs Chairs Design by Willy Rizzo Set of 6 Chrome and Leather
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Munich, Bavaria
polished chromed steel base and upholstered in dark brown leather seat.
A very comfortable dining chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Mid century black wooden dining chairs, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century dining chairs with armrests newly upholstered in bouclé fabric.
Beautiful space age
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Carlo Bartoli Dining Chairs for Matteo Grassi, Set of 4, 1980s
By Carlo Bartoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Carol
Comfortable dining chairs with armrests.
Good overall condition
1980s - Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hand-Carved Baroque Chair with Armrests with Curved Legs in Red Damascus
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
sold baroque pieces. This dining chair with armrests features wide surfaces of hand-carved squiggle
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 48.04 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
‘Strip’ Chairs with Armrests in Dark-Brown Ashwood by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn
By Gijs Bakker, Castelijn
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very rare set of ‘Strip’ dining chairs with armrests, designed in 1974 by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Baroque Chair with Armrests in Ivory White Finish and Curved Legs by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Majestic dining chair with armrest by Modenese Gastone presenting curved baroque legs and precious
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 48.43 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Italian Black Leather and Chromed Steel Chairs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian black leather and chromed steel chairs, 1970s. Set of 2 beautiful Italian dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Black Leather and Chromed Steel Chair, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian black leather and chromed steel chair, 1970s. Beautiful Italian dining chair, with armrests
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Twelve Vintage Bicolor Beech Dining Chairs Franz Schuster
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
blonde. Throughout the armrests these dining chairs are very comfortable and invite to celebrate with
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Modern Vintage Ten Black Beech Yellow Faux Leather Dining Chairs 1980s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Italy 1980s.
A beautiful set of 10 dining chairs with armrests a simple and bold color combination of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Post Modern Dining Room Set, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage custom made dining chairs with armrests and dining table with a clear glass top.
The
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Cocoon One Armrest Dining Chair
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
A daring blend of modern aesthetic and expert craftsmanship, this unique dining chair will be a
Category
2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kalida Chair with Armrests
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Kalida Collection, this elegant chair with armrests will be a standout element in a
Category
2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Other, Steel
Kalida Chair with Armrests
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
This chair features a stunning and clean design enriched with steel armrests with a polished gold
Category
2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Other
Hollywood Regency Style Dining Chair with Slimmed Down Armrests
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This dining chair is a tribute to the golden age of filmmaking, featuring the Classic Hollywood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Scandinavian 'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, All black
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest
Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL
Dimensions: H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Leather Camel
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest
Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL
Dimensions: H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Leather Mineral
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest
Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL
Dimensions: H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Arrben Italy dining room chairs, black leather with leather armrests.
By Arrben
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Arrben Italy dining room chairs, black leather with leather armrests.
Discover the charm
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Contemporary 'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Leather Brown
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest
Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL
Dimensions: H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.7 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Contemporary Chair with Armrests, Wood Frame, Made in Italy
By Belloni Design Studio
Located in Barlassina, IT
Contemporary style dining chair with armrests. This armchair was proposed for the first time by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Ark Walnut Armrests Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Ark Walnut armrests with structure in solid walnut wood
with armrests included, seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Italian Modern Curved Metal Chairs with Armrests, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern curved metal chairs with armrests, 1980s.
Pair of chairs with curved metal seat and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Chairs in Volterra 42, with Armrests
Located in Hellouw, NL
These Hollywood Regency chairs are available with or without armrests. The narrow gold-colored
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair with Armrests by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
A good, old-fashioned chair designed by the late Pierre Paulin. Previously in the collection of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile
2 Vintage butterfly chairs with armrests by Arne Jacobsen model 3207 Teak
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Set of 2 beautiful vintage butterfly chairs with armrest model 3207, designed by Arne Jacobsen for
Category
Antique 1850s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Modern Authentic Three Chairs with Armrests Gian Franco Legler 1950s
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage authentic three dining chairs or chairs with armrests from rattan and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.7 in W 22.84 in D 21.46 in
4 Mid-Century Oak Armrest Dining Chairs # 56 by Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
dining chairs model 56 with armrests, a Scandinavian design icon. The model 56 was one of Niels Moller's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Oak
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Italian mid-century modern wood and forest green velvet chair with armrest, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and forest green velvet chair with armrest, 1960s.
Chair with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
ARV Dining Chair w/Armrests by David Thulstrup in White Oak, Woven Seat and Back
By Brdr. Krüger
Located in Vancouver, BC
slender armrest giving this chair a casual elegance.
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 31.9 in W 21.7 in D 17.7 in
Set of Four Pyramid Chairs with Armrests Designed, Wim Rietveld, 1963 Grey Blue
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Set of four pyramid chairs with armrests designed by Dutch designer Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Deco Chair with Armrests
By Extroverso
Located in Milan, IT
fabric. Complete with armrests, it will compliment any modern or classic decor in your dining room
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Donghia Block Island chairs 1990s with leather seats. 5 x armrests, 2 x without
By John Hutton
Located in WEERT, NL
Donghia Block Island chairs 1990s with leather seats. 5 x armrests, 2 x without by John Hutton. The
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
H 36 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Linea RMT6 Armrest Chair in Ash by Rudi Merz
By Rudi Merz
Located in Fiskars, FI
The Linea RMT6 chair is designed by Rudi Merz in 2011. Its horseshoe shaped backrest is
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kalida Patterned Chair with Armrests
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
sophisticated dining rooms. A glossy gold finish accents both tips of the cylindrical matte-black metal legs and
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
Cobra Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Cobra chair features extraordinary design with curved back legs that form part of the armrests
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Dining Chairs With Elegant Wooden Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the 1960s. These dining chairs feature frames in a light beech wood. They show rounded armrests that
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Elephant Chair With Armrest by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Chair With Armrest by NORR11
Dimensions: D 53 x W 58 x H 80,5 cm. SH 49 cm. Armrest Height
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Skirted Linen Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
for those who appreciate a blend of modern design with a touch of classic flair, the chair features a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
English Windsor chair with armrests
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Windsor chair in the armchair version with backrests is in very good condition with a
Category
Antique 1880s British Belle Époque Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
New York Velvet Blue Upholstered Armrest Bench with Chrome Legs, Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining is a two-seater bench with integrated armrests that maintains the collection’s agile structure as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.68 in W 56.3 in D 21.26 in
Handcrafted solid oak wood dining/side chair with armrest & handwoven cane
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Jalore chair is a stunning piece of furniture that is perfect for any modern home. Made from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Cane
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Set of 6 Antique Dining Chairs with Azure Blue Patina
Located in Baambrugge, NL
2 chairs with armrests, 4 without, restored, new upholstery, stirdy.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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Dining Chairs With Armrests For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of dining chairs with armrests available for sale. The range of distinct dining chairs with armrests — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 12 antique and vintage dining chairs with armrests for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Dining chairs with armrests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Dining chairs with armrests are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Dining chairs with armrests have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Modenese Gastone, Dietiker and Ahrend de Cirkel are consistently popular.
How Much are Dining Chairs With Armrests?
Dining chairs with armrests can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,860, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $6,400.
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 Dining Chairs With Armrests
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Office chairs should have armrests to support forearms and relieve strain on your shoulders and wrists.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Chairs with armrests are called armchairs. Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power. In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today's armchairs. Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are likely now central to tasks throughout your home. Shop a wide range of armchairs on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2021Choosing 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, 2022The 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, 2022Dining 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, 2022Dining 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, 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 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, 2021To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 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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