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Set of 10 Custom Modern Dining Chairs in Beige and White
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom Westmore modern dining chairs in beige and white. Carrocel custom designed tub
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Tub Back Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern tub back upholstered dining chair with a Eucalyptus wood veneered back and brass frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Brass

Modern Tub Back Dining Chair
Modern Tub Back Dining Chair
H 32.75 in W 22.5 in D 22.63 in
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

Italian modern solid wood and beige corduroy fabric tub chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern solid wood and beige corduroy tub chairs, 1980s Set of twelve tub chairs with solid
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Josef Hoffman 1907 Secessionist chair design for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna. Set of four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 6 Dining chairs by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Botium Denmark
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six rare 1980s 'Botium' tub shaped stacking cafe chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set 6 Paul Frankl Style Mid Century Dining Chairs 2 Arm + 4 Side with New Fabric
By Paul Frankl
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1950s set of six dining chairs in manner of Paul Frankl. Found in the US - unknown maker
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Wood Elephant Dining Room Set
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
chair is hand carved from a single piece of hardwood timber with a tub form seating area. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Beautifully shaped sheepskin side table/tub chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
. This makes this sheepskin tubchair suitable for use as a side chair or as a dining room chair. Thanks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Well-formed sheepskin side table/tub chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
. This makes this sheepskin tubchair suitable for use as a side chair or as a dining room chair. Thanks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Well-formed sheepskin side table/tub chair
Well-formed sheepskin side table/tub chair
H 33.47 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern iconic molded fiberglass pivoting shell office or dining chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Austrian modern white wood fabric tub chairs Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian modern white wood fabric tub chairs Joseph Hoffmann for Thonet, 1970s Set of four tub
Category

1990s Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern 12 Light Solid Wood and Dark Blue Original Velvet Tub Chairs 1980
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of 12 light solid wood and dark blue original velvet tub chairs, 1980s Set of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Modern Simon Pengelly for Allermuir Venus Green Tub Chairs, a Pair
By Simon Pengelly, Allermuir
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Venus is a versatile, compact tub chair with a molded foam body and sprung seat providing excellent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Patinated Leather Club Dining Chair, Mustard
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage Patinated leather club dining chair in tub style is a true classic, designed for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Archibald Swivel Dining Chair in Genuine Leather Nest Salgemma Beige
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in New York, NY
take on the classic English tub chair, the new Archibald dining chair boasts all the comfort of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Dining Game Rolling Club Chairs by Pearson
By Pearson Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rolling Dining Game Club Tub Chairs You can tell by just looking at them that they are very comfortable
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Tobia Scarpa “Pigreco” Dining Chairs for Gavina, 1960, Set of 6
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Tobia Scarpa “Pigreco” dining chairs for Gavina, metal and walnut, Italy, 1960, set of six
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Archibald Swivel Dining Chair in genuine leather Pelle SC 177 Limo Green
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in New York, NY
take on the classic English tub chair, the new Archibald dining chair boasts all the comfort of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Archibald Swivel Dining Chair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 29 Ardesia Dark Brown
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in New York, NY
take on the classic English tub chair, the new Archibald dining chair boasts all the comfort of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Roma, IT
A set of dining, desk or office chairs, in short, perfect for any environment that needs a bit of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern set of six black metal and lemon yellow cotton chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of six black metal and lemon yellow cotton chairs, 1980s Set of six tub chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century 70's Dining Suite
Located in LYON, FR
Mid-70's Set of tub chairs and table. Apparently custon designed by an architect for his own home
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Armchair Balu' Office, Swivel Metal Frame and Upholstery Fabric by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
body matches impeccably with the characteristic support frame, thus redefining the typical “tub” chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Armchair Balu' Office, Metal Base Swivel and Upholstery in Velvet by Emilio Nan
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
body matches impeccably with the characteristic support frame, thus redefining the typical “tub” chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
with four dining chairs and round table by Woodard Furniture Co. From the Carolina Forge Beau Jardin
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Wrought Iron

Nickel Silver X-Stool and Side Table Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
table can go anywhere; for instance as an magazine or book rest next to a chair, a table to place folded
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Armchair Balu' Wood Frame Walnut and Upholstery in Red Velvet by Emilio Nanni
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
body matches impeccably with the characteristic support frame, thus redefining the typical “tub” chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Armchair Art, Balu' Metal Frame Varnish and Fabric Red by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
body matches impeccably with the characteristic support frame, thus redefining the typical “tub” chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Armchair Balu' Lounge Wood Frame and Balck Sof Leather by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
body matches impeccably with the characteristic support frame, thus redefining the typical “tub” chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Armchair Balu' Lounge Metal Frame and Fabric Red Color by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
body matches impeccably with the characteristic support frame, thus redefining the typical “tub” chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

South African Cubist Dining Chairs
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
A set of six cubist African teak (kiaat wood) dining chairs designed and made in the 1960s in South
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

South African Cubist Dining Chairs
South African Cubist Dining Chairs
H 32.68 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Original Art Deco Cloud Dining Table and Chairs by Epstein in Maple
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Kent, GB
pedestal table and six tub dining chairs reupholstered in fashionable faux suede fabric. This suite has
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Victoria Tub Sidechair
By Frederick P. Victoria & Son, Inc.
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Art Deco style tub side-chair in a black lacquered finish. Perfect as a dining chair or with a
Category

2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victoria Tub Sidechair
Victoria Tub Sidechair
H 36 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Fantastic Faux Bamboo Dining Table in Chrome with Set of Four Chairs
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A fantastic chrome faux bamboo modern dining set with four tub or barrel shaped chairs and a round
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bavaria Velvet Loveseat Range, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
dining room, or as a feature for a snug, study or bedroom. We also have the matching tub chair
Category

20th Century European Loveseats

Materials

Velvet

Bavaria Velvet Loveseat Range, 20th Century
Bavaria Velvet Loveseat Range, 20th Century
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H 31.89 in W 51.97 in D 26.38 in
Set of '6' Oak Tub Dining Chairs by Gordon Russell, England, circa 1930
By Gordon Russell
Located in Culver City, CA
Set of (6) oak tub dining chairs by Gordon Russell, England, circa 1930. Beautiful set of chairs
Category

Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Elbow Chairs, C20th Contemporary Tub Dining Chairs, Cane, Bergère
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of four elbow chairs, 20th century, contemporary tub dining chairs in a cane bergère
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs

Set of Four Art Deco Walnut & Leather Tub Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb set of four Art Deco walnut shaped-back dining chairs with leather seating. Circa 1930's
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

"Club Tub" Dining Chairs Designed by Joan Burgasser & Anton Lorenz, Set of 8
By Thonet
Located in West Reading, PA
Striped vinyl cantilever chairs on chrome frames. Difficult to source a set of 8 great dining
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1960s Set of Eight Vintage Leather Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of eight vintage leather tub dining chairs, these date from around the 1960s-1970s
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Elbow Chairs, 20th Century Contemporary, Tub, Dining Armchairs
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of elbow chairs, 20th century, contemporary tub dining chairs, English armchairs
Category

Late 20th Century English Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Beech

4 Designmaster Globe Cherry Dining Laurel Tub Chairs Barrel Back Game Rolling
Located in Dayton, OH
Designmaster for Globe Furniture Laurel Tub Chair; 01-197. The design is similar to a game chair
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

A Matched Set of Twelve Gustavian Tub Back Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
A Matched Set of Twelve (12) Gustavian Tub Back Chairs Scrubbed to Original Color. Will Break Set
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Set of Eight Chrome Tub Chairs bt Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
Classic Thonet cantilever club chairs, comfortable and stylish. Perfect for dining, conference or
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Giorgio Armani Casa Andromeda Modern Cranberry Red Velvet Tub Club Chair, Oak
By Armani Casa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Giorgio Armani Casa Andromeda modern cranberry red velvet tub club chair, oak (brushed brown oak
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Eight 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Bournemouth, GB
Set of eight superb quality Victorian tub/shovel back dining chairs on carved cabriole legs, the
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Eight 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Eight 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
EIGHT Harold Schwartz for Romweber Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD Eight exquisite dining chairs...modern with a neoclassic touch, a take on the Empire tub
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Six A. G. Dining Chairs
By AG Barcelona
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of six pen tub chairs produced by A.G. of Barcelona, circa 1950s, Spain. Oak has wonderful
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six A. G. Dining Chairs
Set of Six A. G. Dining Chairs
H 27.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.25 in
Harvey Probber Wicker Dining Chairs with Zebra Hide Cushions
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A nice set of four Harvey Probber cantilevered dining chairs. They have a chrome frame, wicker tub
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Set of Eight Roche Bobois Barrel Back Dining Chairs
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic set of eight sea foam green barrel back or tub shaped dining armchairs by Roche Bobois. The
Category

20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Swivel Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of 6 vintage Coastal dining chairs. Beautiful woven rattan on a winged tub shape. The
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 12 Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good set of 12 mid-19th century dining chairs, probably Northern European, maybe Danish; in
Category

Antique 1840s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 12 Chairs
Set of 12 Chairs
H 36 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set of Four Leather Upholstered Tub Chairs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Great Mid-Century Modern swiveling tub chairs, restored with new finish and leather. These stylish
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tub Dining or Lounge Chairs by Joan Burgasser / Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of tub / club cantilever dining or lounge chairs by Joan Burgasser / Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Set of Four A.G. Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Set of four A.G. chairs, circa 1950 Open tub chairs produced by A.G. of Barcelona with oak
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four A.G. Chairs, circa 1950
Set of Four A.G. Chairs, circa 1950
H 27 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of Four Walnut and Leather Art Deco Chairs
Located in Benington, Herts
set of four very unique Art Deco dining chairs have walnut veneered tub shaped backs which are
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Walnut and Leather Art Deco Chairs
Set of Four Walnut and Leather Art Deco Chairs
H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Set of 4 Charles Eames for Herman Miller Bucket Swivel Chairs, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
bucket formed tub chair with arms, raised on a fixed aluminium X-base with swivel fitting. Comes with a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Edward Wormley Model 5480 Cane and Ash Chairs Made by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
Six Ash and Brass chairs with caned tub backs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model number
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Gold Goop Brutalist Tub Pod Chairs Set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, Paul Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Brutalist pod / tub chairs in gold resin. The elaborately decorated
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Resin, Wood

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Tub Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tub dining chair available at 1stDibs. Each tub dining chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, upholstery and metal. If you’re shopping for a tub dining chair, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tub dining chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A tub dining chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. A well-made tub dining chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Anton Lorenz, Thonet and Armani Casa are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tub Dining Chair?

Prices for a tub dining chair start at $900 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $2,900.

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 Tub Dining Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tub chairs are usually called bucket chairs in the U.S. The upholstered chair design includes a curved back attached to sloping arms, a boxy seat cushion and square wood legs. You can find a variety of tub 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 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 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 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 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 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.