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Is it worth recovering dining chairs?
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Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
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Swedish Designer, Dining Room Chairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four birch and beige velvet dining room chairs or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.0"H x 17.5"W x 18.25"D
Seat Heigh...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$2,845 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Six Shell Dining Chairs, Brown FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$5,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$9,391 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf “Razorblade” Dining Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptional set of six dining chairs designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, in the 1960s. Known as the celebrated “Razorblade” model, these chairs are distin...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Set of 8 Cesca B64 Cane Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, Black 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Cesca B64 Cane Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, black wood frames with cane, chromed steel. Ready for a new home.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome