1980s Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1980s European Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Burl, Lacquer
20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wicker
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Coconut
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1980s Swiss Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s German Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mohair
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Finding the Right Dining Room Chairs for You
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021The 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.
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