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Matteo Grassi - 8 dining chairs
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian design by Matteo Grassi
Late 80’s dining chairs in white and grey leather on four black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
80's Postmodern Curved Dining Chairs Annig Sarian Style
By Annig Sarian
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Postmodern round wood curved dining chairs in the manner of Annig Sarian for Tisettanta. Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Red Leather Dining Chairs, Zanotta, Italy 80s, Pair
By Zanotta
Located in Lucija, SI
Vintage Dining Chairs were designed and produced by Italian brand Zanotta in '80s.
Chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
80's Pair Post-Modern Dining Office Chairs in Red and Black by Klaus Wettergren
By Q Production 1, Klaus Wettergren
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
These extremely rare dining / office chairs are a great example to the post-modern period and are a
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
80's Pair Post-Modern Dining Office Chairs in Red and Black by Klaus Wettergren
By Q Production 1, Klaus Wettergren
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
These extremely rare dining / office chairs are a great example to the post-modern period and are a
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
Set of Six Postmodern Costantini Ello Dining Chairs Made in Italy c 1970/80's
By Constantini, Ello Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Heroic set of Post Modern, Hollywood Regency school black lacquered dining chairs made in Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 42 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
'80s Art Deco 9 Piece Dining Set Signed by Philippe Starck 8 Chairs+Dining Table
By Philippe Starck
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1980's Art Deco Inspired 9 Piece Dining Set Signed by the best! Philippe Starck. 8 chairs and one
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
Westnofa Set of Four Norwegian Designer 80s Modern Dining or Game Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
" designer fabric. The chairs are signed and were made by the Norwegian company Westnofa.
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Dining Chairs Tonietta by Enzo Mari, Zanotta, Italy 80s, Set of 4
By Enzo Mari
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare chair designed by Enzo Mari in the 80s
Model Tonietta 2090
This model is presented at the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Vintage Bauhaus Style Chrome Steel Stackable Dining Chairs, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four Italian dining chairs, made from chromed tubular steel frame with a curved structure
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 20.87 in
1 of 6 Postmodern Wooden Stackable Dining Chairs by Arno Votteler, 80s Germany
By Arno Votteler
Located in Zagreb, HR
Six beautiful postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s by Arno Votteler for Bisterfeld and Weiss
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Memphis Design Postmodern Geometrical 'Cosinus' Chair by KFF, 80s Germany
By KFF, Karl Friedrich Förster
Located in Zagreb, HR
Clearcoated steel and dark blue faux leather upholstery postmodern chair, model 'Cosinus', designed
Category
Vintage 1980s German Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Fabulous Statuesque Set of 6 Sculptural Postmodern Dining Chairs
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Statuesque set of six Postmodern tall back chairs, four side chairs and two armchairs. They each
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Gorgeous Set of 4 Black Lacquered Dining Chairs Regency Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous set of 4 black lacquered dining chairs. There are 2 arm chairs and two sides making this
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Paco Capdell Sillero Dining Chair
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This captain and miss set of Pietro Costantini Midcentury Italian Modern Dining Chairs pack a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Stylish Set of 8 Italian Black Leather Dining Chair Tall Asymmetric Back
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Well kept set of 8 Italian black leather asymmetric high back dining chairs. No rips or tears on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Gruppo Chairs, De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for Bellato, Italy 80s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare set of 4 Italian modern Gruppo model chairs designed by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Safari Suede and Leather Dinner Chair, Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 80s
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage dinner or side chair 'Safari' from the furniture system 'Bogo' designed by the Italian
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Suede
H 31.11 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
Set of Four Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs by Gavina c 1960/1980's
By Kazuhide Takahama, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Set of four leather and chrome dining chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
set of eight Leather Casala dining chairs
By Casala
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Leather Casala dining chairs
Nice timeless dining chairs.
These dining chairs are made by the
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Danish Vintage Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made set of six Danish vintage dining chairs. They were made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
1 of 4 Space Age Cantilever Chairs in Style of Willy Rizzo for Cidue, 80s Italy
By Cidue, Willy Rizzo
Located in Zagreb, HR
Four Italian Space Age cantilever chairs, tubular chrome steel, one-piece upholstered seat and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas - Compass Collection - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass Collection – Pair
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate
Set of Ten Danish Vintage Teak Dining Chairs
By Boltinge Stolefabrik 1
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of ten Danish vintage teak dining chairs, made by Boltinge and dating from the 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Set of 4 "String" Dining Chairs by Tranekaer
By Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Tranekaer Furniture
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage "String" chairs chairs Tranekaer set of 4
period 70s-80s
designs Niels Jorgen Haugesen
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Beech
1950's Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered Dining Chair
1950’s Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Vintage Danish Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of eight vintage Danish dining chairs by Ole Wanscher. They were recently imported
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Dining Chair by Stol Kamnik from Yugoslavia, 1980s
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Really rare vintage dining chairs from the 80s. Made in Yugoslavia at the famous manufacture "Stol
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Baumann Blonde Bentwood Café Dining Chair, Set of Seven
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Baumann Blonde Bentwood Café Dining Chair – Set Of Seven
1950s Baumann Blonde Bentwood Café
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1980s Black Lacquered Pink Velvet Dining Chairs - a Set of 4
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980s Black Lacquered Pink Velvet Dining Chairs - a Set of 4.
Black lacquered arm rest and the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century upholstered dining chairs, made in Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. Beech wood, fabric. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric, Wood
Set of 6, Postmodern Channel Back Velour Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Basel, BS
This is a very fabulous set of 6 unique designers Sculptural, vintage 70's / 80's Stylish
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Arrben Italy dining room chairs, black leather with leather armrests.
By Arrben
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
of the 80s with our vintage dining room chairs from Arrben Italy. These chairs combine an elegant
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
1950's Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Bleached - Various Qty
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair – Bleached – Various Quantities Available
1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1950’s Standard Single Bar Blonde French Dining Chairs - Good Qty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Standard Single Bar Blonde French Dining Chairs – Good Quantities Available
1950’s Standard
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan and Reed Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing set of 6 vintage bohemian bamboo rattan dining chairs. Each feature a washed finish with a
Category
1990s Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Reed
1950's Original French Tolix T2 Dining Chair - Set Of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tolix T2 Dining Chair – Set Of Five
1950’s Original French Tolix T2 Dining
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s French Baumann Blonde Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Seven
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann Blonde Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Seven
1950s French Baumann
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in
1950s French Baumann Blonde Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Baumann Blonde Beech Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
1950s French Baumann Blonde
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1950’s Standard Single Bar Blonde French Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Standard Single Bar Blonde French Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
1950’s Standard Single Bar
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1960’s Original French Stacking University Silver Slim Back Dining Chairs - Set
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original French Stacking University Silver Slim Back Dining Chairs – Set of Thirteen
1960’s
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
1950’s Standard Single Bar Blonde French Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Standard Single Bar Blonde French Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
1950’s Standard Single Bar
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1950's Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Bleached - Set Of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair – Bleached – Set Of Six
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1950's Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair - Bleached - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri Back Dining Chair – Bleached – Set Of Four
1950’s Baumann Bentwood Tri
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
1950's French Slim Back Stick Back Dining Chairs - Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Slim Back Stick Back dining chairs – Various Quantities Available
1950’s French Slim
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in
1950's French Baumann Dark Walnut Fourmi Dining Chair - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann Dark Walnut Fourmi Dining Chair – Set Of Six
1950’s French Baumann Dark
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 Matteo Grassi Korium dining/conference chairs by Tito Agnoli
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The set of 4 Matteo Grassi dining chairs made of thick brown saddle leather in typical Italian
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 24.81 in D 20.48 in
4 x Brutalist ZETA Dining Chairs by Martin Haksteen for Harvink, Netherlands
By Harvink
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the ZETA Dining Chairs by Martin Haksteen for Harvink – a set of 4 mid-century
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
1960s French Baumann Honey Beech Bentwood Mondor Dining Chair, Set of Six
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s French Baumann Honey Beech Bentwood Mondor Dining Chair – Set Of Six
1960s French Baumann
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
1960s French Baumann Honey Beech Bentwood Mondor Dining Chair, Set of Four
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s French Baumann Honey Beech Bentwood Mondor Dining Chair – Set Of Four
1960s French Baumann
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Set of 6 Willy Rizzo Cantilever Dining chairs for Cidue, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Malibu, US
Chic set of 6 matching cognac brown leather chairs designed by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, Italy 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs for CADO, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of dining chairs by Danish designer Ole Wanscher features distinctive splayed legs and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Dining Chairs by Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1970's, Set of 3
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These upholstered dining chairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia by JITONA company in the
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1960’s French Baumann Honey Beech Bentwood Mondor Dining Chair – Set Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Baumann Honey Beech Bentwood Mondor Dining Chair – Set Of Ten
1960’s French Baumann
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Dining Chairs with Leather Seats by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1970
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Vintage dining chairs with leather seats by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1970s, Set of 6.
Set
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
H 35.83 in W 19.3 in D 22.25 in
Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Europe today.
We are in love with these iconic armed dining chairs designed by Josef Hoffman in the
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., set of 8. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., set of 10. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
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80s Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 80s dining chairs available for sale. The range of distinct 80s dining chairs — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. We have 72 antique and vintage 80s dining chairs in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. 80s dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. 80s dining chairs bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 80s dining chairs over the years, but those made by Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and FDB Møbler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 80s Dining Chairs?
80s dining chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $81 and the highest can go for as much as $159,900.
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 80s Dining Chairs
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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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