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'10' Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XIII Acanthus Leaf Leather Dining Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Tarlow melrose house Louis XIII acanthus leaf leather dining chairs
Featuring a textured Acanthus leaf
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 42.5 in W 23 in D 27 in
Stunning Set of Four Walnut Queen Anne Dining Chairs Acanthus Leaf Carved Wood
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four circa 1900 walnut Queen Anne dining
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 40.36 in W 21.86 in D 21.86 in
Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Swedish Neo-Classic Gustavian style dining chair, with a chalky white painted finish, carved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Colonial Revival Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Colonial Revival dining chairs, 8, and comprising six sides and two arm chairs, with arched crest
Category
20th Century Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fantasy Rococo Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Four Fantasy Rococo dining chairs, the body carved with a swirling acanthus design punctuated by
Category
Late 20th Century Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Shellback Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
The set of 10 Shellback Mahogany Dining Chairs, are a high end solid mahogany Chippendale style
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Six Antique Renaissance Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six Antique Renaissance dining chairs feature classic architecture and inspired carved
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century, French Oak Hand Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Four-carved dining chairs with beautifully decorated straight backs, twisted legs and caned seats
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Antique Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
An excellent set of antique dining chairs in the classic Chippendale style. They were made in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Side chairs in the manner of George Hepplewhite. With a carved shield back and vase carved splat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Portuguese Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb set of 8 Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo dining chairs. The chairs are
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful Set Of Six Early Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing early Victorian set of six rosewood dining chairs , with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise Needlepoint Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise needlepoint dining chairs includes one armchair! The exceptional quality
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
Set of Four Balloon-Back Napoleon III Dining Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful set of four balloon backed antique French dining chairs dating from the Napoleon III
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of Seven George I Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Made in Italy and well carved and water gilded comprising two armchairs and five side chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian George I Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Set of Eight Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century set of eight (two carvers and six singles) Chippendale style dining chairs with finely
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight 1940s French Dining Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A set of eight 1940s limed oak dining chairs by Maison Jansen with high straight backs, shaped
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Eight French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of eight French Louis XV style dining chairs having four cabriole legs with snail feet and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Eight Newport Upholstered Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a set of eight ( 2 arms and 6 sides) Newport mahogany dining chairs by Leighton Hall. They
Category
2010s Philippine Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
18 Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceedingly Rare Italian Renaissance Revival style high back mahogany dining chairs, circa 1850
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 52.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
Set Of Eight Sheraton Style Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine set of well made Sheraton style Shield Back Dining Chairs. Two arm and six side
Category
20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Ten French Baroque Style Walnut Masked Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating set of ten 19th century hand-carved walnut dining chairs made in the French baroque or
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Eight French Louis XV Style Patinated Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive set of eight French Louis XV st. patinated dining chairs. Each side chair is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of four antique French Renaissance dining chairs each with pierced scroll and foliate crest
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Set of Four Italian Baroque Style Dining Chairs with Mohair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of four bespoke dining chairs featuring highly carved and painted frames in the Italian
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Wood
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable set of six french painted dining chairs crafted in the grand neoclassical Louis XVI
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Six Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Shied Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six Chippendale style dining chairs offer mahogany construction with shaped rails over
Category
20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six antique French Louis XIV walnut dining chairs reflect an elegant sophistication that is
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 American Empire Style Carved Wood Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 American Empire wood dining chairs in mahogany veneer with sloped gondola backs with an
Category
20th Century Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 10 Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional set of 10 IRegency mahogany dining chairs, The set comprising of eight side chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Venetian Parcel Gilt Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of four Italian artisan painted dining chairs decorated in the Venetian taste
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 16 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Chippendale Style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine matched set of 16 Victorian mahogany dining chairs in the Chippendale style, each of
Category
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 12 Late Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A Fine set of Twelve George IV Dining Chairs
Attributed to Gillows of London & Lancaster
Category
Antique 19th Century English George IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Room Chairs, Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of eight English Chippendale mahogany dining room chairs with a serpentine carved acanthus and
Category
Antique 1760s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 39.5 in W 28 in D 19.75 in
English Early 19th Century Hepplewhite Shieldback Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Wells, ME
English Hepplewhite carved mahogany early 19th century shieldback set of eight dining chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
MAITLAND SMITH Mahogany Chippendale Ball in Claw Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Chippendale style dining side chairs by Maitland Smith. Solid mahogany with carved crest
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic set of 19th century French dining chairs crafted from mahogany. The set consists of two
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Set of 8 Antique Country French Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Country French dining chairs includes 2 Armchairs are the perfect choice to add a
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Fine Set Of Six E.J. Victor Newport Collection Carved Dining Chairs
By E.J. Victor
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional set of French Style dining chairs by noted maker E.J. Victor. The frames feature
Category
20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Hardwood And Brass-inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
Chairs, early 19th century, recovered in cream silk damask, the acanthus-scrolled and reeded top rails
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Lovely Set Of Six Victorian Carved Oak Carolean-Style Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
Dining Chairs, late 19th century, with removable squab cushions and single-cane back support and seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Fine French Semi-Antique Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
acanthus leaves and the splats with scrolled shell motifs. Ribbon carved skirt and floral carved cabriole
Category
20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Eight Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Louis XV style French dining chairs, each exuding the elegance and graceful curves
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
8 Antique Old World French Country Carved Oak Leather Dining Chairs Renaissance
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Antique French Country Old World oak dining chairs. An exquisite and unique form with molded side
Category
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Set of Ten Scandinavian Rococo Style 20th Century Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs features a carved splat adorned with acanthus leaves, flowing into the hind saber legs. A
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.25 in W 19.75 in D 21.5 in
19C Set of 6 Irish Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous 19C set of 6 Irish Chippendale style ribbon back dining chairs.
Irish made
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set Eight (6+2) 19thc. American "Gothic Chippendale" Carved Mahog, Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
mahogany "Gothic Chippendale" style Dining Chairs with chamfered straight, moulded legs. The superbly hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Set of Twelve French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-mounted dining chairs. The rounded and padded backrests and sides, surmounted with a banded gilt bronze
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Set of Six Italian 18th Century Venetian Patinated and Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning set of six Italian 18th century Venetian patinated and giltwood dining chairs, circa
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 44.75 in W 18.75 in D 20.25 in
Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs with Ball & Claw Feet, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of Eight English Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs with acanthus carved splat back
Category
Antique 1820s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Set of Fourteen French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and complete set of fourteen French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood dining chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
H 47.5 in W 26.25 in D 23 in
Set of Eight French Rococo Style 19th Century Upholstered Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of eight French Rococo style walnut dining room chairs from the 19th century, with carved and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 45 in W 20.5 in D 26 in
Set of Six Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative set of six Italian 19th century Louis XVI style patinated and giltwood dining
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Set Of Twelve Italian 19th Century Rococo St. Patinated And Mecca Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dining chairs, from Venice. Each most elegant chair is supported by two front cabriole legs with Mecca
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 43.5 in W 21.5 in D 21.25 in
Antique 19th Century Set of Four Carved Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs 1890
Located in Portland, OR
finely carved from high quality solid mahogany, each chair having back rails & arms carved with acanthus
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 22.25 in
2 French Louis XIII Style Mahogany Carved Barley Twist Cane Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
French Louis XIII dining arm and side chair. Made from mahogany with a carved and pierced acanthus
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 47 in W 24 in D 26 in
French Empire Style Mahogany & Leather Saber Legs Dining Chair, A Set of 8
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning French Empire Style set of 8 dinning chairs. The chairs are made of quality Mahogany
Category
Late 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 39 in W 19.25 in D 18.25 in
Set of Six French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chairs. Each dining chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with a lovely mottled design, carved acanthus
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36 in W 19.75 in D 22.75 in
Set of 4 Louis XV Style Pressed Leather and Carved Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of four Louis XV style brown pressed leather carved side chairs having cabriole legs leading to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chairs. Each country French dining chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with a lovely mottled design
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 24.5 in
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Acanthus Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of acanthus dining chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique acanthus dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. There are 119 antique and vintage acanthus dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Acanthus dining chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Acanthus dining chairs made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — are very popular at 1stDibs. Acanthus dining chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maitland Smith, Berkey & Gay Furniture and Brown Jordan are consistently popular.
How Much are Acanthus Dining Chairs?
Prices for acanthus dining chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, acanthus dining chairs begin at $402 and can go as high as $1,196,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,750.
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 Acanthus 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 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.
- 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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French Oak Draw Leaf
Side Table Dropped Leather Top
Vintage Floral Accent Chair