What is a dining chair?

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.

How tall should dining chairs be?

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.

What is a carver dining chair?

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.

What is the difference between an accent chair and a dining chair?

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.

What is the difference between dining chairs and accent chairs?

The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a good width for a dining chair?

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.

What are the head dining chairs called?

What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.

Should dining room chairs have arms?

Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

Is it worth recovering dining chairs?

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.

What is a dining chair with arms called?

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.

Is leather good for dining chairs?

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.

How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?

To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.

Do chairs have to match the dining table?

Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.

What are the chairs at a dining table called?

The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.

Are leather dining chairs worth it?

Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.

What is a dining room chair called?

A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.

How can you tell if a dining chair is good quality?

To tell if a dining chair is good quality, first push on the backrest. Wobbling or creaking may indicate that a chair is poorly made. Next, look over every visible part of the frame. Good-quality dining chairs should display even finishes and tight-fitting joints. If the chair has upholstery, examine it for any gaps or wrinkles, which may suggest poor craftsmanship. Find a large selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

What is the end chair called for a dining table?

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.

What is the best fabric to reupholster dining chairs?

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.

What is the back of a dining room chair called?

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.

Cantu Dining Chair

Ilmari Tapiovaara La Permanente Cantu

Mocho Stool Sergio Rodrigues

Intarsia Wood

Mole Armchair

Antonio Cassi Ramelli

Italian Dining Table Mahogany

Sergio Rodrigues Leather Chair

Modern Brazil Leather Chair

Rare Sergio Rodrigues Cantu Dining Chairs

$10,620 / set

H 40 in W 19 in D 20 in

Rare Sergio Rodrigues Cantu Dining Chairs

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Oosterbeek, NL

Set of 4 Brazilian rosewood dining chairs design 1959 by Sergio Rodrigues The chairs are in good vintage condition.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 Cantu Dining Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood & Original Upholstery

$60,000 / set

H 40 in W 19 in D 20 in

Set of 10 Cantu Dining Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood & Original Upholstery

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

Rare set of ten Cantu dining chairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues in the 1960s, crafted in solid Brazilian rosewood with original faux leather upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Faux Leather

Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Jacaranda & Leather Cantu Chairs, c 1959 Brazil, Signed

$25,900Sale Price / set|31% Off

H 32 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in

Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Jacaranda & Leather Cantu Chairs, c 1959 Brazil, Signed

By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An important set of six (6) Jacaranda Rosewood 'Cantu' dining chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Arquitetura e Interiores in original leather, signed with labels and Brazilian tax st...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Granite

Set of Tapiovaara dining chairs by La Permanente Cantù

$4,720 / set

H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 23.23 in

Set of Tapiovaara dining chairs by La Permanente Cantù

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in RIDDERKERK, NL

This dining chair, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Cantù in the 1970s, is a beautiful example of the collaboration between Scandinavian design and Italian craftsmansh...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Aniline Leather and Lacquer Dining Chair from La Permanente Mobili Cantù

$1,888

H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 37.41 in

Italian Aniline Leather and Lacquer Dining Chair from La Permanente Mobili Cantù

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Maple chair with aquamarine green leather, for the Permanente Cantù, the design can be linked to Guglielmo Ulrich. Set of 8 chairs.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple, Lacquer

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Fourtheen Dining Chairs, Permanente Furniture Cantù 1950s

$49,561 / set

H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Fourtheen Dining Chairs, Permanente Furniture Cantù 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of dining chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s

$42,481 / set

H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of 12 dining chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s

$28,320 / set

H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of 8 dining chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

La Permanente Mobili Cantù Chair in Cherry and Soft Green Upholstery

$750

H 31.3 in W 19.49 in D 23.04 in

La Permanente Mobili Cantù Chair in Cherry and Soft Green Upholstery

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Waalwijk, NL

La Permanente Mobili Cantù, chair, cherry, fabric, Italy, 1960s This chair is produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantu in the sixties and employs the Italian aesthetic vocabulary and ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Eight Venetian Chippendale Palladian Chairs, in Walnut, Vienna straw, Leather

$12,862 / set

H 45.28 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Eight Venetian Chippendale Palladian Chairs, in Walnut, Vienna straw, Leather

By Cantu

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Eight sturdy Venetian Chippendale chairs, Palladian style, high back, in walnut entirely carved, Vienna straw, with green leather seat gold decorated edge. Majestic and modern at the...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s

$23,600 / set

H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of twelve dining chairs with wooden frame, seat and back in leather designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù in 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s

$18,880 / set

H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of twelve dining chairs with wooden frame, seat and back in leather designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù in 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues, Pair of Vintage High-Back 'Cantu' Chairs, Brazil, 1960s

$7,965 / set

H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

Sergio Rodrigues, Pair of Vintage High-Back 'Cantu' Chairs, Brazil, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Sergio Rodrigues Pair of High-Back 'Cantu' Chairs Rosewood, Leather Brazil, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Italian 1940s Mid-century Six Chairs, Paolo Buffa for Brugnoli Mobili Cantù

$8,732 / set

H 38.19 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in

Italian 1940s Mid-century Six Chairs, Paolo Buffa for Brugnoli Mobili Cantù

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Entirely original Italian 1940s neoclassical six chairs Paolo Buffa attributed in blond walnut Chairs still in good condition, usable.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Bow-Tie Chairs by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Cantù -1950s, Italy

$10,030 / set

H 37.01 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in

Set of 6 Bow-Tie Chairs by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Cantù -1950s, Italy

By Ico Parisi

Located in München, Bavaria

An elegant set of 6 “Bow-Tie” dining chairs designed by Ico Parisi and manufactured by Ariberto Colombo in Cantù.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

20th Century, Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six Wooden Chairs, 1960s

$8,850 / set

H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in

20th Century, Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six Wooden Chairs, 1960s

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Turin, Turin

Finnish Ilmari Tapiovaara, was one of the greatest designers of the twentieth century, a leading exponent of post-war Scandinavian design. Gifted with extraordinary talent, he became...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Leather D Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

$4,484 / set

H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Leather D Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 cognac leather and dark beech wood dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Midcentury Dining Room Table & Chairs by Guglielmo Urlich for Palazzi Dell'arte

$26,120 / set

H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

Midcentury Dining Room Table & Chairs by Guglielmo Urlich for Palazzi Dell'arte

By Paolo Buffa, Palazzi dell’Arte Cantù

Located in Vigonza, Padua

The table and chairs can be sold separately A Guglielmo Urlich Italian midcentury table and chairs for Palazzi dell'Arte Cantù., in mahogany emerald glass top. Chairs in original le...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Dinner Table & Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Permanente Mobili Cantù

$11,373 / set

H 32.29 in W 80.32 in D 39.38 in

Mid-Century Modern Dinner Table & Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Permanente Mobili Cantù

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1930s Mid-Century Modern dinner table with six chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa for Permanente Mobili Cantù, in mahogany We can sell the chairs and the table separately Measures cha...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Set of 8 Sergio Rodrigues High-Back 'Cantu' Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Set of 8 Sergio Rodrigues High-Back 'Cantu' Dining Chairs

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in BANGALOW, NSW

This set comes with the two larger seated chairs to go at each end of the dining table as the king & queen chairs.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Mocho Stool by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern 1954

Unavailable

H 15.36 in Dm 15.75 in

Mocho Stool by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern 1954

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Houston, TX

Notably, it served as a creative catalyst, paving the way for the birth of the iconic Mole armchair, as well another remarkable creation the Cantù dining chair.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Italian 1940s Walnut Dining Chairs Mobili Cantù Gio Ponti Paolo Buffa

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H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in

Italian 1940s Walnut Dining Chairs Mobili Cantù Gio Ponti Paolo Buffa

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in London, GB

A set of six understatedly elegant dining chairs in walnut, manufactured by La Permanente Mobili Cantù - the factory that produced furniture by the likes of Gio Ponti & Paolo Buffa.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs by La Permanente Cantù, 1950s, Set of Six

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H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs by La Permanente Cantù, 1950s, Set of Six

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Step into the timeless elegance of mid-century Italian craftsmanship with this impeccable set of six Ilmari Tapiovaara dining chairs, meticulously crafted by La Permanente Cantù circ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 8 Ilmari Tapiovaara dining chairs for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1960s

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H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in

Set of 8 Ilmari Tapiovaara dining chairs for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1960s

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù in cognac leather, Italy, 1960s. Stunning complete set of 8 chairs. These beautiful chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara feature a nice beech...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Four Chairs for Permanente Furniture Cantu in Leather

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H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Four Chairs for Permanente Furniture Cantu in Leather

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Milano, IT

Ilmari Tapiovaara's eccentric set of four chairs for Permanente Mobili Cantu , 1950s. The set is made with a monumental wooden frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Eight Black Faux Leather and Wood Dining Chairs

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H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in

Set of Eight Black Faux Leather and Wood Dining Chairs

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of eight wooden dining chairs with black synthetic leather seat and back. Slightly curved and tilted back which makes the chair comfortable to sit on. Good overall vintage condit...

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Cantu Chair by Sergio Rodrigues in Jacaranda with Leather Upholstery

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H 31.89 in W 19.3 in L 31.89 in

Cantu Chair by Sergio Rodrigues in Jacaranda with Leather Upholstery

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Cantu low dining chair was prized in the IV Concorso Internazionale del Mobile, Cantu, Italy, 1961 Literature: Modern Furniture in Brazil, Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos, Olhare...

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

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Silvio Cavatorta Four Dining Chairs, Fully Restored, Mahogany and Snake Leather

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H 35.83 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in

Silvio Cavatorta Four Dining Chairs, Fully Restored, Mahogany and Snake Leather

By Silvio Cavatorta, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Set of four dining chairs. The chairs have an organic and smooth design. These are larger chairs than usual 50s Mid-Century Modern chair. Chairs are fully restored with high Frenc...

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

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Chairs by Ico Parisi for Colombo Cantu, Italy

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H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in

Set of Six Chairs by Ico Parisi for Colombo Cantu, Italy

By Ico Parisi, Antonio Ari Colombo

Located in Berlin, DE

This set of six chairs was designed by Ico Parisi, circa 1945. It was produced by Colombo Cantu in Italy. The chairs are in very good condition and have a great Patina. The seat cov...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Guglielmo Ulrich Six Dining Chairs, Fully restored, Luxury Red Eel leather 40s

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H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in

Guglielmo Ulrich Six Dining Chairs, Fully restored, Luxury Red Eel leather 40s

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Rare set of six dining chairs. Back shows the outline that is commonly attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. There is a gorgeous carving on the curved top. It's not just following the outl...

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

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Llmari Tapiovaara Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Dining Chairs 50s, Set of 4

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H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in

Llmari Tapiovaara Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Dining Chairs 50s, Set of 4

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, light walnut stained beech and patinated cognac leather, 1950s. These sturdy chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara have a geometric structure ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs in Teak and Brass by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s

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H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in

Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs in Teak and Brass by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Hellouw, NL

Set of six dining room chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Cantù Italy, the 1950s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Leather Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù

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H 35.83 in W 18.9 in L 35.83 in

Set of 6 Leather Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 6 leather Italian dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Cantu Dining Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

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H 40 in W 19 in D 20.5 in

Set of 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Cantu Dining Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of eight 1960s high back Brazilian jacaranda wood cantu dining chairs upholstered in black leather, designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1959.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs For La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1960s

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H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs For La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1960s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù in cognac leather, Italy, 1960s These beautiful chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara feature a nice beech frame which is designed without any...

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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Ten Dining Chairs La Permanente Cantù, 1950

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H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Ten Dining Chairs La Permanente Cantù, 1950

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of ten dining chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Cantù, (1950).

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dining Chairs Attributed to Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 4

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H 36 in W 19 in D 21 in

Dining Chairs Attributed to Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 4

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of 4 wood frame dining chairs attributed to Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs, Finland, the 1960s

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H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs, Finland, the 1960s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Almelo, NL

Ilmari Tapiovaara set of ten dining chairs in cognac leather, Finland, the 1950s Ilmari Tapiovaara's chairs, crafted in Finland during the 1950s for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, ar...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of Six Dining Chairs with Cognac Leather by Ico Parisi for Colombo, 1950

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H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in

Set of Six Dining Chairs with Cognac Leather by Ico Parisi for Colombo, 1950

By Ico Parisi, Colombo Cantu

Located in Berlin, DE

This set of six chairs was designed by Ico Parisi in 1945. It was produced by Colombo Cantu in Italy. The chairs are in very good condition and have a great Patina. The seat covers ...

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

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Eight Dining Chairs by La Permanente Cantù 1950s

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H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Eight Dining Chairs by La Permanente Cantù 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of eight dining chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Cantù, (1950).

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s

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H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of twelve dining chairs with wooden frame, seat and back in leather designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù in 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s

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H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Set of twelve dining chairs with wooden frame, seat and back in leather designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù in 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

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Llmari Tapiovaara Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Dining Chairs 50s, Pair

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H 91 in W 48 in D 58 in

Llmari Tapiovaara Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Dining Chairs 50s, Pair

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, light walnut stained beech and patinated cognac leather, 1950s. These sturdy chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara have a geometric structure ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Italian Pair of Chairs in Red Saddle Leather

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H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 20.95 in

Italian Pair of Chairs in Red Saddle Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Borghi Cantù, pair of dining chairs, saddle leather, stained wood, Italy, 1970s This ensemble of ten dining chairs embodies an austere aesthetic, yet the meticulous choice of materi...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Vintage Mocho Stools by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1954

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H 15.36 in Dm 15.75 in

Pair of Vintage Mocho Stools by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1954

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

In addition to being a mark in Sergio Rodrigues' history as a designer, the Mocho stool was the starting point of other furniture pieces, especially the Mole armchair and two other r...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Set of Five High Backed "Cantu" by Sergio Rodrigues

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H 39.5 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in

Set of Five High Backed "Cantu" by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

Set of five high backed "Cantu" chairs in jacaranda with black vinyl seats. Designed by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, circa 1959.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Cantu Dining Chair by Sergio Rodrigues

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H 30 in W 20 in D 20 in

Cantu Dining Chair by Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

"Cantu" dining chair, awarded 3rd place in the IV Concorso Internazionale del Mobile de Cantu, in Italy, 1961.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Set of Eight Cantu Dining Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

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H 40 in W 20 in D 21 in

Set of Eight Cantu Dining Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight high-back "Cantu" dining chairs. The piece won 3rd Place in the 1961 IV Concorso Internazionale del Mobile in Cantu, Italy, and is illustrated in the book "Sergio Rodrig...

Category

20th Century Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

High-Backed Cantu dining chairs, set of ten by Sergio Rodrigues

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H 39.25 in W 19.5 in D 20.25 in

High-Backed Cantu dining chairs, set of ten by Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Chicago, IL

Signed with paper manufacturer's label to underside of eight examples: [No3111 Fabricado Pela Oca, Arquit Ind. E Comercio S.A.] Among Brazil's most prominent designers, Sergio Rodrig...

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20th Century Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

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Cantu with High Back Dining Chair by Sergio Rodrigues

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H 39 in W 20 in D 20 in

Cantu with High Back Dining Chair by Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

"Cantu" dining chair with high back in solid tauari wood.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Cantu-High Dining chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

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H 39.38 in W 19.1 in D 20.48 in

Pair of Cantu-High Dining chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in London, GB

Ranked third in the IV Concorso Internazionale del Mobile, Cantu, Italy, 1961

From a family of prominent Brazilian artists and intellectuals in Rio de Janeiro, Sergio ...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

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Cantu Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cantu dining chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and animal skin, every cantu dining chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a cantu dining chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A cantu dining chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made cantu dining chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù and Ico Parisi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cantu Dining Chair?

Prices for a cantu dining chair start at $1,584 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $4,882.

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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.

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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.

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