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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
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Sergio Rodrigues High-Back 'Cantu' Dining Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
A set of 8 original & wonderfully elegant High-back ‘Cantu’ chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, for OCA in
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Jacaranda & Leather Cantu Chairs, c 1959 Brazil, Signed
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important set of six (6) Jacaranda Rosewood 'Cantu' dining chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Granite
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 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
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple, Lacquer
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 37.41 in
La Permanente Mobili Cantù Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Metal
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
La Permanente Mobili Cantù set of six dining chairs, teak, black lacquered metal, alcantara, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33.67 in W 17.92 in D 19.3 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Set of Six Dining Chairs
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, darkened beech, cognac leather, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Fabric
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 23.23 in
1950s Dining Room Table & Chais from Cantù, Melchiorre Bega Attributed, Mahogany
By Cantu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately
Midcentury dining room set Melchiorre Bega attributable, from Cantù, in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 29.93 in W 75.6 in D 35.44 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs, Finland, the 1960s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Almelo, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara set of ten dining chairs in cognac leather, Finland, the 1950s
Ilmari
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Permanente Mobili Cantù 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of twelve dining chairs with wooden frame, seat and back in leather designed by Ilmari
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six Dining Chairs in Leather by Permanente Mobili Cantù
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six dining chairs with wooden frame, seat and back in leather designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Midcentury Dining Room Table and Chairs, Mahogany, by Palazzi Dell'arte Cantù
By Paolo Buffa, Palazzi dell’Arte Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Palazzi dell'Arte Cantù., in mahogany with six chairs; emerald glass top. Chairs in original leatherette
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Crystal
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Illmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible rare set of 10 leather Italian dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Leather Dining Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, London
Six dining chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
High back Cantu model
Tan leather sling type seats
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, darkened beech and patinated cognac leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Rare Set of eight dining chairs by Ico & luisa Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
This wonderful set of 8 rare cherrywood dining chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
“Big Iron” Dining Chair, Iron, James Vincent Milano, Italy, 2023
By JAMES VINCENT MILANO
Located in Milano, IT
“Big Iron” Dining Chair, Iron, JAMES VINCENT MILANO, Italy, 2023
Dining chair. Floating seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Ico & Luisa Parisi Rare Set of Six Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, set of six rare rosewood dining chairs. Sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Ico & Luisa Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Walnut and Bouclè Dining Chairs 50s
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, set of four rare walnut dining chairs. Sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
H 38.19 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Paolo Buffa Set of Six Midcentury Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare set of six dining chairs, designed by Paolo Buffain the 1940s. Typical details for Buffa
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Ico & Luisa Parisi Rare Set of Six Mid-century Modern Velvet Dining Chairs, 50s
By Ariberto Colombo, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, set of six rare rosewood dining chairs. Sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Leather Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Pe
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern set of 6 leather dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Leather D Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 cognac leather and dark beech wood dining chairs by Ilmari
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Walnut & Mohair Dining Set by Pier Luigi Colli for Fratelli Marelli, Italy, 1950
By Pier Luigi Colli, Fratelli Marelli
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning walnut dining table and six matching dining chairs by Pier Luigi Colli, handmade by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 33.86 in D 73.43 in
Carlo Ratti Set of Four Chairs in Plywood by Società Compensati Curvi 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Società Compensati Curvati
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four dining chairs with a frame in black lacquered metal and seat in curved plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Dinner Table & Chairs by Paolo Buffa from Cantù in Mahogany
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Mid-Century Modern dinner table with six chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa from Cantù in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.29 in W 80.32 in D 39.38 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Dining Table in Marble with Set of Six Chairs in Teak
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of La Permanente Mobili Cantù set of six dining chairs with Angelo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 33.67 in W 17.92 in D 19.3 in
Paolo Buffa, Set of Six Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Firenze, IT
Angelo Marelli, Cantù, 1993, p. 8
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vintage Mocho Stools by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1954
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
the Cantù dining chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Leather Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Leather Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Set of Six Ico and Luisa Parisi Dining Chairs by Ariberto Colombo, 1952
By Ariberto Colombo, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Set of iconic Ico & Luisa Parisi dining chairs
manufactured by Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, circa 1952
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 36.23 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sideboards Table Chairs Sets by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Description: Mid-Century modern dining room sets by Paolo Buffa (La Permanente Mobili Cantu
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 37.01 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Mocho Stool by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern 1954
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
well another remarkable creation the Cantù dining chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
"Big Iron/Running Gun" Dining Room Set, Iron, James Vincent Milano, Italy, 2023
By JAMES VINCENT MILANO
Located in Milano, IT
: 180cm
Depth: 40cm
“Big Iron” Dining Chair, Iron, JAMES VINCENT MILANO, Italy, 2023
Dining chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
H 59.06 in W 94.49 in D 63 in
"Big Iron" Chairs / "Running Gun" Table, Iron, James Vincent Milano, Italy, 2023
By JAMES VINCENT MILANO
Located in Milano, IT
“Big Iron” Dining Chair, Iron, JAMES VINCENT MILANO, Italy, 2023
Dining chair. Floating seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
H 30.32 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
1950s Mid-Century Table with Drawer, Solid Beech, Top in Formica, Brass Feet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Brugnoli Mobili Cantù attributed a Ico e Luisa Parisi
Wood effect decoration in green pastel color on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.89 in
1960s Brazilian Drinks Trolley Bar Cart Designed by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
the international design scene as the creator of the Poltrona Mole (1957) lounge chair, which was
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Laminate, Wood
H 27.17 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & White Shelves, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
iconic style is all over the piece. For instance, the top handle looks just like Sergio’s famous Cantu
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 25.6 in D 16.9 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Four Chairs for Permanente Furniture Cantu in Leather
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Milano, IT
Ilmari Tapiovaara's eccentric set of four chairs for Permanente Mobili Cantu , 1950s. The set is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Cantu Chair by Sergio Rodrigues in Jacaranda with Leather Upholstery
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
objects within the Brazilian culture, such as the hammock.
Cantu low dining chair was prized in the IV
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.83 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Set of Six Chairs by Ico Parisi for Colombo Cantu, Italy
By Antonio Ari Colombo, Ico Parisi
Located in Berlin, DE
This set of six chairs was designed by Ico Parisi, circa 1945. It was produced by Colombo Cantu in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Llmari Tapiovaara Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Dining Chairs 50s, Set of 4
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, light walnut stained beech and patinated cognac
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs in Teak and Brass by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1960s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of six dining room chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Cantù Italy, the 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in L 35.83 in
Illmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible set of 4 leather Italian dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ico Parisi Important Set Of Six Dining Chairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Set of 6 dining chairs by ICO PARISI
manufacturing Arte Casa,Cantù anni 50';
rosewood and silk
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Silk
Mid-Century Modern Set of Dining Table with Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
This set comprises 1 (one) "Redig" dining table and 12 (twelve) "Cantu Alta" chairs. It is a fine
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 39.77 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Important set of PAOLO BUFFA chairs (12)
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
set of 12 dining PAOLO BUFFA chairs 1940
upholstery in two different colours
excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Important Set Of Paolo Buffa Chairs (12)
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
set of 12 dining PAOLO BUFFA chairs 1940
upholstery in two different colours
excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk
Carlo Ratti Set of Four Lulli Dining Chairs in Steel and Wood by ILC Lissone 50s
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four Lulli dining chairs with black painted steel legs, back, and seat in curved and shaped
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Vittorio Dassi Iconic Design Midcentury Dining Table, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
the complete dining room suite.
It's composed by the dining table with six chairs, the buffet with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
Italian Midcentury Elegant Dining Room Set by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
, magnificent example of Italian ebanisterie of the period.
It's composed by the dining table with six chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 39.77 in W 117.33 in L 39.77 in
1960s Brazilian Drinks Trolley Bar Cart Designed by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
(1957) lounge chair, which was awarded first prize at the International Furniture Competition in Cantu
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Jacaranda
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H 27.17 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
H 40 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Ten Dining Chairs La Permanente Cantù, 1950
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of ten dining chairs designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Cantù, (1950).
Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36 in W 19 in D 21 in
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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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Questions About Cantu Dining Chair
- 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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