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Dining Game Rolling Club Chairs by Pearson
By Pearson Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rolling Dining Game Club Tub Chairs You can tell by just looking at them that they are very comfortable
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Dakota Jackson "PFM" Modern Upholstered Club Chairs or Dining Armchairs, Pair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern "PFM" club chairs or dining armchairs. The PFM was the first chair to
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Set of 4 Vintage Faux Bamboo Mahogany and Cane Armchairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charleston, SC
are great as dining chairs, but cozy enough to use in a more formal living room as well. I personally
Category

Vintage 1980s American Anglo-Indian Club Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Prospettive Luna Swivel Saarinen Style Aluminum Blue Mid Century Club Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prospettive Luna Swivel Saarinen Style Aluminum Blue Mid Century Style Dining Club Chair Designed
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Club Chairs by Chromcraft Newly Upholstered in Chenille - Set of 4
By Chromcraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Tilting Club Chairs By Chromcraft Newly Upholstered in a Retro Gold Patterned
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

'Titan' Oversized Club Chairs by Olivier Gagnère in Mohair, Leather, and Bronze
By Olivier Gagnère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pinnacle of luxury in size and materials, this pair of oversized 'Titan' club chairs by famed
Category

1990s French Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Club Chairs by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italy, c 1970, Signed
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This newly reupholstered pair of club chairs by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, circa 1970s, features
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iron & Leather Brutalist Dining Chair, Attributed to Ilana Goor
By Ilana Goor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dining chair with distressed leather seats and backs attributed to Ilana Goor. The chairs have a great
Category

20th Century North American Brutalist Club Chairs

Materials

Iron

Yves Bar Chair
By Sergio Prieto
Located in Lisbon, PT
The Yves chair is a piece created by the prestigious Spanish designer Sergio Prieto for Dovain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Walnut

Yves Bar Chair
Yves Bar Chair
H 41.34 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Restored Streamlined Art Deco Stacked Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Paul Frankl streamlined rattan dining room chairs. Each chair features a stacked
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set 4 Italian Mid Century Modern Black Leather Dining Chairs Bellini Style MINT!
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 4 Italian Mid Century Modern Black Leather Dining Chairs Bellini Style MINT! Super slick set of
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Orion Dining Chair with Plush Green Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
By Scarlet Splendour, Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Green Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam

Orion Dining Chair with Plush Gray Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Gray Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a chic chair in gray
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam

Orion Dining Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair in pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam

Orion Dining Chair with Gold Dedar Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
By Scarlet Splendour, Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Gold Dedar Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam

Chamber Chair by Masaya
By Masaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Chamber chair by Masaya Dimensions: W56 x D48 x H43/79 cm Materials: Brass Also Available
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chamber Chair by Masaya
Chamber Chair by Masaya
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Mint Green Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
By Scarlet Splendour, Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Mint Green Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam

Orion Dining Chair with Gold Dedar Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Gold Dedar Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam

Orion Dining Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam

Orion Dining Chair with Plush Green Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Green Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam

Orion Dining Chair with Plush Gray Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Gray Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a chic chair in gray
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam

Orion Dining Chair with Plush Mint Green Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupan
By Nika Zupanc, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Mint Green Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam

Jeeves Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Jeeves bar chair by Collector Materials: Antracite Metal lacquered frame structure. Linea 646
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jeeves Bar Chair by Collector
Jeeves Bar Chair by Collector
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Stunning Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs, Pair. 1960s.
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of vintage swivel chairs by Milo Baughman in very cool original 60s fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Goma Bar Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
: plywood Also available: upholstery in fabric or leather (category 1 & 3), goma dining chair, and goma
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Birch

Goma Bar Chair by Made by Choice
Goma Bar Chair by Made by Choice
H 41.34 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Fay Bar Chair Cotton Velvet
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
star of King Kong, Ottiu designers tribute Fay by conceiving this opulent dining chair. Upholstered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Fay Bar Chair Cotton Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Fay Bar Chair Cotton Velvet
H 40.56 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Woodard Oversized Table with 4 Rocker Spring Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
Woodard oversized table with 4 rocker spring chairs Rare oval table offering 53" of dining space
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

‘Ben’ Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Hilversum, NL
great velvet re-upholstery on aluminum base. Can be used as a dining or work desk chair or as an
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Arm Chairs, Pair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mission Arts & Crafts club chairs or dining armchairs By Stickley
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 2 Jeeves Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Jeeves bar chair by Collector Materials: Antracite Metal lacquered frame structure. Linea
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Jeeves Bar Chair by Collector
Set of 2 Jeeves Bar Chair by Collector
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Jeeves Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Jeeves bar chair by Collector Materials: Antracite Metal lacquered frame structure. Linea
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Jeeves Bar Chair by Collector
Set of 4 Jeeves Bar Chair by Collector
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs, a Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Burbank, CA
, side chairs, desk chairs, dining chairs, accent chairs, hotel lobby chairs, or office chairs.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Luna Bar Chair Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
An unusual majestic elegance and sensuality surround the Luna Contemporary Bar Chair. The slender
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg, Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular pair of hand carved teak lioness club chairs are front-cover-magazine-worthy and
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Teak

Olive Leather Club Dining Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Leather club dining chair Sourced from Belgium by Brendan Bass. One of a kind. Measures: Arm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Olive Leather Club Dining Chair
Olive Leather Club Dining Chair
H 31 in W 25 in D 25 in
21st Century Mirage Bar Chair Aged Brushed Brass Genuine Leather Bouclé
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
illusionary allure, a well-designed dining chair can mesmerize and elevate a room's ambiance. Like a mirage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4, Goma Bar Chairs by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Also available: Upholstery in Fabric or Leather (Category 1 & 3), Goma Dining Chair, and Goma Armchair
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Set of 4, Goma Bar Chairs by Made By Choice
Set of 4, Goma Bar Chairs by Made By Choice
H 41.34 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 2, Goma Bar Chairs by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Also Available: Upholstery in Fabric or Leather (Category 1 & 3), Goma Dining Chair, and Goma Armchair
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Set of 2, Goma Bar Chairs by Made By Choice
Set of 2, Goma Bar Chairs by Made By Choice
H 41.34 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Modern Jeeves Bar Chair in Fabric (Mustard) by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Jeeves Bar Chair in Fabric (Mustard) by Collector Studio The Jeeves series
Category

2010s Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Stendig Arm Chairs, Switzerland, New Luxurious Boucle, Mid-Century Modern
By Charles Stendig, Stendig Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Stendig arm chairs, Switzerland, New Sheepskin Boucle, Mid-Century Modern A rare pair of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jeeves - 21st Century Designed by Collector Studio Bar Chair Fabric, Set of 2
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Jeeves - 21st century designed by Collector Studio bar chair fabric mustard The Jeeves series
Category

2010s Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jeeves, 21st Century Designed by Collector Studio Bar Chair Fabric, Set of 4
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Jeeves - 21st century designed by Collector Studio bar chair fabric mustard The Jeeves series
Category

2010s Portuguese Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Dining Armchairs In Leather And Walnut, 1950s, Set Of 4
Located in Miami, FL
characteristic of the chairs is that they come with their original black leather upholstery, slightly worn by use
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Design Institute of America Rolling Gaming Dining Club Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Institute of America Rolling Gaming dining club chairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 29" high at back
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Midcentury Dining or Club Chairs, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, original condition - bentwood, leatherette - Wooden parts refreshed. jr
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mario Bellini Tentazione Armchair in Maharam Leather, Set of Four
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
These chairs are designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1973. The Model Piccola Tentazione is the
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

1970's Mid-Century Modern Thonet Chrome Armchairs - Set of Four
By Thonet
Located in Burbank, CA
reupholstered in a new fresh fabric of choice. They can be used as dining chairs, lounge chairs, side chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arches Bar Stool, Smooth Velvet & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
. The Arches bar stool is a redesign of the original dining chair. The profile shows details that seem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

1934 Pierre Patout designed Armchairs for SS Normandie Fluted Mahogany Brass
By Pierre Patout
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Armchairs from the first class dining room of the SS normandie circa 1934 designed by Pierre Patout
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Figueroa Bar Stool, Cotton Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
stool has the same lines of the original dining chair. The long curves of this mountain were taken to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Figueroa Counter Stool, Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Figueroa counter stool has the same lines of the original dining chair. The long curves of this mountain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arches Counter Stool, Velvet & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
. The Arches counter stool is a redesign of the original dining chair. The profile shows details that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arches Bar Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
. The Arches bar stool is a redesign of the original dining chair. The profile shows details that seem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arches II Bar Stool, Smooth Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
. The Arches II bar stool is a redesign of the original dining chair. The profile shows details that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Figueroa Bar Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
stool has the same lines of the original dining chair. The long curves of this mountain were taken to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bar_Stool_01
By Nachshon
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Bar_Stool_01 is the lighter version of Dining_Chair_01 series that combines material cleanliness
Category

2010s Israeli Minimalist Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bar_Stool_01
Bar_Stool_01
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Arches II Counter Stool, Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
. The Arches II counter stool is a redesign of the original dining chair. The profile shows details that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Figueroa Counter Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
counter stool has the same lines of the original dining chair. The long curves of this mountain were taken
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arches Counter Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
. The Arches counter stool is a redesign of the original dining chair. The profile shows details that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Club Chair Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of club chair dining chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of foam, plastic and fabric, all club chair dining chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 11 antique and vintage club chair dining chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Club chair dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Club chair dining chairs made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made club chair dining chairs over the years, but those made by Nika Zupanc, Scarlet Splendour and Anton Lorenz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Club Chair Dining Chairs?

Prices for club chair dining chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, club chair dining chairs begin at $1,079 and can go as high as $7,400, while the average can fetch as much as $1,750.

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 Club Chair Dining Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining 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, 2022
    Dining 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, 2022
    No, 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, 2021
    To 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, 2023
    To 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.