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18th C Style Ebanista Spanish Colonial Dining Chair with Leather Armorial Crest
By Alfonso Marina
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th century Style Ebanista Spanish Colonial dining chair with leather armorial crest. Priced Each
Category
20th Century Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43 in W 29 in D 30 in
Antique Colonial Dining Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of Indian Anglo chairs, carved on teak wood, on the central rose window of the backrest is
Category
Antique 1890s Asian Chairs
Materials
Teak
6 Tell City Hard Rock Maple Colonial Style Windsor Back Spindle Dining Chairs
By Tell City Chair Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Tell City chair Company hard rock maple dining chairs, circa 1960s. Features colonial styling
Category
Vintage 1960s American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
Spanish Colonial Carved Solomonic Dining Chairs
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of 8 hand carved dining chairs in a Spanish Colonial style feature pierced carved backs in a
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Spanish Colonial Heavy Carved Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of 6 carved wood dining chairs in Spanish colonial style. Heavy and substantial with an ebony
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Colonial Revival Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Colonial Revival dining chairs, 8, and comprising six sides and two arm chairs, with arched crest
Category
20th Century Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Colonial Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Colonial Revival, Philadelphia form. All sides; mahogany. Richly
Category
Early 20th Century Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Spanish Colonial Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 10 carved wood dining chairs with thick leather seats & backs embellished with brass nail
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
4 Antique Cushman Colonial Creation Fairfield Maple Dining Arm Side Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four Cushman Colonial Creations dining chairs. Crafted from maple featuring slatted backs
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 41 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Dutch Colonial Teak Dining Room Chairs with Carved Radiating Backs, Set of Six
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of six Dutch Colonial teak wood dining chairs from the 20th century with two arms and four
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Pair Herman De Vries for Cushman Colonial Creation Dining Arm Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Herman de Vries Colonial Creation model 4125A maple arm chairs. This series
Category
Vintage 1930s American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 7 Spanish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of seven carved wood dining chairs from Spain circa 1920. Newly upholstered in a striped
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Set of four Spanish antique dining chairs, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of four Spanish antique dining chairs, 1930's
Solid oak antique dining chairs, with hand carved
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
McGuire Style Laced Leather Rawhide Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of four laced leather rattan dining chairs or armchairs made in the manner and style of McGuire
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Wood
Set of Eight Spanish Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 14 Spanish carved walnut dining chairs with upholstered seat and back.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Spanish Colonial Four Woven Leather Chairs Style Luis Barragán Mexico
By Luis Barragan, Pierre Lottier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Spanish Colonial Woven Saddle Leather Chairs Set of Four
Patinated mahogany wood - woven
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 38.25 in W 18.25 in D 20.75 in
19th Set of Six Spanish Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Spanish carved walnut dining chairs with upholstered seat and back.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Ralph Lauren Mahogany Rattan Barrel Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six barrel back form dining chairs or armchairs made in the British colonial style by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Mahogany
Amish Made Rockford Style Oak Windsor Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of handcrafted Windsor dining side chairs in the Rockford style by Amish craftsmen. Solid
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
BURLINGTON HOUSE Oak Spanish Revival Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Spanish Revival style dining side chairs by Burlington House. Solid oak with distressed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Spainish Revival Carved Oak + Leather Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in Decatur, GA
Set of 6 midcentury Spanish Revival style Brutalist dining chairs. Leather seat and back rest on
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
No Reserve
H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique Oak Wood Bowed Windsor Dining Side Chair by Northwestern Mfg.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak Wood Bowed Windsor dining side chair by Northwestern Mfg. Item features black vinyl
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
6 Spanish Revival Tuscan Modern Mahogany & Leather Nailhead Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Six Spanish Revival Modern dining chairs featuring domed top with leather seat accented with
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 45 in W 28 in D 22 in
Lupita Dining Chair by OHLA STUDIO
By Ohla Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Lupita Dining Chair by OHLA STUDIO
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 83 cm
Materials: Polished Aluminum
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set 4 Heywood Wakefield Hard Rock Maple Cinnamon Colonial Style Splat Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of 4 Heywood Wakefield solid Hard Rock Maple Cinnamon Colonial Style Splat Back side Chairs in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 35 in W 19 in D 20 in
Seat of 4 Swedish Circa 1900s Faux Bamboo Beech 'Bodafors' Dining Chairs
By Bodafors
Located in London, GB
Set of four late Circa 19th century faux bamboo beech dining chairs made for Bodafors with rush mat
Category
Antique 1890s Swedish British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 35.04 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
CENTURY Caned Walnut Spanish Style Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A set of six Spanish style dining chairs by Century Furniture. Solid walnut, carved crestrail, high
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Set of 4, L. Hitchcock Stencilled Painted Black Solid Maple Dining Chairs
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Vintage L. Hitchcock black stencilled Harvest painted maple dining chairs.
A set of 4, beautifully
Category
Late 20th Century European American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Maple
KB Patio Elizabeth Collection Aluminum Garden Patio Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
KB Patio Elizabeth Collection aluminum garden patio dining arm chairs - Set of 6. Item features (6
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 25 in D 25 in
Mid 20th Century Walnut Spanish Baroque Style Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Flair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A set of six Spanish Baroque style dining chairs, by Flair for Hibriten (now Bernhardt). Solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sanguineti set of 8 high back 'Coloniale' dining chairs - Chiavari, Italy 1960s
By Figli Di Sanguineti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A fantastic set of rare ''Coloniale'' dining chairs made by ''Figli di Sanguineti'' in Chiavari
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 40.95 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Set of 8 Baroque-Style Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good set of 8 French Oak Baroque-Style dining chairs that date to the second half of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Lupita Dining Chair by OHLA STUDIO
By Ohla Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Lupita Dining Chair by OHLA STUDIO
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 83 cm
Materials: Polished
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Carved Dining Room Chairs in Louis XIII Style with Velvet Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
This sumptuously hand-carved walnut Louis XIII style side chair is a truly a rare find. The edges
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 36.23 in W 17.33 in D 15.36 in
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s
When
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s
When
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
4 Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs Set
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 4 antique Life Time Furniture Jacobean / Spanish Revival dining chairs. Made of walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 43 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 4
By Frederecia Furniture, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s
When
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 4
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s
When
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 8
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s
When
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
By Frederecia Furniture, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s
When
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set Dining Chairs Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Throne, Turn of the Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
workshop).
Renaissance, Baroque, Colonial Spanish Style, Friars armchairs, chair
Dining room set
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Chestnut
H 42.52 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Amish Made Rockford Style Oak Windsor Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of handcrafted Windsor dining armchairs in the Rockford style by Amish craftsmen. Solid oak
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
BURLINGTON HOUSE Oak Spanish Revival Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Spanish Revival style dining armchairs by Burlington House. Solid oak with distressed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Spanish Colonial Carved Solomonic Dining Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Expandable Spanish Colonial dining table features Solomonic carved legs and a hidden leaf at each
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Colonial Safari Armchairs with Animals in the Back Splats
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of six French Directoire chairs with figural back splats depicting African animals
France
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm, Pearwood
H 30.12 in W 19.49 in D 14.57 in
Claud Bunyard for Nichols & Stone American Windsor Oak Dining Armchairs, Eight
By Claud Bunyard, Nichols & Stone
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and iconic set of eight American Windsor style solid oak dining armchairs
By Claud
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.25 in W 22 in D 23 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs Model 526 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six dining chairs model 526 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1934
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany, Upholstery
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Spanish Colonial Heavy Carved Wood Dining Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Carved wood dining table in Spanish colonial style. Heavy and substantial. Good vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Saginaw Furniture Jacobean Spanish Revival Orange Leather Oak Side Chair
By Saginaw
Located in Dayton, OH
Spanish Revival dining side or desk chair by Saginaw Furniture, circa late 1930s to early 40s. Made
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Late 20th Century Distressed Black Windsor Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Windsor dining side chairs, unbranded. Nutwood with back, legs & stretchers painted black
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nutwood, Paint
Late 20th Century Distressed Black Windsor Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Windsor dining side chairs, unbranded. Nutwood with back, legs & stretchers painted black
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nutwood, Paint
Custom Hand-Made Spanish Style Tooled Leather Side Chairs Special Order Only
Located in Chicago, IL
Masterfully reproduced Spanish style dining chairs incorporating solid carved hardwood frames and
Category
2010s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 49.5 in W 19 in D 24 in
4 Antique Baroque Style Dutch Carved Walnut and Bergère Chairs
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Sensational set of 4 carved walnut chairs.
Beautifully carved.
Newly upholstered in calico
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Vintage Oak South African "Riempie" Chairs
Located in Cape Town, WC
seating for this chair. Threading the “riempies” through holes alongside the seat allow for it to be
Category
20th Century South African Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
20th Century Set of Six Catalan Chairs in Carved Walnut and Caned Seats
Located in Miami, FL
20th century set of six Catalan chairs in carved walnut and caned seats.
Country chairs.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 36.62 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Walnut Dutch Chairs of the 20th Century with Maple Wood Inlays, Netherlands
Located in Puglia, Puglia
4 Dutch chairs from the Mid-20th Century. Exceptional quality chairs, richly inlaid in walnut and
Category
20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Velvet
H 36.23 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
Set of Six Rustic Italian Chairs in Cognac Studded Leather and solid Oak Wood
Located in Roma, IT
Set composed of six chairs in solid carved oak and studded cognac leather probably produced at the
Category
Early 20th Century European Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.8 in W 20.28 in D 17.92 in
Spanish Carved Walnut Set of Six Chairs with Red Velvet Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish carved walnut set of six chairs with red velvet seat and back
Beautiful set of chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 46.46 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Set of Six Catalan Chairs in Carved Walnut and Caned Seats
Located in Miami, FL
20th century set of six Catalan chairs in carved walnut and caned seats.
Country chairs.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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Colonial Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of colonial dining chairs available for sale. Each of these unique colonial dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Find 212 antique and vintage colonial dining chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Colonial dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of colonial dining chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, neoclassical, Regency and Scandinavian Modern colonial dining chairs are of considerable interest. Many colonial dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Lambert Hitchcock, Nichols & Stone and Addison Mizner produced popular colonial dining chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Colonial Dining Chairs?
Colonial dining chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $44,082.
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 Colonial Dining Chairs
- What is a dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
- What is a carver dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best fabric for dining room chairs is really a matter of preference. Those who are looking for maximum durability should opt for a smooth synthetic fabric that is liquid repellant. Shop dining room chairs in a variety of fabrics on 1stDibs.
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Susan Deliss
Hacienda Armchair
Nichols And Stone Windsor
Nanna Ditzel Outdoor
African Carved Elephant Table
Trinidad Dining Chairs
Cushman Rock Maple Furniture
Lusterware Ceramic Plate
Spanish Desk With Solomonic Legs
Theodore Alexander Round Dining Table
Filigree Iron Chair
Antique Firehouse Chairs
L Hitchcock Chairs
Iron Tree Guard
Chair Windsor Nichols And Stone
Antique Furniture Pondicherry
Luis Barragan Butaque