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Robert Mallet-Stevens Dining Chairs in Colourful Metal
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet-Stevens for Stevens designs, dining chairs model 222, lacquered metal, leatherette
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Robert Mallet-Stevens Dining Chairs Model 222 in Colourful Metal
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet-Stevens for Stevens Designs, dining chairs model 222, lacquered metal, leatherette
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Robert Mallet-Stevens Dining Chairs Model '222' in Colourful Metal
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet-Stevens for Stevens Designs, dining chairs model '222', lacquered metal, leatherette
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Robert Mallet-Stevens Set of Six Dining Chairs in Colourful Metal
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet-Stevens for Stevens Designs, set of six dining chairs model 222, lacquered metal
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fernandine Dining Chair by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Fernandine Dining Chair by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 62 x W 62 x H 70 cm. Materials: Oak finished
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Fernandine Dining Chair by InsidherLand
Fernandine Dining Chair by InsidherLand
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Vintage Postmodern Italian Dining Chairs, 1980s, Set of 4
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Postmodern tripod dining chairs made from a black lacquered wooden frame and a colourful gemotric
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Postmodern Ettore Sottsass Pink Dining Chairs for Leitner, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern; Ettore Sottsass; Pink; Burgundy; Lacquer; Burl Veneer; dining chairs; Leitner; 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Fernandine Dining Chair, COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
, the Fernandine dining chair is seen from the outside perspective as a high wall that surrounds the
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Danish Colourful Chairs
By Arne Vodder, Erik Buch, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Culver City, CA
This is an excellent set of 2 danish modern dining chairs in the style of Arne Vodder and Arne
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Teak

Midcentury Danish Colourful Chairs
Midcentury Danish Colourful Chairs
H 33 in W 20 in D 33 in
Fernandine Dining Chair, Medley and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
, the Fernandine dining chair is seen from the outside perspective as a high wall that surrounds the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Designed by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Horomerice, CZ
revived by our refurbushing team in Czechia. Sold as a set of 4. The chairs featuree classic Mid
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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

Set of Four Dining Chairs Model 2027 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of four dining chairs model 2027 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. Sweden, 1950s
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Six Dining Chairs Model 2027 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six dining chairs model 2027 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Orange Chair Smoked Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair smoked oak by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H 78 cm Material: Smoked solid
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Orange Chair Smoked Oak by Warm Nordic
Orange Chair Smoked Oak by Warm Nordic
H 30.71 in W 27.96 in D 25.2 in
Noble Chair White Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
dining chair is a classic beauty that transports the craftsmanship and aesthetics of Danish modernism
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Noble Chair White Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Noble Chair White Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that transports the craftsmanship and aesthetics of
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Noble Chair Black Lacquered Beech by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that transports the craftsmanship and aesthetics of Danish
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Noble Chair Black Lacquered Beech by Warm Nordic
Noble Chair Black Lacquered Beech by Warm Nordic
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Gesture Chair Black Beech by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
dining table or at a desk in the living room, where it does not hurt if a chair is something special. The
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak, Teak

Gesture Chair Black Beech by Warm Nordic
Gesture Chair Black Beech by Warm Nordic
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in
Cow Horn Chair Walnut Vanilla by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
consummate finish. True to the design spirit of the 1960s, the dining chair is available in teak or a
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Walnut

Cow Horn Chair Walnut Vanilla by Warm Nordic
Cow Horn Chair Walnut Vanilla by Warm Nordic
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Cow Horn Chair Oak Vanilla by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
spirit of the 1960s, the dining chair is available in teak or a connoisseur version, in which the
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Oak

Cow Horn Chair Oak Vanilla by Warm Nordic
Cow Horn Chair Oak Vanilla by Warm Nordic
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Orange Chair White Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair white oiled oak by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 64 x W 71 x H 78 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Orange Chair White Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Orange Chair White Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
H 30.71 in W 27.96 in D 25.2 in
Gesture Chair White Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
atmosphere around a dining table or at a desk in the living room, where it does not hurt if a chair is
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak, Teak

Gesture Chair White Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Gesture Chair White Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in
Gesture Chair Teak Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
dining table or at a desk in the living room, where it does not hurt if a chair is something special. The
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak, Teak

Gesture Chair Teak Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Gesture Chair Teak Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in
Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that transports
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Black by Warm Nordic
Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Black by Warm Nordic
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Noble Chair Black Lacquered Beech Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Noble Chair Black Lacquered Beech Terracotta by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
by the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Wine by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that transports the
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Teak

Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Wine by Warm Nordic
Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Wine by Warm Nordic
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Terracotta by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that transports
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Teak

Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Butternut by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
1950s by the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Teak

Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Nature by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that transports
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Teak

Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Nature by Warm Nordic
Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Nature by Warm Nordic
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Camel by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that transports
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Camel by Warm Nordic
Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Camel by Warm Nordic
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Black by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that transports
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Black by Warm Nordic
Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Black by Warm Nordic
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Camel by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that transports
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Teak

Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Camel by Warm Nordic
Noble Chair Teak Oiled Oak Camel by Warm Nordic
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Cow Horn Chair Walnut Black Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. True to the design spirit of the 1960s, the dining chair is available in teak or a connoisseur version
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Cow Horn Chair Walnut Light Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
consummate finish. True to the design spirit of the 1960s, the dining chair is available in teak or a
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Cow Horn Chair Walnut Nature Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
consummate finish. True to the design spirit of the 1960s, the dining chair is available in teak or a
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Leather

Cow Horn Chair Walnut Ivory Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. True to the design spirit of the 1960s, the dining chair is available in teak or a connoisseur version
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Cow Horn Chair Oak Anthracite Melange by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. True to the design spirit of the 1960s, the dining chair is available in teak or a connoisseur version
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Oak

Cow Horn Chair Walnut Anthracite Melange by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. True to the design spirit of the 1960s, the dining chair is available in teak or a connoisseur version
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Walnut

Cow Horn Chair Oak Black Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. True to the design spirit of the 1960s, the dining chair is available in teak or a connoisseur version
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Cow Horn Chair Walnut Oak Vanilla by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
consummate finish. True to the design spirit of the 1960s, the dining chair is available in teak or a
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut

The Orange Chair Black Lacquered Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair black lacquered oak by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H 78 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Gesture Chair White Oiled Oak Cantaloupe by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
atmosphere around a dining table or at a desk in the living room, where it does not hurt if a chair is
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Textile

Gesture Chair Black Beech Black Leather by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
atmosphere around a dining table or at a desk in the living room, where it does not hurt if a chair is
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Gesture Chair Black Beech Hunter Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
atmosphere around a dining table or at a desk in the living room, where it does not hurt if a chair is
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Beech

Orange Chair Vidar Smoked Oak, Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair vidar smoked oak grey by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 64 x W 71 x H 78 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Orange Chair Vegetal Smoked Oak, Nude by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair vegetal smoked oak nude by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H 78 cm Material
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Orange Chair Ritz Smoked Oak, Amber by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair ritz smoked oak amber by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H 78 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Gesture Chair Vidar Black Beech Bordeaux by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
atmosphere around a dining table or at a desk in the living room, where it does not hurt if a chair is
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Beech, Oak, Teak

Gesture Chair Vidar Black Beech Anthracite by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair creates a warm atmosphere around a dining table or at a desk in the living room, where it does not
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Beech, Oak, Teak

Noble Chair Black Lacquered Beech Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
by the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Graphic Sprinkles by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Light Cyan by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that transports
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Noble Chair Black Lacquered Beech Brick Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
by the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Textile

Noble Chair Black Lacquered Beech Minty Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
by the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Dark Cyan by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
1950s by the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Noble Chair White Oiled Oak Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that transports
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Noble Chair Black Lacquered Beech Hunter Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
the 1950s by the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Noble Chair Black Lacquered Beech Rusty Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
created in the 1950s by the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

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Colourful Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of colourful dining chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique colourful dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Find 45 antique and vintage colourful dining chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 146 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of colourful dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Colourful dining chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Josef Frank, Robert Mallet-Stevens and Antonín Šuman each produced beautiful colourful dining chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Colourful Dining Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,662, while they’re typically $280 on the low end and $44,687 highest priced.

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 Colourful Dining 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.
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    The 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.