What is a dining chair?

A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.

How tall should dining chairs be?

Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.

What is a carver dining chair?

A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.

What is the difference between dining chairs and accent chairs?

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

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

The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.

Is it worth recovering dining chairs?

Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a dining chair with arms called?

A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

Is leather good for dining chairs?

Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.

How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?

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

Do chairs have to match the dining table?

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

What are the chairs at a dining table called?

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

Are leather dining chairs worth it?

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

What is a dining room chair called?

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

What is a good width for a dining chair?

A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

What are the head dining chairs called?

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

Should dining room chairs have arms?

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

Do my dining room chairs have to match my table?

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.

What is the standard size of a dining room chair?

The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.

What are dining room chairs with arms called?

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.

What type of fabric is best for dining chairs?

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.

Strap Dining Chairs

Danish Leather

Navarro Argudo

Makers Mark Danish Mid Century Chairs

Risom Strap

Danish Walnut Dining Set

Risom Leather Chair

Leather Strap Armchair

Tomlinson Sophisticate

Set of 8 Milo Baughman Chrome & Leather Strapped Dining Chairs

$7,500 / set

H 35.5 in W 20 in D 21.5 in

Set of 8 Milo Baughman Chrome & Leather Strapped Dining Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare set of 8 Milo Baughman dining chairs featuring polished chrome frames and leather strap

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Superb Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs

$7,800 / set

H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in

Superb Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An enviable set of vintage oak and leather strap dining armchairs having heavy woven leather straps

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Alberto Marconetti Original Oak, Iron & Leather Straps Dining Chairs, Set of 12

$36,000 / set

H 43 in W 12.5 in D 16.75 in

Alberto Marconetti Original Oak, Iron & Leather Straps Dining Chairs, Set of 12

By Alberto Marconetti

Located in North Miami, FL

Note: The price is for the entire set of 12 chairs. These amazingly designed chairs by Alberto

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Vintage 1960s Italian Rustic Chairs

Materials

Iron

Henredon Wood Leather Strap Dining Chairs Coconut Pedestal Table, Set of 5

$8,850 / set

H 30 in Dm 48 in

Henredon Wood Leather Strap Dining Chairs Coconut Pedestal Table, Set of 5

By Henredon

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite dining set. The

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Set of Four Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Metal Strap Dining Chairs

$975 / set

H 32 in W 18 in D 17.5 in

Set of Four Vintage Garden Patio Poolside Metal Strap Dining Chairs

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of four wrought iron and metal mesh garden, patio, poolside dining chairs. Te chairs have metal

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Set of 6 Designer High Back Strap-work Iron Dining Chairs

$2,170Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 6 in W 24 in D 18 in

Set of 6 Designer High Back Strap-work Iron Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 6 Designer High Back Strap-work Iron Dining Chairs The Chairs, 2 carver chairs with wide

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

6 Fabulous Leather Strap Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Dining Chairs 2 Arms 4 Sides

$8,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33.25 in W 21 in D 21 in

6 Fabulous Leather Strap Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Dining Chairs 2 Arms 4 Sides

By Tomlinson

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Hard to find set of 6 dining chairs from the Tomlinson “Sophisticate Line” model no 61 dated 1958

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Armchairs

$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 33 in W 25 in D 23 in

Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic set of four rare Mid-century modern style dining armchairs featuring thick woven, or

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Miraculous Set of 12 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson

$72,500 / set

H 33.25 in W 19 in D 21 in

Miraculous Set of 12 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson

By Tomlinson

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Miraculous Set of 14 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson

$84,000 / set

H 33.25 in W 19 in D 21 in

Miraculous Set of 14 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson

By Tomlinson

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Tito Agnoli "Sistina" Leather Strap Set of Six (6) Chairs for Matteo Grassi

$9,800 / set

H 32 in W 18.5 in D 20 in

Tito Agnoli "Sistina" Leather Strap Set of Six (6) Chairs for Matteo Grassi

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in North Miami, FL

Set of Six "Sistina" black strap leather wrapped dining chairs - These exceptional chairs were

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Miraculous Set of 8 Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson, c 1958

$49,500 / set

H 33.25 in W 19 in D 21 in

Miraculous Set of 8 Walnut Danish Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson, c 1958

By Tomlinson

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Miraculous Set of 14 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap ARM Chairs by Tomlinson

$105,000 / set

H 33.25 in W 20.75 in D 21 in

Miraculous Set of 14 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap ARM Chairs by Tomlinson

By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

completely installation ready. An incredibly rare set of fourteen (14) ARM Danish style dining chairs from

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Chairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's

$7,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 24 in D 25.5 in

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Chairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 4 Model number 45 armchairs, designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto and manufactured later (1960's?) by Artek. Beech frames and woven black nylon seat and back make a comfortable and...

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Beech

Set of Six Leather and Oak Mid-Century Dutch Dining Chairs

$3,208 / set

H 43.31 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in

Set of Six Leather and Oak Mid-Century Dutch Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A set of of classy strap work leather dining chairs. Holland, c1970s. Wooden frames, believed to

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Late 20th Century Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Palecek Set of Four Mid-Century Rattan, Leather and Upholstered Dining Chairs

$1,395 / set

H 39.5 in W 24 in D 23 in

Palecek Set of Four Mid-Century Rattan, Leather and Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of 4 mid century rattan and leather straps and Upholstered dining chairs. Two arm cahirs and

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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

Set of 6 Black Wood and Leather Strap Contemporary Dining Chairs Made in Italy

$3,600 / set

H 41.25 in W 19.5 in D 19 in

Set of 6 Black Wood and Leather Strap Contemporary Dining Chairs Made in Italy

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A set of 6 contemporary modern dining chairs made in Italy. This lovely set of chic dining chairs

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Modern Outdoors Dining Chair with Stylish Brown Leather Straps

$1,980 / item

H 29.06 in W 21.66 in D 23.27 in

Modern Outdoors Dining Chair with Stylish Brown Leather Straps

By Myface

Located in Santo Tirso, PT

Ribbon - Outdoor dining chair. Contemporary outdoor dining chair made with structure: white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Outdoor Dining Chair by Myface - White Aluminum & Beige Straps

$2,402 / item

H 29.06 in W 21.66 in D 23.27 in

Modern Outdoor Dining Chair by Myface - White Aluminum & Beige Straps

By Myface

Located in Santo Tirso, PT

Ribbon - Outdoor dining chair Contemporary outdoor dining chair made with structure: White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage mid-century stamped-steel strap/slat-back patio dining chairs and table

$2,500 / set

H 37 in W 16 in D 20.5 in

Vintage mid-century stamped-steel strap/slat-back patio dining chairs and table

Located in Omaha, NE

set features four heavy-gauge stamped steel dining chairs paired with a coordinating round metal table

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Unusual Set of 6 Black Leather Strap Weaved Dining Arm Chairs Mid Century Moder

$12,000 / set

H 37 in W 20 in D 22 in

Unusual Set of 6 Black Leather Strap Weaved Dining Arm Chairs Mid Century Moder

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Unusual Set of 6 Black Leather Strap Weaved Dining Arm Chairs Mid Century Modern. Outstanding

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Recent Sales

Matteo Grassi Sistina Strap Black Leather Dining Chair, 3 Chairs Available

Unavailable

H 31.75 in W 18.5 in D 19 in

Matteo Grassi Sistina Strap Black Leather Dining Chair, 3 Chairs Available

By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli

Located in Detroit, MI

. Classic Matteo Grassi Sistina black leather dining chairs designed by Tito Agnoli. Finely crafted. Clean

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bretelle, Modern Customizable Black and Grey Strap Chair

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in

Bretelle, Modern Customizable Black and Grey Strap Chair

By Georg Muehlmann

Located in Jenesien, IT

and back. Each chair is unique and bespoke, with 160 different colored straps to choose from, each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Leather Strap Wooden Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 74 in D 19.5 in

Leather Strap Wooden Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio

By Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

Leather Strap Dining Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio. Standard Dimensions: 74"W x 19"D x 19.5"H // SH 19.5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut

1980s Italian Architectural Otto 121' High Back Chairs by Paola Navone for Gerva

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H 41.5 in W 16.5 in D 20.5 in

1980s Italian Architectural Otto 121' High Back Chairs by Paola Navone for Gerva

By Paola Navone

Located in Boston, MA

Gervasoni, circa 1990s. Perfect height for a writer's desk or corner accent chair or extra dining chairs

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fret Stool Stainless Steel Silver Chair Brown Genuine Cowhide Leather Straps

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in

Fret Stool Stainless Steel Silver Chair Brown Genuine Cowhide Leather Straps

Located in London, GB

piece of furniture. Its stainless steel chair comprising three parts, boasting a hand brushed finish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal

Mel Smilow Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs

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H 32 in W 16 in D 16 in

Mel Smilow Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs

By Mel Smilow

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-Century Modern woven leather strap dining chairs, designed by Mel Smilow, circa 1960s. The

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Teak Wood and Black Vintage Leather Woven Strap Dining Chairs

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H 33.5 in W 18 in D 22 in

Teak Wood and Black Vintage Leather Woven Strap Dining Chairs

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Teak wood and black vintage leather woven strap dining chairs Black leather strap chair size 18”W

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage leather strap dining chairs, 1970s

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H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in

Vintage leather strap dining chairs, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of very rare and unique wooden dining chairs with black leather straps as seats. High quality

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Jens Risom Style Tomlinson MCM Walnut and Leather Strap Dining Chairs - Set of 6

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H 33.5 in W 21 in D 20.5 in

Jens Risom Style Tomlinson MCM Walnut and Leather Strap Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Jens Risom, Tomlinson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Jens Risom style Tomlinson Mid Century walnut and leather strap dining chairs - Set of 6. Each

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 4 Brutalist leather strap dining chairs, 1950s.

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H 31.89 in W 20.67 in D 18.51 in

Set of 4 Brutalist leather strap dining chairs, 1950s.

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Set of 4 Brutalist dining chairs, 1950s. Solid wooden frame with leather strap seat. Simple design

Category

Vintage 1950s European Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Leather Strap Dining Chairs by Tomlinson

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H 33 in W 19 in D 22 in

Set of 6 Leather Strap Dining Chairs by Tomlinson

By Tomlinson

Located in Long Island City, NY

worn well. Two arm chairs, four side chairs, labeled. Shown with an ebonized wood table by Pierre

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Six Teak and Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs

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H 33.5 in W 18 in D 23 in

Set of Six Teak and Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Organic modern set of six teak dining chairs featuring woven leather strap seats. Hand-crafted by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Miraculous Rare Set of 8 Leather Strap Dining Chairs by Tomlinson, dated 1958

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H 33 in W 21 in D 20 in

Miraculous Rare Set of 8 Leather Strap Dining Chairs by Tomlinson, dated 1958

By Tomlinson

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Set of four Kurt Ostervig safari sling leather strap dining chairs for KP Mobler

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H 35.5 in W 20 in D 20.5 in

Set of four Kurt Ostervig safari sling leather strap dining chairs for KP Mobler

By KP Mobler

Located in Liberty, NY

Rare set of four sling Safari dining chairs by Danish designer Kurt Ostervig for KP Mobler - same

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Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Pine

Set of 6 Brass + Brown Cantilevered Dining Chairs with Leather Straps, France

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H 31 in W 21.25 in D 21.5 in

Set of 6 Brass + Brown Cantilevered Dining Chairs with Leather Straps, France

Located in Chicago, IL

A set of 6 French mid-century dining chairs with tubular brass cantilever frames. These chairs

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Four Mel Smilow Leather Strap and Walnut Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 16 in L 31.5 in

Four Mel Smilow Leather Strap and Walnut Chairs

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Four Smilow chairs. Need restoration to wood and leather.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Mid Century Vinyl Strapped Chrome Cantilever Chairs, Set of 4

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H 33 in W 28 in L 33 in

Mid Century Vinyl Strapped Chrome Cantilever Chairs, Set of 4

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid century vinyl strapped chrome cantilever chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 21 wide x 28

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Leather Strap Walnut Armchair Attributed to Risom

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H 31.5 in W 18 in D 24 in

Leather Strap Walnut Armchair Attributed to Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Interesting armchair, leather strap seat and back. Dining height well designed and constructed

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Woven Belt Strap Leather Dining Chairs

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H 36 in W 17.5 in D 29 in

Antique Woven Belt Strap Leather Dining Chairs

Located in Denton, TX

Antique woven leather dining chairs in the style of Navarro Argudo. These can work as dining chairs

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 8 Leather Strap Ebonized Back Mid-Century Modern Pace Dining Chairs

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H 41.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in

Set of 8 Leather Strap Ebonized Back Mid-Century Modern Pace Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fantastic set of Pace, Italian-made dining chairs. The chairs are ebonized in black

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Wonderful Spanish Heavy Strap Leather and Nailhead Side Dining Chairs

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H 37 in W 16 in D 17 in

Pair of Wonderful Spanish Heavy Strap Leather and Nailhead Side Dining Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Two antique Spanish side chairs having wonderfully carved wood bases and rich heavy woven strap

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Wonderful Spanish Heavy Strap Leather and Nailhead Side Dining Chairs

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H 37 in W 16 in D 17 in

Pair of Wonderful Spanish Heavy Strap Leather and Nailhead Side Dining Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Two antique Spanish side chairs having wonderfully carved wood bases and rich heavy woven strap

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Garden Chairs

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H 42 in W 20.5 in D 23 in

Set of Four Garden Chairs

Located in South Salem, NY

A set of French early 20th-century strap work garden dining chairs or armchairs. This set of metal

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Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Teak and Leather Woven Strap Dining Chairs

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H 33.5 in W 18 in D 23 in

Teak and Leather Woven Strap Dining Chairs

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Brown leather strap diningchair Size: 18” W x 23” D x 33-1/2” H SH: 18” Beautiful vintage style

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21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 6 Milo Baughman Chrome Strap Dining Chairs

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H 37 in W 19 in D 25.25 in

Set of 6 Milo Baughman Chrome Strap Dining Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

A mod set of 6 chrome strap chairs by Milo Baughman for DIA. 4 of the chairs have caning and 2 have

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Eight Teak and Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs

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H 33.5 in W 18 in D 23 in

Set of Eight Teak and Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Organic modern set of eight teak dining chairs featuring woven leather strap seats. Hand-crafted by

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Set of Eight Henredon Leather Strap Dining Chairs for Restoration

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H 38.5 in W 21 in D 27 in

Mid Century Set of Eight Henredon Leather Strap Dining Chairs for Restoration

By Henredon

Located in Bridgeport, CT

are finish losses to the leather straps as well as a few strap breaks (please see photos). Some

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Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Walnut Klismos Chair with Leather Straps

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H 35 in W 20.5 in D 23 in

Walnut Klismos Chair with Leather Straps

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut Klismos Chair with saber legs and leather straps. They are made according to the model

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Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Walnut

Walnut Klismos Chairs with Leather Straps, Set of 4

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H 35 in W 20.5 in D 23 in

Walnut Klismos Chairs with Leather Straps, Set of 4

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut Klismos chairs with leather straps, set of 4.

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Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Walnut

Set of 10 Designer High Back Strap-work Iron Patio Chairs

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H 40 in W 16 in D 16 in

Set of 10 Designer High Back Strap-work Iron Patio Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 10 Designer High Back Strap-work Iron Patio Chairs The Chairs have tall latticed back rests

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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1Set of 10 Jen's Risom leather strapped dining chairs on solid maple frames

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H 32 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in

1Set of 10 Jen's Risom leather strapped dining chairs on solid maple frames

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Set of 10 Jen's Risom leather strapped dining chairs on solid maple frames. Early Knoll label.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

TEN Paul McCobb Leather Strapped Dining Chairs

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TEN Paul McCobb Leather Strapped Dining Chairs

Located in Portland, OR

These leather strapped chairs by McCobb show the strong influence of Gio Ponti.

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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany, Leather

The Leather Strap Dining Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio

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The Leather Strap Dining Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

A sturdy solid Rosewood dining chair by Thomas Hayes Studio with a seat of leather straps and back

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21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Set of 6 Midcentury Solid Teak and Brown Leather Strapped Dining Chairs, 1960s

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Set of 6 Midcentury Solid Teak and Brown Leather Strapped Dining Chairs, 1960s

By Kristian Vedel, Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A set of 6 Scandinavian midcentury solid teak dining chairs with brown leather cushions. The back

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Set of Six American Wood & Leather Strap Chairs

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H 33 in W 20 in D 21 in

Set of Six American Wood & Leather Strap Chairs

Located in Culver City, CA

Set of six oak and leather strap dining chairs. Two arm chairs and four side chairs.

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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

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Danish Modern Poul Cadovious Leather Strap Chairs

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Danish Modern Poul Cadovious Leather Strap Chairs

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of Four Black Leather Strap Arm Chairs

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Set of Four Black Leather Strap Arm Chairs

Located in High Point, NC

Set of four walnut framed armchairs with black leather web strapped seat and back in style of Jens

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rare Red Leather Strap Side Chair by Mel Smilow

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Rare Red Leather Strap Side Chair by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow, Jens Risom, Smilow-Thielle

Located in Framingham, MA

Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956, the woven leather dining side chair is a classic. The

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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McGuire Bamboo Dining Table and Four Armchairs, Five-Piece Set

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McGuire Bamboo Dining Table and Four Armchairs, Five-Piece Set

By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire

Located in San Francisco, CA

hide leather straps, the chairs work for dining or for other seating arrangements. The slightly rounded

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Early 2000s American Organic Modern Tables

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Set of 6 Mariani Cantilevered Arm Chairs by Pace International

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H 19.25 in W 21 in D 22 in

Set of 6 Mariani Cantilevered Arm Chairs by Pace International

Located in Pasadena, CA

dual leather corset style strap. Originally designed as dining chairs, these seats can be used for any

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Set of Six Leather Strap Dining Chairs by Tomlinson

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Set of Six Leather Strap Dining Chairs by Tomlinson

By Tomlinson

Located in Raleigh, NC

This is a rare set of Tomlinson dining chairs circa 1960 from the Tomlinson sophisticate line

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

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Leather, Wood

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Strap Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of strap dining chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct strap dining chairs — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Find 15 antique and vintage strap dining chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Strap dining chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of strap dining chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern strap dining chairs are of considerable interest. Many strap dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Myface, Tomlinson and Milo Baughman produced popular strap dining chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Strap Dining Chairs?

Prices for strap dining chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, strap dining chairs begin at $775 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

Finding the Right Dining-room-chairs for You

No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.

In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.

In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.

Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.

By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?

Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.

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