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Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair with Walnut Legs and Light Gray Blue Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Kai Kristiansen Compass chair with light blue upholstery. The Compass Dining Chair / Kompas
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 30.75 in W 21.325 in D 21.25 in
Pair Alan Gould Compass Dining/Side Chairs, 1950
By Compass Decorator
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Alan Gould Compass Dining/Side Chair, 1950. Restored and reupholstered.
Measure 27.5" tall, 20
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas - Compass Collection - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass Collection – Pair
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate
Set of Four Indiana Chair Co. Live Oak Compass Leg Dining Chairs, Early 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 1950s four-piece set of mid-century modern live oak compass leg upholstered dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 27.75 in W 22.38 in D 20 in
Single Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chair with Compass Legs and Bowed Back
By Sibast, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner style oak dining chair with compass legs and a slightly bowed backrest by the Danish
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.125 in W 18.25 in D 20.25 in
Set of Four '4' Compass Style Dining Chairs After Jens Risom, C. 1960s
By Bill Stephens
Located in Deland, FL
Minimal and angular. Constructed from walnut and found in a period orange upholstery. Circa 1960s.
---Dimensions---
Width: 21 in / 53.34 cm
Depth: 23 in / 58.42 cm
Height: 33.5 in ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Compass Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
In stained beech, upholstered with the original green leatherette.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Marko S201 Ynske Kooistra Dining Room Chairs
By Marko, Ynske Kooistra
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Wonderfull designed chairs by Ynske Kooistra for Marko in the 60s
Compass shape legs.
This design
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Fine 1950s Dining Chairs
By Ateliers Saint Sabin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four fine French mid-century "compass / gondola" solid beech side chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Large Stock Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Compas Dining room Chairs, 1960s
By Galvanitas Pagholz, Wim Rietveld
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Stock Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Compas Dining room Chairs, The Netherlands 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Compass Dining Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Compass Dining Table
This dining table measures: 72 wide x 42
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane chairs, India 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Pierre Jeanneret “Office Cane Chairs” created in the 1950s for the city of Chandigarh in India, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Compass Chairs by Cornelis Zitman for Tecoteca, Furniture Hotel Humbold
By Cornelis Zitman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, rare teak compass chairs by Dutch born sculptor and draftsman Cornelis Zitman for
Category
Vintage 1950s Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Velvet
Set of 6 French 1950s Beech Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 6 midcentury compass style beech chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 chairs by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell.
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Set of 4 curved black velvet chairs with a chromed tubular frame.
These chairs are in very good
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kartell 4875 Chair by Carlo Bartoli in Glossy Red, 1980s Edition
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
single body, only the legs can be unscrewed.
The 4875 chair received a nomination for the golden compass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Mid Century Original Allan Gould Oak Compass Chairs, Set of 6
By Allan Gould
Located in Monrovia, CA
6 Original Allan Gould compass chairs dining or occasional chairs all original.
Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Large Stock of Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chair in Wenge
By Galvanitas Pagholz, Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial model S22 stacking chairs by Pagholz.Galvanitas, in Wenge color with very
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Large Stock Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs in Brown
By Pagholz, Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
’ or ‘compass’ base principal). These sculptural chairs are made for optimal comfort and heavy duty
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century 2179-T Walnut Compass Dining Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century 2179-T Walnut Compass Dining Table
This dining table measures: 54 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Leather Model 412 CAb Cassina Chairs Mario Bellini Provenance Cass House
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A pair of leather model 412 CAB Cassina chairs designed by Mario Bellini Made in Italy 1977
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Allan Gould Sculptural Compass Black Stained Wood Side Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Allan Gould, Herman Miller
Located in North Miami, FL
This architectural and fully restored side chair that was called the compass chair was designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 27.25 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
Set of Four White Leather Cab Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mario Bellini is a globally known architect and designer. He received eight golden compass awards
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 Original 1970s Cab 414 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in RARE D
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
, SET of 4 chairs!
All are in beautiful leather, with gorgeous patina.
Worldwide custom shipping
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.3 in W 24.5 in D 24.4 in
S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Set of Twelve
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko – set of twelve. The classic Dutch compass leg chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Laminate
S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Good Quantities Available
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, good quantity available. The Classic Dutch compass
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Laminate
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Set of Six
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko – set of six. The classic Dutch compass leg chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Laminate
S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Set of Twenty Four
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko – set of twenty four. The classic Dutch compass leg
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Materials
Laminate
Set of 4 Hans Wegner Inspired Oak Dining Chairs by Sibast with White Seats
By Hans J. Wegner, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Hans Wegner style oak dining chairs with compass legs and a slightly bowed backrest by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.125 in W 18.25 in D 20.25 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
Set of six Pierre
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 31 in W 14.25 in D 19.75 in
Dining Table and 6 Chairs by Marc Held for IBM, Bessière, 1983
By Marc Held
Located in PARIS, FR
Dining table and 6 chairs by Marc Held for IBM, 1983
Rare furniture designed by Marc Held for
Category
Vintage 1980s French Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Kartell Chair Model 4875 by Carlo Bartoli - Glossy White - Italy, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
of production technique and materials from the golden age of Italian design.
item. dining chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 27.96 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
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A chair that will become the centerpiece of a mid-century minimal project, a living room or dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal
H 18.12 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Dining Set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
Compass dining table, paired with Model 1404-C chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Linen, Glass, Walnut
Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, by Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Loounge chair designed by Mario Bellini in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Roomy and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel and Leather by Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Loounge chair designed by Mario Bellini in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Roomy and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 31.89 in D 31.5 in
Handcrafted Rattan Outdoor Bar Stools by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1960s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Vienna, AT
and Poltrona Frau. Tito Agnoli was recommended several times for the Compasso d’Oro (Golden Compass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Six Industrial Compass Dining Chairs with Plywood
By Marko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of 6 industrial spider leg or compass-needle leg chairs with a beautiful plywood seat and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Compass SVA Møbler Dinning Chair, 1960s
Located in Porto, PT
A set of six pieces of the "Compass" model, a Minimalist form from the 1960s and 1970s.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs 1960's
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
We have three of these striking dining chairs available that can be fully re-upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Compass Chairs in Teak
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
This set of four dining chairs, model compass, are made in solid teak with a beige upholstery. They
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Compass Chairs by Allan Gould, circa 1948
By Allan Gould, Herman Miller
Located in Providence, RI
Set of six Compass chairs in black lacquer, designed by Allan Gould, circa 1941 and produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Cassina Cab Chair in White Leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Houston, TX
Chair and armchair with enamelled steel frame. The seat is padded with polyurethane foam. Leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Basel, CH
This desk or dining chair was designed by the Danish designer Kai Kristiansen during the 1950s and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Twelve Pierre Jeanneret King Office Chairs Model PJ-010102T, Circa 1953-4
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Twelve Pierre Jeanneret King office chairs Model PJ-010102T Circa 1953-4
Set of twelve Pierre
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret ‘Black’ Dining Chairs Set of 12 Certificate by Jacques Dworczak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret ‘Black’ dining chairs set of 12 certificate by Jacques Dworczak 1955.
Sublime
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs Ten Certificate by Jacques Dworczak 1953
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-010803 Committee Chairs LGBTQ+ Edition of Ten Circa 1953-54
These chairs each
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
H 34 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960-1969
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen manufactured by Schou Andersen furniture factory, from
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Danish Modern Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6, Scandinavian Modern, teak compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen with chartreuse, woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Compass Dining Chairs by SVA Møbler, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kai Kristiansen design compass dining chairs for SVA Møbler, Denmark. Fantastic chair design that
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
ALLAN GOULD COMPASS DINING CHAIRS
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Set of 4 Allan Gould "Compass" chairs , walnut frames with newly upholstered cream wool seats
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Set Six Kai Kristiansen Teak "Compass" Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six dining chairs in refinished sculptural teak framing by the Danish designer, Kai
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
1960s, Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Dining Chairs, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
-The wooden parts have been carefully refurbished.
- Newly upholstered.
- Meaasure: height of seat 45 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Six Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of six chairs, designed by the famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, was produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen dining chairs, Brazilian Rosewood. Rare compass style.
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Rare set of 6 Brazilian Rosewood compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960. Wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Palisander, Rosewood
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Danish Walnut Compass Dux Dining Chairs by Erik Kirkegaard
By Erik Kirkegaard, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Jose, CA
Pair of Mid Century Modern Compass dining chairs in walnut designed by Erik Kirkegaard for Hong
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Kai Kristiansen, Brazilian Rosewood and leather dining chairs, set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Set of four Kai Kristiansen compass dining chairs manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960. Brazilian
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Palisander
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Danish Afromosia Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare set of six Danish ‘compass’ dining chairs in solid afromosia. These were
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Italian Chiavari Style Compass Rose Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Italian mid-century set of 10 dining chairs made of tole metal that has been finished with the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Compass A-Frame Six Dining Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleekly designed chairs in the style of James Mont. These oak dining or side chairs feature
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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Compass Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of compass dining chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct compass dining chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of compass dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Compass dining chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler and Marko each produced beautiful compass dining chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Compass Dining Chairs?
Prices for compass dining chairs start at $327 and top out at $10,500 with the average selling for $2,850.
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 Compass 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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Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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