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Late 20th Century Cottage Farmhouse Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining side chairs, unbranded. Hardwood with a distressed black
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Cherry, Paint
4 Chippendale Monticello Honeymoon Cottage Mahogany Pierced Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four Vintage Chippendale style dining side chairs, circa second half 20th century. Made
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
English Scrubbed Pine Plank Seat Dining Chairs Farmhouse Cottage, a Set of Four
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A lovely set of four antique scrubbed pine dining chairs with single plank seats.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 32 in W 18.25 in D 17 in
Late 20th Century Cottage Farmhouse Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining armchairs, unbranded. Hardwood with a distressed black
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Cherry, Paint
Rupert Griffiths, Four Arts & Crafts English Oak Tripod Design Cottage Chairs
Located in London, GB
Rupert Griffiths. English Furniture Maker.
Four Arts and Crafts style English oak cottage chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33 in W 15.5 in D 14.5 in
Set Of Six Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine set of diminutive chairs Including one arm and five side chairs. With curved crest rails and
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Mokki Dining Chair in Deconstructed Stripe Schumacher Performance Fabric
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Combining an upholstered seat and back with the surprise of jauntily angled legs, the Mokki Dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Mokki Dining Chair in Roca Redonda Schumacher Performance Fabric
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Combining an upholstered seat and back with the surprise of jauntily angled legs, the Mokki Dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Mokki Dining Chair Upholstered in Laurel Schumacher Performance Fabric
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Combining an upholstered seat and back with the surprise of jauntily angled legs, the Mokki Dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century French Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
Dining Chairs. Each chair is a testament to timeless craftsmanship, boasting a beautifully aged bleached
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining side chairs by Cape Ann Chairs. Maple with carved arched
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
H 43 in W 17.25 in D 18 in
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining side chairs by Cape Ann Chairs. Maple with carved arched
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
H 43 in W 17.25 in D 18 in
Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining side chairs, unbranded, similar in quality to Ethan
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
Jean Baptist Cresson, Louis XV, 14 Dining Chairs, France, 18th C., Christies
By Jean-Baptiste Cresson
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Louis XV Dining Chairs by Jean Baptist Cresson, 18th Century, France, Painted, Scalamandre
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37 in W 24.5 in D 21 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, set of Six.
By Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud
Located in London, GB
September 2022 edition of rosewood chairs at Sienna Miller’s 16th Century English Cottage designed by Gaby
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.82 in W 22.25 in D 19.69 in
CAPE ANN CHAIRS Maple Ladder Back Dining Armchairs with Rush Seats - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining armchairs by Cape Ann Chairs. Maple with carved arched
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
H 45.25 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining side chairs, unbranded, similar in quality to Ethan
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
Set of Six Original French Midcentury Tall Back Dining Chairs W/ Nickel Mounts
Located in New York City, NY
A set of six original French Mid-Century Modernist tall dining chairs featuring angular lines with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 42.75 in W 18.75 in D 20.63 in
Mid 20th Century Maple Farmhouse Ladder Back Armchair and Side Chair - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage / Farmhouse style dining chairs, one armchair and one side chair, unbranded
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
H 44 in W 22.25 in D 22 in
Mid 20th Century Oak Ladder Back Side Chairs with Rush Seats - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Cottage style dining side chairs, unbranded. Solid oak with ladder back design, rush
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rush
Table Height Sculptural Chair Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
conversation with families and friends. Occasional furniture for exquisite homes, from cottages to exclusive
Category
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.3 in W 25 in D 16 in
Set of 3 "Utö" Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
the radical aesthetics of international modernism. The ‘sports cottage furniture’ that these dining
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 18.31 in
Set of 4 Upholstered Armchairs
By John Saladino
Located in Miami, FL
craftsmanship, innovation and resemble creations by Saladino. The fabric and quilting on these chairs also
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Solid Oak Chair with Clear Oil Finish for Dining / Writing Height Seating
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
The Bowtie chair by Alabama Sawyer is a modern solid oak chair with clear oil finish for dining or
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in
1930s Sport Cabin Solid Pine Chairs in Axel Einar Hjorth Style by Åby Möbler
By Åby Möbler, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Örebro, SE
. Dining-, bed- and sport cottage furnitures was sold all over Sweden, and also exported to England
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Georgian Mahogany Dropleaf Dining Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
work with a whole variety of different dining chairs, in a whole variety of different settings from a
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Scandinavian Wood & Floral Fabric Side Chairs 1950s
By Macy's
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century modern dining side chairs were sold by Macy’s in New York circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Upholstered Bentwood Side Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
, pull up chairs, or as decorative chairs in a foyer or dining room.
They are highly versatile in style
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
19th C. French Oval Vintner's Table With 4 Gustavian Style Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
appropriate wear, ring mark, scratches.
Accompanied by four paint decorated Gustavian style cottage side
Category
Antique 19th Century Rustic Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Arts & Crafts Important Cotswold School Oak Refectory Table
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Petworth, GB
Early Important Arts & Crafts Wishbone Cotswold School refectory dining table in oak
3 plank top
Category
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
”Lövåsen” Pine Coffee Table Set in Axel Einar Hjorth-Style by Åby Möbelfabrik
Located in Örebro, SE
Möbelfabrik in the 1930/40s.
This stained solid pine set comes with a table and two chairs.
The table has a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
H 25.99 in W 37.01 in D 23.63 in
E. W. Godwin Oak Shakespeare Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
delightful chair forms part of 'The Shakespeare Dining Room Set,' designed by Godwin in the Elizabethan
Category
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Table Height Chair / Stool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Natural Tan Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
conversation with families and friends. Occasional furniture for exquisite homes, from cottages to exclusive
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 28.3 in W 25 in D 16 in
Contemporary Chair Table Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Steel & Dark Brown Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
conversation with families and friends. Occasional furniture for exquisite homes, from cottages to exclusive
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 28.3 in W 25 in D 16 in
Chair / Table Height Stool W. Backrest Black Smoke Steel & Blue Navy Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
conversation with families and friends. Occasional furniture for exquisite homes, from cottages to exclusive
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 28.3 in W 25 in D 16 in
Chair / Table Height Stool w. Backrest Old Silver Steel & Navy Blue Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
conversation with families and friends. Occasional furniture for exquisite homes, from cottages to exclusive
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 28.3 in W 25 in D 16 in
Contemporary Chair / Table Stool W Backrest Aged Brass Metal & Navy Blue Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
serve as occasional furniture pieces for exquisite homes, ranging from cozy cottages to exclusive
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 28.3 in W 25 in D 16 in
Set of 3 "Repose" Contemporary Counter Stool Black Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Set 4 Artisan Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Cognac Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Set of 5 Contemporary Counter Barstool Cognac Saddle Black Rubbered Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Set of 3 "Repose" Contemporary Barstool Dark Brown Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Artisan Contemporary Bar Stool Dark Brown Leather Black & Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary barstool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
"Repose" Contemporary Barstool Navy Blue Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Set of 5 Artisan Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Set of 5 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Navy Blue Leather Black Rubbered Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Set of 5 Contemporary Bar Stool Natural Tobacco Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary barstool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Set of 6 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Cognac Leather Black Rubbered Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Natural Tan Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Contemporary Artisan Bar Stool Cognac Leather & Black Rubbered Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Set of 3 Counter Stool w. Backrest Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 40.6 in W 22.84 in D 19.26 in
Set of 5 Contemporary Classic Bar Stool Dark Brown Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Set of 5 Contemporary Artisan Bar Stool Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Pair Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 40.6 in W 22.84 in D 19.26 in
Pair Artisan Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 Contemporary Barstool Natural Tobacco Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary barstool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Dark Brown Leather Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 "Repose" Counter Stool Natural Tan Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 40.6 in W 22.84 in D 19.26 in
Pair Classic Contemporary Barstool Natural Tobacco Leather & Black Rubber
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary barstool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Set of 3 Contemporary Bar Stool Natural Tobacco Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary barstool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
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Cottage Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of cottage dining chairs available for sale. The range of distinct cottage dining chairs — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 57 antique and vintage cottage dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 105 modern editions to choose from as well. Cottage dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Cottage dining chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern, industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Jover + Valls, Hans Brattrud and Hove Möbler each produced beautiful cottage dining chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Cottage Dining Chairs?
Cottage dining chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,463, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.
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 Cottage 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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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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