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1950's Bentwood Debrecen Dining Arm Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Bentwood Debrecen Dining Arm Chairs - Set Of Four
1950's Bentwood Debrecen Dining Arm Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Cast Aluminum Leafy Scroll Outdoor Patio Dining Arm Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast aluminum leafy scroll outdoor patio dining arm chairs - set of 4.
***(2) sets of 4 available
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950's Bentwood Debrecen Blonde Dining Arm Chairs - Set Of Fours
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Bentwood Debrecen Blonde Dining Arm Chairs - Set Of Fours
1950's Bentwood Debrecen Blonde
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
KB Patio Elizabeth Collection Aluminum Garden Patio Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
KB Patio Elizabeth Collection aluminum garden patio dining arm chairs - Set of 6. Item features (6
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 25 in D 25 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Shell Sunroom Dining Arm Chair - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Shell Sunroom Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 40 in W 22 in D 26 in
1950's Bentwood Debrecen Dining Arm Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Bentwood Debrecen Dining Arm Chairs – Set Of Six
1950’s Bentwood Debrecen Dining Arm Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s European Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
English Regency Dining Arm Chairs (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
dining room or creating a statement in a refined interior, this dining chair effortlessly blends luxury
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Black Lacquered Sculpted Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with this stunning set of 8 Italian Black Lacquered Sculpted Dining
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cane Wood Traditional Style Dining Arm Chairs- Set of 6
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Cane Wood Dining Arm Chairs.
This set of six vintage cane wood dining arm chairs offers a
Category
1990s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Boho Chic Wicker and Rattan Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace casual elegance with Wicker Rattan Dining Arm Chairs, a set of four, bringing natural
Category
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Matteo Grassi Cream Leather Barrel Back Dining Arm Chairs - Set of Four
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four original cream color leather barrel back dining chairs by Matteo Grassi, 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Boho Chic Bent Wood and Woven Leather Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bent Wood and Woven Leather Dining Arm Chairs. Merging the warmth of wood with elegant woven leather
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Minton Spidell French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Six
By Minton-Spidell
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining armchairs
By Minton Spidell
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 41.5 in W 24.25 in D 26.5 in
Boho Chic Buri Rattan Swivel Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Swivel Dining Arm Chairs. Crafted from premium buri rattan, these chairs offer comfort and style with
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Italian Regency Wrought Iron Fan Back Sunroom Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Style Wrought Iron Fan Back Sunroom Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4. Set
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 39 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
Hickory Chair Georgian Carved Mahogany Leather Upholstered Dining Arm Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Chippendale style dining arm chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.75 in W 24.25 in D 23 in
4 Vintage Hickory Chair Jessica Charles Mann Half Arm Tufted Club Dining Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four vintage Jessica Charles for Hickory Chair Co Mann half arm dining chairs featuring a
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 34 in W 24 in D 25 in
Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs In the style of Thonet. Seats have been recently
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Set of 6 Leather Brno Dining Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
This set of 6 leather Brno dining arm chairs, vintage circa 1970s, has been completely restored
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 6 Dining Chairs, 2 Arm & 4 Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs ( 2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Wood
Set of 12 American Mission Oak Dining Arm Chairs
By Charles Limbert
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 American Mission oak dining arm chairs with squared back above a beige upholstered seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Mission Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antique set of 8 single and two arm mahogany dining chairs
Located in London, GB
A fine quality set of 8 single & 2 arm Dining Chairs in the style of Gillows of Lancaster, having
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, 4 Side-Chairs & 2 Arm-Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Huntington, NY
A Set of 6 John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, 4 side-chairs & 2 arm-chairs
Measure
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
H 37.75 in W 21.75 in D 18.25 in
1950's Bentwood Debrecen Dining Loop Arm Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Bentwood Debrecen Dining Loop Arm Chairs - Set Of Four
1950's Bentwood Debrecen Dining Loop
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Six Eero Saarinen Swivel Arm Dining Chairs on Wheels
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Six Eero Saarinen Swivel Arm Dining Chairs on Wheels, Reupholstered with Great Plains Fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Cardin Dining Room Set, 6 Keyhole Back Arm Chairs #26406 & Pedestal Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Cardin dining room set, 6 keyhole back armchairs #26406 and pedestal table, 1989
Complete
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 72 in D 42 in
Boho Chic Twisted Pencil Reed Rattan Arm Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your dining area with the Boho Chic Twisted Pencil Reed Rattan Arm Dining Chairs, a set of
Category
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Roberto Barbieri Lea Leather Dining Arm Chairs for Zanotta, Set of Three
By Zanotta
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three stone colored leather Lea dining arm chairs with leather wrapped seat and legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.13 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in
Breathtaking Restored Set of 8 Arm Dining Chairs by Gibbings, Cane Backs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Set of Six Harvey Probber Style Dining Chairs 4 Side 2 Arm
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
side chairs, and two arm, or captains, chairs. Dimensions in listing are for Arm chairs, email for more
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs 2 Arm Chairs 6 Side Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
originally a set of six chairs, two arm chairs and four side chairs. The other two armless side chairs were
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Staggering Set of 8 Lucite Arm Dining Chairs by Jeff Messerschmidt, 1985
By Jeff Messerschmidt
Located in Atlanta, GA
restored set of eight (8) lucite and polished aluminum dining chairs by Jeff Messerschmidt, 1985. These
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 22.25 in D 24.5 in
Antique English Regency Solid Mahogany Scroll Arm Dining Chairs, Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
English regency solid mahogany scroll arm dining chairs.
1890s Antique Hollywood Regency-style dining
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33 in W 20.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Scandinavian Solid Pine Arm Dining Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful set of vintage Scandinavian armed dining chairs. These sculptural chairs are executed in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Pine
4 Queen Anne Style Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 4 vintage solid mahogany George II, Queen Anne dining armchairs.
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 18th C Style Therien Studio Workshops Venetian Walnut Dining Arm Chairs
By Therien Studio Workshops
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of Four 18th C Style Therien Studio Workshops Venetian Walnut Dining Arm Chair
Category
1990s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 42.5 in W 27 in D 26 in
Set of 6 Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1963. 2 Arm Chairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
A set of six original Norman Cherner dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Patent Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 23 in
McGuire 7 Pieces Bamboo Dining Set Round Glass Top Table Two Arm Chairs Leather
By McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round glass top dining table six chairs bamboo dining se by McGuire. Outstanding
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Glass, Bamboo
Set of 6 French Provincial Rush Seat Wheat Sheaf Style Arm Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful carving on this set of 6 French provincial style rush-seated dining arm chairs having
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 39.5 in W 24.25 in D 21.5 in
Set of 8 Solid Rosewood Red Linen Fabric Upholstery Dining Arm Side Chairs
By Jens Risom, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 8 solid rosewood or teak red linen fabric upholstery dining arm side chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Rosewood
Set 6 Nice Bronze Satin Finish Blue Upholstery Dining Side Arm Chairs Armchairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 6 nice bronze satin finish blue upholstery dining side arm chairs armchairs. Milo Baughman
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
H 40 in W 19 in D 19 in
Stellar Set of 8 Modern Cane Arm Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Edward Wormley for
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Meticulously Restored Set of 12 Cane Arm Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. This amazing set is comprised of all arm chairs. There are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Cane
H 33.25 in W 22 in D 23 in
Elinor McGuire Rattan Cane Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Set of Four
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of four graceful and airy dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Set of Six Dining Arm Chairs in the style of Hans Wegner, USA 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Dining Arm Chairs, cream painted steel frames with gold leaf tips, wood arms and newly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sublime Set of 8 ARM Cane Back Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
sublime set of eight (8) ARM dining chairs by John Hutton for Donghia, circa 1995. Hutton's chic design is
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
All Arms- Miraculous Set of 14 Arm Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Edward Wormley
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 34 in W 25 in D 21 in
All Arm, Exquisite Set of 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
HURTADO Dining Chairs Set 6
By Francisco Hurtado
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Hurtado of
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Fruitwood
Extraordinary Set of 14 Trompe L'oiel Arm Dining Chairs by Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available.
A majestic set of fourteen (14) Art Nouveau influenced arm dining chairs from an
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany
H 35 in W 22.25 in D 21.5 in
All Arm, Exquisite Set of Twelve Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 32.5 in W 21.5 in D 17 in
1970s McGuire San Francisco Rattan Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Set of Four
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
interested in a set of six McGuire Rattan Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs, two additional chairs are available
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Restored Mid-century Loop Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ "X" Back, Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A set of four restored rattan "X" back dining chairs featuring a charming blend of functionality
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
4x 60s 70s dining chair arm chair Danish design oak Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 60s 70s dining chair arm chair Danish design oak Denmark
Object: 4x armchairs
Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak & Grey Fabric Dining Chairs 2 Arm 4 Side Set 6
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Scandinavian Modern teak dining chairs with gray fabric seat & backs 2 arm and 4
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 20.5 in
Carved Wood Bois Dining Arm Chairs Cane Back With Rope Wicker Seating Set of 6
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Natural Carved Wood Bois Dining Arm Chairs with Cane Back and Rope Wicker Seating - Set of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rope
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Restored Double Arch Arm Rattan Dining Chairs w/ 7 Strand Back, Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 6 restored "Double Arch" Arm Rattan Dining Chairs with 7-Strand vertically stacked backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of Six Chrome Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs with Arm Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Mid-Century Modern chrome dining chairs with ultra suede upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 22 in D 26 in
1976 Set of Three Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Danish Dining Arm Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of three Series 7 chairs with arms, designed by renowned architect Arne
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Mid Century Wood Arm Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
, this chair features a sleek frame with clean lines, showcasing timeless mid-century design. The Arctic
Category
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Wood
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Dining Arm Chairs Set For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the dining arm chairs set you’re looking for. A dining arm chairs set — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 5783 options for an antique or vintage dining arm chairs set now, or shop our selection of 167 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dining arm chairs set — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A dining arm chairs set is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company, Knoll and Milo Baughman each produced at least one beautiful dining arm chairs set that is worth considering.
How Much is a Dining Arm Chairs Set?
Prices for a dining arm chairs set start at $1 and top out at $54,004,800 with the average selling for $4,766.
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.
Questions About Dining Arm Chairs Set
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- 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.
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