Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
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Drexel Dining Chairs Designed by John Van Koert
By John Van Koert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six dining chairs, two captains chairs and four side chairs with upholstered seat bottoms
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of six Adrian Pearsall Brutalist dining chairs Measures: Captain chairs 27.5" W x 26.5" D x
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Resin
Set of Six Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Dining Chairs
Sold|$7,200 / item
Set of Six Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of six Adrian Pearsall Brutalist dining chairs Measures: Captain chairs 27.5" W x 26.5" D x
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Resin
Eight Dining Chairs by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
Sold|$1,399 / set
Eight Dining Chairs by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight dining chairs consists of two captains and four dining chairs, beautiful and very
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
chairs or dining captain chairs. Designed by Michael Taylor for his Far East Collection for Baker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Sold|$3,800 / set
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dallas, TX
dining chairs and 2 Carvers/Captain’s chairs. Gorgeously upholstered in a gold and scarlet silk damask
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Ranch Oak Captains Armchairs by A. Brandt Acorn Brown Finish a Pair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
! These captain’s chairs are ready to grace your ranch style kitchen or dining table with a hand-hewn
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Wharton Eshrick Captains Chair
Sold|$18,000
Wharton Eshrick Captains Chair
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Esherick Stuidio hand crafted classic captains chair, walnut and saddle leather. These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
English Windsor Captains Chair
Sold|$1,373
English Windsor Captains Chair
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Windsor Captain's chair, very delicately crafted and in very good condition with a fantastic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
Norwegian TOTEM Dining Chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, Set of Six
By Westnofa Furniture, Torstein Nilsen
Located in South Bend, IN
exceptional set of chairs for any modern dining environment. The captain chairs measure 22.0" W x 23.0" D x
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
MCM Lawrence Peabody Walnut Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered in Teal - Set of 6
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
Captain dining chairs. We fully restored these chairs back to life and used a beautiful high end bright
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Suede, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for H. Sacks and Sons
Sold|$9,500 / set
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for H. Sacks and Sons
By H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare set of Paul McCobb for H Sacks & Sons dining chairs (two captains and six side) composed of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Dining set by Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of eight (8) dining chairs — 2 captains and 6 side with square front legs and rear tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Set of 8 Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Solid Teak, Benny Linden Design, c. 1970
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Deland, FL
elegant chairs are perfect for those searching for an expansive dining chair set complete with captains
Category
Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chairs and Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Culver City, CA
/ walnut dining chairs (One captain chair and 2 side chairs). The set is in good condition with wear to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
19TH C. NE ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED WINDSOR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED WINDSOR FIREHOUSE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
Category
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Pine
19th Century Fire House Windsor Captain’s Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of very early 19th century New England firehouse Windsor’s are in fine and sturdy condition. One is slightly different in carving then the other.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle High Back Arm Chairs, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style high back spindle arm chairs or captain
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th Century Original Surface Fireside Windsor Captains Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red stain ,but wonderful worn patina ! This wonderful patina and sturdy captains chair is so
Category
20th Century American Windsor Chairs
Pair of 1940s Elm Captain carver chairs CC41 Utility Design Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Good quality pair of Captain's or Carver chairs. Solid Elm seat and back and Beech legs. One
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Windsor Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
English Elm and Oak Low Back Windsor / Captain's Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century solid elm and oak Windsor style low back captain's chair. Recently
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin High Back Armchairs, Set of 4
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
dining chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon USA, 1950s Measures: 23.75"W x 25"D x 45.75
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin High Back Armchairs
Sold|$12,000 / set
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin High Back Armchairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional set of six of Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" armchairs or captain dining
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Executive Armchairs - Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Captains Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 26.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Classic Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dinette / Kitchen Set with 2 Captains Chairs
By Howell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern chrome dinette / kitchen set. With 2 captains chairs, very unusual set
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Rare Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young Dining Table & 8 Chairs
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular elliptical shaped dining table with 6 armed dining chairs & two large captains chairs
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Chippendale Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table with Eight Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
extension dining table and eight matching dining chairs, including two captain armchairs. Set is unmarked
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Keyhole Chair by William Fetner
Sold|$895
Keyhole Chair by William Fetner
Located in Long Island City, NY
produced sailmaker’s and cobbler’s benches, butler’s tables, dry sinks, dining tables, captain’s chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Long Black Wood Ohashi Dining Table & Set of 10 Side Chairs, 1980s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
ten side dining chairs by Ohashi, 2 captain chairs and 8 side chairs, circa the 1980s. In excellent
Category
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Arne Vodder Dining Set
Sold|$8,500
Arne Vodder Dining Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Arne Vodder. Set includes four tilt back side chairs, two captains chairs and dining table with one
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak, Leather
Postmodern Club Chairs by Chromcraft Newly Upholstered in Chenille - Set of 4
By Chromcraft
Located in Chicago, IL
seat cushions provide tremendous comfort as office, side or captains chairs for dining or a game table
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paul Frankl Black Cerused Dining Set Brown Saltman California Mid Century
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Saltman CA, USA circa the 1950s. Dining table and six dining chairs. Dining set: 4 chairs + 2 captain
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Oak
PAIR OF 19THC CAPTAINS CHAIR/SWIVEL BAR STOOLS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC VERY UNUSUAL TALL CAPTAINS CHAIR/SWIVEL SEAT BAR STOOLS.THESE BAR STOOLS ARE RENFORSED WITH
Category
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Captain Chairs
By Høng Stolefabrik, Erik Kirkegaard
Located in High Point, NC
design. Perfect for use as captain’s dining chairs, desk chairs, or simply as statement pieces in any
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Captain's Bar Chair with Red Leather Upholstery and Steel Base set off 5
Located in Oirlo, LI
Captain's Bar Chair with Red Leather Upholstery and Steel Base Discover the perfect combination of
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Pair of Baker Furniture Mahogany Mid Century Modern Bergere Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
modern style club chairs or bergere chairs. They could also be used at the head of a dining table as
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Baker Furniture Mahogany Mid Century Modern Bergere Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
modern style club chairs or bergere chairs. They could also be used at the head of a dining table as
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Paul McCobb Occasional Lounge Chairs
Sold|$4,500 / set
Paul McCobb Occasional Lounge Chairs
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
McCobb. This pair is larger than the similar "captain" dining chair. Restored.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage Danish Teak Armchair by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Svend Åge Eriksen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
as a captain dining chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Baker Furniture Regency Carved Mahogany Arm Chair or Side Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency or Empire style dining captain chair, armchair, or side chair Baker Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chairs, Pair
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henkel
Category
Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Moller 62 in Teak and Black Leather
Sold|$4,995
Pair of Moller 62 in Teak and Black Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Seattle, WA
Iconic pair of teak dining/captain chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller for JL Møller Møbelfabrikin
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Armchairs, Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or dining captain chairs By Paul McCobb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Directional Sculpted Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs or dining captain chairs By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model Captain by Ørum Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Erik Buch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of six dining chairs model captain designed by Erik Buch. Produced by Ørum Møbelsnedkeri
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Captain's Chair by George Nakashima
Sold|$7,200
Captain's Chair by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid walnut 'Captains' armchair with hand-hewn backrest, spindles and shaped seat, on four
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Mid Century Captains Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Mid Century Captains Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Single Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Captain Chair
Sold|$1,500
Single Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Captain Chair
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
constructed chair has an angular iron frame mitigated by its curved seat and playful disc feet. Originally
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Four Chesterfield Brown Leather Gainsborough Captains Office Dining Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
can of course be used as luxury comfortable dining chairs They are hand dyed brown leather which
Category
20th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Captains Chairs - Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Captains Chairs - Pair These chairs measure: 22 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Cushman Colonial Creation Captains Chairs model 5141A
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of four Cushman Colonial Creation captains chairs, model 5241A, made in Vermont, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Jens Risom Set of 12 Captains Arm Chairs Walnut Leather
By Jens Risom
Located in Fraser, MI
Set of 12 Arm Chairs by Jens Risom. Walnut Frames. Vintage Leather seat and backrest.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1960s Niels Koefoed 6 Teakwood EVA Chairs + Captains Midcentury Classic Denmark
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
two captain chairs with arms. Black faux leather. Maker stamped Denmark For Hornslet Koefoeds Side
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set Four Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Captains Chairs, Model 1532
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic set of four Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture "Planner Group" maple dining armchairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Thomasville Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Thomasville
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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Dining Captain Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of dining captain chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, all dining captain chairs available were constructed with great care. Dining captain chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of dining captain chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern dining captain chairs are of considerable interest. Many dining captain chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but George Nakashima, Erik Buch and Conant Ball produced popular dining captain chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Dining Captain Chairs?
Dining captain chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $700 and the highest can go for as much as $49,900.
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 Dining Captain Chairs
- What is a captain's chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain's chair is an armchair with a saddle seat and low curved back, usually upholstered in leather or cloth. It has vertical spindles that create the appearance of extra height for more formal settings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.
- What is a captain’s chair for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Captain’s chairs are called that because early versions of the armchairs were used aboard boats to provide seating for high-ranking officers. These chairs date back to the 19th century and usually featured all-wood construction. Find a selection of antique and vintage captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024The 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.
- 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 and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To 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.
- 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024A 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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.
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