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Antique Art Nouveau or Art Deco Shield Back Dining Chairs Set of Four
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Art Nouveau or Art Deco set of four dining chairs with shield shaped backs and lots of
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
A set of eight mahogany (six chairs two carvers) Hepplewhite style dining chairs with pierced
Category
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Eight Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of eight late 19th century Hepplewhite dining chairs, two chairs with arms and six side chairs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Set of Eight Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of eight antique shield back dining chairs in the Sheraton style. They were made in
Category
Vintage 1930s British Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Side chairs in the manner of George Hepplewhite. With a carved shield back and vase carved splat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of eight antique shield back dining chairs in the Sheraton style. They were made in
Category
Vintage 1930s British Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1937 Macys Shield Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Macy's
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of six shield back dining chairs (five side chairs and one armchair) made in the 1930’s by
Category
Vintage 1930s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1950's Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered Dining Chair
1950’s Shield Back Mid Century Upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Very Fine Set of Sixteen Shield-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very well made set of Classic Mahogany Shield-Back Dining Chairs . With handsome softly
Category
20th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set Of Eight Sheraton Style Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine set of well made Sheraton style Shield Back Dining Chairs. Two arm and six side
Category
20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Twelve George III Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Comprising a pair of armchairs and 10 side chairs, each with a shield back and caned seats {all
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage Set 12 Hepplewhite Revival Shield Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Vintage set of twelve Hepplewhite Revival shield back dining chairs with upholstered backs
Category
Vintage 1960s English Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.19 in W 21.26 in D 23.63 in
Set of Four Venetian Parcel Gilt Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of four Italian artisan painted dining chairs decorated in the Venetian taste
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Shield Back Wheatsheaf Design Dining Chairs Hepplewhite Style
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful set of six reproduction Georges 3 style solid satinwood single dining room chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Cherry
No Reserve
H 36.23 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Two Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Georgian style dining chair in the manner of George Hepplewhite. With a carved shield back and vase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Midcentury Modernist Ebonized Walnut & Velvet Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and well crafted Set of Six Mid-Century Modernist Shield Back Dining Chairs in Ebonized
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 37 in W 19 in D 21 in
Vintage Set of Twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chair 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of twelve Federal Revival shield back dining chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Classically Elegant Set of 10 Hand Crafted Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent set of 10 hand crafted mahogany Hepplewhite style side dining chairs by Virginia
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Set of 8 George III Shield Back Dining Chairs c. 1760-1780
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb set of assembled George III Dining Chairs after a model by George Hepplewhite. The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Baker Furniture Style Louis XVI Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Louis XVI or Georgian style shield back dining chairs
In the manner of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 39 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
French Set of 8 Dining Chairs Elaborately Carved w/Shield-Shaped Backs, Mid-20th
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French set of eight carved-wood, shield-shaped back chairs from the mid-20th century. This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 44.75 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
George III Shield Back Dining Armchair, Mahogany
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic Hepplewhite style mahogany armchair with an upholstered shield back and seat, the slender
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Black Dining Chairs with Cabriole Legs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage set of eight dining chairs with black laquered frames, cabriole front legs, a shield back
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint
Hepplewhite Dining Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Two George III Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs, with an upholstered back with flame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Danish Modern Dining Chairs with Striped Upholstery
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 6 Danish Modern Dining Chairs with Striped Upholstery
Additional information:
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Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Carved Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This Set of 10 Carved Shield Back Chairs are slightly larger and heavier than some of our other
Category
2010s Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats, Set of 6
Located in High Point, NC
. The chairs' backrests, with their unique shield-like wooden inlay, offer a visual delight, merging
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.4 in W 18.3 in D 17.6 in
Set of 12 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Set of 12 George III (Hepplewhite) mahogany shield back dining chairs with carved interlaced splats
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set Renaissance Dining Chairs 16 Carved Diners
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Amazing Set of 16 Mahogany Renaissance Style Dining Chairs.
circa 1920
The Chairs stand Upon
Category
Vintage 1920s Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Georgian Painted Dining Chairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare set of eight Hepplewhite painted dining chairs. Pierced shield backs with early hand-painted
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
6 Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak dining chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, circa 1960's. Stunning floating shield backs with metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Eight Dining Chairs in the Neoclassic Manner
Located in New York, NY
Set of Eight Dining Chairs in the neoclassic manner - chairs are hand-painted and gilded with
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs circa 1940.
Good quality set of of swedish made
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of four Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Set of four Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany dining chairs having a quality carved
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39.38 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Extraordinary Set of 8 George III Style Painted Shield Back Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Set of 8 George III style shield back side chairs with green faux leather seats, serpentine
Category
Early 20th Century George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage Swedish Golden Burl Birch Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Atlanta, GA
Burl Birch, inlaid shield back rests. This is a very special dining chair set, in wonderful condition
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burl, Birch
Mahogany Wood Frame / Upholstered Hepplewhite Style Ten Dining Chair Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transform your dining space with this exquisite Set of Ten Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Set of Six French Provincial Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dreamy set of six French hand-carved dining chairs featuring caned seats and a Gustavian style
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood
Six Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Shied Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six Chippendale style dining chairs offer mahogany construction with shaped rails over
Category
20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Twelve 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Twelve 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs were built to grace
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Elm
H 35.5 in W 21 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Traditional Old English Carved Hepplewhite Sheild Dining Chairs-Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular set of six vintage Old English dining chairs. Made in a Devon, England by the RB Lane
Category
Late 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.5 in W 19.5 in D 15 in
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Set of Six French 1940's Tall Back Dining Chairs- M. Jallot
By Maurice Jallot
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful set of six original French Art Deco tall back blonde wood dining chairs attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Naugahyde
Set of 10 Antique Italian Walnut Baroque Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 10 Antique Italian Walnut Baroque Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs is a wonderful find
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 50 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
HELLAM French Provincial Louis XVI Walnut Caned Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by Hellam. Walnut, slightly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Hepplewhite Dining Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Two George III Hepplewhite style shield back armchairs, with an upholstered back with flame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th Century Period Set of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, GB
A Set of Twelve George III Style Dining Chairs
After the design by George Hepplewhite
Carved from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Set of Six 1940's Dining Chairs in Beech w/ Nickel Detail, Attrib to Rene Prou
By René Prou
Located in New York City, NY
chairs, attributed to Rene Prou.
Tall elegant backs with curvilinear top crest and shield shape lower
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nickel
H 41.25 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of Nine Vintage Sheraton Style Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Gorgeous Set of Nine Sheraton Style Carved Shield Back Dining Chairs with Striped Upholstery
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Sheraton Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Italian Biedermeier Style Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptionally stylish set of four Italian (made in the Biedermeier style) dining chairs/side chairs
Category
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining armchairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1950's Classic Bentwood Painted Shield Dining Chair By Ton - Set Of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Classic Bentwood Painted Shield Dining Chair By Ton – Set Of Five
1950’s Classic Bentwood
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Six Chairs Attributed to René Prou, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
. Very pretty design. The chairs have shield backs with a diamond lattice pattern, and extravagant
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Italian Neoclassic Shield Back Dining/Side Chair W/ Floral Beige Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-Classic side chair with an openwork shield form back, carved decorative splat, padded
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Set of Six French 1970's Ebonized and Lacquered Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
An original set of six French 1970's tall back ebonized wood dining chairs.
Some of the chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Antique Harlequin Group of 4 Georgian Style Ebonized Japanned Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An assembled set of 4 Early 20th C George III style ebonized and Japanned chairs, each having a
Category
Early 20th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 39 in W 22 in D 20 in
Pair of Sheraton Style Bevan Funnel Reprodux Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Casteren, NL
Beautiful pair of George III hand-carved mahogany dining chairs in the manner of George Hepplewhite
Category
Vintage 1970s English George III Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
18th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Shield Back Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of 18th century Swedish painted wood shield back dining chairs from the Gustavian period
Category
Antique 18th Century French Gustavian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 37.75 in W 18.25 in D 15.82 in
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Dining Chair With Shield For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dining chair with shield for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, every dining chair with shield was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a dining chair with shield, we have 393 options in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dining chair with shield, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A dining chair with shield, designed in the Georgian, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one dining chair with shield that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Arne Hovmand-Olsen and William Tillman produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Dining Chair With Shield?
Prices for a dining chair with shield start at $187 and top out at $57,537 with the average selling for $4,336.
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 Chair With Shield
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back 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 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.
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