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Osvaldo Borsani Dining Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6, Model #6402 Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV. Rare set of dining chairs with
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Osvaldo Borsani Dining Chairs
Osvaldo Borsani Dining Chairs
H 39.5 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight George I style mahogany dining chairs, each with center leaf, carved crest, rail and
Category

19th Century English Dining Chairs Antique

Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs
H 44.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
Thonet Dining Chair No.4
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.4 professionally stained and repolished.
Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Bentwood, Rattan, Beech

Antique Thonet Dining Chair No.4
Thonet Dining Chair No.4
H 37.01 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Josef Hoffmann beehive dining chairs professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
H 37.01 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in
Fischel Dining Chair No.42
By Fischel
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fischel dining chair no.42 in very good oriignal condition.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Bentwood, Rattan

Antique Fischel Dining Chair No.42
Fischel Dining Chair No.42
H 37.01 in W 16.54 in D 20.87 in
Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 solid mahogany Regency style mahogany carved dining chairs with caned seats.
Category

1920s American Regency Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
H 33 in W 21.25 in D 23.25 in
Set 6 Bierdemier Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set six period Biedermeier dining chairs. These handsome chair feature hand carved detailing
Category

Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Set 6 Bierdemier Dining Chairs
Set 6 Bierdemier Dining Chairs
H 36 in W 17.25 in D 18 in
Restoration Dining Chairs with Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Restoration dining chairs with additional two armchairs. All are made of hand carved
Category

1910s French Restauration Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique set of six Gustavian dining chairs, I was told in Sweden they where called
Category

Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Birch

Antique Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
H 44 in W 20 in D 18 in
Bentwood dining chair by Löbl Wieisskirchen
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chair by Löbl Wieisskirchen professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Early 1900s Czech Jugendstil Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Set of 6 Venetian Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six stunning Venetian dining chairs in purple mohair.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Venetian Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Venetian Dining Chairs
H 41 in W 20 in D 20 in
6 Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 6 Swedish Gustavian dining chairs. They have been restored and repainted with milk
Category

Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Wood

6 Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
6 Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
H 46 in W 20 in D 18 in
Set of 10 English Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 10 vintage Regency style dining chairs, 8 sides and 2 arm chairs. The armchairs have
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Hepplewhite dining chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
Set of 8 Edwardian ladderback dining chairs This set of 8 Hepplewhite style ladderback dining
Category

Early 1900s English Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Hepplewhite dining chairs
Set of 8 Hepplewhite dining chairs
H 38 in W 26 in D 19 in
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Walnut Balloon Back
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 walnut Victorian Cabriole Leg dining chairs. These dining chairs stand upon Typical
Category

1860s Victorian Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier dining chairs in mahogany with turned and fluted legs. Set-in seat is fully cushioned
Category

19th Century Swedish Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs
H 37.25 in W 18.5 in D 23 in
Antique Regency Dining chairs 1850s England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful set of Regency Dining chairs. Solid Mahogany ,comes with a brand new upholstery
Category

1850s English Regency Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Dining chairs  1850s England
Antique Regency Dining chairs  1850s England
H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 16.54 in
Set of 8 19thc Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved Set of 8 Walnut Dining Chairs
Category

19th Century French Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Walnut

Set of 8 19thc Walnut Dining Chairs
Set of 8 19thc Walnut Dining Chairs
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Pomona, CA
French 19th-century rush seat set of four dining chairs.
Category

Late 19th Century French Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Walnut

Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set of 4
Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set of 4
H 35.75 in W 16 in D 17 in
Set of 6 Baker Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of baker dining chairs Dark walnut consisting of 4 arm and 2 side chairs reupholstered in a
Category

1670s North American Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Baker Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Baker Dining Chairs
H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 20 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

Mid-19th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs By Torsten Claeson
By Torsten Claeson
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Sett of six Scandinavian Modern dining Chairs By Torsten Claeson by Steneby. ca 1930s Sweden.
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Pine

Thonet Dining Chair No.732 Tulip Variant
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.732 tulip variant. professionally stained and repolished with new handmade
Category

Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Rattan, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Dining Chair No.732 Tulip Variant
Thonet Dining Chair No.732 Tulip Variant
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
'Sandows' Dining Chairs by René Herbst
By René Herbst
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Sandows' dining chairs designed by René Herbst. Chrome tubular frame with bungee seat and back
Category

1920s Modern Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Steel, Chrome

'Sandows' Dining Chairs by René Herbst
'Sandows' Dining Chairs by René Herbst
H 31.75 in W 16.25 in D 17.5 in
American Designer, Dining Chairs, Pine, USA, 1910s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 8 stained pine dining chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1910s. seat height 17.75” 
Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Pine

Edwardian Georgian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Set of 12 Georgian Style Dining Chairs, 10 sides/ 2 arms. Shaped backs with central splats and
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Tatham Dining Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency mahogany dining chair with carved paterae and reeded legs, carved in the style of Tatham
Category

19th Century Regency Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Tatham Dining Chair
H 35.48 in W 20.01 in D 0.4 in
Set of six oak dining chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of six oak dining chairs, of 18th-century design having shaped top rail above-pierced splat
Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Oak

Set of six oak dining chairs
Set of six oak dining chairs
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Grand Ledge Mahogany and Needlepoint seat Dining Chairs, Pair
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
Dining Chairs in the Queen Anne style. Clean antique condition
Category

19th Century American Queen Anne Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set 8 French Dining Chairs
Located in Seaford, GB
A lovely set of 8 French dining chairs, having original off white finish and original leather
Category

Early 1900s French Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Other

Set 8 French Dining Chairs
Set 8 French Dining Chairs
H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Neoclassical Empire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Malibu, CA
Exceptional set of six Neoclassical Klismos Empire period mahogany dining chairs fearing a dramatic
Category

1850s American American Empire Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Ebonized Arts & Crafts Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of six vintage mahogany dining chairs including two armchairs and four side chairs. Newly re
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Set of Eight Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Austria, circa 1820 A fine set of eight Biedermeier walnut dining chairs, with rounded and
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Set of Eight Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Biedermeier Dining Chairs
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Set of Eight Painted Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of eight armless Italian dining chairs, gilt and pale grey finish. Fabric has spots but is not
Category

1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Cotton, Wood

1930s Italian Partial Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Very rare set of eight, two arm and six side gilt wood Dining chairs. A combination of wood, gesso
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Gesso, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Set of Six Antique French Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of Six Antique French Walnut Dining Chairs
Category

Early 1900s French Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Walnut

Set of Irish Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of eight Irish Georgian style mahogany dining chairs consisting of two arms and four sides
Category

19th Century Irish Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Set Of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting six singles and two carvers having
Category

19th Century English Regency Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Set of eight Queen Anne style dining chairs, six sides and two arms. The arm chairs have "shepherd
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Set of Four Antique Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four antique dining chairs. The chairs have a solid walnut frame with original leather seats
Category

1910s French Louis XV Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Antique Walnut Dining Chairs
Set of Four Antique Walnut Dining Chairs
H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of Ten Sheraton Dining Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good set of 10 George III period mahogany dining chairs, the arched crest over shaped and pierced
Category

Late 18th Century English Sheraton Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Ten Sheraton Dining Chairs
Set of Ten Sheraton Dining Chairs
H 36.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of 4 Midcentury Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming set of teak midcentury Danish dining chairs with light blue upholstery would be the
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set Chippendale Dining Chairs 10 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 10 (8 + 2) Good Quality Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs. These Chairs Stand Upon
Category

Early 1900s Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Dining Chair from 19th Century
Located in Sofia, BG
One dining chair from 19th century. Made of solid wood, painted in light beige with coral accents
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique French Dining Chair from 19th Century
Antique French Dining Chair from 19th Century
H 38.19 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
Antique Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A handsome set of 8 Regency lyre back mahogany dining chairs with reeded legs; good large size
Category

Mid-19th Century English Regency Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Antique Set of 8 Dining Chairs
H 34 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Set of Eight Spanish Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 14 Spanish carved walnut dining chairs with upholstered seat and back.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 7 Spanish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of seven carved wood dining chairs from Spain circa 1920. Newly upholstered in a striped
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Wood

Set of 7 Spanish Dining Chairs
Set of 7 Spanish Dining Chairs
H 37 in W 15 in D 18 in
Eight Leather Upholstered Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of eight dining chairs the square leather nailed backs above overstuffed seats the carvers with
Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Oak

Set of 18 Belgian dining chairs
Located in MADRID, ES
This is a fabulous set of Belgian Dining Chairs from the 18th C. The delicate green hand painted
Category

18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 18 Belgian dining chairs
Set of 18 Belgian dining chairs
H 37.8 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 Midcentury Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming set of teak midcentury Danish dining chairs with an orange and black patterned
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 4 Midcentury Danish Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Midcentury Danish Dining Chairs
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of Eight Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable set of eight 19th century English dining chairs having two armchairs and six
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Set of four Spanish antique dining chairs, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of four Spanish antique dining chairs, 1930's Solid oak antique dining chairs, with hand carved
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Oak

Queen Anne Style Dining Chair Set, 6
By Queen Anne
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Queen Anne style dining chairs comprising four side chairs and two armchairs, with blue
Category

18th Century English Queen Anne Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Style Dining Chair Set, 6
Queen Anne Style Dining Chair Set, 6
H 40 in W 22 in D 18.5 in
Set of Seven Dining Chairs in Baroque Style
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six dining chairs and extra one chair in baroque style, manufacturing in Germany, circa 1880.  
Category

1880s German Rococo Revival Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Oak

Set of Seven Dining Chairs in Baroque Style
Set of Seven Dining Chairs in Baroque Style
H 45.28 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Set of 8 English Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 English Queen Anne style red lacquered Chinoiserie dining chairs. (Manner of Giles Grendey
Category

Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Wood

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
These Dining Chairs Feature Typical Victorian Balloon Backs. Circa 1860 The Chairs are Raised Upon
Category

1860s Victorian Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking set of six 18th century Gustavian dining chairs with original paint and silk fabric seat
Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Antique

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

Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Textile, Wood

Set of 4 Colonial Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Colonial Revival, Philadelphia form. All sides; mahogany. Richly
Category

Early 20th Century Colonial Revival Dining Chairs Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Colonial Revival Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Colonial Revival Dining Chairs
H 41.25 in W 21 in D 21 in
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 Chairs Antique

Materials

Wood

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Dining Chairs Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the dining chairs antique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each dining chairs antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a dining chairs antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A dining chairs antique is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Gillows of Lancaster & London each produced at least one beautiful dining chairs antique that is worth considering.

How Much is a Dining Chairs Antique?

Prices for a dining chairs antique start at $1 and top out at $375,000 with the average selling for $4,761.

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 Chairs Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dining 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A 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 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Choosing 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, 2022
    Dining 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    The 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining 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, 2022
    No, 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    To 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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, 2021
    The 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.