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Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 MCM Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, Set of 6
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 mid century danish teak dining chairs with rope seats - set of 6 Each
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Set of 6 Pine Dining Chairs with Rope Seats Attributed to Alberto Churba
By Alberto Churba
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 6 Mid Century dining chairs attributed to Argentinian designer Alberto Churba (b.1932
Category

Vintage 1970s Argentine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Outdoor Dining Chair With Rope Detailing/Set Of 8
By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
straight-lined rope weave make this dining chair the perfect casual outdoor collection. See photos for
Category

2010s Asian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Four French, 1950s Chairs Attributed to Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic and unfussy set of four oak dining chairs with rope seats, attributed to Adrien Audoux and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

French brutalistic rope dining chairs midtcentury
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Copenhagen, DK
These 4 chairs are really something special. French and brutalist and with a beautiful wowen back
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Rope

Scandinavian Modern Teak And Rope Weave Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning set of six Scandinavian modern, dining side chairs feature elegantly sculpted teak frames
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Carved Wood Faux Rope Dining Chairs
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six carved wood dining chairs feature faux rope style frames with splayed legs. Good
Category

Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Carved Wood Faux Rope Dining Chairs
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six carved wood dining chairs feature faux rope style frames with splayed legs. Good
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rattan Jute Rope Wrapped Dining Chairs
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Unique set of 6 rattan rope wrapped dining chairs upholstered in a tropical palm leaf print. Steel
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Rope Seat Dining Chairs- Set of Four
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Trenton, NJ
petite vintage chairs, with their sleek lines and woven rope seats, offer a classic touch to any dining
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Antique Rope and Wood Dining Chairs from North Africa, 1880s
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Antique dining chairs made with the rope and the pale blue painted wood from North Africa. All
Category

Antique 1880s North African Primitive Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

French Mid-Century Rope Dining Chairs Attr. to Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in London, GB
A set of five dining chairs. Attributed to Audoux-Minet. France, c1960s. Rope work
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Nalie Wood Chair with Rope
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Nalie Wood chair with rope was originally created for an Italian cuisine restaurant.The use of
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak, Papercord

Nalie Wood Chair with Rope
Nalie Wood Chair with Rope
H 26.78 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in
1970s Set of Six Wooden Chairs with Rope Seats
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s set of six wooden chairs with rope seats.
Category

Late 20th Century European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

1970s Set of Six Wooden Chairs with Rope Seats
1970s Set of Six Wooden Chairs with Rope Seats
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 14.97 in
1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
1980s Set of Eight Wooden Chairs with Rope Seat
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Woven Velvet Rope
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Designer chair offered in unique shape and woven velvet design on the seat and back for extra
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Chair with Rope Seating
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo Vesoul, dining chair, beech, straw, France, 1950s. The
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Set of 6 De Puydt Brutalist Heavy Oak And Rope Dining Chairs, 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, De Puydt
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 6 De Puydt Brutalist Heavy Oak Dining Chairs, 1950 Pair of armchairs, beech, rope hemp
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Rope, Beech

Niels Moller Model 57 MCM Danish Teak and Rope Captains Dining Chairs - Pair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Model 57 Mid Century Danish Teak and Rope Captains Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Vintage Coastal Carved Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Invite coastal charm into your dining space with this set of 4 vintage carved rope dining chairs
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Wood & Rope Audoux and Minet Style Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
chairs is in that tradition. Dark beech lathe turned wood frames with rustic woven rope seats and backs
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Set of 4 Carved Wood Rope & Tassel Dining Chairs
By Andre Originals
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four carved wood dining chairs by Andre Originals. Rope form legs and tassel feet with
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Teak Roped Bentwood Dining Side Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century Danish teak roped bentwood dining side chair Chair measures: 17 wide x 16 deep x 30.5
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Italian Rope & Tassel Dining Room Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of six Hollywood Regency dining room chairs in the rope & tassel style wood frame. These
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Upholstered Silk Dining Chairs, in Teal Hue with Rope Wood Edges
Located in Houston, TX
High quality upholstered silk dining chairs in beautiful teal color Fabric. Custom crafted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

Six Ivory Glazed Carved Wood Rope and Tassel Dining Chairs
By Andre Originals
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six carved wood dining chairs glazed in an ivory lacquer. Rope form legs and tassel feet
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Silk

4-Set Slung Rope Dining Chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux for Vibo Vesoul
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
a set of four ‚slung rope‘ dining chairs, designed by audoux-minet for french manufacturer ‚vibo
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Set of Six Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six hand-carved faux rope Spanish dining chairs made in the Napoleon III taste. The
Category

20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Six Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs by Casa Stradivari
By Casa Stradivari
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive set of six balloon back dining chairs made by Casa Stradivari of New York. The chairs
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1950s Oak Rope Scandinavian Danish Dining Chair Cabin Architect Rustic Farmhouse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare and wonderful pair of reinvented shaker spindle backed chairs with rush woven seats by FDB
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Penca Dining Chair
By Torres + Hanhausen
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
triangular legs of the lounge chair, the most emblematic piece of the collection. Made of powdercoated
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Penca Dining Chair
Penca Dining Chair
H 29.93 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Twist Rope Framed Dining Chair Set / 8
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern black lacquered twist rope frame set of eight dining chairs with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Lovely Set of 4 Vintage Carved Rope Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Century Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 4 vintage carved rope dining chairs with original leather upholstery. We love the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

1980's Carved Whitewashed Wood Boho Rope Twist Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Boho Chic style, unbranded. Solid hardwood with whitewashed
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Paint

1980's Carved Whitewashed Wood Boho Rope Twist Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Boho Chic style, unbranded. Solid hardwood with whitewashed
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Paint

Ewa Dining Chair, White Oak with Natural Fiber Rush
Located in HAMILTON, ON
time-honored craft traditions, the Ewa dining chair features a handwoven seat and backrest in natural
Category

2010s Canadian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rush, Oak, Wood, Rope

1952 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge SAX Dining / Side Armshell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fiberglass dining / side chairs, designed by Ray and Charles Eames. These chairs are the SAX standard chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti set of twelve Leggera chairs with rope seat, Cassina, Italy, 1951
By Gio Ponti, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of 12 ash wood chairs with hand-knotted rope seats, designed by Gio Ponti as model 646 Leggera
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Set of Six Oak and Woven Rope Chairs Model 6200 by Robert & Trix Haussmann
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Milano, IT
This set of six oak wood and woven rope chairs, model 6200, was designed by renowned Swiss
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

1980's Carved Whitewashed Wood Boho Rope Twist Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining armchairs in the Boho Chic style, unbranded. Solid hardwood with whitewashed
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Paint

Mid Century Italian Dining Chairs, Italy 60s, Set of 4
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 Dining Chairs, wooden with rope seats, were made in Italy in '60s. These chairs are made
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Italian Comini & Modonutti Carved Knotted Rope Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Napoleon III style dining chairs. Featured in a solid wood with a light white washed wood
Category

20th Century Italian Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Ralph Lauren Joshua Tree Woven Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare organic modern set of four labeled Ralph Lauren Joshua Tree dining chairs made from abaca hemp
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Rope

Set of Four Organic Modern Rattan Dining Chairs and Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive organic modern dining suite consisting of four rattan and rope dining armchairs and one
Category

20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Rope

Teak Danish Modern Dining Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle
By Poul Volther, Rojle Frem
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid teak sculpted Danish dining chair by Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle, made in Denmark. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Set of Four Italian Paolo Buffa Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic set of four mid-century modern Italian dining chairs made in the manner and style of Paolo
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Walnut

Claude Dining Chair by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Claude Dining Chair by SNOC Dimensions: W 61 x D 66 x H 78 cm. Materials: Aluminium, Acrylic Rope
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Claude Dining Chair by SNOC
Claude Dining Chair by SNOC
H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 25.99 in
Bent Wood Dining Chair With Rattan Cane Backrest, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair, at first glance, appears typical, yet upon closer inspection, it reveals unique
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pigalle Dining Chair by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Pigalle Dining Chair by SNOC Dimensions: W 62 x D 63 x H 79 cm. Materials: Acrylic Rope, Aluminium
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pigalle Dining Chair by SNOC
Pigalle Dining Chair by SNOC
H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Miura Dining Chair by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Miura Dining Chair by SNOC Dimensions: W 59 x D 55 x H 67 cm. Materials: Acrylic Rope, Aluminium
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Miura Dining Chair by SNOC
Miura Dining Chair by SNOC
H 26.38 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Pair of French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s. Stunning set of French chairs with red beech
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Set of 6 Arne Hovmand Olson Teak with Papercord seat Dining chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is the #71 chair by Niels Moller. It's made of teak and has rope seating. The backs are sloped
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s. Stunning set of French chairs with red
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Set of Twelve French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s. Stunning set of twelve French chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Noche Ralph Dining Chair by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Noche Ralph Dining Chair by SNOC Dimensions: W 62 x D 63 x H 67 cm. Materials: Teak Wood, Acrylic
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic, Teak

Noche Ralph Dining Chair by SNOC
Noche Ralph Dining Chair by SNOC
H 26.38 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Ash Ralph Dining Chair by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Ralph Dining Chair by SNOC Dimensions: W 62 x D 63 x H 67 cm. Materials: Teak Wood, Acrylic
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Acrylic

Ash Ralph Dining Chair by SNOC
Ash Ralph Dining Chair by SNOC
H 26.38 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Early Pierre Chapo Set of Twelve S11 Dining Chairs in Elm & Cognac Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of twelve dining chairs, model 'S11', elm, leather, rope, France, circa 1978
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Elm

Early Pierre Chapo Set of Six Dining Chairs in Elm and Cognac Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of six dining chairs model 'S11', elm, leather, rope, France, circa 1966. These
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Elm

Set of Six Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Madsen
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Naestved Mobelfabrik
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of six teak dining chairs with original woven grass rope seats designed by Ejner Larsen and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Agnes Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Agnes dining chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 44.9 x W 41.9 x H 82 cm Materials: mahogany
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Agnes Dining Chair by Atra Design
Agnes Dining Chair by Atra Design
H 32.29 in W 16.5 in D 17.68 in
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Dining Chairs With Rope For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the dining chairs with rope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A dining chairs with rope — often made from natural fiber, rope and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a dining chairs with rope, we have 15 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the dining chairs with rope you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each dining chairs with rope bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made dining chairs with rope has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner and Guillerme et Chambron are consistently popular.

How Much is a Dining Chairs With Rope?

The average selling price for a dining chairs with rope at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $24,000 for the highest priced.

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 With Rope
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A 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, 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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 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 23, 2024
    What 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is good quality, first push on the backrest. Wobbling or creaking may indicate that a chair is poorly made. Next, look over every visible part of the frame. Good-quality dining chairs should display even finishes and tight-fitting joints. If the chair has upholstery, examine it for any gaps or wrinkles, which may suggest poor craftsmanship. Find a large selection of dining chairs 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 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
    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 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 ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell how old a dining room chair is, look for a stamp, brand, tag or label under its seat or on its legs. Some makers include dates of manufacture in their markings for easy reference. If your chair doesn't display a date, conduct research using online resources to try and determine its age. The model number, line name and maker's name can all provide useful starting points for researching a dining chair. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer date your piece. Explore a wide variety of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.

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