Empire Style Italian "Milano" Mahogany Dining Chairs w/ Damask Jacquard Fabric
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elegant set of six Empire-style Italian dining chairs crafted in a rich Milano-finish cherry mahogany, The set includes 4 side chairs and 2 armchairs. The chairs feature classic neoc...
Damask, Mahogany
Vintage Set Ten Bar Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality Vintage set of ten Regency Revival bar-backed dining chairs, in the manner of Gillows, by the master cabinet maker William Tillman, circa 1975 in date. Pur...
Damask, Wood
$777Sale Price / set|45% Off
Set of 4 French antique Medallion Damask Chairs - Upholstered Louis XVI Chairs -
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Set of 4 French Medallion Damask Chairs - Louis XVI from 1900s Reupholstered and recovered in 2018 by fine artisans. The raspberry coloured Silk Damask upholstery beautifully complem...
Silk, Wood, Damask, Cotton
Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant set of six French Empire-style side dining chairs, each featuring a remarkable carved swan neck decorative motif. The chairs are constructed from radiant mahogany with arc...
Fabric, Damask, Mahogany
$3,751 / set
Richard Young Highback Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Richard Young, Merrow Associates
Located in Uxbridge, GB
A very handsome set of six Richard Young dining chairs, combining the polished chrome and strong geometric forms characteristic of British furniture design during the late 1960s and ...
Chrome
Set of Four Queen Anne Dining Chairs, Hand-Carved Mahogany, England
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of four English Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Chairs with hand carvings to the splats, legs & ball with claw feet. The chairs are fully restored, upholstered in striking French...
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of English Chippendale Mahogancy Side Chairs, Circa 1885
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding pair of classic Chippendale-style side chairs, finely crafted in solid mahogany and upholstered in luxurious silk damask. Made in England, these elegant chairs reflect...
Damask, Silk, Mahogany
$12,000 / item
A Set of Four George II Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A set of four George II period side chairs in mahogany. The drop-in seats covered in silk damask. Elegantly shaped throughout, especially of note are the undulating uprights of the b...
Damask, Mahogany
$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Eight English Chippendale Dining Chairs - Two Host and Six Side
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional set of eight classic Chippendale-style dining chairs in richly polished mahogany, comprising six side chairs and two armchairs, all meticulously crafted in England. Th...
Damask, Silk, Mahogany
Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Empire Revival Gondola Chair with Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask & Red Velvet Piping Seven Chairs in stock all of the same quality, very well made and heavy and super comfortable t...
Damask, Silk, Velvet
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H 43.12 in W 18.12 in D 23.23 in
German Jugendstil Dining Chair Attributed to Ludwig Paffendorf
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This exceptional Jugendstil chair attributed to Ludwig Paffendorf is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and historical authenticity. Made from solid mahogany with a transparent lacquer f...
Brass
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H 44.89 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in
Vintage Set 8 Upholstered High Back Oak Dining Chairs 20th Century
By Brights of Nettlebed
Located in London, GB
An exquisite English solid oak set of eight upholstered back chairs, made by Brights of Nettlebed, and dating from the late 20th Century. These chairs have been masterfully handcraf...
Damask, Oak
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H 37 in W 19 in D 23 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs W/ Blue Velvet Damask– A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined pair of early 20th-century French Louis XVI-style side chairs, sourced in Provence, France. The chairs feature shaped rectangular backs with gently curved crest rails, carv...
Gold Leaf
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H 37.41 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Set 8 Louis XIV Revival Upholstered Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English made vintage set of eight Louis XIV Revival upholstered back dining chairs, mid-20th Century in date. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beau...
Damask, Mahogany
English Upholstered Dining Chairs Pied-De-Biche Styling
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of eight custom made English Sycamore or Harewood upholstered dining chairs, English in styling & striking sculptural forms in the Pied de Biche legs, raised on hand-carved deer ...
Damask, Hardwood, Sycamore
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H 38.19 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Antique Set of 10 Chippendale Revival Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique set of ten mahogany Chippendale Revival dining chairs, comprising eight sidechairs and two armchairs, Circa 1880 in date. They have been crafted from hand carv...
Damask, Mahogany
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H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Set 18 Mahogany Regency Revival Bar Back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic Vintage set of eighteen Regency Revival Bar Back dining chairs dating from the second half of the 20th century. Masterfully hand crafted in beautiful solid f...
Damask, Mahogany
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H 38.59 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Bespoke Set 12 English Hepplewhite Revival Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic bespoke set of twelve Hepplewhite Revival dining chairs. Beautifully hand crafted from solid mahogany the set comprises ten side chairs and two armchairs, ...
Damask, Mahogany
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H 38.59 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Bespoke Set 18 English Hepplewhite Revival Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic bespoke set of eighteen Hepplewhite Revival dining chairs. Beautifully handcrafted from solid mahogany the set comprises sixteen side chairs and two armcha...
Damask, Mahogany
Stunning 1930's Art Deco Set of Four Dining Chairs by Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Tarleton, GB
Set of four Art Deco dining chairs Fabulous find by the Rare chair team. A very rare set of four ebonised walnut Halabala Art Deco chairs for the discerning antique buyer. ...
Damask, Walnut
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H 34.26 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Set 12 English Regency Revival Bar Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic Vintage set of twelve Regency Revival dining chairs dating from the late 20th Century. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid flame ma...
Mahogany, Damask
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H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Set 16 English Regency Revival Bar Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic Vintage set of sixteen Regency Revival dining chairs dating from the late 20th Century. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid flame...
Damask, Mahogany
Set of 8 Louis XVI Style French Chairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of 8 Louis XVI style French chairs. Painted and patinated wood, upholstered in pale green damask, beautiful model.
Damask, Wood
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H 37.41 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Set of 12 Victorian Revival Balloon Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of twelve balloon back dining chairs dating from the late 20th century. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid m...
Damask, Mahogany
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H 37.41 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Set 14 Victorian Revival Balloon Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of fourteen balloon back dining chairs, dating from the late 20th century. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful soli...
Damask, Mahogany
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H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Antique Set 12 William IV Dining Chairs, Attributed to Gillows 19th Century
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of twelve William IV dining chairs, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1820 in date. The set comprising two open armchairs and ten single chairs, each with lea...
Damask, Wood
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H 38.19 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Antique Set of 12 Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique English made set of twelve mahogany shield back dining chairs of "Hepplewhite" design, circa 1880 in date. The set comprising a pair of open armchairs ...
Damask, Mahogany
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H 32.25 in W 23.75 in D 22 in
Set of Eight English Regency Carved Mahogany Antique Dining Chairs, circa 1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An exquisite set of eight dining chairs from the first quarter of the 19th century, they are crafted of solid and dense grained mahogany throughout all primary surfaces. Note the cri...
Damask, Mahogany
Set of Twelve George III Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Slip Seats
Located in Milford, NH
This attractive set of twelve English Georgian style mahogany dining chairs are of Classic form, a staple of the Georgian taste with the pierce carved splats with a center round flow...
Damask, Mahogany
English Country Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs Set of Eight
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
Eight English Country mahogany Chippendale style chairs with damask upholstered slip seats. Desirable medium size, very substantial. Includes two armchairs and six side chairs. See m...
Damask, Mahogany
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H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Set 12 Victorian Style Balloon Back Mahogany Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fantastic bespoke English made set of twelve balloon back dining chairs. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany throughout an...
Damask, Mahogany
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H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Antique Set 14 Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Back Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb and rare set of fourteen antique Victorian mahogany dining chairs, circa 1870 in date. With upholstered padded backs and stuff over seats they are raised on elegant turned ...
Damask, Mahogany
Set of Eight Regency Style Dining Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Eight Italian Regency black lacquered and gold gilt armchairs newly upholstered in a high-end silk damask with aqua colored silk velvet backs. A beautiful set that is ready to...
Damask, Wood
Set of 12 Louis XIV Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This majestic set of 12 Louis XIV style chairs date to the 1900s. There are ten side chairs and two fauteuils or armchairs. They have been upholstered with brass nailheads in an eleg...
Damask, Wood
Elegant Dining Table and Six Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant 1950's Biedermeier style dining table and six chairs,painted gray with gold trim, Scalamandre silk damask upholstery,brass nail heads. A very chic and polished look.The set...
Silk, Damask, Upholstery
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.
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