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Director Dining Chairs

Cleo Baldon Style X-Form Arm Directors Dining Chair, Circa 1970
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Handcrafted wrought iron chair is known as the "Directors Chair" in the style of Cleo Baldon for
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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Cleo Baldon Style X-Form Arm Directors Dining Chair, Circa 1970
Cleo Baldon Style X-Form Arm Directors Dining Chair, Circa 1970
$660 Sale Price
40% Off
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Milo Baughman attributed Director Chair Dining Chairs , Set of 6
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wichita, KS
Set of 6 Milo Baughman attributed Director chair dining chairs with newer sherpa style upholstery
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Polished Chrome Directors Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish set of six dining or conference chairs in polished chrome with vinyl seats and backs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Polished Chrome Directors Chairs
Mid-Century Polished Chrome Directors Chairs
$1,800 / set
H 31 in W 20 in D 16 in
Vintage JMF Style Director Chairs, Set of 8
Located in North Miami, FL
All armchairs these Classic Director style chairs in bleached unfinished wood, keeping a rustic and
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Copper

Vintage JMF Style Director Chairs, Set of 8
Vintage JMF Style Director Chairs, Set of 8
$16,500 / set
H 33 in W 24 in D 21 in
1980s Director's Chairs by Cal-Style, Set of 6
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Set of 6 eye-catching 1980s director's chairs by Cal-Style Furniture Mfg with wood arm rests, x
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1980s Director's Chairs by Cal-Style, Set of 6
1980s Director's Chairs by Cal-Style, Set of 6
$3,950 / set
H 33.25 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Set of Four McGuire Campaign Style Cerused Directors Chairs
By McGuire, Leonard Linden
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four midcentury Campaign-style directors chairs by Leonard Linden for McGuire. The
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Director Style Leather Chairs with Chrome Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this set of six director-style chrome and leather chairs date from the 1970s
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Director Style Leather Chairs with Chrome Base
Set of 6 Director Style Leather Chairs with Chrome Base
$2,995 / set
H 35.75 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
1930s Set of 6 director's Chairs in Light Wood with Red Striped Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant set of six director's chairs crafted from light wood with brass details, retaining their
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Early 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Solid Teak Wood Dining Chair with Outdoor Linen Look Woven Fabric
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Director style indoor / outdoor dining chair Frame crafted of kiln-dried solid teakwood Size: 19.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Set of Four Mid-Century "Directors Chair" Dining Chairs by Cleo Baldon
By Terra, Cleo Baldon
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four handcrafted wrought iron chairs with two armchairs and two side chairs. This "Directors
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Mid-Century "Directors Chair" Dining Chairs by Cleo Baldon
By Terra, Cleo Baldon
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four handcrafted wrought iron armchairs and oak "Directors Chair" designed by Cleo Baldon
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 6 Heritage Aged Brown Leather Directors Folding Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
used as occasional or dining chairs, they are very comfortable. The aged brown leather is very thick
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20th Century English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Six Italian Midcentury Director's Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of 6 Italian mid-century modern Director's folding chairs, black leather seat and backrest, X
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20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Charming Set of French Chairs Director Style
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming set of French chairs Director style.
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Walnut

Chrome Director's Chairs After Cleo Baldon, Pair
By Terra, Cleo Baldon
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s A pair of chrome and oak directors's or campaign-style chairs in the style of Cleo
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Eight Ralph Lauren Hollywood Modern Leather Directors Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of eight rare Ralph Lauren directors chairs known as his Hollywood modern or desert
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20th Century American Campaign Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Chrome Director Chairs by Virtue Bros. California
By Virtue Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 chrome director chairs by Virtue Bros. California. Set dates to the late 60's or early 70
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Director's Chair in Brass and White Leather, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 director's chair in brass and white leather, Italy, 1970s. Director's chair. An
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Black and Tan Leather Casual Director's Chairs by Telescope Co.
By Telescope Chair Company, Kaare Klint
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish group of six casual folding chairs by the Telescope Folding Furniture Company. The wooden
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair Vintage McGuire Director Style Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, Ficks Reed, McGuire, John McGuire
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of vintage McGuire rattan dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Eight Ultra Suede and Chrome Milo Baughman Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic director style dining chairs in neutral cream ultra suede and chrome 8 in the set
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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of Handmade Iron and Pony Skin Barstool/ Directors Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A unique California made swivel high bar pair of stool or directors arm chair executed in heavy
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Vintage 1970s American Stools

Materials

Iron

Fratelli Reguitti Patio Set, Italy 1970
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Austin, TX
Four folding directors chairs with dining table by Fratelli Reguitti; makers mark imprinted on each
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Handsome Set of Six Milo Baughman Style Chrome Directors Dining Chair Midcentury
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A vintage set of six director's dining chairs in black faux leather with chrome X-base frames and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Director Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six bespoke rattan directors style dining chairs made in the California organic modern
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Rattan

Pair of McGuire Rattan Caned Directors Style Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine and rare pair of rattan framed dining chairs made in the California organic modern style by
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Vintage Folding Directors Chairs 2 Available
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
2 canvas and wood folding director chairs, each with canvas sling seat and back rests. Both chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Set of Six McGuire Rattan Caned Directors Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine and rare set of six rattan caned dining armchairs made by Mcguire in the directors chair
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Set of Six McGuire Rattan Caned Directors Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style by McGuire artisans. The chairs feature thick pole rattan frames in a director's chair style. The
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan

Vintage Director's Chairs by Cal-Style - Set of 4
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice set of 4 Vintage Director's Chairs by Cal-Style.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Faux Bamboo Director Chrome and Cane Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of 4 midcentury faux bamboo chrome directors chairs upholstered with newly upholstered white
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Turned Walnut Carved Directors Chairs with Nailhead Trim
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a unique set of four Directors chairs. While many directors chairs are simplified by design
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Mid-20th Century Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mogens Koch MK-16 Directors / Safari Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning set of six rare leather Mogens Koch MK-16 folding safari chairs, produced by Rud
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mogens Koch MK-16 Directors / Safari Chair for Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch, Interna Denmark
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari chair for Interna, Denmark, 1960s. Originally designed in 1932 this chair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of Four Brass X-Form Director Style Armchairs
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four director style chairs with rope seats and backs, faux bamboo arms in turned walnut and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six McGuire Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine set of six rare McGuire directors style dining chairs featuring laced rawhide woven leather
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Set of Four Cognac Leather and Chrome Armchairs Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Four super cool Italian chrome and rich cognac colored leather armchairs with a director's chair
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 10 Art Deco Directoir Style Dining Chairs in Hand-Rubbed Oak
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful set of ten modernist director style set of dining chairs were realized in the United
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20th Century American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage 80s McGuire Antalya Directors Style Dining or Occasional Chairs Rawhide
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Classic 1980s directors style McGuire dining or occasional armchairs with lattice style
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Vintage 1980s Philippine British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Hide, Rattan

Set of Eight Vintage McGuire Campaign Director Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 8 stylish vintage McGuire Campaign / Director style dining chairs. Carved wood frames with
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20th Century American Campaign Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of McGuire Ebonized Oak Campaign Style Directors Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of directors chairs or dining armchairs made by McGuire. The pair feature oak frames
Category

20th Century American Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Three Handsome Milo Baughman Style Chrome Directors Chair Bar Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A vintage set of three director's chair bar stools in black faux leather with chrome X-base frames
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Handsome Milo Baughman Style Chrome Directors Chair Bar Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A vintage pair of director's chair bar stools in tan faux leather with chrome X-base frames and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Pair of Directors Chair Style Bar Stools Brass Plate Oak and Black Vinyl
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of vintage director’s chair style barstools in brass plate, oak, and black vinyl
Category

Late 20th Century Campaign Stools

Materials

Metal

Director's Chair (For Dean Martin) by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Director's chair was custom designed for a Dean Martin television show by Charles Hollis Jones
Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of Four 1960s Directors Chairs in the Style of Cleo Baldon
By Terra, Cleo Baldon
Located in Hudson, NY
A set of four very handsome 1960s directors dining chairs in the style of Cleo Baldon for Terra
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

A set of eight bronze and leather directors chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These flat bar bronze directors chairs are by L'Atelier and have been recently reupholstered in a
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

A set of eight bronze and leather directors chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These flat bar bronze directors chairs are by L'Atelier and have been recently reupholstered in a
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Milo Baughman Style Vintage Chrome Bamboo Director's Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Westport, CT
A set of four Milo Baughman style vintage chrome bamboo Director's chairs. Vintage 1970s made of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Style Directors Chair Ivory or Charcoal Mongolian Fur & Solid Brass Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Introducing the Director's Chair in Mongolian fur. The frame features shiny brass and comes with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of eight dining chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Directors style dining chairs from Century Chair (labels attached)upholstered in faux suede very
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Set of eight dining chairs
Set of eight dining chairs
H 33 in W 23 in D 20 in
A Bronze base and cararra marble top dining table
Located in Hollywood, CA
separate listing with bronze plated and leather director's style dining chairs. Base: 28
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Director Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of director dining chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, all director dining chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of director dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Director dining chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Cleo Baldon, Mogens Koch and Terra Furniture each produced beautiful director dining chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Director Dining Chairs?

Director dining chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.

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 Director Dining Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
  • 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 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.