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HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by Hickory Chair. Mahogany with carved backrest, a
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Barbara Barry Style Mahogany Dining Chairs by Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of six mahogany dining chairs featuring a generous seat and round back in the style of
Category

20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Dining Chairs Leather Chambly Vintage by HICKORY CHAIR Co
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
"Chambly" Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery and Solid Fruitwood Frames by HICKORY CHAIR Co
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Leather

Six Teak Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by Hickory Furniture
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six teakwood chinoiserie dining chairs from Hickory Furniture. Silk blend, tone on tone
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

22 x Aesthetic Movement Oak Upholstered Dining Chairs with Turned Front Legs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
boardroom chairs with turned front legs. (The price I have on 1stdibs is for the entire 22). 6 of the 22
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Beetle Dining Chairs, Front Upholstered, Conic Base, Matte Black
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
inside, the front upholstered beetle chair possesses all attributes. The front upholstered beetle chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Baker Chippendale Style Dining Chairs Solid Splat and Turned Front Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of six Baker dining chairs in a Chippendale style with a solid back splat and turned
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Holland Dining Chair
Located in London, GB
The Holland dining chair is faithfully based on an early nineteenth century model of exceptional
Category

2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Holland Dining Chair
Holland Dining Chair
H 33.75 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Kindel Chippendale Dining Chairs
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Dining Chairs Model 76-076 Coloration: Fabric is Raspberry and White. From the Kindel website: "Kindel
Category

Vintage 1980s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

Kindel Chippendale Dining Chairs
Kindel Chippendale Dining Chairs
H 37 in W 22.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Antique Chippendale Dining
Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chippendale Dining Chairs
Antique Chippendale Dining Chairs
H 37.5 in W 26.25 in D 322 in
Chippendale Style Dining Chairs Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine set of ten 19th century English Chippendale style mahogany dining room chairs. The set
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Chippendale Style Dining Chairs Set
Chippendale Style Dining Chairs Set
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 18.5 in
Estelle Dining Chair (In Stock)
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Perfectly tailored and draped as a delicate Kimono would wrap a woman, the Estelle dining chair
Category

2010s Portuguese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Estelle Dining Chair (In Stock)
Estelle Dining Chair (In Stock)
H 39 in W 25 in D 23 in
French "Cleopatra" Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
French "Cleopatra" dining chairs, 1970s A set of gilt and metal Hollywood style dining chairs
Category

20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

French "Cleopatra" Dining Chairs, 1970s
French "Cleopatra" Dining Chairs, 1970s
H 40.95 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Set of Ten Dining Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of ten mahogany dining chairs the carved shaped backrests to the overstuffed upholstered seats
Category

Mid-20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Ten Dining Chairs
Set of Ten Dining Chairs
H 35 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
HURTADO Dining Chairs Set 6
By Francisco Hurtado
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Hurtado of
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Fruitwood

HURTADO Dining Chairs Set 6
HURTADO Dining Chairs Set 6
H 42 in W 23 in D 28 in
Stark Modern Dining Chair (2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
This sculptural metal chair lends an artful element to dining interiors, with a seemingly floating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stark Modern Dining Chair (2)
Stark Modern Dining Chair (2)
H 35 in W 20 in D 24 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

Vintage 1910s French Restauration Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

INVICTA Dining Chair in Velvet
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Invicta dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

INVICTA Dining Chair in Velvet
INVICTA Dining Chair in Velvet
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Natural
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Dark
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Black
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Light
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Light
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Natural
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Dark
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Light
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Black
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Natural
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Light
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Natural
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Dark
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Light
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Dark
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Light
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Black
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Natural
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Dark
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Black
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 51 x W 47 x H 80,5 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Materials: Dark
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
Elephant Dining Chair by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Set Period Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs. Period Regency The Chairs are Raised Upon Ring Turned
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Antique Early 1900s Dining Room Chairs

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

Antique Early 1900s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Hepplewhite dining chairs
Set of 8 Hepplewhite dining chairs
H 38 in W 26 in D 19 in
Set Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good Set of 8 (6 + 2) Mahogany Regency Bar Back Dining Chairs. Raised upon typical Regency Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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 Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Two Modern Scoop Back Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Two Scoop Back Dining Chair with a mahogany frame in a dark mocha finish, with a curved slatted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Quality Set 6 French Dining Chairs
Located in Seaford, GB
A superb quality set of 6 French dining chairs that came from an apartment in Paris. Having the
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Quality Set 6 French Dining Chairs
Quality Set 6 French Dining Chairs
H 36.23 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Antique Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 Antique Dining Chairs with
Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Dining Chairs Set of 4
Antique Dining Chairs Set of 4
H 36 in W 18 in D 21 in
Set Regency Dining Chairs Cane Backs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Set of 15 Mahogany Regency Style Chairs. These Chairs stand Upon Crisply Ring Turned and
Category

Vintage 1920s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Regency Dining Chairs Cane Backs
Set Regency Dining Chairs Cane Backs
H 37 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This dining chair redefines the need for curves in an interior. As playful as it is graceful, its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Velvet
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Velvet
H 33.08 in W 25.2 in D 24.41 in
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This dining chair redefines the need for curves in an interior. As playful as it is graceful, its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Velvet
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Velvet
H 33.08 in W 25.2 in D 24.41 in
Italian Dining Chairs Tuscan Revival Midcentury
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Dining Chairs The backs of the chairs feature wonderful carvings of birds carved from a solid piece of
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Rare Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An ebonized mahogany dining chair with twisted front legs, with an upholstered high back rest and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four French Dining Chairs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four (4) high back dining chairs with turned oak dowel front legs, and tapered rear legs
Category

Vintage 1930s French Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Four French Dining Chairs
Set of Four French Dining Chairs
H 39 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
MCM Dining Chairs Mid Century 1950s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Vintage MCM Dining Chairs Mid
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

INVICTA dining chair with contrast piping
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

INVICTA dining chair with contrast piping
INVICTA dining chair with contrast piping
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Cane Dining Chairs by Karges
By Karges Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 Vintage Cane Back Dining Chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Cane, Wood

French Country Dining Chairs by PEARSON
By Pearson Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 French Country Dining Chairs
Category

1990s Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Accent Dining Chairs Swans Lyre Lacquered
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Lacquered Accent Dining Chairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 38" high at back 19" wide 18" deep
Category

Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany Balloon Back
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs. Circa 1850 These chairs Have Turned Front Legs and Sabre
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Goldfinger Velvet and Brass Dining Chair
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
rigor to your Park Ave pad or swanks up your midcentury abode. Our Goldfinger dining chair looks as good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Fronter Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fronter dining chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each fronter dining chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and plastic. Find 22 options for an antique or vintage fronter dining chair now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the fronter dining chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A fronter dining chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made fronter dining chair over the years, but those crafted by Gubi, GamFratesi and Komplot Design are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Fronter Dining Chair?

A fronter dining chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,350, while the lowest priced sells for $402 and the highest can go for as much as $12,320.

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 Fronter Dining Chair
  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 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 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
    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 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 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
    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 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.