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Japanese Dining Chair by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Japanese dining chair by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Solid oak with oil treatment, Dimensions
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2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Japanese Dining Chair by Kristina Dam Studio
Japanese Dining Chair by Kristina Dam Studio
H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Contemporary Japanese Style Dining Chairs-Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Japanese aesthetic canons mark the starting point in this exercise of formal synthesis. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Shinto Dining Chairs - Natural
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Shinto Dining Chair was designed as an ode to the traditional Japanese Torii Gate found at the
Category

2010s Japanese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Shinto Dining Chairs - Natural
Shinto Dining Chairs - Natural
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Traditional Japanese Style Dining Chair with Armrests & Gentle Rocking Oak Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
it. A rocking chair? "Stir wasn’t designed as a rocking chair", explains Japanese designer Kazuko
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A jet black dining chair. The carefully carved frame gives off a sense of elegance, and the
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Mid-Century Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Chairs in Red
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 stylish, Dutch Mid-Century, Cees Braakman Japanese series dining chairs with black
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hana Dining Chair with Spindle Back
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
certain organic aesthetic to the architecture that we find very charming. The Hana Dining Chair, with its
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2010s American Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Set of 4 Japanese Series Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman w/ Dark Blue Upholstery
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four stylish chairs was designed by Dutch designer Cees Braakman for Dutch Post-war
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gently Rocking DIning Armchair Inspired By Japanese Tradition
By Tarō Okamoto
Located in NEW YORK, NY
, Japanese designer Kazuko Okamoto clarifies, "The chair wasn’t designed as a rocking chair. I wanted a fun
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2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lubke dining chairs Japandi bentwood Herbert Jutta Ohl, 1980s
By Lübke, Jutta and Herbert Ohl
Located in Zevenaar, NL
an excellent seating experience. These dining chairs are made from high-density beech plywood that
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Green Velvet Red Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Velvet Red Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cream Boucle Red Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Cream Boucle Red Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cognac Leather Red Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac Leather Red Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Beige Boucle Red Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Boucle Red Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cream Boucle Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Cream Boucle Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Beige Boucle Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Boucle Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Green Velvet Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Velvet Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cognac Leather Natural Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac Leather Natural Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Green Velvet Natural Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Velvet Natural Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Beige Boucle Natural Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Boucle Natural Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cream Boucle Natural Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Cream Boucle Natural Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cognac Leather Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac Leather Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm
Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Japanese Antique Chair Cherry Wood 1950s-1960s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese dining chair. The frame is made of cherry wood. The pattern on the backrest
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chair Oak Wood 1950s-1960s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese dining chair. The frame is made of oak. The natural color of the wood makes
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Mid Century Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs with Caned Seat & Tufted Cushion
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four dining chairs feature hardwood frames with original black paint, caned wicker
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Mid-20th Century American Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Japanese Chairs attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1880, set of 4
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb set of 4 Japanese chairs. Carved and inlaid wood. Backrest pediments decorated with vegetal
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

By-interiors Sweepy Chair
By By-interiors
Located in Toronto, CA
chair with an artisanal woven paper-cord seat for a comfortable resilience and tactile contrast
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Ash

By-interiors Sweepy Chair
By-interiors Sweepy Chair
H 29.7 in W 17.5 in D 19.7 in
Modern design Shiro Kuramata chairs
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Rare Shiro Kuramata design chairs model R401 Produced by Pastoe 1986 Black metal square frame with
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern design Shiro Kuramata chairs
Modern design Shiro Kuramata chairs
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
By-interiors Sweepy Chair w/ arms
By By-interiors
Located in Toronto, CA
chair with an artisanal woven paper-cord seat for a comfortable resilience and tactile contrast
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Ash

By-interiors Sweepy Chair w/ arms
By-interiors Sweepy Chair w/ arms
H 29.7 in W 21.1 in D 19.7 in
Set of Four Japanese-Influenced Iron Dining Chairs, France, circa 1950s
By Colette Gueden
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic and understated set of four dining chairs with a simple iron structure, painted black. The
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Japanese Antique Dining Chairs, set of 2, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A set of two dining chairs made from high-quality oak wood. The deep color and beautiful, flowing
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of 8 Japanese dining armchairs
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rae set of 8 KOKUYO dining armchairs. Very comfortable with their armrests and their round shape
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Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 8 Japanese dining armchairs
Set of 8 Japanese dining armchairs
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
1969 Kai Kristiansen Universe Dining Table of Solid Walnut
By Miyazakii Chair Milling Company, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
license by the Miyazaki Chair Factory in Japan as a special order in 2015. Miyazaki normally produces
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Jean Prouve for Vitra Standard SP Dining Chairs in Japanese Red w/ Plastic Seat
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Standard SP Dining Chairs, Model 204, initially designed in 1934 by Jean Prouve. These
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2010s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko Fan Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Akita Mokko, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko fan barrel back lounge chairs.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of 6 Mid-Century Large Dining Chairs Model "Edo" by Kisho Kurokawa for PPM
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 mid-Century large dining chairs Model "Edo" by Kisho Kurokawa for PPM Tokyo - Japan 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

2022 Naoto Fukasawa for CondeHouse Kotan Dining Side Chair by in Ebonized Wood
By Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
particular example was produced by CondeHouse in Japan in 2022. The chair is comprised entirely of black
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table in Teak and Black Enameled Steel
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with warmly hued wood. Shown with set of four matching Japanese series dining chairs.
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Late 19th Century Japanese Tea Table With Four Chairs - Set of 5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Tea Table with seating for four. Ebonized with gold highlighted carving of birds and
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Cees Braakman for Pastoe Model SA07 Beech Chairs w/ Pale Gray Seats
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 SA07 Japanese series dining chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960. Minimal yet
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Table Set With Four Chairs for Tendo Mokko, 1960s
By Kenji Fujimori, Saburo Inui
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
visual appeal and minimalism of Japanese design. The chairs, designed by Kenji Fujimori, feature an
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Dining Room Sets

Materials

Plywood

Sori Yonagi for Hida Bleached Oak Table and Chairs Reissue 2022
By Sori Yanagi, Hida
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful dining table and chairs by Sori Yanaga Design for Hida of Japan. This wonderful set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

Japanese Drifting Chair / Drifting Stool Drifting Object Animal
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese drifting chair / drifting stool Drifting object animal A dog-shaped stool made of
Category

2010s Japanese Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood, Driftwood

Japanese antique wooden stool/1900-1920/small chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
) in Japan. It is believed to have been actually used in old private homes and farmhouses, and the deep
Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Stools

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique wooden high stool/20th century/Wabi-sabi chair
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a platform made from an old Japanese log. It is not known what it was originally used for
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Stool / Chair Stepping Stone / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese wooden stepping stone. It is made of cedar wood. For a long period of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Stools

Materials

Cedar, Wood

2022 Nendo for CondeHouse Splinter Dining Arm Chair in Black Oak
By Nendo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
produced by CondeHouse in Japan in 2022. The chair is comprised of a black Japanese oak frame and seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Japanese Minimalist Abachi Wood Sculptural Chair Splint Stool by Sho Ota
By Sho Ota
Located in Amsterdam, NL
chairs made of Abachi wood, seeking to push the boundaries of woodcrafting. In his inimitable style, Sho
Category

2010s Dutch Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Stacking Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
By Akita Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
of Japanese modern design. Kenmochi is known for his works that blend traditional Japanese
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Stools

Materials

Wood

19th c. English Japanned Queen Anne Dining Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
Set of 8, 6 side 2 arm, black lacquered upholstered dining chairs.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Antique Harlequin Group of 4 Georgian Style Ebonized Japanned Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An assembled set of 4 Early 20th C George III style ebonized and Japanned chairs, each having a
Category

Early 20th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Magnificent set of six black chinoiserie dining room chairs with two arms and four sides with black
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany

Rare Set of 1980s Tripod ‘Tacchi' Chairs by Toshiyuki Kita for AIDEC Japan
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
around the world. The Tacchi chair is very representative of Kita’s design ethos featuring non
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Vintage 1980s Japanese International Style Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Hidde's Dining Chair- 10 "ten" - Solid Oak, dark and light tinted oak
By Hidde Furniture
Located in Pazin, HR
Introducing the Elegance of Simplicity: The Modern Oak Wooden Chair with Armrests In a world
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Japanese Mid-Century Design "Kabuto" Dining Chair
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Meguro-ku, JP
This is designed by the most talented Japanese mid-century producer Mr. Isamu Kenmochi. "Kabuto
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charred Oak Dining Chair with Hand Chiseled Japanese Joinery
By Chris Miano
Located in Union City, NJ
Designed and constructed from solid Oak this dining chair features hand chiseled solid Oak
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Dining Chair N3221 Junzo Sakakura
By Daisaku Cho, Junzo Sakakura
Located in Venezia, VENETO
The dining chair N°3221 was designed by Junzo Sakakura Studio in 1953. Junzo Sakakura, who
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Dining Chair N3221 Junzo Sakakura
Dining Chair N3221 Junzo Sakakura
H 31.5 in W 16.74 in D 19.69 in
Comodo Stool Made by Miyazaki
By Miyazakii Chair Milling Company
Located in London, GB
made of all purple heart wood. These were made by Miyazaki Chair Milling Company in Japan about 2014.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

Comodo Stool Made by Miyazaki
Comodo Stool Made by Miyazaki
H 21 in W 16 in D 19.5 in
Kotobuki Chair by Sori Yanagi, 1969
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
Designed in 1969 by Sori Yanagi, the Kobotuki chair has a comfortable FRP shell seat, steel plated
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Kotobuki Chair by Sori Yanagi, 1969
Kotobuki Chair by Sori Yanagi, 1969
H 29.73 in W 16.93 in D 21.26 in
Japanese design dining chairs by Toshiyuki Kita for Aidec Japan, 1980s
By Tani Toshiyuki
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 Japanese design dining chairs by Toshiyuki Kita for Aidec Japan. The chairs are named
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Find many varieties of an authentic Japanes dining chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every Japanes dining chair was constructed with great care. Find 25 options for an antique or vintage Japanes dining chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanes dining chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanes dining chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanes dining chair over the years, but those crafted by Cees Braakman, UMS Pastoe and Union National are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanes Dining Chair?

Prices for a Japanes dining chair start at $307 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $2,375.
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  • 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 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 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.
  • 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.