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French Painted Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
French painted dining chair, Louis XV style painted dining chair, this dining side chair is raised
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Painted Dining Chair
French Painted Dining Chair
H 40.75 in W 21.88 in D 24 in
Modern Painted Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern painted dining chair, designed with a beveled back, incredibly comfortable seat crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Painted Dining Chair
Modern Painted Dining Chair
H 38 in W 20.5 in D 24.25 in
Set of 6 Contemporary Hand Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 6 X-back painted dining chairs. Painted in the blue grey country Swedish Gustavian look
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Georgian Painted Dining Chairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare set of eight Hepplewhite painted dining chairs. Pierced shield backs with early hand-painted
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of six Louis XVI style painted dining chairs in cream and eau de nil paints. The studded tan
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

A Set of 10 Carved Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of carved painted dining chairs with a lot of personality. The set, consisting of two arm
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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Regency Style Painted Dining Chairs with Harp Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of eight Regency style ivory painted dining chairs with open back and harp detail, and tie
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20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs A rare and lovely set of Italian hand
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Black Painted Dining Chair in the Style of Rococo from the 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Black painted dining chair in the style of Rococo from the 1860s. The chair is in great vintage
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Midcentury Faux Bamboo Aluminium Painted Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A set of 6 Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo aluminium painted dining chairs with original cognac
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of four lacquer painted dining chairs made in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

4 Carved Swedish Rococo or French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great set of 4 vintage carved and cream distress painted dining chairs in the Swedish Rococo
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20th Century American Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Scandinavian carved and hand painted dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 6 Scandinavian carved and hand painted dining chairs circa 1890. Fine set of chairs made
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Mahogany Sweetheart Back Bellflower Painted Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Sweetheart Back Bellflower Painted Dining Chairs Set of 4. Item features
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Vintage 1960s Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Gustavian Period Painted Dining Chairs, 19th c. Swedish
Located in Wichita, KS
A matched set of 5 Swedish Gustavian period painted dining chairs from the 19th century, newly
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of 12 Napoleon III Period Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 12 Napoleon III Period Painted Dining Chairs possess a regal elegance that cannot be denied
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable set of six french painted dining chairs crafted in the grand neoclassical Louis XVI
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Six French Country Ladderback Painted Dining Chairs Early 19th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Six French country ladderback painted dining chairs early 19th century. Superb quality set of 6
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Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Minton Spidell Italian Regency Rococo Cream Painted Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Minton Spidell Italian Regency Rococo style cream painted dining chairs - Set of 4. Item features
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Late 20th Century North American Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Five Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs with Houndstooth
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of five french painted dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI style. The chairs
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of four midcentury French painted dining chairs or side chairs, is in the Classic Louis
Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Lacquered Wood Set / Eight Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of eight lacquer painted dining chairs
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

French Country Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six painted ding chairs with rush seating. Solid wood chairs in a French country style with
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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

French Country Painted Dining Chairs
French Country Painted Dining Chairs
H 35 in W 17.75 in D 15 in
Set Of Six 19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Parcel Gilt Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite, incredible Set Of Six Louis XVI Style Green Parcel Gilt Painted Dining Chairs in
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Vintage Chinoiserie English Regency Style Black Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Vintage Chinoiserie English Regency Style Black Hand Painted Dining Chairs. Believed to be
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Union National Chinoiserie English Regency Black Painted Dining Chair - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Vintage Chinoiserie English Regency Style Black Hand Painted Dining Chairs. Believed to be
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of 6 Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 antique Swedish Gustavian painted dining chairs includes 2 armchairs and will make a great
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Paint

1950's Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair By Thon - Good Quantities
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair By Thon – Good Quantities Available 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950's Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Ton, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Classic elegant bentwood painted dining chair by Ton – Set of six 1950’s classic elegant
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Set 10 Louis XVI Revival Blue Grey Painted Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic set of 10 vintage Louis XVI Revival blue-grey painted dining chairs
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950's Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Ton, Set of Seven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Classic elegant bentwood painted dining chair by Ton – Set of seven 1950’s Classic elegant
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Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Dennis & Leen Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chair
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous distressed dining chair made in the neoclassical French Louis XVI taste by Dennis & Leen
Category

20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Italian Painted Dining Chair, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This upholstered dining chair wonderfully recreates the delicate, feminine seating of 17th and 18th
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Painted Dining Chair, C. 1800
Italian Painted Dining Chair, C. 1800
H 37 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of four Louis XVI style painted and upholstered dining chairs, circa 1930. Two arm chairs
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon, Good Quantity Available
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s classic elegant bentwood painted dining chair by Thon – Good quantities available 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six midcentury French dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Gray Painted Dining Chairs, set of 4
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 4 faux bamboo dining chairs. Loop back design. Newly refinished in antique gray painted
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique Set of 6 White Painted Dining Chairs from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Class and style combine in this lovely set of six matching dining chairs from Sweden. They were
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Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Paint, Wood

Antique Set of 12 Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful set of twelve dining chairs exudes a graceful country charm. While likely from a
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Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Pair of Dennis & Leen Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of distressed dining chairs made in the neoclassical French Louis XVI taste by Dennis
Category

20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Lacquer Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury set of eight dining chairs made in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The set consists of
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set Of Ten French Louie XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Harlequin set of ten dining chairs made in grand French Louis XVI style. Chairs feature a molded
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20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

1950s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon, Set of Twelve
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Classic elegant bentwood painted dining chair by Thon – set of twelve – other quantities
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

(8) French Provincial Hand Painted Dining Chairs w/ Leather Embossed Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight hand painted French Provincial style dining chairs with leather embossed seats. The
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Painted Dining Chairs with Slip Seats
Located in Wichita, KS
A very fine set of six Swedish dining chairs from the Rococo period, newly upholstered in linen
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of Six Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An elegant set of six Swedish Gustavian dining chairs from the neoclassical period painted in cream
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Provincial French Style Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four Louis XV provincial style white and blue painted dining armchairs, 20th century
Category

20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

A Set of Six Louis XVI Style White-Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Each chair upholstered in black leather with nailhead trim; raised on fluted, round tapering legs.
Category

Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Louis XV style French dining chairs, each exuding the elegance and graceful curves
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of 8 Magnificent Maison Jansen Attributed Balloon Back Painted Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 French-made Maison Jansen dining chairs in the balloon back style. The
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century French Style Carved & Painted Dining Chairs Embroidered Linen - S/6
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of French style dining chairs that have been completely re-done. The frames are an
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1950s Classic Elegant Bentwood Painted Dining Chair by Thon
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Classic elegant bentwood dining chair by Thon, set of six, other quantities available. These
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Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six mid twentieth century side chairs or dining chairs is in the Louis XVI style. They
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Dining Chairs, Suite of Ten
Located in Dallas, TX
Dressed a dining table with this elegant suite of antique dining room chairs. Crafted in France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 4 Italian Art Nouveau Gold Gilt and Cream Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of four lovely and elegant Art Nouveau Italian side chairs, dining chairs or accent chairs, all
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Vintage French Country Red Painted Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 French Country dining chairs, all of them arm chairs, having wonderful spindle wheat sheaf
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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six mid twentieth century French side chairs or dining chairs is in the Louis XVI style
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Set of 6 French Cane Back Louis XV Painted Dining Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. Cane back. Upholstered seats. Painted
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Fine Set 8 Red Leather Gold Embossed Tall French Louis XV Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very unique set of 8 French-made 1920-30s era dining chairs in an antiquewhite painted
Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

French Louis XIV Style Carved Wood Bow & Medallion Painted Dining Chairs - S/8
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of eight French Louis XIV style dining chairs with carved ribbon and medallion backs
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Painted Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of painted dining chairs available for sale. Each of these unique painted dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and paint. There are 1932 antique and vintage painted dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 76 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of painted dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Painted dining chairs bearing Louis XVI or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Painted dining chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Hans J. Wegner and Carl Hansen & Søn are consistently popular.

How Much are Painted Dining Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,254, while they’re typically $127 on the low end and $95,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Painted Dining Chairs
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Jim Dine painted hearts because he was a self-described romantic artist. He embraced the heart because he believed it was a shape with boundless possibilities and a complex meaning. He explored relationships of color, texture and composition through the heart.
  • 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 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. 

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    AutomatonMarch 10, 2021
    The best paint for a dining table is with a lacquered finish, and a French Polish being the best type of lacquered finish. A French Polish is extremely labor intensive which also makes it the most expensive of finishes. It involves many applications and layers of lacquer - each layer laboriously hand polished to a hard and gorgeous sheen often times resembling a sheet of glass. This thick beautiful lacquer will protect your dining table's paint for many years of regular use. Without this, your table will be more susceptible to scratches, dings and liquid stains from your plates, silverware and glassware.
  • 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 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.