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French Provincial Pair Dining Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
These pair of elegant French chairs, were be upholstered in velvet. The fabric is made by Andrew
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

French Provincial Pair Dining Chairs
French Provincial Pair Dining Chairs
H 39.77 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Pair Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Fraser, MI
Please message us for a cost effective shipping quote to your location. Pair Paul McCobb dining
Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair Dining Chairs Swiss Alp Escabelles Oak Brutalist Style, French, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of chairs, Swiss Alp escabelles in the brutalist style French, late 19th century
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by high-quality furniture maker Hickory Chair
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by high-quality furniture maker Hickory Chair
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century Grand Ledge Mahogany and Needlepoint seat Dining Chairs, Pair
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare pair of 19th Century Grand Ledge Chair Company Mahogany and Needlepoint upholstered seat
Category

Antique 19th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair Highback Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Trenton, NJ
Highback Dining Chairs. This pair is a stunning example of modern design meeting functional art. The chairs
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Highback Modern Dining Chairs
Pair Highback Modern Dining Chairs
H 39.5 in W 21 in D 23 in
Vintage Leather Dining Chairs- a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage leather dining chairs. A great addition to your dining room area. The
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Dining Chairs- a Pair
Vintage Leather Dining Chairs- a Pair
H 42 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Pair Sculptural Post Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Post Modern Sculptural Dining Chairs, 1980. Original upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs
H 30.12 in W 22.64 in D 19.1 in
Pair of 1960's Dining Chairs
Located in Brno, CZ
Two dining chairs designed after original Ercol Windsor Chairs Model 400. Both have the classic
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of 1960's Dining Chairs
Pair of 1960's Dining Chairs
H 35.83 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs. This set is in excellent vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
H 31.75 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Wicker Dining Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of charming rattan bamboo side chairs covered red and white checkered fabric seat cushions
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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Wicker Dining Side Chairs
Pair of Wicker Dining Side Chairs
H 33 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair Arne Vodder Armchairs Dining Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your space with this exquisite pair of Arne Vodder FD-186 armchairs for France & Son, a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Teak

Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
By Interiér Praha
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs. Made by TON for Interier Praha
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
H 33.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Dining Chairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Washington, DC
Rare pair of iron chairs by Brazilian Modern Master Joaquim Tenreiro. Brazil, 1950 Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Dining Chairs
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Dining Chairs
H 80.8 in W 39 in D 49.8 in
Pair of Don Shoemaker Dining Chairs
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Pair of Don Shoemaker dining chairs (F84C), original leather on the seat and back, reversible seat
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Granadillo, Leather

Pair of Don Shoemaker Dining Chairs
Pair of Don Shoemaker Dining Chairs
H 33.47 in W 20.08 in D 18.31 in
Pair of Vienna Succession Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vienna succession dining chairs with a grid back in ebonized beechwood by J. & J. Kohn
Category

20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vienna Succession Dining Chairs
Pair of Vienna Succession Dining Chairs
H 33 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Budapest, HU
It just looks great!.
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Nutwood

Pair of Art Deco Dining Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Dining Chairs
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Italian Dining Chairs Art Deco
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pair of two Italian dining chairs Art Deco in Gold Laquared wood and Black Leather 1980s. Stunning
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Boho Modern Side Chairs or Dining Chairs
Located in Trenton, NJ
out on the opportunity to own this remarkable Pair of Boho Modern Side Chairs or Dining Chairs
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
By Edsby-verken, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Vienna, AT
Birch construction with bent teak seat. Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1955 for Edsby-verken in Sweden. Perfect vintage condition. Signed Edsby.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Teak

Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
Milo Baughman Style Dining Chair Frames, Pair
By Roche Bobois, Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of brass plated dining chair frames in the style of Milo Baughman.
Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique Pine Spindle Side Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Antique Pine Spindle Side Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 16.25 wide x 20.5 deep x 35
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Dining Chairs
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, pair of dining chairs, metal, plywood, Finland, 1960s This exceptional pair of
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Dining Chairs
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Dining Chairs
H 30.91 in W 17.52 in D 20.67 in
Antique Hall Chairs Walnut Dining Accent Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of 1800s Antique Hall Walnut Dining
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Antique 18th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Pair of Dining Chairs in Vinyl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, vinyl, France, 1960s These dining chairs are characterized by a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

French Pair of Dining Chairs in Vinyl
French Pair of Dining Chairs in Vinyl
H 31.11 in W 20.67 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Glenn of California Dining Chairs
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Glenn of California dining chairs designed by Greta Grossman.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Vintage Modern Paul McCobb Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Paul McCobb dining chairs feature's sculpted walnut frames with contoured seat
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Jacques Adnet Leather Dining Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Jacques Adnet leather chairs perfectly restored in period-correct cognac leather
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

McGuire Rattan Target Arm Chairs or Dining Chairs, a Pair
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of rattan arm chairs or dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire in
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
H 34.45 in W 19.3 in D 19.89 in
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Vintage Outdoor Woodard Springer Dining Chairs
By John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Vintage Outdoor Woodard Springer Dining Chairs Offered is a Pair of Vintage Outdoor
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Gothic Carved Wood Dining Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Gothic dining chairs. Beautiful hand carved detail in a classic Gothic
Category

Early 20th Century North American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair Alan Gould Compass Dining/Side Chairs, 1950
By Compass Decorator
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Alan Gould Compass Dining/Side Chair, 1950. Restored and reupholstered. Measure 27.5" tall, 20
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Manner Side Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI Manner Side or Dining Chairs, the slipper chairs with striped upholstery
Category

20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Pair of Dining Chairs
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of Dining Chairs Reupholstered with Black Vinyl or Similar Material. Mid Century Modern Lines
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas - Compass Collection - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass Collection – Pair S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Laminate

Poul Hundevad Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Hundevad, pair of dining chairs model '30', teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s Pair of dining room
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Poul Hundevad Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
Poul Hundevad Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 18.31 in
Vintage Gothic Carved Wood Dining Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Gothic dining chairs. Beautiful hand carved detail in a classic Gothic
Category

Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950s Luterma Warm Oak Bentwood Dining Chair - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Luterma Warm Oak Bentwood Dining Chair – Pair 1950s Luterma Warm Oak Bentwood Dining Chair
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Daphne Gilt Hammered Iron Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating pair of hammered iron dining chairs or armchairs featuring a gilt finish. Made in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Dining Chairs by Andre Arbus, France
By André Arbus
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of dining chairs by Andre Arbus, France, new orange velvet upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Dining Chairs by Andre Arbus, France
Pair of Dining Chairs by Andre Arbus, France
H 37.41 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Wenge Dining Chairs
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1960s Dutch wenge wood dining chairs with woven rush seats and seat-backs, designed by
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wenge

Roland Rainer Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood
By Roland Rainer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roland Rainer, pair of dining chairs, stained beech, lacquered beech, Austria, 1950s. These dining
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Roland Rainer Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood
Roland Rainer Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Thonet Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs
By Michael Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Only 2 available, price is per chair. Bentwood cafe chairs sold in a set of 2. Chairs all match
Category

Vintage 1960s Romanian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Kai Kristiansen Midcentury Rosewood Z Dining Chairs, Pair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen midcentury Rosewood Z dining chairs - pair. This chair measures: 19.75 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Broyhill Saga Midcentury Walnut Captain Dining Chairs, Pair
By Broyhill
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Saga midcentury Walnut Captain Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 22 wide x 23.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Italian Règence Style Side/Dining Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair 18th century Italian style painted side chair, cane back with carved legs and details, custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Régence Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Dining Chairs TON, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Pair of patinated dining chairs from the 1960s. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia. It´s
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Pair of Eames DCM Herman Miller Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Eames designed DCM (Dining Chair Metal). Chairs This pair of chairs are currently in later
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

MASTERCRAFT by Baker Contemporary Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Contemporary style dining side chairs by Mastercraft, a division of Baker Furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

FAARUP MOBELFABRIK Solid Teak Danish Dining Chairs - Pair
By Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair dining side chairs in solid Teak by Faarup Mobelfabrik. Made in Denmark in the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Elinor McGuire Rattan Target Arm Chairs or Dining Chairs, a Pair
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of rattan arm chairs or dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire in
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style chrome dining chairs - a Pair Each chair measures: 23.25 wide x 19.5 deep x
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mirrored Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
by Thierry Duclos of Mirostyle, Paris. The lead picture shows 8 chairs, however we have sold one pair
Category

Early 2000s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Category

2010s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Wooden High Backed Dining Chairs for Upholstery
Category

2010s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Pair Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of pair dining chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all pair dining chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 1080 antique and vintage pair dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 21 modern editions to choose from as well. Pair dining chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Pair dining chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Knoll, Hans J. Wegner and Niels Otto Møller each produced beautiful pair dining chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Pair Dining Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,912, while they’re typically $3 on the low end and $39,000 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 Pair 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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
    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
    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
    What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs 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.