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Jacob Kjaer Grand Prix Paris Dining Chairs
By Jacob Kjaer, Worts Mobler
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A set of 12 dining chairs designed by Jacob Kjaer and produced by cabinet maker Worts Mobelsnedkeri
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc dining chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc dining chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc dining chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc dining chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Set of 8 Industrial Styled Sculptural Metal Dining Chairs by PO! Paris C1990
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful set of 8 industrial abstract iron steel with rebar tri-leg configuration dining chairs
Category

1990s French Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal

A set of four Mid Century Meredew Dining Chairs, Deep Mahogany with White Paris
By Meredew
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A set of four Meredew Dining Chairs, Deep Mahogany with Cream Paris Boucle Upholstery
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

French Early 20th Century set of 6 Dining Room Chairs Signed Gouffe a Paris
By Maison Gouffé
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful set of 6 dining room chairs signed Gouffe a Paris. The chairs are covered of leather and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Circular Dining Chair
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Inspired by seating found in the Paris Metro, our Meteor dining chairs are a complimentary mix of
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Cotton, Wood

Modern Circular Dining Chair
Modern Circular Dining Chair
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 20 in
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, France, Paris, designed in 1957 These armchairs were commissioned by the UNESCO Headquarters located in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UNESCO Headquarters
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This pair of armchairs was commissioned by the UNESCO Headquarters
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UNESCO Headquarters
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UNESCO Headquarters
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mahogany Dining Room Chairs, Paris, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of mahogany chairs circa 1810 on balustered front legs and slightly flared back legs. The
Category

Antique 1810s French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Shagreen Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
original Dandy bench by Kifu Paris (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Chair is the ultimate luxury
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
original Dandy bench by Kifu Paris (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Chair is the ultimate luxury
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Sculptural Chairs and Dining Table in Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Chital dining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Inlaid Dining Table by Kifu Paris with a Pair of R&Y Augousti Chairs
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Apoli I dining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Dining Table with 10 Chairs, Macassar Ebony, Brass, Paris circa 1930
By George Guerin
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original Art Deco Dining Table with 10 Chairs in lacquered Macassar Ebony and Brass, from Paris
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Beech, Macassar, Mahogany, Lacquer

Dining Table and 6 Chairs by Marc Held for IBM, Bessière, 1983
By Marc Held
Located in PARIS, FR
Dining table and 6 chairs by Marc Held for IBM, 1983 Rare furniture designed by Marc Held for
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Vintage 1980s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Hugues Chevalier of Paris, France set of four Red leather Ying Bridge chairs
By Hugues Chevalier, Chafik Gasmi
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Hugues Chevalier of Paris, France set of four Red leather Ying bridge chairs Wonderful set of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French 1900s Design Bistro Rattan Wicker and Braided Resin Outdoor Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
seat with a red outline, famous at the beginning of the 20th century in Paris, it will be perfect in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Six Sculptural Ico Paris Mohagany Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Six wonderful Mohagany chairs with "bow-tie" tops and sculptural legs by famed Italian designer
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Dining Chairs Styled by Paris Hadley
By Parish - Hadley 1
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine set of six dining chairs from a Carlyle NY/ Palm Beach estate, well carved white lacquered and
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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Dining Room Chairs by Pierre Vandel, Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Four beautiful dining chairs in good vintage condition. Designed by Pierre Vandel. Made in
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Jacob Kjær Dining Chairs Model Paris Produced by Cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 16 dining chairs model Paris designed by Jacob Kjær. Produced by cabinetmaker
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight French Renaissance Revival Dining Chairs, Maison Gouffé, Paris
By Maison Gouffé
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handsome set of eight French Renaissance Revival walnut dining chairs by Maison Gouffé, Paris
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Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs in Set of Eight from Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of eight vintage original distressed white painted set of Louis XVI style dining chairs in
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Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs

Vintage Meribel Dining Chair by Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon, Paris, 1960s
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vorst, BE
Dining chair created by Charlotte Perriand for the interior design of the appartements of the
Category

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

Materials

Straw, Pine

SATURDAY SALE. Set of Six Dining Room Chairs by Maison Gouffe, Paris
By Maison Gouffé
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of six dining room chairs by Maison Gouffe Faubourg Saint Antoine, Paris. Back in a
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Philippe Coudray, Louis XVI, Dining Chairs, Grey Wood, Tan Leather, Paris, 2000s
Located in Manhasset, NY
five stunning Paris made parcel gilt and paint decorated custom quality dining chairs by this high end
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Early 2000s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen, Wood

Set of 12 Vintage Wooden Stackable Folding Chairs Marked Paris
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage 1940s folding chairs in beech with brass details. A really great midcentury set! Marked
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pierre Guariche Tulip Chair, Cast Aluminum, Steiner Meubles, Paris, 1954
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A Pierre Guariche cast aluminium "Tulip" chair dating from the 1950s. With the metal being cast
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminium "Tonneau" Chair, Steiner Meubles, Paris, 1954
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A Pierre Guariche cast aluminium "Tonneau" chair dating from the 1950s. With the metal being cast
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

French Antique Louis XVI Dining Chairs in Set of Six, circa 1920
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Superior detailing and quality on this French Louis XVI dining chairs from Paris with original
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Set of 48 'Cafe de Paris' Bistro Dinning Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
A set of 48 'Cafe de Paris' bistro dining chairs from France, 1950s. The wooden beech frames are in
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Chair, Model No.400, by Roger Tallon, Editions Lacloche, Paris 1964
By Lacloche Freres, Roger Tallon
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair, Model No.400, by Roger Tallon, Editions Lacloche, Paris 1964
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Stools

Louis XVI-Style Dining Chairs from Paris, Circa 1930
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
In a set of 6, these lovely classic early-20th century set of six Louis XVI-style chairs have their
Category

Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs by Simon Packo, Blankenberge, Belgium, 1972
By Simon Packo, Lelièvre Paris
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare set of dining chairs was designed and produced by the Belgian designer Simon Packo in his
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Set of Six Antique Art Deco Solid Dining Chairs Charles Bernel, Paris
By Charles Bernel
Located in North York, ON
This set of six Art Deco style dining chairs hails from France. Each chair is comprised of a solid
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the paris dining chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A paris dining chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a paris dining chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A paris dining chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made paris dining chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Guariche, Hermès and Maison Gouffé are consistently popular.

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Questions About Paris 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.