What is a dining chair?

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.

How tall should dining chairs be?

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.

What is a carver dining chair?

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.

What is the difference between an accent chair and a dining chair?

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.

What is the difference between dining chairs and accent chairs?

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.

What materials did Eero Saarinen use for his pedestal chairs?

Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a good width for a dining chair?

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.

What are the head dining chairs called?

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.

Should dining room chairs have arms?

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

Is it worth recovering dining chairs?

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.

What is a dining chair with arms called?

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.

Is leather good for dining chairs?

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.

How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?

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.

Do chairs have to match the dining table?

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

What are the chairs at a dining table called?

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.

Are leather dining chairs worth it?

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.

What is a dining room chair called?

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.

How can you tell if a dining chair is good quality?

To tell if a dining chair is good quality, first push on the backrest. Wobbling or creaking may indicate that a chair is poorly made. Next, look over every visible part of the frame. Good-quality dining chairs should display even finishes and tight-fitting joints. If the chair has upholstery, examine it for any gaps or wrinkles, which may suggest poor craftsmanship. Find a large selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

What is the end chair called for a dining table?

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.

What is the best fabric to reupholster dining chairs?

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.

Pedestal Dining Chairs

Pencil Reed Dining Table

Split Pedestal

Henredon Dining Room Set

Pencil Rattan Chair

Double Pedestal Table Glass

Eero Saarinen Dining Table Oval

Knoll Tulip Table And Chairs

Architecture Chair

Regency Dining Set Pedestal Table 8 Chairs Eight Seater Mahogany

$6,776

Regency Dining Set Pedestal Table 8 Chairs Eight Seater Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

An impressive Regency style mahogany dining suite comprising an extending twin-pedestal dining table and eight matching chairs Classic Regency dining set with the extending table and...

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Vintage 1980s Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

Single Pedestal One Leaf Oval Banded Dining Table 8 Regency Chairs Set MINT!

$9,000 / set

Single Pedestal One Leaf Oval Banded Dining Table 8 Regency Chairs Set MINT!

By Smith & Watson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Single Pedestal One Leaf Oval Banded Dining Table 8 Regency Chairs Set MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Rattan Palms Reed Pedestal Pastel Game Dining Swivel Chairs , Set of 4

$4,895 / set

1970s Rattan Palms Reed Pedestal Pastel Game Dining Swivel Chairs , Set of 4

By Ficks Reed

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning rattan swivel chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The swivel chairs are a statement piece...

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Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Pedestal/Swivel Chair. Cast iron Base.

$2,400 / item

Ilmari Tapiovaara Pedestal/Swivel Chair. Cast iron Base.

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The Pedestal Chair Swivels. The Upholstered Seat and Back are in Black Belgium Linen.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Hickory Chair Flame Mahogany Regency Style Two Pedestal Conference Dining Table

$2,500

Hickory Chair Flame Mahogany Regency Style Two Pedestal Conference Dining Table

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Hickory Chair Flame Mahogany Regency Style Two Pedestal Conference Dining Table Dimensions : 118" Long X 46.25" Deep X 30" Tall (74" without leaves) This dining table was made by H...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Dining Set w/ Round Pedestal Base Table 5 Pcs

$1,295 / set

Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Dining Set w/ Round Pedestal Base Table 5 Pcs

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Dining Set with Round Pedestal Base Dining Table (No glass) & 4 Dining Armchairs all with Flower and Vine Details - 5 Pc Set.

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Late 20th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arkana Set of Four White Shell Seat Pedestal Chairs by Burke Maurice, 1960's

$1,695 / set

Arkana Set of Four White Shell Seat Pedestal Chairs by Burke Maurice, 1960's

By Arkana Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by Arkana in the 1960s, these four shell seat pedestal chairs were designed by Maurice Burke. Each chair features a molded white shell seat with a gently curved back, mounte...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Sculptural Leather Dining Chair with Pedestal Base

$3,450 / item

Sculptural Leather Dining Chair with Pedestal Base

Located in New York, NY

The enveloping barrel backrest seamlessly transitions into plush, well-cushioned seating, ensuring ergonomic support and a comfortable dining experience. Below, the distinctive split...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of Six Chairs Taupe Bouclé

$15,860 / set

Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of Six Chairs Taupe Bouclé

Located in New York, NY

The enveloping barrel backrest seamlessly transitions into plush, well-cushioned seating, ensuring ergonomic support and a comfortable dining experience. Below, the distinctive split...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé, Upholstery

Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of 8 Chairs White Bouclé

$21,150 / set

Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of 8 Chairs White Bouclé

Located in New York, NY

The enveloping barrel backrest seamlessly transitions into plush, well-cushioned seating, ensuring ergonomic support and a comfortable dining experience. Below, the distinctive split...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Sculptural Boucle Dining Chair with Split Pedestal Base - Mondo Design Studio

$3,450 / item

Sculptural Boucle Dining Chair with Split Pedestal Base - Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette.

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Rotunda Swivel Dining Chair with Pedestal Base In Olive Green Velvet

$4,500 / item

Rotunda Swivel Dining Chair with Pedestal Base In Olive Green Velvet

By Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

The Rotunda Swivel Dining Chair explores the relationship between soft volume and disciplined geometry.

Category

2010s Portuguese Brutalist Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Large Regency Style Mahogany Three Pedestal Dining Table And Twelve Chairs

$18,500 / item

Large Regency Style Mahogany Three Pedestal Dining Table And Twelve Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Very large Regency style mahogany dining table and twelve reproduction dining chairs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Dining Set Pedestal Table and 8 Chairs Mahogany

$4,680

Regency Dining Set Pedestal Table and 8 Chairs Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Regency Revival dining set with 8 chairs Classic mahogany extending pedestal table that seats 8 people comfortably The chairs consist of two arm chairs and...

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Vintage 1920s Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 Lucite Dining Chairs Square Dining Table on Single Pedestal Base

$6,200 / set

Set of 4 Lucite Dining Chairs Square Dining Table on Single Pedestal Base

By Karl Springer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern scallop shape back set of four chairs and matching dining table set. Chair dimensions: 19 x 18 x 39 x 17.5.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Antique Victorian Mahogany Twin Pedestal Dining Table &12 chairs 19th Century

$26,794 / set

Antique Victorian Mahogany Twin Pedestal Dining Table &12 chairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A fantastic antique Victorian dining set comprising an antique Victorian mahogany and parcel gilt twin pedestal base dining table by the renowned Glasgow cabinet maker and retailer W...

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George IV Regency Twin Pedestal Dining Table & 12 chairs 19th Century

$19,332 / set

Antique George IV Regency Twin Pedestal Dining Table & 12 chairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant and rare antique George IV Regency twin-pedestal extending dining table with a set of twelve George IV dining chairs, all dating from Circa 1830.

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Antique 1830s English Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Henredon Wood Leather Strap Dining Chairs Coconut Pedestal Table, Set of 5

$8,850 / set

Henredon Wood Leather Strap Dining Chairs Coconut Pedestal Table, Set of 5

By Henredon

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite dining set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibit...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Pierre Cardin Dining Room Set, 6 Keyhole Back Arm Chairs #26406 & Pedestal Table

$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pierre Cardin Dining Room Set, 6 Keyhole Back Arm Chairs #26406 & Pedestal Table

By Pierre Cardin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pierre Cardin dining room set, 6 keyhole back armchairs #26406 and pedestal table, 1989 Complete with six iconic Pierre Cardin keyhole back arm chairs #26406, each one signed in gol...

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Rare Marzio Cecchi Circular Glazed Pedestal Dining Table Set With Four S Chairs

$13,024Sale Price / set|61% Off

Rare Marzio Cecchi Circular Glazed Pedestal Dining Table Set With Four S Chairs

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Rare Marzio Cecchi Circular Glass, Metal & Wicker Pedestal Dining Table With A Set Of Four Woven S Chairs 1970's Made In Italy 1972 Table diameter 111 cm CHAIRS Height 120cm...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

MCM Spun Fiberglass Four Chairs & Table Outdoor Patio Set by Russell Woodard

$2,112Sale Price / set|35% Off

MCM Spun Fiberglass Four Chairs & Table Outdoor Patio Set by Russell Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Exceptional five-piece Mid-Century Modern spun fiberglass patio dining set in the style of Russell Woodard. The set includes four sculptural hourglass pedestal dining chairs and a ma...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

RALPH LAUREN Mahogany Pedestal Table with 4 Medallion Back Chairs, Set of 5

$2,650

RALPH LAUREN Mahogany Pedestal Table with 4 Medallion Back Chairs, Set of 5

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Crafted from mahogany, this sculpted pedestal table includes four dining chairs for a complete and luxurious addition to the dining room.

Category

Early 2000s Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Glass, Wood

Monumental Studio Crafted 8 FT Cherry Wood Dining Table with 8 Matching Chairs

$7,995 / set

Monumental Studio Crafted 8 FT Cherry Wood Dining Table with 8 Matching Chairs

Located in Oakwood, GA

Monumental Studio Crafted 8 FT Dining Table W/ 8 Chairs, Cherry Wood & Tile Cherry hardwood Constructed with a substantial plank top Linear inlay Contrasting square accents Top ...

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Cherry

1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Table Set by Skovby Møbelfabrik

$3,750 / set

1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Table Set by Skovby Møbelfabrik

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Why We Love It: • Stunning rosewood dining table with sculptural oval pedestal base • Integrated leaf extension discreetly stored within the pedestal • Matching rosewood dining chair...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Lattice Metal Green Dining Set - 5 Pc Set

$1,350 / set

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Lattice Metal Green Dining Set - 5 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Lattice Metal Green Dining Set - 5 Pc Set. Set includes (2) Armchairs, (2) armless chairs, pedestal base dining table, oval clear glass top, swi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set 5 Pc

$1,250 / set

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set 5 Pc

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set. Set includes a round pedestal base dining table (does not include glass top), (4) pedestal bas...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Set in the Manner of Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$2,895 / set

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Set in the Manner of Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Perkasie, PA

Description: A striking Mid-Century Modern dining set featuring a pedestal dining table with four coordinating swivel chairs, designed in the iconic Tulip style associated with Eero ...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set 5 Pc

$995 / set

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set 5 Pc

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Russell Woodard Mid Century Modern Woven Spun Fiberglass Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set. Set includes a round pedestal base dining table (does not include glass top), (4) pedest...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Modern Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set

$1,395 / set

Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Modern Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Russell Woodard White Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Modern Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set. Item features a round pedestal base dining table (does not include glass top), (4) pedes...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Recent Sales

19th Century Walnut Table and Chairs Louis Philippe dining room set

Unavailable

H 33.47 in Dm 43.31 in

19th Century Walnut Table and Chairs Louis Philippe dining room set

Located in Rome, IT

The photos was made before the shipment in to ours warehouse. 19th Century Walnut Table and Chairs Louis Philippe . Made in north west of Italy circa 1850, this rounded and pedestal ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Regency Style Dining Set Pedestal Table and Ten Chippendale Chairs Mahogany

Unavailable

H 30 in W 47 in D 193 in

Regency Style Dining Set Pedestal Table and Ten Chippendale Chairs Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Regency style pedestal dining table in mahogany with satinwood crossbanding.

Category

Late 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Sets

Pencil Reed Rattan And Tessellated Stone Marquetry Pedestal Table And Chairs

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H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Pencil Reed Rattan And Tessellated Stone Marquetry Pedestal Table And Chairs

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Pencil Reed Rattan And Tessellated Stone Marquetry Pedestal Table And Pair of Matching Chairs set composed of a square pedestal table made in pencil rattan marquetry structure adorn...

Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Sets

Materials

Stone

1970s Italian Design Style Pedestal Rattan And Wooden Round Table and 4 Chairs

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H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 22.05 in

1970s Italian Design Style Pedestal Rattan And Wooden Round Table and 4 Chairs

Located in Tourcoing, FR

1970s Italian Design Style Pedestal Rattan And Wooden Round Table and 4 Chairs compose of a 121cm diameter round dining pedestal wood and rattan table with 4 matching chairs with a c...

Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Rattan

Original Art Deco Cloud Dining Table and Chairs by Epstein in Maple

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H 29.5 in W 72 in D 36 in

Original Art Deco Cloud Dining Table and Chairs by Epstein in Maple

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Kent, GB

It is in burr Maple veneers with a double pedestal table and six tub dining chairs reupholstered in fashionable faux suede fabric.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Danish Solid Pine Extension Dining Set by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmil

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H 28.75 in Dm 42.13 in

Danish Solid Pine Extension Dining Set by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmil

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Riga, Latvia

Extendable pedestal dining table with 5 dining chairs, the desk and the base are joined by 6 minimalistic columns.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Pine

Vintage Set of Six Tulip Pedestal Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

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H 32 in W 19.5 in D 21 in

Vintage Set of Six Tulip Pedestal Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern tulip dining chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates from the Pedestal Collection, circa 1960's.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

6x Upholstered in blue Velvet, Seat Side Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970

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H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in

6x Upholstered in blue Velvet, Seat Side Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970

By Eero Saarinen

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of 6 Eero Saarinen “Tulip” / Pedestal Dining Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s A rare and elegant set of six original “Tulip” (Pedestal) dining chairs designed by Eero Saari...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Chrome Swivel Pedestal Base Dining Armchairs by Contempo, Set of 4

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H 40 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in

Midcentury Chrome Swivel Pedestal Base Dining Armchairs by Contempo, Set of 4

By Contempo

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid-Century Modern chrome swivel white pedestal base dining armchairs by Contempo - Set of 4. Item features swivel seat, scrolling frame, pedestal base, polished chrome finish, white...

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

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Child's Chair

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H 19.25 in W 13 in D 12 in

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Child's Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in the early 20th century, this petite Guatemalan children's chair charms with its playful asymmetry and richly textured surface. Influenced by Spanish Colonial furniture des...

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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Pedestals

Materials

Wood

American Heritage Billiard Pub Height Table Set with King View Chairs and Stools

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H 43 in Dm 31.25 in

American Heritage Billiard Pub Height Table Set with King View Chairs and Stools

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Handsome, gently used contemporary American Heritage Billiards pub height table set. This 5-piece set is designed for use in a billiards room. The king viewing chairs have are ideal ...

Category

2010s American Mission Pedestals

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

1970´S Spanish Solid Walnut Dining Table with Eight Chairs and Two Pedestals

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H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 86.62 in

1970´S Spanish Solid Walnut Dining Table with Eight Chairs and Two Pedestals

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

A superb offer of very solid and sturdy neoclassical dining table and eight chairs. The table measures 220 x 110 x75 cm and the chairs 110 x 45 x45 Solid and very elegant walnut w...

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Regency Dining Set Pedestal Table and Chippendale Chairs

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H 30 in W 119 in D 46 in

Regency Dining Set Pedestal Table and Chippendale Chairs

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Sumptuous Regency style walnut pedestal dining table and set of matching Chippendale chairs The set of ten chairs consists of two arm chairs and eight side chairs Table works on a le...

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Antique 1880s Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Regency Pedestal Dining Set Hepplewhite Chairs Extending Table

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H 30 in W 120 in D 39 in

Regency Pedestal Dining Set Hepplewhite Chairs Extending Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Regency style dining table Comes with a matching set of ten chairs in the Hepplewhite manner Chairs are two arm chairs and eight side chairs The chairs are...

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Vintage 1920s Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Saarinen Style Dining or Cocktail Chairs with Pedestal Bases by Pastoe

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H 31.5 in W 18 in D 22 in

Set of 6 Saarinen Style Dining or Cocktail Chairs with Pedestal Bases by Pastoe

By Pastoe, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 6 Saarinen style dining chairs by Pastoe. Chairs have acrylic frames with newer yellow upholstered cushions and white enameled pedestal base.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Acrylic

Knoll Saarinen Pedestal Table Dining Set with Saarinen Executive Dining Chairs

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H 29 in W 48 in D 78 in

Knoll Saarinen Pedestal Table Dining Set with Saarinen Executive Dining Chairs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

A sculptural and streamlined ensemble, this set includes one oval pedestal dining table and six Saarinen Executive armless chairs, all crafted with the exceptional quality and materi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel

Eero Saarinen pedestal dining table for Knoll with six chairs

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H 28.5 in W 78 in D 48 in

Eero Saarinen pedestal dining table for Knoll with six chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Oval laminate topped pedestal table with two arm chairs and four side chair all swiveling. Each chair has old Knoll Associates label and older style aluminum ring on base of chairs ...

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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

Chippendale Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table with Eight Chairs

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H 39.25 in W 23 in D 22.75 in

Chippendale Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table with Eight Chairs

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Chippendales style mahogany dining set. The set includes the banded double pedestal extension dining table and eight matching dining chairs, including two captain armchair...

Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Starburst Double Pedestal Dining Table with Six Chairs by Henredon

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H 29 in W 100 in

Starburst Double Pedestal Dining Table with Six Chairs by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Toledo, OH

A stunning dining set with 80" oval dining table and six leather chairs (two arm and four side) by Henredon.

Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Superb Quality Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table With 10 2 Chairs

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H 30 in W 125 in D 55 in

Superb Quality Mahogany Pedestal Dining Table With 10 2 Chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

TOP QUALITY TABLE MADE FROM THE FINEST CUBAN FLAME MAHOGANY, VENEERED ON MAHOGANY, FEATURING REEDED LEGS AND EDGE. CIRCA 1950 LENGTH: 125" 10FT 5 INCH WITH LEAVES 83 1/2" ...

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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Carved Rosewood Dining Set, Round Pedestal Table & Eight Matching Chairs

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H 30.5 in W 60 in D 60 in

Chinese Carved Rosewood Dining Set, Round Pedestal Table & Eight Matching Chairs

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent Chinese rosewood carved dining room set which features a hand carved grapes and vines all around the apron and pedestal of the table.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Dining Room Sets

Materials

Textile, Silk, Glass, Rosewood

Chinese Carved Rosewood Dining Set, Round Pedestal Table & Eight Matching Chairs

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H 30.5 in W 60 in D 60 in

Chinese Carved Rosewood Dining Set, Round Pedestal Table & Eight Matching Chairs

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent Chinese rosewood carved dining room set which features a hand carved grapes and vines all around the apron and pedestal of the table.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Dining Room Sets

Materials

Textile, Silk, Glass, Rosewood

Contemporary Deco Style Double Pedestal Dining Table with Six Chairs Henredon

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H 29.5 in W 80 in D 46 in

Contemporary Deco Style Double Pedestal Dining Table with Six Chairs Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an utterly beath-taking dining set, with an expandable burl wood table and six chairs, two arm and four armless, in the Art Deco style, by Henredon, circa 1...

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1990s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Burl

EXQUISITE TWO PEDESTAL BURR WALNUT EXTENDING DiNING TABLE & 10 CHAIRS SUITE

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H 29.14 in W 122.25 in D 48.43 in

EXQUISITE TWO PEDESTAL BURR WALNUT EXTENDING DiNING TABLE & 10 CHAIRS SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Regency style Burr Walnut two pedestal dining table with ten matching inlaid dinin...

Category

20th Century English Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Table and 8 Carved Wheat Sheaf Chairs, Dining Set

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H 28.75 in W 90 in D 45 in

Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Table and 8 Carved Wheat Sheaf Chairs, Dining Set

Located in West Hartford, CT

Classic traditional 9 pc. dining set includes a mahogany inlay double pedestal dining table and 8 shield back chairs, 2 arms and 6 side, with carved classical wheat sheaf motifs alon...

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Mahogany Twin Pedestal Dining Table 19th Century & Ten Chairs

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H 28.75 in W 110.63 in D 57.88 in

Antique George III Mahogany Twin Pedestal Dining Table 19th Century & Ten Chairs

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful dining set comprising an antique George III flame mahogany twin pedestal dining table circa 1810 in date and ten bespoke Regency style tulip back dining chairs.

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

D.R. Dimes Tiger Maple Double Pedestal Dining Table with Two Leaves & Six Chairs

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H 29.5 in W 100 in D 42 in

D.R. Dimes Tiger Maple Double Pedestal Dining Table with Two Leaves & Six Chairs

By D.R. Dimes

Located in Milford, NH

A spectacular Chippendale style dining room set in tiger maple including a rectangular double pedestal dining table with two leaves and six chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Sets

Materials

Maple

Vintage Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Oak Round Pedestal Dining Set

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H 30 in W 43 in D 43 in

Vintage Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Oak Round Pedestal Dining Set

By Conant Ball

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage solid oak round pedestal dining table and 4 chairs by Conant Ball.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Glass top on silver gilt double pedestal base with ten chairs

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H 96 in W 48 in D 0.5 in

Glass top on silver gilt double pedestal base with ten chairs

Located in Houston, TX

This highly stylized set is by Ferguson Copeland The glass top sits on a base with two supports Of carved wood and is silver gilt. The chairs are A set of ten consisting of two arm ...

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Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Dining Room Sets

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Mid-Century Dinette Set, Oval Double Pedestal Table with Six Swivel Chairs

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H 27.5 in W 65.25 in D 42 in

Mid-Century Dinette Set, Oval Double Pedestal Table with Six Swivel Chairs

By Chromcraft

Located in Topeka, KS

Fun and funky Mid-Century Modern dinette set featuring an oval table with double pedestal base of aluminum and six two toned wood grained and black vinyl swivel chairs with aluminum ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

An Art Deco Eight Seater Dining Table and Chairs by Maurice Adams

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H 29.93 in W 85.04 in D 40.16 in

An Art Deco Eight Seater Dining Table and Chairs by Maurice Adams

By Maurice Adams

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Six satinwood veneered dining chairs and two satinwood veneered carver armchairs.

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Macassar, Satinwood

Superb Hand-Painted Antique Oblong Dining Set with Eight Chairs

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H 29 in W 82 in D 42 in

Superb Hand-Painted Antique Oblong Dining Set with Eight Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

One of a kind charming oval dining table having black background and meticulous hand-painted floral decoration in pinks, green, cream and gold, with two tripod pedestals.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Sets

Regency Style Dining Table and Chairs by Bevan and Funnell

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H 30 in W 90 in D 39.5 in

Regency Style Dining Table and Chairs by Bevan and Funnell

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a top quality Regency style mahogany pedestal dining table and eight chairs by Bevan and Funnell, a top English cabinet maker.

Category

Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Ten Seater Satinwood Dining Table and Ten Chairs by Waring & Gillow

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H 29.53 in W 72.45 in D 42.13 in

Art Deco Ten Seater Satinwood Dining Table and Ten Chairs by Waring & Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Satinwood veneered on solid mahogany with figured walnut banding set over a figured walnut veneered pedestal base. Eight dining chairs with solid satinwood frames and two carver armc...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Leon Rosen Burl Wood Oval Dining Table

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H 29 in W 104.5 in

Leon Rosen Burl Wood Oval Dining Table

By Leon Rosen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Without the 2 leaves, the table squeezes together to form either a nice pedestal dining table for 4 chairs or even a perfect round table for a hallway.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Dining Set

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H 38 in W 21 in D 15.5 in

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Dining Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular set of vintage coastal dining chairs and pedestal. Beautiful natural pencil reed in a chic Chevron design.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Sets

Materials

Reed, Glass

Art Deco Eight Seat Dining Suite by Maurice Adams

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H 29.93 in W 81.11 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Eight Seat Dining Suite by Maurice Adams

By Maurice Adams

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco eight-seater dining Suite by Maurice Adams. Burr walnut veneered dining table set over fluted figured and burr walnut veneered pedestals.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco 6 Seater Dining Suite by Betty Joel

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H 71.26 in W 32.29 in D 23.63 in

Art Deco 6 Seater Dining Suite by Betty Joel

By Betty Joel

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Six solid walnut dining chairs with green leather re-upholstery. Makers label to underside of dining table, dated 1935.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

An Art Deco Eight Seater Dining Suite by Hille of London

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H 30.32 in W 84.26 in D 39.38 in

An Art Deco Eight Seater Dining Suite by Hille of London

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Six dining chairs and two carver armchairs all with satinwood veneered backs and solid satinwood frame.

Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

Original 1930's Waring & Gillow Art Deco Ten Seat Dining Suite

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H 29.53 in W 72.05 in D 42.13 in

Original 1930's Waring & Gillow Art Deco Ten Seat Dining Suite

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Satinwood veneered on solid with figured walnut banding set over a figured walnut veneered pedestal base. Eight dining chairs with solid satinwood frames and two carver armchairs, so...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Art Deco Six Seat Extendable Burr Walnut Dining Suite, Circa 1935

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H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 38.59 in

Art Deco Six Seat Extendable Burr Walnut Dining Suite, Circa 1935

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Set over a chequered figured walnut pedestal base. Six dining chairs with figured walnut wraparound veneers with cream leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Macassar, Walnut

Art Deco Eight Seat Dining Suite by Maurice Adams English Circa 1935

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H 31.5 in W 100.01 in D 41.74 in

Art Deco Eight Seat Dining Suite by Maurice Adams English Circa 1935

By Maurice Adams

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Eight walnut backed dining chairs. Re-upholstered in cream leather.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Eight Seat Dining Suite by Harry & Lou Epstein, English, circa 1935

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H 29.93 in W 94.49 in D 38.59 in

Art Deco Eight Seat Dining Suite by Harry & Lou Epstein, English, circa 1935

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco eight seater dining suite by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut veneered dining table with two bolted burr walnut veneered pedestal supports.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Round Oak Tulip Pedestal Table with 4 Brown and Chrome Parsons Dining Chairs

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H 28.75 in Dm 40.75 in

Round Oak Tulip Pedestal Table with 4 Brown and Chrome Parsons Dining Chairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

The vintage 1970s Burke tulip table base has been repainted. The pedestal table is accompanied by four aluminum leg parsons dining chairs.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Miniature Regency Style Dining Table and Chairs Signed L. Clarke

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H 3.75 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Miniature Regency Style Dining Table and Chairs Signed L. Clarke

By Larry Clark

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming signed English mahogany miniature Regency style 2 pedestal dining table and 6 chairs, 4 side chairs and 2 armchairs with upholstered seats.

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20th Century British Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Hickory Chair Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table, Refinished

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H 29.88 in W 116.13 in D 46.13 in

Hickory Chair Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table, Refinished

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian style double pedestal extension dining table By Hickory Chair Furniture Company USA, late 20th century Book-matched mahogany, with carved solid mahog...

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Hickory Furniture Expandable Mahogany Double Pedestal Spider Leg Dining Table

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H 29.5 in W 132 in D 46 in

Hickory Furniture Expandable Mahogany Double Pedestal Spider Leg Dining Table

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning espresso brown mahogany dining room table by Hickory Chair Furniture, North Carolina, US.

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Early 2000s American Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Dining Set Pedestal Table and Queen Anne Chairs Walnut

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H 30 in W 115 in D 42 in

Regency Dining Set Pedestal Table and Queen Anne Chairs Walnut

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Look no further for the ultimate high end dining set up Set of 10 Queen Anne style dining chairs in walnut around a matching Regency manner table The table is a walnut pedestal dinin...

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Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Drexel Heritage Banded Mahogany Pedestal Extension Dining Table and Eight Chairs

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H 29.25 in W 68.13 in D 45 in

Drexel Heritage Banded Mahogany Pedestal Extension Dining Table and Eight Chairs

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

Offering a beautiful formal Drexel heritage banded mahogany double pedestal dining table with eight chairs. The table features a burl wood banded edge table with a unique mahogany wo...

Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassical Double Pedestal Oval Banded Dining Table 2 Leafs 8 Chairs Set MINT

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H 29 in W 80 in D 48 in

Neoclassical Double Pedestal Oval Banded Dining Table 2 Leafs 8 Chairs Set MINT

By Century Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Neoclassical Double Pedestal Oval Banded Dining Table 2 Leafs 8 Chairs Set MINT!

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20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Sets

Materials

Satinwood

Italian Large Oval Dining Table with Two Pedestals 12 Leather High Back Chairs

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H 30 in W 144 in D 54 in

Italian Large Oval Dining Table with Two Pedestals 12 Leather High Back Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Great set for comfortable and fine Dining.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Eero Saarinen Knoll 1959 Tulip Pedestal Table with Six Chairs

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H 29 in Dm 78 in

Eero Saarinen Knoll 1959 Tulip Pedestal Table with Six Chairs

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Winnetka, IL

Iconic Eero Saarinen Knoll 1959 white laminated tulip pedestal table with eight tulip chairs having original labels and markings. In amazing condition too!!

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Josef Hoffmann Pedestal Fledermaus Table and 2 Chairs by Wittmann Art Deco Style

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H 25.5 in Dm 26 in

Josef Hoffmann Pedestal Fledermaus Table and 2 Chairs by Wittmann Art Deco Style

By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann

Located in Toledo, OH

Josef Hoffmann Pedestal Fledermaus Table and 2 Chairs by Wittmann Art Deco styling. Bentwood Chairs upholstered back and seat. Table and Chairs are stamped "Hoffman made by Wittmann ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Impressive Italian Midcentury Dining Set with Marble-Top Table

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H 37.25 in W 19.5 in D 22 in

Impressive Italian Midcentury Dining Set with Marble-Top Table

By Pietro Costantini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A unique tabletop with slightly arched sides and a sturdy rectangular pedestal base. The unusual dining chairs with sloped sides, curved legs, and ellipse shaped back rests add style...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble

HICKORY CHAIR Banded Mahogany & Satinwood Double Pedestal Dining Table

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H 46.25 in W 72.25 in

HICKORY CHAIR Banded Mahogany & Satinwood Double Pedestal Dining Table

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style double pedestal rectangular dining table by Hickory Chair.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Four Herman Miller Upholstered Pedestal Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames

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H 32 in W 19 in D 18 in

Four Herman Miller Upholstered Pedestal Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Four Herman Miller upholstered pedestal chairs by Charles and Ray Eames in very good condition on swivel contract bases.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Split Pencil Reed Rattan Pedestal Dining Table with Set of 4 Dining Chairs

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H 28.75 in W 53.63 in D 53.63 in

1970s Split Pencil Reed Rattan Pedestal Dining Table with Set of 4 Dining Chairs

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Patio or indoor dining set including split-pencil reed column dining table with thick glass top and four matching armchairs. Four chairs have a beautiful hourglass shape with origina...

Category

Vintage 1970s Bohemian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Textile, Satin, Rattan, Glass

Pedestal Dining Tables & Set of 6 Chairs by Willy Rizzo, Circa 1970 Italy

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H 29.53 in Dm 50.79 in

Pedestal Dining Tables & Set of 6 Chairs by Willy Rizzo, Circa 1970 Italy

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Set of dining table and six chairs by Willy Rizzo, circa 1970.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Coral Form Aluminum Dining Set of Ten Chairs and Glass Top Double Pedestal Table

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H 30 in W 88 in D 42 in

Coral Form Aluminum Dining Set of Ten Chairs and Glass Top Double Pedestal Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Cast aluminum dining set in coral branch form. Set consists of ten chairs and two pedestal bases with large rectangular glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Glass

Important California Redwood Pedestal Table and Eight Chairs

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H 28 in Dm 60 in

Important California Redwood Pedestal Table and Eight Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

The Pedestal Table and Chairs made in Mendocino County, California of hand hewn 1st growth Redwood in the mid 1960’s.
Each chair signed by the furniture maker, the table signe...

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Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Sets

Vintage set of 6 Tropical Vibe McGuire Rattan & Cane Dining Chairs c. 1970s

$5,450 / set

H 36 in W 22 in D 22.32 in

Vintage set of 6 Tropical Vibe McGuire Rattan & Cane Dining Chairs c. 1970s

By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire

Located in St. Louis, MO

Nice late 1970s vintage set of 6, California casual designed McGuire San Francisco dining chairs made of bent rattan and caning with loose upholstered seat. Feature a barrel back, X ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

Styled Round Table With Upholstered Chairs Circa 1950

$2,632Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.12 in W 35.83 in D 37.41 in

Styled Round Table With Upholstered Chairs Circa 1950

Located in Opole, PL

Styled Round Table With Upholstered Chairs Circa 1950 A living room set consisting of a round table with four chairs. The set, dating back to the 1950s, is styled in the Biedermeier...

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Mid-20th Century European Biedermeier Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century French Mahogany Table Empire style with Louis Philippe four Chairs

$10,665 / set

H 30.71 in Dm 47.25 in

19th Century French Mahogany Table Empire style with Louis Philippe four Chairs

Located in Vigonza, Padua

IMPORTANT: ON REQUEST WE WILL RE-UPHIDE THE CHAIRS WITH A SUPPLEMENT OF EURO 150 EACH. Reinforced structure of the chairs for daily use. Spring seat. French mahogany dining table...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Twin Pillar Dining Table & 10 Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

$13,906 / set

H 28.75 in W 119.3 in D 45.08 in

Vintage Twin Pillar Dining Table & 10 Chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous Vintage dining set of the highest quality, comprising a Regency Revival dining table and a set of ten bar-back dining chairs in the manner of Gillows, by the maste...

Category

Late 20th Century English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Vintage 3 Pillar Dining Table by William Tillman & 12 Dining Chairs 20th Century

$22,385 / set

H 28.75 in W 150.4 in D 52.76 in

Vintage 3 Pillar Dining Table by William Tillman & 12 Dining Chairs 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous Vintage Regency Revival triple pillar dining table by the master cabinetmaker William Tillman with twelve swag-back dining chairs, circa 1980 in date. The table ...

Category

Vintage 1980s British Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Magical Set of 4 Bamboo Rattan & Upholstered Vintage Counter Stools with Backs

$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 38.5 in W 19 in D 20.5 in

Magical Set of 4 Bamboo Rattan & Upholstered Vintage Counter Stools with Backs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful set of 4 rattan and bamboo counter stools with upholstered seats having circular pattern backs with radiating surrounding rays of rattan. Beautiful details including on th...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of Six Multi-Colored Wicker Armchairs, Vintage Ficks Reed Design, Rattan

$5,485Sale Price / set|28% Off

H 39.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.25 in

Set of Six Multi-Colored Wicker Armchairs, Vintage Ficks Reed Design, Rattan

By John Wisner, Ficks Reed

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 6 Vintage American Wicker & Rattan Barrel-Back Armchairs, MCM Coastal A beautifully crafted set of six vintage wicker and rattan armchairs, showcasing classic American mi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paint

Set of Four Rattan Arm Chairs by Heywood-Wakefield Co., 1930s, USA

$12,500 / set

H 30 in W 22.5 in D 25 in

Set of Four Rattan Arm Chairs by Heywood-Wakefield Co., 1930s, USA

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

A very comfortable set of four rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C.1930s with newly upholstered back and seat cushions upholstered in Sunbrella outdoor fabrics in Papaya with Ci...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood

1980s McGuire Style Target Back Stacked Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 4

$3,450 / set

H 36 in W 23 in D 22 in

1980s McGuire Style Target Back Stacked Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 4

By McGuire

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The Iconic target back style chairs are a statement p...

Category

Vintage 1980s Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Regency Revival Dining Table & 8 chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

$5,223 / set

H 29.73 in W 95.67 in D 45.08 in

Vintage Regency Revival Dining Table & 8 chairs by William Tillman 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous Vintage dining set comprising a double pedestal dining table with a set of eight Shield Back Dining Chairs by William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. The table is ...

Category

Late 20th Century English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Swivel Chair by Oddmund Vadd, Norway

$2,949

H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Swivel Chair by Oddmund Vadd, Norway

By Oddmund Vad

Located in Barcelona, ES

The Convair swivel armchair was designed in the 1970s by Norwegian designer Oddmund Vad. The design of this armchair stands out for its spherical shape, which gives it a futuristic a...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage 7ft6" Flame Mahogany Dining Table & 10 Chairs 20th Century

$21,706 / set

H 30.32 in W 90.75 in D 90.75 in

Vintage 7ft6" Flame Mahogany Dining Table & 10 Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Regency Revival flame mahogany dining table complete with a set of ten Federal Shield Back dining chairs, dating from the 20th century. The table is of fabulous quality,...

Category

20th Century English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Amboyna

Chair with Small Italian Design Back Very Elegant Mid-Century Modern

$311Sale Price|72% Off

H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in

Chair with Small Italian Design Back Very Elegant Mid-Century Modern

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Chair with small Italian design back very elegant, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Mid Century Broyhill Conover Furniture Co. Table 6 Caned back Chairs Dining Set

$3,140 / set

H 30 in W 42 in D 64 in

Mid Century Broyhill Conover Furniture Co. Table 6 Caned back Chairs Dining Set

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a great looking mid century Broyhill Conover Furniture Co. dining room set including a table two three leg supports and one leaf, 2 arm and 4 side chairs. The entire set is ...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage 7ft6" Diam William Tillman Jupe Dining Table & 10 Chairs 20th Century

$14,584 / set

H 28.15 in W 90.16 in D 90.16 in

Vintage 7ft6" Diam William Tillman Jupe Dining Table & 10 Chairs 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous vintage Regency Revival flame mahogany Jupe circular extending dining table, made by the master cabinet maker William Tillman, with a set of ten Swag back dining c...

Category

Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Damask, Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage Twin Pillar Mahogany Dining Table W. Tillman & 10 chairs 20th Century

$10,717 / set

H 28.75 in W 100.4 in D 42.92 in

Vintage Twin Pillar Mahogany Dining Table W. Tillman & 10 chairs 20th Century

By William Tillman

Located in London, GB

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Pedestal Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pedestal dining chairs available for sale. The range of distinct pedestal dining chairs — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Pedestal dining chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of pedestal dining chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Art Deco pedestal dining chairs are of considerable interest. Henredon, Eero Saarinen and Contempo each produced beautiful pedestal dining chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Pedestal Dining Chairs?

Pedestal dining chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $780 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Pedestal Dining Chairs

What is a dining chair?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should dining chairs be?
1 Answer
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.
What is a carver dining chair?
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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.
What is the difference between an accent chair and a dining chair?
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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.
What is the difference between dining chairs and accent chairs?
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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.
What materials did Eero Saarinen use for his pedestal chairs?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a good width for a dining chair?
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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.
What are the head dining chairs called?
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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.
Should dining room chairs have arms?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
Is it worth recovering dining chairs?
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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.
What is a dining chair with arms called?
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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.
Is leather good for dining chairs?
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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.
How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?
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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.
Do chairs have to match the dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
What are the chairs at a dining table called?
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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.
Are leather dining chairs worth it?
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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.
What is a dining room chair called?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a dining chair is good quality?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
To tell if a dining chair is good quality, first push on the backrest. Wobbling or creaking may indicate that a chair is poorly made. Next, look over every visible part of the frame. Good-quality dining chairs should display even finishes and tight-fitting joints. If the chair has upholstery, examine it for any gaps or wrinkles, which may suggest poor craftsmanship. Find a large selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
What is the end chair called for a dining table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best fabric to reupholster dining chairs?
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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.

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