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Purple Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Pink Green and Purple Parsons Dining Chairs - 4 Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible set of 4 parsons dining chairs. Each feature a pink purple and green designed fabric
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Maurice Dufrene Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Purple Heart
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco dining chairs in sculpted purple heart, circa 1922. Measures: 18" wide x 18
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Purpleheart
Set of 2 Purple Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 purple Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Purple Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 purple Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak and Purple Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of dining chairs, solid oak, fabric, 1960s
These distinctive chairs in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 31.3 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Graceful Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Graceful dining chair, Royal Stranger.
Dimensions: 95 x 54 x 54 cm.
Materials: Blossom pink
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Ten Mid-century Danish Teak Dining Chairs in Purple Wool Textile
Located in Oakland, CA
Restored set of ten mid-century Danish dining chairs handcrafted of old-growth teak with sculpted
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.5 in W 18.25 in D 19.25 in
Bondi Stackable Dining Chair in Ashwood
By Fräg Woodall, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
restaurant or cafe´ as in a kitchen or dining space at home. Stackable up to 2 chairs.
Additional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Graceful Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Graceful dining chair, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 95 x 54 x 54 cm
Materials: Blossom pink velvet
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Graceful Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Graceful dining chair, Royal Stranger.
Dimensions: 95 x 54 x 54 cm
Materials: Blossom pink velvet
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Graceful Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 graceful dining chairs, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 95 x 54 x 54 cm
Materials: Blossom
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Four Finn Juhl For France & Sons Dining Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four mid century modern dining chairs designed by Finn Juhl and made by France and Son
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Post Modern Leather Dining Chairs Cassina Cab 1980s Italy
By Cassina
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice stylish Post Modern dining chairs. Blue Smooth stich Leather upholstery
Blue color
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Postmodern Black Tufted Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
for contemporary dining spaces.
Black Tufted Parsons Chairs
Sophisticated black-on-black fabric
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Boho Chic Pencil Reed Dining Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional set of 4 pencil reed dining chairs. Each feature purple floral seat cushion with a
Category
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Reed
High End Parsons Dining Chairs Blue
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Dining Chairs with Spring Supported Seats
Fabric color is blue with tiny yellow dots which makes them
Category
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Set of 6 Venetian Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six stunning Venetian dining chairs in purple mohair.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pencil Reed Rattan Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six dining chairs feature full veneer of pencil reed rattan in a unique geometric design
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Navy Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
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The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leather. Hand-wrapped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Postmodern Black on Black Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing set of 6 vintage postmodern parsons dining chairs. Each feature a fantastic black on black
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Exquisite Set of Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Eugenio Gerli
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique set of high back dining chairs features a wonderful combination of stylish designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Blue Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue pastel/purple cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olive Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive / purple Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Honey Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey/Lila Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Coral Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coral/caramel cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olive Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Honey Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contempo Vintage Woodard Andalusion Style Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contempo Vintage Woodard Andalusion style wrought iron dining chairs - set of 4. Item features (4
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 39 in W 20 in D 23 in
4 Arne Jacobsen Swiveling Oxford Dining Chairs, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four swiveling upholstered Oxford dining chairs in a tightly woven dark purple contract
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pencil Reed Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six dining chairs feature full veneer of pencil reed rattan in a unique geometric design
Category
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Reed
Set of 6 French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six French dining chairs from the late 1940's/early 1950's with modernist open floating back
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
2 Vintage Chinoiserie Purple Lacquer Ming Style Slat Back Side Accent Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Chinese Chinoiserie ming style side chairs featuring purple lacquer with slat backs
Category
Late 20th Century Ming Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
H 41.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
8 Vintage Baker Furniture Traditional Mahogany Contemporary Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of eight vintage Baker Furniture dining chairs. The side chairs feature an oval back with
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 4 Gold Leafed Thinline Mfg Dining Chairs
By Thinline
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely stunning set of 4 Thinline dining chairs. The chairs have a solid aluminum body and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
French Dining Chairs Louis XV Oversized, Set of 10
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Oversized Dining Chairs
Set includes 2 arm and 8 side chairs
Coloration: Green background with very dark
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Purple Blue with Black Papercord Seat by Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
With a form that is uniquely its own, the iconic CH24 Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner holds a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Lavender Purple with Black Papercord Seat by Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
With a form that is uniquely its own, the iconic CH24 Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner holds a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Light Purple with Black Papercord Seat by Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
With a form that is uniquely its own, the iconic CH24 Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner holds a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Dark Purple with Black Papercord Seat by Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
With a form that is uniquely its own, the iconic CH24 Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner holds a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Antonin Suman for TON Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
large set of dining chairs that were designed by Antonin Suman and manufactured by TON. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of 4 Blue Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 blue pastel/purple cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Olive Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 olive/purple Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 olive/purple Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Blue Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 blue pastel/purple cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Coral Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Coral/caramel cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Black Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Black cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Coral / caramel cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Honey Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Honey/Lila Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Honey/Lila Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Purple Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Set of Eight Mid Century Purple Mushroom Chairs, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Set of 4 Honey Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Honey Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Olive Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Olive Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Black Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Black Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Olive Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 olive circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Purple Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of purple dining chairs available for sale. The range of distinct purple dining chairs — often made from metal, steel and wood — can elevate any home. We have 55 antique and vintage purple dining chairs in-stock, while there are 26 modern editions to choose from as well. Purple dining chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Purple dining chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Tolix, Xavier Pauchard and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful purple dining chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Purple Dining Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $133 on the low end and $21,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Purple Dining Chairs
- What is a dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2024To 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell how old a dining room chair is, look for a stamp, brand, tag or label under its seat or on its legs. Some makers include dates of manufacture in their markings for easy reference. If your chair doesn't display a date, conduct research using online resources to try and determine its age. The model number, line name and maker's name can all provide useful starting points for researching a dining chair. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer date your piece. Explore a wide variety of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
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