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HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by Hickory Chair. Mahogany with carved backrest, a
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by high-quality furniture maker Hickory Chair
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
French Dining Chairs Leather Chambly Vintage by HICKORY CHAIR Co
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
"Chambly" Dining Chairs
with Leather Upholstery and Solid Fruitwood Frames by HICKORY CHAIR Co
Category
1980s French Provincial Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Leather
HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by high-quality furniture maker Hickory Chair
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Six Teak Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by Hickory Furniture
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six teakwood chinoiserie dining chairs from Hickory Furniture.
Silk blend, tone on tone
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1970s American Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
vintage dining room chairs chairs pine
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage dining room chairs chairs pine
period 70s
design unknown Sweden
condition good
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1970s Swedish Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
vintage dining room chairs chairs Denmark
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage dining room chairs chairs Denmark
period 60's
designs Slagelse Mobelvaerk Denmark
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1960s Danish Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
vintage dining room chairs chairs 60s Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage dining room chairs chairs 60s Sweden
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition
Category
1960s Swedish Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Dining Room Chairs Chairs 1960s Danish
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage dining room chairs chairs 1960s Danish
Vintage set of 4 dining room chairs by Johannes
Category
1960s Danish Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
vintage dining room chairs chairs 60s Swedish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage dining room chairs chairs 60s Swedish
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition
Category
1960s Swedish Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
vintage chairs dining room chairs brutalist Swedish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage chairs dining room chairs brutalist Swedish
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
Category
1960s Swedish Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Vintage Dining Room Chairs Chairs 50s Danish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage dining room chairs chairs 50s Danish
period 1950s
designs unknown Denmark
conditions
Category
1950s Danish Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
6 Tell City Hard Rock Maple Colonial Style Windsor Back Spindle Dining Chairs
By Tell City Chair Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Tell City chair Company hard rock maple dining chairs, circa 1960s. Features colonial styling
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1960s American Colonial Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
vintage dining room chairs | chairs | Hans Wegner | Danish
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage dining room chairs | chairs | Hans Wegner | Danish
Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Hans
Category
1960s Danish Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful line with an oval back that we call " Medaillon " Louis XVI Chairs, very elegant. They
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
1970s Angelo Mangiarotti Dining Room Chairs
By Angelo Mangiarotti, La Sorgente Dei Mobili
Located in Madrid, ES
Four dining chairs in Mahogany and Ulpholstery designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Sorgente dei
Category
1970s Italian Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
8 Belgo chrome Dining Room Chairs , armchairs
By belgochrom
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 8 Belgochrom - 8 green Belgo Chrome dining room chairs.
Armchairs with bronzed patinated
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Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid 20th Century Teak Dining Room Chairs
Located in Delft, NL
Mid 20th Century teak dining chairs
6 Dining Room Chairs in teak color with light green velvet
Category
Mid-20th Century European Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four vintage dining chairs pair a light wood grain with warm red upholstery on
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Marko S201 Ynske Kooistra Dining Room Chairs
By Ynske Kooistra, Marko
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
set on the dining room table.
Keywords: Prouvé, midcentury Design, Minimalist, Modern, Sculptural
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Danish Dining Room Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pairing sculpted teak frames with upholstered vinyl seats, this set of four Danish dining chairs is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Dining Room Chairs Johannes Andersen Uldum Møbelfabrik
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Neuss, NW
Filigree Juliane dining chairs from the 1960s by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik. Solid
Category
1960s European Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous set of four vintage chairs, perfect for a dining room or similar setting. Vinyl upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Wooden Scandinavian Dining Room Chairs, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The curved backrest makes the chairs very elegant and shapely.
We had the chairs reupholstered by
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Regency Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Set of 6 Regency Style Dining Room Chairs. Set of 6 fruitwood and ebonized Regency styled dining
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1990s Italian Regency Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
6 Belgo Chrome Dining Room Chairs, Gold - plated
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 6 Belgo Chrome dining room chairs.
Plated metal chairs covered with fabric on the seats and
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Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set Of 8 Black Leather Dining Room Chairs
Located in Temse, BE
Set of 8 black italian leather high back dining chairs.
beautiful sleek and timeless design.
The
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Six Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of vintage-modern dining room chairs featuring upholstered seats and cane back. Matching dining
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
4 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Introducing the "Wabi Sabi Oak Chairs" - a set of four robust and heavy oak chairs, inspired by the
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1970s Dutch Brutalist Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Six Vintage Dining Room Chairs with Lucite Back
By Brickfield Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique set of high back dining chairs from the Brickfield Furniture Company, High Point N.C., 1972
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite, Wood
Italian Hand Painted / Carved Upholstered Dining Room Chair Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
/Carved Italian Dining Room Chair Set, expertly crafted to accommodate 8 discerning individuals. Each
Category
1950s Italian Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Scandinavian Modern Four Dining Room chairs by Johannes Anders
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs from the 1960s is a beautiful example of the elegance and
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Dining Room Chairs, Italy 1968.
By Pozzi, Augusto Savini
Located in Almelo, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi dining room chairs, Italy 1968.
A gorgeous set of high-quality dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tommi Parzinger Ten Dining Room Chairs, Mahogany, Striped Fabric
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of ten Tommi Parzinger attributed dining chairs. Each in very nice condition with new
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Dining Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A set of eight Italian walnut dining chairs, attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1950’s A.A. Patijn Dining Room Chairs Set
By Zijlstra, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four dining room chairs by the Dutch designer A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure made in Cherry
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Friso Kramer Revolt Dining Room Chairs Chairs Set/8 The Netherlands 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Almelo, NL
Friso Kramer Revolt Dining room chairs Chairs Set/8 The Netherlands 1953
Eight Revolt dining room
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Vico Magistretti Pair of Dining Room Chairs for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of dining room chairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina manufacture in 1964, Italy
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Green Four Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from green lacquered beech and plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Six Teak Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of six Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs.
Marked with original label IMHA
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Teak Dining Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century dining chair, circa 1960's. Beautifully slatted backrests and generous seat
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Milo Baughman Curved Cane Back Dining Room Side Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Milo Baughman curved cane back dining or side chair.
If you are in the New Jersey, New York City
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Wenge Dining Room Chairs, circa 1960
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of 4 dining chairs in solid Wenge and creme faux leather. It is unusual to find chairs made of
Category
1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wenge
Woven Dining Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant and slender French dining chairs, from the 1970's. Unique straw back and seat, and solid
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs by Hans Wölfl
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant dining chairs, designed by Hans Wölfl in Vienna in the 1950s the chairs are made from solid
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Midcentury Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six mid-century dining chairs. Walnut wood frames with black vinyl seats.
Please confirm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Dining room chairs Model 8000 Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4/6/8/10 chairs, model 8000 Series, designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen in beech wood
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1990s Swedish Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
4 + 2 Brutalist Oak Dining Wabi Sabi Room Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
6 Robust and heavy dark oak chairs.
Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning
Category
1970s Dutch Brutalist Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Industrial Dining Chairs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A good set of six (6) indoor or outdoor black dining chairs having well-formed and dramatically
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Four Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Teak Dining Room Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
The Kai Kristiansen, model 31, chairs have been replaced with a new upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Dunbar Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six dining chairs, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s. Elegant
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
Toledo Dining Chairs
Located in Oakville, CT
One Pair of Original Toledo chairs
Overall Dimensions: 15 1/2" x 17" x 31" high
Seat Height
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Louis XV Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 8 Louis XV style painted dining room chairs, circa 1960's. With rounded crest rails with
Category
1960s Unknown Louis XV Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Set Of 6 High Back Dining Room Chairs By Arper
By Arper
Located in Temse, BE
Set of 6 cognac leather high back dining chairs.
beautiful sleek and timeless design.
The chairs
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Four Red Beech Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from red lacquered beech and plywood 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Dining Room Chair 1960s Italian Manufacture Black Iron Green Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
Mid-Century Modern Dining room chair, dating back to the 1960s, Italian manufacture.
The chair have
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
English Dining Chairs
Located in Naples, FL
Crafted circa mid 1900's; exquisite inlaid detailing with unusual Egyptian papyrus motif on the splats; the seats were recently reupholstered in oatmeal ultra suede; a timeless and e...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vico Magistretti / Charlotte Perriand Style Rush Dining Room Chairs, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti
Located in Hilversum, NL
Decorative and contemporary set of dining room chairs attributed to Vico Magistretti. Made of solid
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Room Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful set of four modern Danish style dining chairs. This fine quality set of 4 modern dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Ico Parisi Style Italian Dining Room Chairs, Set of six
By Ico Parisi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful original set of six dining room chairs made in Italy during the 1950s.
In the style of
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
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Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of retro dining chairs dining room chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all retro dining chairs dining room chairs available were constructed with great care. Retro dining chairs dining room chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern retro dining chairs dining room chairs are consistently popular styles. Many retro dining chairs dining room chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Niels Otto Møller, Kai Kristiansen and Hans J. Wegner produced popular retro dining chairs dining room chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs?
Prices for retro dining chairs dining room chairs start at $1 and top out at $800,000 with the average selling for $3,281.
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 Retro Dining Chairs Dining Room Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best fabric for dining room chairs is really a matter of preference. Those who are looking for maximum durability should opt for a smooth synthetic fabric that is liquid repellant. Shop dining room chairs in a variety of fabrics on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 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 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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