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Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight George I style mahogany dining chairs, each with center leaf, carved crest, rail and
Category
19th Century English Dining Chairs Antique
Jugendstil dining chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil dining chair by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Josef Hoffmann Beehive Dining Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Josef Hoffmann beehive dining chairs professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Dining Chair No.4
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.4 professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Fischel Dining Chair No.42
By Fischel
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fischel dining chair no.42 in very good oriignal condition.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Thonet dining chair no.4
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.4 by Michael Thonet in very nice original condition.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Thonet Dining Chair No.733
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet dining chair no.733. professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan seat.
Category
Early 1900s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 solid mahogany Regency style mahogany carved dining chairs with caned seats.
Category
1920s American Regency Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Set of 12 Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Set of 12 French mahogany dining chairs. Circa 1930
H 87cm (SH 46cm)x W 47cm x D 50cm
Category
1920s Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Restoration Dining Chairs with Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Restoration dining chairs with additional two armchairs. All are made of hand carved
Category
1910s French Restauration Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Set of Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of eight mahogany dining chairs from England includes six side chairs and two armchairs
Category
1880s English Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Set 6 Bierdemier Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set six period Biedermeier dining chairs. These handsome chair feature hand carved detailing
Category
Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Set of six oval backed French dining chairs in original paint finish. Circa 1920
H 97cm (SH 49cm
Category
1920s Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Beech
Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique set of six Gustavian dining chairs, I was told in Sweden they where called
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Birch
Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Six French cherrywood dining chairs with drop in seats covered in velvet. Circa 1920.
H 96cm (SH
Category
1920s French Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Bentwood dining chair by Löbl Wieisskirchen
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood dining chair by Löbl Wieisskirchen professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Jugendstil Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
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 Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
6 Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 6 Swedish Gustavian dining chairs. They have been restored and repainted with milk
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Neoclassical Swedish Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of eight neoclassical Swedish dining chairs circa 1825-1845. Hand-carved dining chairs hand
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Pine
Set of 10 English Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 10 vintage Regency style dining chairs, 8 sides and 2 arm chairs. The armchairs have
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Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Set Six Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent set of six large seat mahogany dining chairs, with shield backs, newly upholstered pale
Category
18th Century British Georgian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Walnut Balloon Back
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 walnut Victorian Cabriole Leg dining chairs.
These dining chairs stand upon Typical
Category
1860s Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier dining chairs in mahogany with turned and fluted legs. Set-in seat is fully cushioned
Category
19th Century Swedish Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Os de Mouton dining chairs 8
Located in MILL, NL
Set of 8 fantastic Os De Mouton dining chairs. In very good condition. Blue grey upholstery. 2 of
Category
Early 20th Century Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Fabric
Set of 8 19thc Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved Set of 8 Walnut Dining Chairs
Category
19th Century French Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Baker Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of baker dining chairs
Dark walnut consisting of 4 arm and 2 side chairs reupholstered in a
Category
1670s North American Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Walnut
Set of 12 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Set of 12 George III (Hepplewhite) mahogany shield back dining chairs with carved interlaced splats
Category
Mid-19th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Six Victorian Balloon Back Dining chairs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Set of 6 victorian dining chairs
These dining chairs feature a typical Victorian balloon
Category
1860s Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Secession dining chairs N369A by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chairs N369A by Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition. Signed with
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Set of six mahogany dining chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of six dining chairs with shaped top rail over a pierced vase splat, drop-in seats, Supported
Category
Early 20th Century British Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet, Professionally stained and repolished with new handmade rattan
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Edwardian Georgian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Set of 12 Georgian Style Dining Chairs, 10 sides/ 2 arms. Shaped backs with central splats and
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Set of six oak dining chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of six oak dining chairs, of 18th-century design having shaped top rail above-pierced splat
Category
Early 20th Century British Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Oak
American Designer, Dining Chairs, Pine, USA, 1910s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 8 stained pine dining chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1910s.
seat height 17.75”
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Pine
Ebonized Arts & Crafts Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of six vintage mahogany dining chairs including two armchairs and four side chairs. Newly re
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Set of Eight Country Georgian Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pretty set of eight dining chairs, consisting of two armchairs and six side chairs.
Georgian with
Category
Early 19th Century English Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Fruitwood
1930s Italian Partial Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Very rare set of eight, two arm and six side gilt wood Dining chairs. A combination of wood, gesso
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Gesso, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Tatham Dining Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency mahogany dining chair with carved paterae and reeded legs, carved in the style of Tatham
Category
19th Century Regency Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Set 6 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Set six 19th Century mahogany dining chairs with bar back and turned legs with drop in seats
Category
Late 19th Century Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Grand Ledge Mahogany and Needlepoint seat Dining Chairs, Pair
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
Dining Chairs in the Queen Anne style. Clean antique condition
Category
19th Century American Queen Anne Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s French Set of Six Oak Dining chairs
Located in London, GB
French: Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs, c.1940s
A set of six French dining chairs from the 1940s
Category
1640s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Four Antique Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four antique dining chairs. The chairs have a solid walnut frame with original leather seats
Category
1910s French Louis XV Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Ten Sheraton Dining Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good set of 10 George III period mahogany dining chairs, the arched crest over shaped and pierced
Category
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 3 Thonet dining chairs no.164
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 3 Thonet dining chairs no.164. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Mahogany Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Set of eight Queen Anne style dining chairs, six sides and two arms. The arm chairs have "shepherd
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Set Chippendale Dining Chairs 10 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 10 (8 + 2) Good Quality Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs.
These Chairs Stand Upon
Category
Early 1900s Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A handsome set of 8 Regency lyre back mahogany dining chairs with reeded legs; good large size
Category
Mid-19th Century English Regency Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Dining Chair from 19th Century
Located in Sofia, BG
One dining chair from 19th century. Made of solid wood, painted in light beige with coral accents
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 dining chairs by Thonet Debrecen in very nice original condition.
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of 18 Belgian dining chairs
Located in MADRID, ES
This is a fabulous set of Belgian Dining Chairs from the 18th C. The delicate green hand painted
Category
18th Century Belgian Louis XVI Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Eight Spanish Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 14 Spanish carved walnut dining chairs with upholstered seat and back.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Eight Victorian Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable set of eight 19th century English dining chairs having two armchairs and six
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Antique French Country Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 6 very sweet hand carved Walnut French Country Dining chairs with exceptional rush seats & H
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Set of 8 English Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 English Queen Anne style red lacquered Chinoiserie dining chairs. (Manner of Giles Grendey
Category
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
Set of Seven Dining Chairs in Baroque Style
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six dining chairs and extra one chair in baroque style, manufacturing in Germany, circa 1880.
Category
1880s German Rococo Revival Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking set of six 18th century Gustavian dining chairs with original paint and silk fabric seat
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Wood
Set of Six 19th Century Venetian Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of six 19th Century Venetian dining chairs.
Elegant carved shape, retaining their original
Category
19th Century Italian Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
black and gold lacquered chinoiserie dining chairs.
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
An unusual and glamorous set of four dining chairs with upholstered seats and backs, decorated in
Category
1920s Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Lacquer
Set of eight walnut dining chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of eight walnut dining chairs comprising of, two armchairs and six chairs, each with shaped top
Category
Early 20th Century British Dining Chairs Antique
Materials
Walnut
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Dining Chairs Antique For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the dining chairs antique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each dining chairs antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a dining chairs antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A dining chairs antique is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH and Gillows of Lancaster & London each produced at least one beautiful dining chairs antique that is worth considering.
How Much is a Dining Chairs Antique?
Prices for a dining chairs antique start at $1 and top out at $375,000 with the average selling for $4,761.
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 Dining Chairs Antique
- 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- 1stDibs 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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