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19th Century Set 18 Regency Mahogany Sabre Leg Dining Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century set of eighteen Regency mahogany sabre leg dining chairs with buttoned black leather
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Eight Sabre Leg Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber, 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Harvey Probber. The chairs are constructed with solid
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Sabre Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Arm and 4 Side Dining Chairs. Featuring curved and contoured ergonomic spindle type backs with flat
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antiqued Wood Dining Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English country-style antiqued wood dining side chair, the arched serpentine ladder back above
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antiqued Wood Dining Side Chair
Antiqued Wood Dining Side Chair
H 41 in W 20 in D 22 in
Mid Century Klismos Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Dining Chair, for a fresh interpretation on a low, modern klismos chair, this silhouette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Klismos Dining Chair
Mid Century Klismos Dining Chair
H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 24 in
Regency Style Dining Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Hand carved side chair with reeded decoration, the over scroll and double ‘X’ pierced back above an
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Dining Side Chairs
Regency Style Dining Side Chairs
H 33.75 in W 20 in D 22 in
Art Deco Scrolling Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
arms on serpentine and sabre leg supports in a black lacquered finish with polished nickel caps to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Scrolling Dining Chairs
Art Deco Scrolling Dining Chairs
H 40.25 in W 24.25 in D 30.25 in
Set Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good Set of 8 (6 + 2) Mahogany Regency Bar Back Dining Chairs. Raised upon typical Regency Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Regency Dining Chairs Cane Backs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Set of 15 Mahogany Regency Style Chairs. These Chairs stand Upon Crisply Ring Turned and
Category

Vintage 1920s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Regency Dining Chairs Cane Backs
Set Regency Dining Chairs Cane Backs
H 37 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Classic Art Deco Dining Chair - Two
Located in Westwood, NJ
Clean, classic lines, fully upholstered in a neutral brushed fabric, with tapered sabre legs are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Classic Art Deco Dining Chair - Two
Classic Art Deco Dining Chair - Two
H 38.25 in W 23 in D 25.5 in
Set Victorian Dining Chairs Balloon Back 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 Pretty Victorian Dining Chairs. These Chairs are Raised upon Turned and Carved Front Legs
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany Balloon Back
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs. Circa 1850 These chairs Have Turned Front Legs and Sabre
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Period Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 (6 + 2) Regency Period Mahogany Dining Chairs. Please scroll through for more pix - this
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Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set 16 Victorian Dining Chairs Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Good Quality Set of 16 (15 + 1) Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs. The Chairs
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Renaissance Dining Chairs 16 Carved Diners
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Amazing Set of 16 Mahogany Renaissance Style Dining Chairs. circa 1920 The Chairs stand Upon
Category

Vintage 1920s Renaissance Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Brass Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 ( 6 + 2 ) regency revival mahogany brass inlaid chairs. These chairs having typical sabre
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Set Of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting six singles and two carvers having
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of Eight Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Set Of Eight Early 19th Century, Georgian, Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Regency Dining Chairs Period Antique Brass Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Regency Period Rosewood and Simulated Rosewood Dining Chairs. This Quality Set of Dining
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Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Steel Swivel Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a wonderful set of 6 swivel dining chairs with so many special details. The brutal sabre
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Set Of Six Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine set of diminutive chairs Including one arm and five side chairs. With curved crest rails and
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

8 Regency Dining Chairs Tiger Maple, and birdseye maple
Located in Huntington, NY
A set of 8 Regency Dining Chairs Tiger Maple, and Birdseye maple. The armchairs with scrolled arms
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Incl. Pair of Elbow 'Carver' chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Including a Pair of Elbow ‘Carver’ Chairs With
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Mid-20th Century Directoire Style Painted Dining Chairs, Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six mid-20th century French painted beechwood dining chairs or side chairs with their
Category

Mid-20th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Set of 6 Antique William IV Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of six original William IV period dining chairs. They were made in England, and date
Category

Antique 1830s British William IV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Antique William IV Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Antique William IV Dining Chairs
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
Art Deco Style Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Ernst Martin Dettinger, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Offered are six (6) upholstered dining chairs that were imported from a private estate sale held in
Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Set of 4 Art Nouveau Walnut Dining Chairs An unusual set of chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Art Nouveau Walnut Dining Chairs An unusual set of chairs, the top rail of the chair
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Set of Eight Regency Period Dining Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century set of eight Regency period dining chairs in light mahogany with enclosed bar backs
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hand-carved English Regency-inspired American dining chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
With arms resembling English Regency and a back inspired by an Albert Hadley design, these dining
Category

2010s American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Linen, Silk, Poplar

Set of Six Lyre Backrest Dining Chairs, circa 1815
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A set of six antique French dining chairs, dating from the Restoration period (early 19th century
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

SET OF 6 RESTORED CHESTERFIELD LEATHER DINING CHAiRS J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
Aged Cigar Brown Leather Dining Chairs. A very good looking and well made suite, they have reeded
Category

20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Birch Hand-Carved and Ebonized Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
, ebonized fan motif and sabre legs. The armchairs boast a pair of whimsical, ebonized carved balls, topping
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Quality Set of Four Regency Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality set of four Regency antique mahogany dining chairs having a beautiful shaped flame mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

19th Century Suite of 6 French Antique Dining Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
chair boasts a gold garland design, ornate seat back in the same design, and scrolled armrests. They
Category

Antique 19th Century French Restauration Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Suite of 6 French Antique Dining Chairs
19th Century Suite of 6 French Antique Dining Chairs
No Reserve
H 36.23 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Antique quality set of 6 19th Century Mahogany dining chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 6 19th Century Mahogany dining chairs. Very rare, with a sought after sabre
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Midcentury Blackened Iron & Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 midcentury French dining chairs with blackened iron frames and new black leather
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Fine Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality set of 8 antique regency mahogany dining chairs consisting of 2 carver chairs and 6
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Empire Mahogany Gilded Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs Swedish set of 6 Empire mahogany gilded Sweden. A set of six dining chairs made
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Dining Room Chairs

A Set of Four Elegant Dining Chairs by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of four elegant dining chairs by Grosfeld House. Original lime green leather upholstery, note
Category

Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Classic Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs by Bethlehem Furniture
By Bethlehem Furniture, John Widdicomb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of 6 Regency dining chairs by Bethlehem Furniture Manufacturing Corp. Wonderful design
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

MCM Klismos Style Walnut Dining Chairs for Bethlehem Furniture Newly Upholstered
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Klismos Style High Back Sabre Legged Walnut Dining Chairs for Bethlehem
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 William IV Period Mahogany Dining Chairs, Circa 1835
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
mahogany dining chairs, inspired by classical Greek design. The chairs feature broad, figured solid
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 10 Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional set of 10 IRegency mahogany dining chairs, The set comprising of eight side chairs
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An elegant set of six Swedish Gustavian dining chairs from the neoclassical period painted in cream
Category

Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Hardwood And Brass-inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this fantastic Set of Six Regency hardwood and Brass-Inlaid Dining
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Superb Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality set of 8 antique Regency rosewood brass inlaid dining chairs consisting of two elbow
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Other

Fine Quality Set of 6 Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality set of 6 antique Regency rosewood brass inlaid dining chairs having a fine quality
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Other

Set of Six English Regency Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs with Two Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A superb British set of six brass inlaid Regency Revival dining chairs, of well-shaped Klismos
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stunning Suite of Six Regency Hardwood Bergere Dining Chairs Velvet Chesterfield
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leg dining chairs These are a very well made set, the frames are ornately carved and finished with
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Set of 16 William IV Period Mahogany Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in London, GB
A Set of Sixteen Dining Chairs of the William IV Period Constructed in mahogany, and consisting of
Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Walnut & Leather Dining Chairs by André Sornay, France 1930s
By Andre Sornay
Located in Paris, FR
An exquisite set of eight dining chairs from the 1930s by notable french designer André Sornay
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Fine Set Of Eight Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs With Red Silk Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly elegant set of Chairs with a very interesting and somewhat complex Neoclassical
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

An Exceptional Set of Six Inlaid Directoire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Charles Percier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
frames also featuring brass strung stiles, front seat rails & sabre-leg front supports. All are in
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

English Set of 6 Dining Chairs w/Pierced Back Splats & Chinoiserie Style Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English set of six dining chairs, with soft colors and chinoiserie style painted influences
Category

20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique quality set of 8 (6 plus 2) 19th Century Twist Mahogany dining chairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality set of 8 (6 plus 2) 19th Century Regency Twist Mahogany dining chairs. Very
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1930s 40s Modernist Set of Six French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent set of six Modernist Art Deco dining chairs in style of Charles Dudouyt in original
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 10 Antique English William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs by J Proctor
Located in Glasgow, GB
A fantastic set of ten William IV mahogany dining chairs dating to circa 1830 and by J Proctor
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid Century Klismos Dining Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Dining Armchair, for a fresh interpretation on a low, modern klismos chair, this silhouette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Klismos Dining Armchair
Mid Century Klismos Dining Armchair
H 32 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
Classic Art Deco Dining Armchair - Two
Located in Westwood, NJ
tapered sabre legs are finished in Bourbon Glaze. With its band of brass nails at the base, these chairs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Classic Art Deco Dining Armchair - Two
Classic Art Deco Dining Armchair - Two
H 38.25 in W 23 in D 25.5 in
Set of Ten Restored Vintage Chesterfield Hardwood Red Leather Dining Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
aged red leather dining chairs A very good looking and well made suite, the frames are all mahogany
Category

Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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Sabre Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of sabre dining chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique sabre dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. Sabre dining chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Sabre dining chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many sabre dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Widdicomb Furniture Co. produced popular sabre dining chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Sabre Dining Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,800, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $33,600 highest priced.
Questions About Sabre Dining Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining 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, 2022
    No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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