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Modern Italy Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs - a Pair
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The HAL Tube stackable chair by Vitra is very sleek with clean contemporary look.
The shape of the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Modern Italy Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The HAL Tube stackable chair by Vitra is very sleek with clean contemporary look.
The shape of the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Italy Modern Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The HAL Tube stackable chair by Vitra is very sleek with clean contemporary look.
The shape of the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Italy Modern Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs Set of 3
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The HAL Tube stackable chair by Vitra is very sleek with clean contemporary look.
The shape of the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather.
Base of powder coated
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with black aniline leather.
Base of chrome steel tube
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rene Herbst Sandows Dining Chairs
By René Herbst
Located in London, GB
A pair of model 101 Sandows dining chairs designed by French architect Rene Herbst in 1928 and
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paul Schuitema Tube Chair, Original in Copper and Upholstered Wood, circa 1930
By Paul Schuitema
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Beautiful tubular chair and elegant design with wooden armrests and round (pictures #8, #9 and #11) and
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Copper
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Art Deco Set 3 Chrome Tube & Black Faux Leather Chairs Attr to Kem Weber Z Chair
By Kem Weber
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Art Deco set of 3 chrome tube and original black vinyl or faux leather chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 25 in
Neil Chair, Modern Wood and Leather Weave Dining Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
sometimes used in traditional Shaker chair seats and baskets. Neil’s turned legs splay into a tube backrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of 6 westnofa bentwood dining chairs Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
bentwood Westnofa dining chairs that have zinc coated bent steel tube legs with black plastic feet caps
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage "Orbit Large" Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage "Orbit Large" dining chairs were designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1970s. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Dining Chair with Curved Wooden Arms
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
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Backrest:
Steel tube structure assembled to two curved wooden arches that act as arms. Attached to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Inc. Reupholstery
By Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Erik Buch teak dining chairs from the 1960s.
The chairs feature a development of Erik Buchs well
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
S64 Cesca dining chairs Marcel Breuer inspired - Italy
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
conceived the first tubular steel chair, in 1925, based on the tubed frame of a bicycle. His revolutionary
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Pair of 'Alpha' Dining Chairs
By Bieffeplast, Anna Anselmi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, pair of 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy, 1985
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chair in Brilliant Yellow
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Herman Miller fiberglass diamond chair. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. circa 1970s
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eileen Gray Pair of 'Roquebrune' Dining Chairs in Red Leather
By Eileen Gray
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eileen Gray, pair of 'Roquebrune' chairs, chrome-plated steel, red leather, France, design 1927
Category
Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s French Mullca Simple Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Nineteen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s French Mullca Simple Stacking Dining Chairs – Set Of Nineteen
1960s French Mullca Simple
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Ten 'Alfa' Dining Chairs
By Bieffeplast, Anna Anselmi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, set of ten 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
6 Milo Baughman Chrome and Suede Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six chrome squared tubed framed higher backed dining chairs in a dark tan ultra suede by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Dining Chairs 1970s Table Hollywood Regency Modernist Renato Zevi vintage
Located in London, GB
Italian chrome set of five dining chairs in beige leatherette. Double layered chrome curved tube
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
1960s French Mullca Grey Simple Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s French Mullca Grey Simple Stacking Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
1960s French Mullca Grey
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Six of 'Alpha' Dining Chairs
By Anna Anselmi, Bieffeplast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, set of six 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 12 Mariani Italian Mid-Century Chrome Tubed and Leather Upholstered
By Guido Faleschini
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 mid-century Italian "Tucroma" dining chairs with chrome tube frame, soft brown leather
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
TENSA Contemporary Dining Chair in Steel and Velvet Upholstery by Ries
Located in Buenos Aires, CABA
Elegant, light and comfortable, the Tensa chair is built with precision and details that make the
Category
2010s Argentine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs DIA White Upholstery MINT!
By Design Institute America
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with arms DIA White Upholstery MINT!
Bent Tube Bauhaus
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Eight Italian Postmodern Dining Chairs in Chrome and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, leather, chrome, Italy, 1970s.
Postmodern set of eight dining chairs, featuring a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Lovely Set 6 Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 6 Milo Baughman style chrome dining chairs. We love the rounded chrome tube frames in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Six Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs Manufactured By Belgo Chrom, Belgium 1970's
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Hellouw, NL
A set of six dining room chairs manufactured in the 1970s by the Belgian furniture manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Wim Den Boon Set of Six Dining Chairs in Ash and Metal
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim den Boon, set of six dining chairs, ash, lacquered metal, The Netherlands, 1955.
Exclusive
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Bauhaus Cantilever Dining Chairs with Infinity Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4 magnificent Bauhaus Tubular Dining Chairs with an infinity
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1188 Thin Line Chrome Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of (8) Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1188 "Thin Line" Dining Chairs. Set of chrome thin
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
4 Italian Marcel Breuer Knoll Cesca Tubular Chrome Caned Dining Arm Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Dayton, OH
Four vintage Marcel Breuer Cesca Gavina Knoll dining armchairs. Made of tubular steel / chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Dining Chairs by Theo Häberli, 1960 Switzerland
By Theo Häberli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of 7 white vintage dining chairs by Theo Häberli model Chaise Lyre.
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42.52 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Hand-Made in France Armchair Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in our listing here, is a set of six French Louis XVI handmade dining chair, but we also have
Category
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
H 36 in W 19.25 in D 21.75 in
Vintage Bonacina Miss B Classic Dining Chair by Tito Agnoli Set of 6
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina, Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
comfortable contemporary dining chair. Designed in 1997.
It had a tube steel frame and it´s stackable
Category
1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
1950's French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Grey with Wood Seat, Various Qty
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca stacking dining chairs grey with wood seat – various quantities available
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Danish Set of Six Fully Restored and Reupholstered Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs
By Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish set of 6 fully restored and reupholstered Erik Buch teak dining chairs
The chairs feature
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30.32 in W 18.31 in D 20.08 in
Rare Set of 8 Mid Century Modern “CH66" Dining Chairs by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SET OF EIGHT DOUBLE-CANTILEVER BLACK LEATHER "CH66" DINING CHAIR BY NICOS ZOGRAPHOS
United States
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.88 in W 19 in D 21.38 in
Rare Set of 8 British Modern Saddle Leather Dining Chairs by Richard Young
By Merrow Associates
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE SET OF EIGHT BRITISH MODERNIST STITCHED-LEATHER AND CHROMED STEEL DINING CHAIRS
Richard Young
Category
20th Century English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.88 in W 19.13 in D 22 in
MCM Chromcraft Ribbed Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
& chrome dining chairs set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 16 in D 20 in
Set 6 Decorables 1967 Selection for Chromcraft Metal Dining Chairs Red and Black
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of six black metal dining or dinette chairs by Chromcraft from their Decorables 1967
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 16 in D 21 in
1950's Original French Tolix Model C Armchairs Tolix - Dining Chairs - Set Of F
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tolix Model C Armchairs Tolix – Dining Chairs – Set Of Five
1950’s Original
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 16.54 in
1950's French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Grey with Wood Seat, Set of Twelve
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca stacking dining chairs grey with wood seat – set of twelve
1950’s French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
1950's French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Grey with Wood Seat, Set of Eight
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca stacking dining chairs grey with wood seat – set of eight
1950’s French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
1950's French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Grey with Wood Seat, Set of Six
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca stacking dining chairs grey with wood seat – set of six
1950’s French Mullca
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Dining Room Chairs for Gavina Knoll, 1963, Set of 4
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vicenza, IT
Beautiful set of 4 original B32 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1963.
They are all
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 6
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vicenza, IT
Beautiful set of 6 original B64 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1968.
Cesca chairs were
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Float chair Black
By Taijiro Ishiko, Lars Vejen
Located in Birkerød, DK
FLOAT is a dining chair, with an open back giving a gentle flexibility and comfort. The design and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Float chair Natural
By Taijiro Ishiko, Lars Vejen
Located in Birkerød, DK
FLOAT is a dining chair, with an open back giving a gentle flexibility and comfort. The design and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Mathieu Mategot "Tube" Chairs, 1951
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four "Tube living room" dining chairs by French Hungarian designer Mathieu Mategot
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Style Chromed Vintage Dining Room Set Marcel Breuer Style 1930s Germany
By Marcel Breuer, Bauhaus
Located in Vienna, AT
chairs and one matching circular dining table in reduced form.
The dining chairs show tube steel and
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 20.28 in D 23.04 in
"CESCA CHAIRS" 1930s Marcel Breuer Armchairs & Chairs Chrome Made in Poland
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
, Steel and Cane
Marcel Breuer conceived the first tubular steel chair, in 1925, based on the tubed frame
Category
Vintage 1930s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 23.5 in
Found, Silo Dinning Chair, Aluminium
By Found
Located in Montréal, QC
Flagship product of the aluminum collection, the SILO chair reconciles functionality and geometric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
PH Chair, chrome, leather extreme walnut
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
: uncomplicated simplicity.
With only two bent steel tubes resting on each other at the back, this chair is
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
PH Chair, chrome, leather extreme indianred
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
: uncomplicated simplicity.
With only two bent steel tubes resting on each other at the back, this chair is
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
PH Chair, chrome, leather extreme mocca
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
: uncomplicated simplicity.
With only two bent steel tubes resting on each other at the back, this chair is
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
PH Chair, chrome, hallingdal black 190
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
: uncomplicated simplicity.
With only two bent steel tubes resting on each other at the back, this chair is
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
PH Chair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Black
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
: uncomplicated simplicity.
With only two bent steel tubes resting on each other at the back, this chair is
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Tube Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of tube dining chairs available for sale. Each of these unique tube dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and chrome. Find 10 antique and vintage tube dining chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Tube dining chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Tube dining chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Mart Stam, Thonet and Stefan Wewerka each produced beautiful tube dining chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Tube Dining Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,400, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $7,500 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 Tube 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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 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, 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
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