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1980s Modernist Dining Chairs with Burl Wood Back Splat
By Century Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Very comfortable set of six dining chairs with two arm chairs and four side chairs. Very curvy
Category
20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
Six Walnut and Tooled Leather Splat-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of dining chairs, with four side chairs and two armchairs. Made of walnut with tooled salmon
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique English Windsor Bow-Brace Back Dining Chairs with Decorative Splat
Located in Bronx, NY
Eight fine English Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Four English Regency Mahogany & Ebony Inlay Splat Back Dining Side Chairs c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four English Regency Mahogany & Ebony Inlay Splat Back Dining Side Chairs c1830
Measures- 34"H x
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
H 34 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Set of Four Italian 1820s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs with Carved Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Italian neoclassical walnut dining room side chairs from the early 19th century, with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 34.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Set of 4 Swedish Painted Dining Room Chairs with Carved Splats and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of 4 Swedish painted wood dining room chairs from the early 20th century, with carved splats
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.3 in
Set of 6 English 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
H 44 in W 20.25 in D 21 in
French Provincial Set of 4 Dining Chairs with Pierced Back Splat and Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeously finished set of 4 dining side chairs in bleached walnut and lovely authentic rush seats
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
H 41.75 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Splat Back Arm and Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century maple armchairs and side Chairs with brass accents along back rail and arms
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set 4 Heywood Wakefield Hard Rock Maple Cinnamon Colonial Style Splat Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of 4 Heywood Wakefield solid Hard Rock Maple Cinnamon Colonial Style Splat Back side Chairs in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 35 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set of Six Colonial Safari Armchairs with Animals in the Back Splats
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of six French Directoire chairs with figural back splats depicting African animals
France
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm, Pearwood
H 30.12 in W 19.49 in D 14.57 in
Antique 19th C English Queen Anne Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. English Queen Anne Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Side Chair. Item features
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 20.5 in D 24.5 in
Mahogany George II Queen Anne Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mahogany Geroge II Queen Anne Style Splat Back Dining Chairs
Includes 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Michael Taylor Walnut 6 Dining Chairs Baker Furniture Far East Collection 1950s
By Michael Taylor
Located in Camden, ME
Michael Taylor Far East Collection for Baker Furniture six dining chairs splat back Model 6325
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 20.25 in
19th Century Set of 6 English Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs by James Reilly
Located in Casteren, NL
An exclusive set of 6 Victorian Mahogany splat back dining chairs made by master carpenter James
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Antique 19th C English Queen Anne Carved Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. English Queen Anne Carved Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Arm Chair. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Set of Six Ebonized Bobbin Turned Splat Back Armchairs Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
Set of six 19th century ebonized bobbin turned splat back armchairs dining chairs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 39.81 in W 20.08 in D 21.07 in
19th Century English Fruitwood Windsor Chair, Fiddleback Splat
Located in Port Chester, NY
A classic fruitwood Windsor chair, hand-carved and refined. The fiddleback splat echoes the curves
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of Eight Queen Anne Style Walnut and Figured Elm Vase Splat Dining Chairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Fine set of eight Queen Anne style walnut and figured elm vase splat dining chairs, comprising two
Category
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Elm, Walnut
H 42 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Six Walnut & Tooled Leather Splat Back Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of dining chairs, with four side chairs and two arm chairs. Made of walnut with tooled salmon
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rustic French Rush Seat Dining Chairs with Owl Splat
Located in Denton, TX
Antique French rustic oak Dining chairs with hand woven rush seats and hand carved Owl design on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Eight Antique Chippendale Mahogany Splat Back & Upholstered Dining Chairs C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chippendale Mahogany Splat Back & Upholstered Dining Chairs C1930
Measures - Side Chairs 37 1/2" x 21 1/2" x
Category
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of Eight Lovely Italian Ornately Carved & Pierced-Splat Back Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of eight Italian midcentury carved dining chairs with cane seats, and custom seat cushions
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 42.25 in W 24.25 in D 21.5 in
Set of 10 Swedish Painted Dining Room Chairs with Carved Splats and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of 10 Swedish painted wood dining room chairs from the early 20th century, with carved splats
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.3 in
Six Baker Chippendale Style Dining Chairs with Solid Splat and Turned Front Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Very handsome set of six Baker dining chairs in a Chippendale style with a solid back splat and
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 45 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Set of Eight Swedish Rococo Revival Dining Chairs with Carved Splats, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of eight Swedish Rococo Revival painted dining room chairs from the mid 19th century with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 41.5 in W 26 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Splat Back Dining Side Chairs - Set of 5
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of 5 Broyhill Brasilia II Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs. Circa 1960’s. All of the chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 36 in W 18.75 in D 19.25 in
Set of Six Swedish Rococo Style 1890s Dining Room Side Chairs with Carved Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Swedish Rococo style wooden dining room side chairs from the late 19th century, with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 39 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
19th Century English Queen Anne Burr Walnut Splat Back Dining Chair, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English queen Anne burr walnut splat back dining chairs - set of 8. Set
Category
Early 20th Century North American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Set of Four Chippendale Style Splat Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Chippendale style splat back side chairs. Set of four-light mahogany vasiform splat
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Bespoke Swedish Baroque Style Painted Wood Upholstered Chair with Carved Splat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoke Baroque style Swedish painted wood dining room side chair with carved splat and cross
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 40 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Splat-Back Windsor Chair
Located in London, GB
An Ash and Elm splat-back Windsor armchair, North-East England, probably Yorkshire circa 1870
Category
Antique 1840s English Country Windsor Chairs
Set of 12 Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of 12 Splat back straight leg Chippendale dining chairs.
Strong and sturdy - newly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Robsjohn Gibbings Dining Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of Splat Back Saber leg Dining chairs Designed by Robsjohn Gibbings.
Solid Splat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Queen Anne Lacquered Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Back Cream Lacquered Dining Chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
39" high at back
20 1/2
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four 19th Century English Queen Anne Mahogany Splat Back Dining Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A solid set of four English Queen Anne mahogany dining chairs, circa 1860, featuring tall, scrolled
Category
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 41 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of 10 Henredon Scene Two Olive Burl Dining Chairs
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Measures: 19” x 22” 42.5H, seat height 18; arm height 24
Stunning set of 10 splat-back dining
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burl
Set of 6 Henredon Scene Two Olive Burl Dining Chairs
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Measures: 19” x 22” 42.5H, seat height 18; arm height 24.
Stunning set of 6 splat-back dining
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burl
Set of 8 Regency Mahogany Sabre Leg Dining Chairs, ca 1810
Located in Westwood, NJ
Set of 8 Regency Mahogany Carved Plume Splat Sabre Leg Dining Chairs w Slip Seat cusions. 2 Arm, 6
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Set of 6 Portuguese-Style Pierced Splat Back Dining Side Chairs, Black & Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Portuguese style dining side chairs. This set of American side chairs, in Portuguese
Category
20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 43.25 in W 20.75 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Victorian Beech and Elm Splat Back Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of Victorian beech and elm splat back chairs.
The chairs are a classic design and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs
High Back Windsor Armchair with Wheelback Splat
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English elm wheelback Windsor highback armchair with "H" stretcher, circa 1860.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm, Hickory
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia 6140-84 & 85 Single Splat Dining Chairs
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful set of six walnut Broyhill Brasilia single splat dining chairs, one 6140-84 armchair and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 10 English Hepplewhite Style Splat Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 English Hepplewhite style (Mid-Century) mahogany dining side chairs with open carved
Category
20th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Eight Antique Italian Splat Back Rush Seating Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of eight Rococo style, unpainted wood dining chairs with splat back, cabriole legs and rush
Category
Vintage 1920s Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
14 Swedish 1910s Painted Dining Chairs with Carved Splats and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of 14 Swedish painted dining chairs from the early 20th century, with carved splats and
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.5 in W 29.75 in D 20 in
Set of Rare Splat Back Art Deco Thonet Dining Chairs, circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in London, GB
Beautiful form and in excellent condition, with splat back and supremely elegant cabriole front leg
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Twelve Venetian Style Carved Wood Ribbon Back-Splat Dining Room Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs, feature a twisted and pierced ribbon back-splats with scroll accents, nicely carved skirts, shell
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in W 21 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Splat Back Tall Dining Room Chairs, NY
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of Arts & Crafts mission oak dining room chairs by Greenwood Chair Co., Buffalo, New
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Eight Splat Back Style Dining Chairs
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Set of eight dining chairs in the Rococo style, Sweden, circa 1900. Curved fiddle backs, cabriole
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Eight George III period Dining Chairs with Pierced Splats
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good and original set of eight (six + two) George III period mahogany chairs, the elaborately
Category
Antique 19th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six French Pine Dining Chairs with Beautiful Centre Splat Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six French pine dining chairs with beautiful centre splat details.
Category
Vintage 1930s Dining Room Chairs
American Modern Chair Quad with T-Back Splats
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Gorgeous set of four modern dining chairs of walnut having very unique "T" back splats
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of 14, Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of 14 Beautifully Burled Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with splat back. These chairs are
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 18th Century George III Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Mahogany Splat Back English Dining Chairs
with refined carved rosette detailing
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six (6) Mahogany Queen Ann Style Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Set of six (6) mahogany Queen Ann style splat back dining chairs with slip in seats raised on
Category
Vintage 1930s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Set of Eight George III Hepplewhite Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
beautiful carved acorn to the top of the back splat. The carver dining chairs have shaped set-back arms
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 36.23 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
An Unusual Pair of Triple Splat Windsor Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
With stylised urn form baluster splats. Solid honey colored yew, ash, elm and fruitwood. English
Category
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Asian-Inspired Lacquered Thibaut Luzon Chairs, S/8
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage set of eight Asian-inspired dining chairs with splat back carving in corners and Yiheyuan
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Fine Saddle Seated Comb and Splat Back Windsor Armchair
Located in London, GB
Generous comb and splat back Windsor armchair.
With well saddled seat and decoratively pierced
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Windsor Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
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Splat Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the splat dining chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A splat dining chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are 26 variations of the antique or vintage splat dining chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the splat dining chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A splat dining chair, designed in the Art Deco, Arts and Crafts or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one splat dining chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Broyhill Brasilia and Thonet produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Splat Dining Chair?
A splat dining chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,200, while the lowest priced sells for $403 and the highest can go for as much as $12,640.
Finding the Right Dining-room-chairs for You
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
Questions About Splat Dining Chair
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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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