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Yellow vintage dining chair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Yellow vintage dining chair in very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
French vintage dining chair, 1980s
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
French vintage dining chair, 1980s
Conditions may vary between individual items.
set price
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Dining Chairs, 1970s, Price Per Piece
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage Dining Chairs
Period: 1970s
Country of manufacturer: Italy
Style: modern, classic
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Set of 8 Vintage Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant yet inviting this set of 8 vintage dining chairs is fantastic. It is a set of 6 ample side
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Set of 10 Henkel Harris Vintage Dining Chairs
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Set of 10 Henkel Harris Vintage Dining Chairs in excellent original, as
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Danish Vintage Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made set of six Danish vintage dining chairs. They were made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Danish Vintage Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of eight Danish vintage dining chairs, dating from the 1960’s.
The are of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
GRACE VINTAGE dining chair with black cane
Located in Frazão, Porto
The GRACE Vintage dining chair marries the modern design with natural materials. The solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Cane, Rattan, Wood
GRACE VINTAGE dining chair with Natural Cane
Located in Frazão, Porto
The GRACE Vintage dining chair marries the modern design with natural materials. The solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood, Cane, Rattan
Set of Six Vintage Dining Chairs by Nils Jonsson
By Nils Johnsson
Located in London, GB
A fantastic set of six vintage dining chairs by Nils Jonsson. They were made in Sweden, they date
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Green Mid-Century Modern Six Vintage Dining Chairs, 1950s, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern set of six green vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Beech
H 30.71 in W 19.49 in D 17.13 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Twelve Green Vintage Dining Chairs P7 by Roland Rainer
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of 12 beech green vintage dining chairs model no. P7, which are also
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.52 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
Vintage dining chair by Louis van Teeffelen , 1960’s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage dining chair by Louis van Teeffelen , 1960’s
Dimensions: 46cm W , 50cm H, 55cm D, 45cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Danish Vintage Dining Chairs by Hans Olsen
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
A superb set of six Danish vintage dining chairs by Hans Olsen. They were made in Denmark by Frem
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Mid-Century Modern Green Vintage Dining Chairs by Carl Auböck 1956 Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of 2 green vintage dining chairs was designed by Carl Auböck 1956 Vienna and
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.91 in W 19.49 in D 19.1 in
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs Niels Otto Møller Model 75 Papercord Teak
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Set of 6 beautiful Danish vintage dining chairs. These chairs were designed by Niels Otto Møller
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs Niels Otto Møller Model 75 Papercord Teak
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Set of 6 beautiful Danish vintage dining chairs. These chairs were designed by Niels Otto Møller
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Set of Twelve Danish Vintage Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of twelve Danish vintage dining chairs by Niels Koefoed. They date from the 1960’s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Post-Modern Vintage Dining Chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso, Set of 8
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in East Hampton, NY
Postmodern Memphis style vintage dining chair set designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso circa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 17 in D 20 in
Set of Six Vintage Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of six vintage dining chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. They are the
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 vintage dining chairs Niels Otto Møller Model 75 Papercord Oak
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Set of 4 beautiful Danish vintage dining chairs. These chairs were designed by Niels Otto Møller
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Modern Brown Leather Vintage Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1979
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 8 cognac brown vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed by Tito Agnoli
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Dining Chairs with Leather Seats by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1970
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Vintage dining chairs with leather seats by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1970s, Set of 6.
Set
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
H 35.83 in W 19.3 in D 22.25 in
Wicker Metal Vintage Dining Chairs or Chairs Black Blue Sonett Vienna circa 1950
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
Wicker metal vintage dining chairs or patio chairs duo or pair of set of 2 designed by Karl Fostel
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 21.26 in
4 Vintage Dining Chairs 1960s Danish
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 dining chairs. Danish origin.
Unknown manufacturer.
Displayed price is for a set of 4
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage Dining Chairs by Arrben, 1980s
By Arrben
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage black leather dining chairs or armchairs with chromed metal frames.
Rare model with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Beech Vintage Dining Chairs Franz Schuster Vienna Up to 18
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage dining chairs or chairs from natural lacquered solid beechwood and
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Beech
H 32.48 in W 23.62 in D 22.05 in
Vintage dining chairs by Arper italy, 1980s
By Arper
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage grey leather dining chairs by Arper Italy.
High quality and sturdy stiched leather dining
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Dining Chairs by Arper Italy, 1980s
By Arper
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage white/cream leather dining chairs by Arper Italy.
High quality and sturdy stiched
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
4 Vintage Dining Chairs, 1960s, Danish, Teak
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Danish vintage chairs from the 1960s.
Manufacturer: Overseas Furniture A/S
Displayed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage Dining Chairs by Depuydt, Belgium, 1960s
By De Puydt
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Sturdy and handcrafted dining chairs produced by Depuydt Kunstmeubelen in Belgium.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Bamboo Vintage Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful curves! Please note - a designer borrowed these for a show and painted over the already black bamboo but the paint is peeling. I suggest sanding them and repainting/refinis...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Paint
Space Age Red Plastic Vintage Dining Chairs Steen Ostergaard, 1966, Denmark
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age four ( 4 ) red plastic vintage dining chairs by Steen Ostergaard 1966 for Cado Norway
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Set of Four Vintage Dining Chairs in Wood and Ocher Yellow Fabric, Ca 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice set of four vintage dining chairs in wood and ocher yellow fabric, ca the 1960s. Although
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.27 in W 18.31 in D 18.31 in
Vintage dining chairs, Italy 1960s Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
of these chairs, which are sure to elevate the aesthetic of your home decor with their vintage charm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Boho dining chairs. Made by the iconic Milling Road group for Baker
Category
Late 20th Century North American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Set of 8 Danish Teak Vintage Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made set of eight vintage Danish dining chairs in solid teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Vintage Dining Chairs, TON, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Set of four lovely dining chairs, 1960s, Czechoslovakia. Marked TON. Beech construction. In very
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Vintage dining chairs by Depuydt, Belgium, set of 6 - 1960s
By De Puydt
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Sturdy and handcrafted dining chairs produced by Depuydt Kunstmeubelen in Belgium.
The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Italian vintage dining chairs with armrests, 1980s, Set of 4
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 postmodern italian dining chairs with armrests.
Made out of grey metal frames and grey
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Dining Chairs by Depuydt, Belgium, Set of 5 - 1960s
By De Puydt
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Sturdy and handcrafted dining chairs produced by Depuydt Kunstmeubelen in Belgium.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Dining Chairs by Holman Manufacturing Co (Set of 6)
By Holman Manufacturing Co.
Located in Houston, TX
A Stunning Set of 6 Holman Manufacturing Co. Dining Room Chairs
Produced by Danish Family located
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Wood
Vintage Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A rare 1940s, curved walnut dining chairs set, designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Vintage Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, 1980s, Set of 6
By Pietro Costantini
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very chic Italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini.
Elegant curved
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Dining Chairs by Frans Van Praet, Set of 4
By Frans van Praet
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of four rare wooden version dining chairs designed by Frans Van Praet for belgochrom.
These
Category
1990s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Dining Chairs by Belgo Chrom, Set of 4, 1980s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of four elegant dining room chairs manufactured by Belgochrom.
Nicely designed metal frames
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Dining Chairs by Belgo Chrom, Set of 4, 1980s
By belgochrom
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of four elegant dining room chairs manufactured by Belgochrom.
Nicely designed metal frames
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Danish Vintage Dining Chairs by Harry Ostergaard
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of Danish dining chairs with black leather upholstery. They were designed by Harry
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modernist Vintage Dining Chairs Brown Beech Up to Nineteen 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage beech dining chairs or chairs brown stained designed and manufactured Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Beech
H 29.73 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Molteni.
Beuatiful modern design wooden
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set Of Eight Vintage Dining Chairs By Hitchcock of Hitchcockville Conn.
By Hitchcock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine set of classic Hitchcock dining chairs including six side chairs and two armchairs. All
Category
20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Beech Brown Twelve Vintage Dining Chairs, Franz Schuster
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
A beechwood bicolor brown Mid-Century Modern vintage set of 12 dining chairs / chairs designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 32.29 in W 19.49 in D 20.67 in
Set of 6 Danish Vintage Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of Danish vintage wooden dining chairs with woven paper cord seats. They are
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Wicker Vintage Dining Chairs Karl Fostel Sen's Erben Sonett Vienna 1950
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern wicker vintage set of three dining chairs or patio chairs for indoor and outdoor
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.88 in W 16.74 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Vintage Dining Chairs by Chet Beardsley for Living Designs
By Chet Beardsley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful set of four mid-century dining chairs designed by Chet Beardsley for California's Living
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
Set of 4 Vintage Dining Chairs by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid-century dining chairs designed by Louis van Teeffelen.
Beautifully crafted curved teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini 1970 Italy
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of four black dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini from solid
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 42.52 in W 16.93 in D 19.1 in
Set of 4 vintage dining chairs with reed seat by Pastoe, 1970s Netherlands
By Pastoe
Located in Denventer, NL
Vintage dining table chairs produced by Pastoe in the 1970s. Black Ash or Wenge wooden frame with
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Reed, Wenge
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Postmodern Set of Four Vintage Dining Chair Massimo Iosa Ghini Moroso 1988 Italy
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage set of 4 dining armchairs, which were designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini 1988 for
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 19.1 in D 27.17 in
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Vintage Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage dining chair available at 1stDibs. A vintage dining chair — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a vintage dining chair, we have 1233 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the vintage dining chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage dining chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage dining chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marcel Breuer, Charles and Ray Eames and Mullca produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Dining Chair?
The average selling price for a vintage dining chair at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $29,500 for the 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 Vintage Dining Chair
- 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 and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 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 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, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 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 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 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.
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