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Woven Dining Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant and slender French dining chairs, from the 1970's. Unique straw back and seat, and solid
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Woven Dining Chairs
Woven Dining Chairs
H 38 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
Set of Four Ralph Lauren Joshua Tree Woven Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare organic modern set of four labeled Ralph Lauren Joshua Tree dining chairs made from abaca hemp
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Rope

Vintage Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan South Hampton Woven Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan, Richard Frinier
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible vintage Coastal set of four dining chairs. Designed by Richard Frinier for Brown
Category

Late 20th Century North American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Resin

B20 Gray Woven Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, by Tecta, Germany, 1980's
Located in Austin, TX
B20 dining chair was manufactured by Tecta. The wicker or rattan style chair has a cantilever sled
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Royal Sweden Woven Rope Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful vintage set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian black lacquered, rope woven dining
Category

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

Materials

Rope, Wood

Alfredo Paredes Isla Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
A rustic woven dining chair with a sophisticated tropical feel. The boldly scaled twisted seagrass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw

Alfredo Paredes Isla Dining Chair
Alfredo Paredes Isla Dining Chair
H 35 in W 27 in D 27 in
Customizable Modern Dining chair Lago, Solid wood, handcrafted natural fiber.
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Palm woven dining chair. Ideal for a dining room, the hand-woven palm back and seat give a twist to
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Hardwood

Set of Four Woven Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of four, perfectly patinated, woven leather, oak frame dining chairs. Chairs have
Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Woven Leather Dining Chairs
Set of Four Woven Leather Dining Chairs
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six Vintage Woven Wicker Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Six Vintage Woven Wicker Dining Chairs. Each with an arched back and cross stretchers at the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Twine

Charles Dudouyt French Woven Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Rustic French Wood and Woven Leather Dining Chairs, attributed to Charles Dudouyt
Category

Vintage 1950s French Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Dining Chair, Matte Walnut/Woven Cane
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Artisan assembled from matte walnut and woven work, the chair also benefits from a comfortably
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Woven Velvet Rope
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Designer chair offered in unique shape and woven velvet design on the seat and back for extra
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set Six Sleek French Modern Cantilever Woven Cane Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six Sleek French Modern Cantilever Woven Cane Dining Chairs France, circa 1950s  A set of six
Category

20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Chair Woven Rush by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Sydney Dining Chair, Armless, All Rush features a wood frame with finial
Category

2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Woven Danish Cord Chair, Pickled White Ash, Hardwood, Custom, Dining
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Midcentury inspired Rian low back dining or office chair made with hardwood and woven Danish cord
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Cord, Hardwood

Bent Wood Dining Chair Featuring Woven Cane Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair, at first glance, appears typical, yet upon closer inspection, it reveals unique
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Woven Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Built by hand from solid wood frame in dark ebony finish. Backrest in natural woven cane
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood

Contemporary Woven Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Contemporary Woven Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 8
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
Chair, Woven Danish Cord, Hardwood, Walnut, Midcentury, Dining, Office, Custom
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid century inspired hardwood and Danish Cord Rian Bullhorn Chair. Crafted with meticulous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Hardwood, Cord

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
The Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 4 exudes American bohemian charm with their
Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Chair, Woven Danish Cord, Hardwood, Mid Century, Dining, Office, Custom
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid century inspired hardwood and Danish Cord Rian Bullhorn Chair. Crafted with meticulous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Hardwood, Cord

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with the Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Italian Pair of Dining Chairs with Woven Leather Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, leather, beech, Italy, late 1970s Remarkable pair of sculptural and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Woven Leather Dining Side Chair in Brown by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
in 2016, the woven leather dining side chair is classically midcentury. The simplistic beauty, fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Black Woven Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four side dining chairs feature black woven leather backs with black leather seats.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of six Oak Dining Chairs with woven seats.
Located in Berlin, DE
These chairs made from solid oak have a simple, rustic design with a rectangular top that includes
Category

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

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of six Oak Dining Chairs with woven seats.
Set of six Oak Dining Chairs with woven seats.
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
Woven Danish Cord Chair, Hardwood, Custom, Mid Century Modern Style, Dining
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired Rian low back dining or office chair made with hardwood and woven Danish Cord
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Cord, Hardwood

Chair, Woven Danish Cord, Walnut, Hardwood, Mid Century, Dining, Office, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid century inspired, hardwood and Danish weave dining or office chair. Can be made with any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Cord, Hardwood

Montgomery Solid Wood and Woven Leather Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash Hand shaped black oak frame / commercial grade finish
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Italian Ladderback Dining Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, S/4
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Italy, 1970s Set of Italian made ladderback dining chairs with woven rush seats. One chair is a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Dining Chair in Walnut with Hand Woven Rush Seat by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This dining chair in walnut with a hand woven rush seat is our original studio dining chair and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs with Woven Leather Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, leather, beech, Italy, late 1970s Remarkable set of six sculptural and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Italian Set of Eight Dining Chairs with Woven Leather Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, leather, beech, Italy, late 1970s Stunning set of eight sculptural and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Italian Set of Four Dining Chairs with Woven Leather Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, leather, beech, Italy, late 1970s Remarkable set of four of sculptural
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Italian Set of Twelve Dining Chairs with Woven Leather Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, leather, beech, Italy, late 1970s Stunning and large number set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Minotti Dining Chairs, Set of 8, in Neutral Woven Upholstery
By Minotti
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of Minotti modern design dining chairs is now available, where we specialize in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Niels Otto Moller Danish Dining Room Chairs with Hand Woven Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four Danish Modern Dining or occasional Chairs by Niels Otto Moller The design is
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Teak

Teak Wood and Black Vintage Leather Woven Strap Dining Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
Teak wood and black vintage leather woven strap dining chairs Black leather strap chair size 18”W
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Coastal Palecek Woven Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of Four
By Palecek Furniture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal set of four dining chairs. Made by the iconic Palecek group and tagged
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Carved Wood Dining Chair with Woven Rush Seat from Costantini, Liviano, in Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Our homage to Gio Ponti’s Superleggera chair features a thin hand-carved frame and hand woven rush
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Dining Chairs. Perfect for American-style interiors, these chairs feature intricately woven rattan
Category

Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

8 Marcel Breuer Cesca Woven Leather Side/Dining Chairs, Knoll 1980
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
8 Marcel Breuer Cesca Side/Dining Chairs for Knoll, 1980. Woven leather upholstered in the style of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set 4 Vintage Woven Rattan Chippendale Fretwork Fret Side Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage set of 4 fretwork fret work Chinese chippendale rattan, woven seats dining game side chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Coastal Mark David Woven Rattan Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of 4 vintage Coastal dining chairs. Made by the coveted Mark David. Beautiful high
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Emanuele Rambaldi for Chiappe Dining Chair in Wood and Woven Straw
By Emanuele Rambaldi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emanuele Rambaldi for Chiappe, chair, beech, straw, Chiavari, Italy, design 1933, production
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Dining Side Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Item: Vintage Russell Woodard woven spun fiberglass Mid-Century Modern dining side chair. Item
Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Edmond Spence Attributed 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs with Woven Seats, 1940s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Coronado, CA
A wonderful and unique set of 6 dining chairs attributed to Edmond J. Spence, likely made in Mexico
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Mahogany

Vintage Woven Wicker Dining Chairs in Verner Panton Form, Set of 4
By Verner Panton
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Woven Wicker Dining Chairs in Verner Panton Form, Set of 4 Offered for sale is a late
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cinch Tan Woven Bridle Leather Chair
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, England
Inspired by the utilitarian and timeless minimalism of the Shaker tradition, the Cinch dining or
Category

2010s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Cinch Tan Woven Bridle Leather Chair
Cinch Tan Woven Bridle Leather Chair
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Contemporary Dining Chairs Crafted of Matte Walnut and Woven Cane Work
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Artisan assembled from matte walnut and woven work, the chair also benefits from a comfortably
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut, Wood

Cinch Siena Woven Bridle Leather Chair
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, England
Inspired by the utilitarian and timeless minimalism of the Shaker tradition, the Cinch dining or
Category

2010s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Cinch Siena Woven Bridle Leather Chair
Cinch Siena Woven Bridle Leather Chair
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Cinch Russet Woven Bridle Leather Chair
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, England
Inspired by the utilitarian and timeless minimalism of the Shaker tradition, the Cinch dining or
Category

2010s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Cinch Russet Woven Bridle Leather Chair
Cinch Russet Woven Bridle Leather Chair
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Solid Ebonzied White Oak Dining Chair with Woven Seat and Linen Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Brea, CA
The Ellie Ebonized dining chair is a stunning piece crafted from solid white oak, elegantly stained
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Chromed Steel and Woven Cane by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Chromed Steel and Woven Cane by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's Additional
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cinch Siena Woven Bridle Leather Chair
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, England
Inspired by the utilitarian and timeless minimalism of the Shaker tradition, the Cinch dining or
Category

2010s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Cinch Siena Woven Bridle Leather Chair
Cinch Siena Woven Bridle Leather Chair
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
VERSILIO dining chair
By OLDER
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The VERSILIO chair was designed, as with all our pieces, out of a need - more specifically, for the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Poplar, Plywood

VERSILIO dining chair
VERSILIO dining chair
H 32.68 in W 27.17 in D 20.95 in
Penca Dining Chair
By Torres + Hanhausen
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
triangular legs of the lounge chair, the most emblematic piece of the collection. Made of powdercoated
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Penca Dining Chair
Penca Dining Chair
H 29.93 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Boho Chic Bent Wood and Woven Leather Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bent Wood and Woven Leather Dining Arm Chairs. Merging the warmth of wood with elegant woven leather
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Organic Modern Woven Wicker Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
chairs have a wood frame featuring a square back and arms covered with geometric woven panels of wicker
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Set of Four McGuire Woven Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four woven leather rawhide and rattan dining armchairs from McGuire's Antalya
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Solid White Oak Dining Chair with Woven Seat and Saddle Brown Leather Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Brea, CA
Introducing the Ellie White Oak Dining Chair, crafted from solid white oak with a natural finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

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Woven Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of woven dining chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and papercord, all woven dining chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 315 antique and vintage woven dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 57 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of woven dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Woven dining chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large woven dining chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller woven dining chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 15 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many woven dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Niels Otto Møller produced popular woven dining chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Woven Dining Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,607, while they’re typically $215 on the low end and $45,000 highest priced.

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 Woven Dining Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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 31, 2023
    Whether weave chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people like the way that woven backs and seats cradle their bodies and prefer weave chairs as a result. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of weave chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Woven chairs are made of many different natural and synthetic materials. These are often called wicker, rattan, cane or webbed chairs, which is more a category of how the chair is made rather than the material used. The type of material can be identified by how the chair looks and what it is used for. Synthetic materials are ideal for outdoor use, while natural, untreated materials are suitable for indoor use only. Find a variety of woven chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 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 23, 2024
    What 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.
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    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.
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    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.

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