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Butterfly Tan Brown Dining Chair by Esvee Atelier
By Esvee
Located in Geneve, CH
Butterfly Tan Brown Dining Chair by Esvee Atelier Dimensions: D 55 x W 53 x H 80 cm. Materials: Tan
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brown Dining Chair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
refined chair will bring timeless, vintage style to any room. Crafted of wood, the streamlined silhouette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Brown Dining Chair
Brown Dining Chair
H 37.41 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in
'Balzaretti' Mocha Brown Dining Chair
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
Timeless charm and simple elegance set this chair apart. Entirely upholstered in mocha brown velvet
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

'Balzaretti' Mocha Brown Dining Chair
'Balzaretti' Mocha Brown Dining Chair
H 32.09 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
'Balzaretti' Mocha Brown Dining Chair
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
Timeless charm and simple elegance set this chair apart. Entirely upholstered in mocha brown velvet
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

'Balzaretti' Mocha Brown Dining Chair
'Balzaretti' Mocha Brown Dining Chair
H 32.09 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Pauline Brown Dining Chair by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
This striking dining chair is part of the Pauline collection, distinctive for timeless
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pauline Brown Dining Chair by Dom Edizioni
Pauline Brown Dining Chair by Dom Edizioni
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Italian modern Brown dining chair MG5 by Breuer and Stam for Matteo Grassi 1970s
By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown dining chair MG5 by Marcel Breuer and Mart Stam for Matteo Grassi, 1970s Chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Blue and Brown Dining Chairs 4 Pcs, Well Preserved Original Condition, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech mid-century chairs, 4 pieces. Material: Beech Period: 1950-1959 Well preserved original
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Brown Jordan Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Brown Jordan
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of rare vintage outdoor dining chairs. Made by the iconic Brown Jordan group and
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Coastal Brown Jordan "Grenada" Aluminum Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Brown Jordan
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Coastal wrought iron dining chairs. Made by the iconic Brown Jordan
Category

Late 20th Century North American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 20th Century Vintage Brown Jordan “Florentine” Dining Chairs - Set of Four
By Brown Jordan
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic set of vintage Coastal aluminum outdoor dining chairs. Made by the iconic Brown Jordan
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Late 20th Century Vintage Brown Jordan “Florentine”: Dining Chairs - Set of Six
By Brown Jordan
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning set of six vintage Coastal outdoor dining chairs. Made by the iconic Brown Jordan and
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Single Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chair
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chair Offered is a vintage Mid
Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs. Offered is a
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Dining Chair, Set of Four
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of lattice-back dining chairs by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman group. The chairs upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Dining Chair, Set of Seven
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of lattice-back dining chairs by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman group. The chairs upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs Offered is a vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

John Keal for Brown Saltman Mcm Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for brown saltman mid century Bleached Mahogany dining chairs - set of 6. Each armless
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by high-quality furniture maker Hickory Chair
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Brown Jordan Coastal Set Of 6 Dinning Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a very handsome set of brown and jordan Coastal cast aluminum chairs. Two arm and six side
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Derby Modern Dining Chairs, Walnut, Brown Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Derby Modern Dining Chairs, Walnut, Brown Leather These modern
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Set of Four Solid Wood Dining Chairs for Stanley Furniture by Paul Browning
By Stanley Furniture, H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Madison, WI
Beautiful and very high end set of four Walnut dining chairs, for Stanley Furniture by Paul
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Majestic Set of 12 Greene & Greene Inspired Chairs by Brown Jordan, circa 1980
By Brown Jordan
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

6 Tell City Hard Rock Maple Colonial Style Windsor Back Spindle Dining Chairs
By Tell City Chair Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Tell City chair Company hard rock maple dining chairs, circa 1960s. Features colonial styling
Category

Vintage 1960s American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Art Deco Machine age 1940s Aluminum PAlm Leaf Dining chairs by Tropitone Set 3
By Brown Jordan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century palm leaf dining room chairs feature a decorative palm leaf along the back with a
Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Ebonized Cerused Walnut Dining Chairs
By Brown Saltman, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern cerused walnut ebonized dining chairs.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Paul Browning Chair Vintage for Stanley Furniture, USA, 1960s-1970s
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage chair designed by Paul Browning für Stanley Furniture, USA approx. from the 1960s-1970s
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 French 1950s Dining Chairs, Brown
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern French dining chairs, in original brown vinyl. Solid frames, classic modern
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Found, Midi Dining Chair, Red Oak, Brown
By Found
Located in Montréal, QC
chair is to create an object that is free from all distraction, Minimalist, and timeless, allowing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Dining Chair Laje in Dark Brown Finish Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
production with lesser waste. Ultimately this versatile piece can be used as dining chair or even as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Dining Chair Laje in Dark Brown Finish Wood
Dining Chair Laje in Dark Brown Finish Wood
H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Dining Chair Laje in Light Brown Finish Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
production with lesser waste. Ultimately this versatile piece can be used as dining chair or even as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Dining Chair Laje in Light Brown Finish Wood
Dining Chair Laje in Light Brown Finish Wood
H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Fossil Dining Table
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
. This table can be combined with the Balzaretti Mocha Brown Dining Chair by the same designer for a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Fossil Dining Table
Fossil Dining Table
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Postmodern Brown Fabric Parsons Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Excellent set of 6 brown parsons dining chairs. Each chair features a scroll top. Seat Height: 18.0
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 5 dark brown leather dining chairs
Located in Athens, Attiki
Set of 5 dark chocolate saddle leather dining chairs with leather straps under the seats.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 5 dark brown leather dining chairs
Set of 5 dark brown leather dining chairs
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Suite of Six Antique Brown Leather & Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage suite of six brown leather and walnut dining chairs
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1960s German Café Dining Chairs Brown Frame, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s German café dining chairs brown frame – set of eight 1960s German café dining chairs brown
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960s German Café Dining Chairs Brown Frame, Set of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s German café dining chairs brown frame – set of five 1960s German café dining chairs brown
Category

Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Fabricius & Kastholm Pair of Dining Chairs in Chestnut Brown Leather
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill international, pair of dining chairs, leather, chrome
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Campaign walnut safari Dining Chair with Brown or Black Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Ballard, CA
The Campaign Safari dining chair is a reverence to midcentury Danish furniture design. Meticulously
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Leather, Walnut

Silhouette Dining Chair, Translucent Brown, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
-catching dining chair. The joint dimension of people and objects represented by several 20th century
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Brown Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 dark brown italian leather high back dining chairs. beautiful sleek and timeless design
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Brown Leather House of Chesterfield Court Office Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 4 original House Of Chesterfield court chairs RRP £2300
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Matched Pair Victorian Style Chocolate Brown Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
A charming pair of Victorian style dining (or boardroom) chairs, upholstered in a milk chocolate
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Dining Chair Uçá Light Brown Wood (fabric ref : 07)
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Dining Chair Uçá Light Brown Wood (fabric ref : 20)
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Dining Chair Uçá Light Brown Wood (fabric ref : 13)
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Dining Chair Uçá Light Brown Wood (fabric ref : 17)
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Chic Restored Set of 8 Cerused Mahogany Dining Chairs by John Keal, circa 1955
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by John Keal for Brown Saltman, circa 1955. There are two (2) host and six (6) side chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Dining Chair Uçá Light Brown Wood (fabric ref : F07)
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Four Original Regency Walnut Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield aged cigar brown leather dining chairs in walnut An absolutely sublime suite of four original
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Stuzi Dining Chair in Light Brown Fabric and Walnut Wood Finish
Located in Miami, FL
Our Uultis team has created this beautiful Stuzi dining chair to decorate your beautiful dining
Category

2010s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Walnut

Fossil Dining Table Available in Stock
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
. This table can be combined with the Balzaretti Mocha brown dining chair by the same designer for a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Fossil Dining Table Available in Stock
Fossil Dining Table Available in Stock
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Modernist Vintage Four Dining Chairs Cognac Brown Leather Chrome, 1980s, Italy
By Fasem International
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage four ( 4 ) dining chairs or armchairs from cognac brown leather and chromed base
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Four Cantilevered Chrome and Chocolate Brown Spoonback Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four chrome base dining chairs, in the manner of Harvey Probber. Dark chocolate vinyl
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Dining Chair Uçá Dark Brown Wood (fabric ref : F04)
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Paul Frankl Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman, Set of 10
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of dining chairs by Paul Frankl for the Brown Saltman group. The chairs are upholstered in high
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

6 Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Red Brown Leather Dining Chairs Asko Finland
By Asko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(6) Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Red Brown Leather Dining Chairs Asko Finland. Great Rare set of
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

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

Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Chairs, Brown Wood, Yellow Fabric
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Six Parzinger dining chairs each having high backs and strong frames in the original fabric. A pair
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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Brown Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the brown dining chair you’re looking for. A brown dining chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a brown dining chair, we have 15973 options in-stock, while there are 1217 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect brown dining chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right brown dining chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made brown dining chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Niels Otto Møller, Hans J. Wegner and Kai Kristiansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Brown Dining Chair?

A brown dining chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,495, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $225,000.

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 Brown Dining Chair
  • 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Brown Jordan chairs are made of a variety of materials. Specifics vary for each piece, but generally, the furniture maker uses wood, vinyl, woven resin wicker, aluminum, glass, stone, rope and UV-resistant fabrics to craft furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Brown Jordan furniture.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs 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 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The 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.