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Figueroa Dining Chair by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Figueroa Dining Chair by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 62 x W 56 x H 90 cm. Materials: Polished brass
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Figueroa Dining Chair by InsidherLand
Figueroa Dining Chair by InsidherLand
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in
Niemeyer Dining Chair by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Niemeyer Dining Chair by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 65 x W 62 x H 83 cm. Materials: Fabric
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Niemeyer Dining Chair by InsidherLand
Niemeyer Dining Chair by InsidherLand
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Modern Upholstered Dining Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern upholstered dining side chair with solid beech and a dark Macadamia finish. With a scoop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Upholstered Dining Side Chair
Modern Upholstered Dining Side Chair
H 36.75 in W 20.25 in D 25.5 in
1970s Reupholstered Henredon Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Henredon
Located in Medina, OH
Mid-Century Modern sculptural dining chairs by Henredon. Chairs feature floating frames in their
Category

Antique 1870s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Style Walnut Frame Dining Chair with Armrests, Made in Italy
By Marco Belloni
Located in Barlassina, IT
Dining chair with armrests in contemporary style. Simple and elegant line designed for dining room
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Acrylic Dining Chairs by Vivid
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four newly reupholstered in an aqua blue fabric with slight gray tones acrylic dining chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Fabric

Set of Four Acrylic Dining Chairs by Vivid
Set of Four Acrylic Dining Chairs by Vivid
H 34.5 in W 22.25 in D 26 in
Modern Ivory Beige Fabric Dining Chair with Oak Base
By Lunchstudio
Located in Mexico, MX
Helsinki collection. Helsinki chair: simple, elegant, comfortable. Available in oak and walnut base
Category

2010s North American Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Dining Chair by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This mid-century dining chairs were designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop in Belgium, circa the
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bent Wood Dining Chair With Rattan Cane Backrest, Set of 8
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

Fernandine Dining Chair by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Fernandine Dining Chair by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 62 x W 62 x H 70 cm. Materials: Oak finished
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Fernandine Dining Chair by InsidherLand
Fernandine Dining Chair by InsidherLand
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Oak Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style dark oak dining chair in our Dusk finish, with a padded back and seat upholstered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Oak Dining Chair
Mid-Century Oak Dining Chair
H 40 in W 19 in D 23.25 in
MASTERCRAFT by Baker Contemporary Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Contemporary style dining side chairs by Mastercraft, a division of Baker Furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Six Vintage Teak Dining Chairs or Chairs Peter Hvidt Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage organic dining chairs or chairs from teak designed by Peter Hvidt and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Temi Chair, Minimalist Taupe Velvet Dining Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
. • Abrasion-resistant fabric • Handcrafted.
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Temi Chair, Minimalist Mostaza Velvet Dining Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
. • Abrasion-resistant fabric • Handcrafted.
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Temi Chair, Minimalist Cream Velvet Dining Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
. • Abrasion-resistant fabric • Handcrafted.
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Set of 6 Antique William IV Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of six original William IV period dining chairs. They were made in England, and date
Category

Antique 1840s British William IV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Antique William IV Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Antique William IV Dining Chairs
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
Modern Tub Back Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern tub back upholstered dining chair with a Eucalyptus wood veneered back and brass frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Brass

Modern Tub Back Dining Chair
Modern Tub Back Dining Chair
H 32.75 in W 22.5 in D 22.63 in
Modern Scoop Back Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern scoop back upholstered dining chair with a rustic oak finished frame, the organic wing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Scoop Back Dining Chair
Modern Scoop Back Dining Chair
H 35.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Six Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chairs with Upholstered Cushions, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
ethos. This set of six solid oak dining chairs from the 1960s stands as a prim example to the enduring
Category

Vintage 1960s European Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Contemporary Upholstered, Walnut Dining Chair
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
both classic and modern interiors and works powerfully as either a dining chair or as a conference
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Upholstered, Walnut Dining Chair
Contemporary Upholstered, Walnut Dining Chair
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 24.81 in
Arches Dining Chair by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Arches Dining Chair by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 67 x W 59 x H 89 cm. Materials: Black lacquered
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arches Dining Chair by InsidherLand
Arches Dining Chair by InsidherLand
H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 26.38 in
Vintage Bamboo Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant mid century bamboo dining chairs newly upholstered with white bouclé fabric in the style of
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Bouclé

Vintage Bamboo Dining Chairs, 1960s
Vintage Bamboo Dining Chairs, 1960s
H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Vintage Modern Italian Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with sculpted wood frames and floating
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Bodil Kjær Principal Dining Wood Chair by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elements of Architecture. Comprising a dining table and an upholstered dining chair, the Principal series
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Temi Chair, Minimalist Black Velvet Dining Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
-resistant fabric • Handcrafted.
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Bodil Kjær Principal Dining Wood Chair by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elements of Architecture. Comprising a dining table and an upholstered dining chair, the Principal series
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Temi Chair, Minimalist Teja Velvet Dining Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
-resistant fabric • Handcrafted.
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

X Chair, Minimalist Cream Velvet Dining Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
-resistant fabric • Handcrafted.
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Temi Chair, Minimalist Blue Velvet Dining Chair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
-resistant fabric • Handcrafted.
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Fine Set of 14 Georgian Style Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine quality carved dining chairs in a deep honey tone with elaborate foliate carved crest rail and
Category

20th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Twelve Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Fabric

Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri Dining Chair, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage solid teak dining chair designed by Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri during the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1960s MCM Design Style Green Bouclé Fabric and Black Leather Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s MCM Design Scandinavian Style Dark Green Bouclé Fabric With Patina Black Leather
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chair with Pegged Joinery and Upholstered Slip Seat
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
Built with traditional joinery, this chair can be made as a set of dining or side chairs. The back
Category

2010s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Wooden High Back Dining Chairs, 1990s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Belgian design high back wooden dining chairs. The chairs have beautiful oak frames with a split
Category

1990s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Wooden High Back Dining Chairs, 1990s
Set of 6 Wooden High Back Dining Chairs, 1990s
H 39.38 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Dining Chair Made in Italy for Custom Finish
Located in Oakville, ON
Contemporary design wooden dining chair made in Italy of beech wood. We offer custom finish of the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A set of five Gustavian style dining chairs, circa 1810, with fantastic potential in any space. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs
Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs
H 34.25 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Korsu Paper Cord Dining Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Korsu paper cord dining chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 55 x W 52 x H 73 cm Materials: walnut
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Korsu Paper Cord Dining Chair by Atra Design
Korsu Paper Cord Dining Chair by Atra Design
H 28.75 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Modern Painted Dining Arm Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
" Shown in Sun Bleached-UP6137 fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Painted Dining Arm Chair
Modern Painted Dining Arm Chair
H 38 in W 24.75 in D 24.25 in
Vintage Carved Wood Nailhead Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in west palm beach, FL
Gorgeous set of 8 dining chairs, two with arms and six side chairs all with intricate carving shell
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Regency Chic White Skirted Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add timeless elegance to your dining space with our set of 6 Regency Chic White Skirted Dining
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Kelly Wearstler Natural Oak Zuma Dining Chair with Curved Back Frame
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The clean, architectural lines and casual sensibility of the Zuma dining chair make this dining
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Curved Back Dining Room Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
This new dining chair design is comfortable and modern with a relaxed pitch. The chairs shown
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Jacquard

Curved Back Dining Room Chair
Curved Back Dining Room Chair
H 34 in W 21 in D 24 in
Set of four Neoclassic Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor
Located in Pasadena, CA
Fabulous set of four dining chairs in the neoclassic style by Michael Taylor. Chairs have a pale
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Italian Upholstered dining chair
Located in Oakville, ON
This modern chair is attractive and generous in size. The frame is made in Italy and the frame can
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Postmodern Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Chino Hills, CA
All very sturdy, in original condition with stylish fabric. They date back to the 90s. Oak frames
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Postmodern Oak Dining Chairs
Vintage Postmodern Oak Dining Chairs
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 19 in
Set of Four Italian Brass Chiavari Dining Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of four Italian Chiavari ballroom chairs or dining chairs featuring brass frames. The
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dining room chairs Model 8000 Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Lejre, DK
with red fabric made by Magnus Olesen. The chairs have been produced by Magnus Olesen since 1981
Category

1990s Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Six Contemporary Dining Chairs in Dark Grey Oak
Located in New York, NY
Comfortable dining chair upholstered in performance grey Lenin. Legs in dark grey solid oak
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Six Contemporary Dining Chairs in Dark Grey Oak
Six Contemporary Dining Chairs in Dark Grey Oak
H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 28.75 in
Set of 10 Very Fine Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of ten Chippendale style dining chairs. With Classic Chippendale elaborate leafy carved details
Category

20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Johannes Andersen Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Pine
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of ten dining chairs, pine, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Set of Four Chrome Post-Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four polish chrome simple but elegant Postmodern dining chairs. The chairs seats have been
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs by Preben Schou
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish set of 6 Danish modern style dining chairs. One of the six chairs has interestingly
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

BERNHARDT Rustic Italian Style Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
By Bernhardt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Rustic Italian style dining side chairs by Bernhardt Furniture. Solid wood frames with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

BERNHARDT Rustic Italian Style Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Bernhardt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Rustic Italian style dining side chairs by Bernhardt Furniture. Solid wood frames with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two Modern Ivory Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
lacquered in an ivory finish, upholstered in a performance fabric is with curved scoop padded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Two Modern Ivory Dining Chairs
Two Modern Ivory Dining Chairs
H 40 in W 21 in D 25 in
Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs by De Puydt
By De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six 1970s De Puydt white oak dining chairs with flat, semi-circular armrests, cream colored
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs by De Puydt
Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs by De Puydt
H 28.7 in W 22.4 in D 22 in
Modern Curve Back Dining Chair
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern dining chair with a relaxed curve back. Shown in combination of blue vinyl and a floral
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Jacquard, Velvet

Modern Curve Back Dining Chair
Modern Curve Back Dining Chair
H 30.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Dining Chair Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, Hollywood Regency, patio chairs feature painted, wrought iron, pineapple motif frames
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Dining Chairs with Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of dining chairs with fabric available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of dining chairs with fabric — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 105 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of dining chairs with fabric you’re looking for, while we also have 76 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of dining chairs with fabric you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of dining chairs with fabric, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made piece of dining chairs with fabric has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Uultis Design, GamFratesi and Gubi are consistently popular. If space is limited, at least one smaller piece, measuring 15.75 across, is available.

How Much is a Dining Chairs with Fabric?

Prices for a piece of dining chairs with fabric can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,508.

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 Dining Chairs with Fabric
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 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 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
    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 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
    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 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 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.