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Thonet Style Red Dining Chair, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Thonet Style Red Dining Chair made by Dal Vera, Italy, 1980s. Made of bent beechwood and finished
Category

Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Thonet Style Red Dining Chair, 1980s
Thonet Style Red Dining Chair, 1980s
H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Italian Country Provincial Carved Walnut Red Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Country Provincial Carved Walnut Red Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Item features a
Category

Mid-20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 12 Red Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 12 dining chairs with ebonized wood legs and claret red upholstery. Two armchairs and ten
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Set of 12 Red Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Red Dining Chairs
H 44.5 in W 25 in D 22 in
Set of Twelve Art Moderne Red Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
James Mont style set of 12 Moderne red lacquered wood dining chairs with black upholstery. Two arm
Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gianni Vigorelli Set of Six Vintage Red Dining Chairs
By Gianni Vigorelli
Located in Milano, IT
The set of six extravagant dining room chairs are design by Gianni Vigorelli in the ‘50s and are of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four talian Black & Red Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Parma, IT
Set of four Italian dining chairs with iron frames, trellis legs and brass feet. The chairs have
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Boho Chic Pencil Reed and Tessellated Stone Dining Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wondrous set of four vintage boho chic Pencil red dining chairs. Each feature a white washed finish
Category

1990s Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stone

Mario Bellini Vol Au Vent Chair Set of Four B&B, Italy
By Mario Bellini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of four dining chairs in red fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Modern design, faboulos
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Red Lion Furniture, Set of 4
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Red Lion Furniture Company. This incredible set
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Dining Chair Deep Red Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered dining chair in deep red velvet. Stainless steel caps in polished chrome. 100
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Dining Chair Deep Red Velvet
Contemporary Dining Chair Deep Red Velvet
H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Red Marshmallow Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow dining chair, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 78 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Red Marshmallow Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
Red Marshmallow Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Red Marshmallow Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow dining chair, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 78 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Red Marshmallow Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
Red Marshmallow Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
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

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

Italian Modern Red Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish set of four leather and metal frame armchairs which would compliment any modern or midcentury setting. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

6 American Mid-century Modern Burled Wood Dining Chairs Klismos Style
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding set of 6 klismos leg burled wood dining chairs. The upholstery is actually quite nice
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Burl

Contemporary Dining Chairs Offered in Red Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Solid wood frame lacquered in black. Shell upholstered in water repellent and stain resistant red
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Red Marshmallow Dining Chair by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow dining chair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 71 x 61 x H74 cm. seat height: 52 cm seat
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Red Marshmallow Dining Chair by Royal Stranger
Red Marshmallow Dining Chair by Royal Stranger
H 29.14 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
3 Funky Red and White Midcentury Dining Chairs
Located in Brecht, BE
Happy red colored skai on these 1960s dining chairs.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

3 Funky Red and White Midcentury Dining Chairs
3 Funky Red and White Midcentury Dining Chairs
H 40.95 in W 21.66 in D 22.84 in
Red Velvet And Ebonized Oak Café Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, mid-century, café bistro dining chairs circa 1940's feature vibrant red velvet
Category

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

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Chinese Red Lacquer Lattice Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Red Lacquer Lattice Dining Chairs, Italian, circa 1960s. They retain their original Chinese
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Red Metal Dining Chairs, 1980s, Jozef Hoffmann Dining Chairs, Vintage
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Red metal design dining chairs attributed to Jozef Hoffmann. Gorgeous 1980s metal wire tripod
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Vintage 1980s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Found - Midi Dining Chair, Red Oak
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

Found - Midi Dining Chair, Red Oak
Found - Midi Dining Chair, Red Oak
H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
Contemporary Dining Chairs Set of 6, Deep Red Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered dining chairs in deep red velvet. Stainless steel caps in polished chrome. 100
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Red Design Fiberglass Dining, Desk Chair / Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Czechoslovakia - Made by Vertex (marked) - Good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Red Leather Iron Vintage Geometric Dining Chairs or Chairs Modern 1960s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A red leather iron vintage geometric set of 5 dining chairs or chairs, which were designed and
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Harvey Probber Style Cantilevered Dining Chair in Red Velvet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Vibrant and excellent quality set of 8 dining chairs in a cut velvet.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Red Top, Ink Dining Chair by Masaya
By Masaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Red top, ink dining chair by Masaya Dimensions: W54 x D58 x H63/79 cm Materials: brass Also
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2010s Thai Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Red Top, Ink Dining Chair by Masaya
Red Top, Ink Dining Chair by Masaya
H 31.11 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Found, Midi Dining Chair, Red Oak, Blue
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

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

Found, Midi Dining Chair, Red Oak, Black
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

Found - Midi Dining Chair, Red Oak, Green
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

Red Sun Dining Chair by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Sun collection, this dining chair is a striking addition to a modern home, where it
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Red Sun Dining Chair by Fratelli Boffi
Red Sun Dining Chair by Fratelli Boffi
H 35.44 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Set of 4 Red Marshmallow Dining Chairs by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 red marshmallow dining chairs by Royal Stranger. Dimensions: 71 x 61 x H74 cm. Seat
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Red Marshmallow Dining Chairs by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 red Marshmallow dining chairs by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 71 x 61 x H 74 cm. Seat
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Four Red Beech Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from red lacquered beech and plywood 1950s
Category

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

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Charles and Ray Eames Red Beech DCM Chair, Herman Miller, Dining, Side Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray Eames red beech DCM chair, Herman Miller, dining, side chair. Labeled. Designed in
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antonin Suman for TON Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
large set of dining chairs that were designed by Antonin Suman and manufactured by TON. These chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Four Modern Dining Chairs in Red Lacquer, Italy, 1980s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Set of four modern dining chairs in red lacquer, Italy, 1980s. High-style, cantilevered glossy
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Cassina Cab 412 China Red Leather Dining Chair Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Cab 412 dining chair was designed by Mario Bellini for Italian manufacturer Cassina. It's the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Red Design Fiberglass Dining Chairs / Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Czechoslovakia - Made by Vertex (marked) - Good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Eight Lacquered Red Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful set of eight red chinoiserie dining chairs consisting of two armchairs & six sides. Newly
Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Moooi Shift Dining Chair with Bright Red Steel Frame and Knitted Backrest
By Jonas Forsman, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When we think of dining on foldable chairs we automatically recall a garden lunch of a day at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fine Set Of Eight Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs With Red Silk Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly elegant set of Chairs with a very interesting and somewhat complex Neoclassical
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20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Space Age Vintage Ten Red Plastic Dining Chairs Helmut Baetzner Bofinger, 1964
By Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage ten dining chairs or chairs from plastic in cherry red color tone by Helmut
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Late Midcentury American Set of Eight Red Painted Trellis Style Dining Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Late midcentury American set of eight red painted Trellis style dining room chairs, circa 1970
Category

Mid-20th Century Central American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Red Silver Ten Dining Chairs Theo Häberli Switzerland 1960s
By Theo Häberli
Located in Vienna, AT
10 vintage dining chairs show red lacquered plywood seats and chromed metal feet with black rubber
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Beech Dining Room Chairs 1950s Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage red beech set of 14 dining chairs, which were designed and executed in
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Italian Dining Chair in Oak and Vibrant Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, black lacquered oak, fabric, Italy, 1970s. Outstanding geometrical Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Space Age Vintage Eight Red Plastic Dining Chairs by Marcello Siard, Italy, 1969
By Marcello Siard
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age eight vintage dining chairs or chairs from plastic in poppy red color by Marcello Siard
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of Four McGuire Red Lacquered Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous bespoke set of four lacquered McGuire rattan dining chairs finished in a chic, whimsical
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan

Six Dining Room Chairs Dark Red Leather Cerused Oak
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Weiningen, CH
Six dining room chairs dark red leather cerused oak. The leather is from the period very robust and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

4 Italian Rococo Style Red Painted Dining Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully stylish set of 4 Italian Rococo style red painted side chairs upholstered in red
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rive Gauche Dining Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard's custom rive gauche dining chair COL: 90 SF.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Rive Gauche Dining Chair
Rive Gauche Dining Chair
H 28 in W 26 in D 24 in
Edward Wormley Pair of Dining Chairs in Red Leather
By Edward Wormley, Mobilier Universel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar by Mobilier Universel, armchairs model '5762', lacquered black wood, red
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 2 Red Alcantera Dining Chairs with Recline Function Polished Chrome Legs
By Peter Draenert
Located in Chicago, IL
. Backrest available in 2 heights. Set of 2 red, alcantera dining chairs with polished chrome legs. One of
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Dining Table Chairs with Red Seat - Set of 6
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the perfect combination of style and comfort with our set of 6 dining table chairs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Red Leather Dining Chairs, Zanotta, Italy 80s, Pair
By Zanotta
Located in Lucija, SI
Vintage Dining Chairs were designed and produced by Italian brand Zanotta in '80s. Chairs are
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

19th Century French Set of Four Red Leather Dining Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
. Adorned with lustrous red leather upholstery, these chairs offer a luxurious seating experience. Immerse
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

19th Century French Set of Four Red Leather Dining Chairs
19th Century French Set of Four Red Leather Dining Chairs
No Reserve
H 37.21 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Easton Dining Chair, Fully Wrapped Upholstered Leather in Red Colour
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
. The Easton dining chair is uniquely crafted from stainless steel and Italian leather. Hand-wrapped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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Red Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of red dining chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all red dining chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 381 antique and vintage red dining chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 84 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Red dining chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of red dining chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern red dining chairs are of considerable interest. Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner and Charles and Ray Eames each produced beautiful red dining chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Red Dining Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $134,000 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 Red Dining Chairs
  • 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The colors that go well with red chairs are golden yellows, rich browns and olive greens. There are also many other colors that work with red chairs including frosty grays to create an icy mix or violet blues if you're looking for more aesthetically pleasing and visually stimulating. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of the red and blue chair called the Red Blue chair is to provide both physical and spiritual comfort. Its creator, Gerrit Rietveld, believed that the colors and regularly positioned planes brought harmony to rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Red Blue 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 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.