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How can you tell if a dining chair is good quality?

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How can you tell if a dining chair is good quality?
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.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
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French Louis XVI Style Set of 4 Dining Chairs with Caned Backs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful set of 4 Louis XVI style dining chairs or side chairs with new upholstery and caned backs. #7598
Category

20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Highback / Ladderback light Oak Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This set of four carved light oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed by Henning Kjærnulf. Crafted with solid oak frames, these chairs are both elegant a...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft caned dining chairs, bonnie caned dining chairs, leather and walnut Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Pe...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut, Leather

Set of Four "Africa" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1960s and 1970s saw Italian interior design become world renowned and revered. This set of four “Africa” chairs were born from the creative genius of design-duo Afra and Tobia Sc...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Arceo Modern Dining Chairs, Quilted, Hand Stitch
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Arceo Modern Dining Chairs, Quilted, Hand Stitched Experience the unparalleled elegance of Arceo Modern Quilted Dining Chairs, masterfully stitched by...
Category

2010s North American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Boxwood, Oak

Set of Six 19th Century English Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of Six 19th Century English mahogany dining chairs, one carver and five side chairs. With original castors. Recently recovered in quality fabric.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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