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Eight Vladimir Kagan Dining Chairs with Arms. Excellent Condition.
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare set of 8 dining chairs with arms designed by Vladimir Kagan. Expertly refinished and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Eight Wicker and Bamboo Dining Chairs with Arms
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of Eight Wicker and Bamboo Dining Chairs with Arms
Category

2010s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Ole Wanscher mahogany desk or dining chair with arms
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
This chair is a lovely example of Ole Wanscher dining chair with arms was presumably made by Fritz
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Chairs with Arms set of Six, Italy, the 1970s production. Seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs with Arms in Original Black Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Priced and sold as single chairs, pictured is a set of four dining chairs with arms designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Chair with Arms Turned Finials by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Sydney Dining Chair with Arms features a wood frame with finial details on the
Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Chair with Arms Turned Finials by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Sydney Dining Chair with Arms features a wood frame with finial details on the
Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs with Arms
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This pair of Niels Otto Moller's Model 62 dining chair was presumably made during the 1970s and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Niels Otto Moller Model 57 Dining Chair with Arms
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This edition of Niels Otto Moller's Model 57 dining chair was presumably made during the 1970s and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Branch Frame Upholstered Dining Chair with Arms - Enchanted
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Our artisans have masterfully captured the alluring essence of an enchanted forest with this bar stool.Its antique gilded branch like structure can't help but mesmerize the beholder....
Category

2010s Portuguese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco, Set of 2 De Castro Dining Chairs With Arms, Brass, Cotton Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Set of 2 De Castro Dining Chairs With Arms, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Dining Chair With Arms Offered In COM
Located in NEW YORK, NY
, walnut stain color, or lacquered in any RAL color. This chair is available in COM upon request
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Upholstery

Set of 8 Dining Chair With Arms Offered In COM
Set of 8 Dining Chair With Arms Offered In COM
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller 1964 Dining Chairs with Arms of Teak
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This set of four teak dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller. Round label dates these chairs as made
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Dietiker Felber C14 Metal Dining Chair with Arms, Modular Design, Set of 4
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Felber C14 is a reedition of a 1940s Classic Dietiker chair. The chair which was at first
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dietiker Felber C14 Metal Dining Chair with Arms, Modular Design, Set of 2
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Felber C14 is a reedition of a 1940s classic Dietiker chair. The chair which was at first
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vladimir Kagan Pair of Clos Dining Chairs with Arms and Lucite Legs Mid Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the back frame allow ease to maneuver the chairs in and out of a dining table.
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Set of 4 Dietiker Poro S Minimalist Dining Chairs with Arms, Made in Switzerland
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This Poro S set of chairs offer the highest comfort with elegant simplicity. The chairs are some of
Category

2010s European Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Dietiker Poro S Minimalist Dining Chairs with Arms, Made in Switzerland
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This Poro S set of chairs offer the highest comfort with elegant simplicity. The chairs are some of
Category

2010s European Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Dietiker Poro L Minimalist Dining Chairs with Arms, Made in Switzerland
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This Poro L set of chairs offer the highest comfort with elegant simplicity. The chairs are some of
Category

2010s European Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Dietiker Poro L Minimalist Dining Chairs with Arms, Made in Switzerland
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This Poro L set of chairs offer the highest comfort with elegant simplicity. The chairs are some of
Category

2010s European Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Lolita Dining Chair with Arms by Porada, 21st Century
By Emmanuel Gallina
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy, - made of fabric and wood, - shows signs of use, - seat height 48 cm, - original condition, suitable for changing fabric.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs DIA White Upholstery MINT!
By Design Institute America
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with arms DIA White Upholstery MINT! Bent Tube Bauhaus
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Green Wool
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This dining chair with arms by Niels Otto Moller with original green wool seat is especially
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Listed are a pair of elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs with arms and brass handles
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Blue Wool Cord - Model 62
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This Model 62 dining chair with arms by Niels Otto Moller with original blue wool woven cord seats
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Franco Albini Midcentury Brazilian Dining Chair jacaranda and fabric
By Franco Albini, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Six dining chairs with arms (Price per chair) Manufactured by Forma
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Jacaranda

Set of Five ”Cerused” Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of five dining chairs with arms. These chairs are made of solid oak with a unique cerused
Category

Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of Five ”Cerused” Armchairs
Set of Five ”Cerused” Armchairs
H 33 in W 16.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of SIX Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Furniture-Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Danville, CA
Very rare Trinidad teak dining chairs with arms by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set Of 8 Extra Wide Dining Chairs In Cream Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Extra wide dining chair with arms featuring upholstered legs and a stitched seam on the outside
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic dining chair with arms on a swivel dowel base, second edition, ca' 1950's. Salmon color
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat & Rush Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Sydney Dining Chair with Arms- Rush Back, Upholstered Seat features a wood
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

1990 Set of Three Mart Stam for Thonet Bauhaus Dining Chairs in Oak
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of three cantilever dining chairs with arms, produced by Thonet and
Category

1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Set Of Two Rosewood Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs In Black Leather
By Neils O. Möller
Located in London, GB
Set Of Two Rosewood Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs With Arms In Black Leather. This set
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1965 Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) JH 507 dining chair with arms, designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Johannes Hansen. This grouping of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Dining Chair with Curved Wooden Arms
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure and frame Seat, legs and arms in solid wood. These are assembled on a steel chassis that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 10 1960s mid century modern black
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare set of 10 1960s dining chairs designed by CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM for Johansson & Söner
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Beech

Modern Dining Chair with Sloping Arms and Relaxed Pitch
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Like our dining chairs with the same name, the Beccacino armchairs designed to be comfortable and
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of 6 Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Metal Dining Chairs, 2 with Arms, 4 Sides
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century American white mesh dining chairs, 2 with arms, 4 sides made from wrought iron
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Ten Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare teak Trinidad dining chairs with arms by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ten Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel
Ten Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel
H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Set of 11 Antique Dining Chairs with 9 Sides & 2 Arms in West Indies Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely set of 11 antique Christian VIII dining chairs in fine Cuban/ West Indies mahogany
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Bamboo and Wicker Chairs with Arms
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of Eight Bamboo and Wicker Chairs with Arms
Category

2010s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Set of Eight Bamboo and Wicker Chairs with Arms
Set of Eight Bamboo and Wicker Chairs with Arms
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Black Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1965 Pair of Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of JH 507 dining chair with arms, designed by Hans Wegner, produced by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Black with Embroidery Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

7 - Satin Black Russell Woodard Sculptura Mesh Dining Arm Side Chairs - Restored
By Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Satin black Woodard sculpture mesh dining chairs with arms, restored condition. Each chair has been
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Denim Indigo Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

5 Mastercraft for Weiman/Warren Lloyd Dining Chairs in Tubular Brass w Arms, Set
By Weiman/Warren Lloyd
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Five Mastercraft for Weiman/Warren Lloyd dining chairs in tubular brass with arms, and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Denim Midnight Black Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Monster Naked Chair with Arms in Solis, Sunset Red Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Lise Chair with Arms Wood Leather by Castello Lagravinese Studio
By Castello Lagravinese
Located in Cascina, IT
Internal structure: Curved fir wood multi-ply. Cushions padding: Sitting cushion and back: Expanded polyurethane foam. Upholstery: High quality leathers or fabrics available in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Denim Light Wash Blue Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Divina 3, 542 Orange Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll with Bamboo Arms, Memphis
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs for Knoll with Bamboo Arms, Memphis Knoll fabric, made
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Divina Melange 3, 180 Black Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Steelcut Trio 3, 526 Pink Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Monster Naked Chair with Arms in Steelcut Trio 3, 446 Yellow Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 4 1960's Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs with arms, Stendig labels
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 Original Marcel Breuer "Cesca" arm chairs 1960's With "Stendig" manufacturer labels
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane

Tubular Chrome and Blue Fabric Cantilever Lounge Chair with Arms Set of 7
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs of the Bauhaus era. These are oversized and more of a lounge chair than a dining chair; however
Category

Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mahogany and Calacatta Marble Muku Dining Set by Naoto Fukasawa for Driade
By Driade, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
simple modern elegance. This set includes six dining chairs with arms and a dining table with a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble

Set of 6 Pastoe FM33 Arm Chairs with Wenge arms and Tubular Metal Legs in Gray
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. These chairs have gray newly
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Dining Chair With Arms For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of dining chair with arms available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all dining chair with arms available were constructed with great care. There are 34 antique and vintage dining chair with arms for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 18 modern editions to choose from as well. Dining chair with arms have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of dining chair with arms to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Arts and Crafts dining chair with arms are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made dining chair with arms over the years, but those made by Nika Zupanc, Scarlet Splendour and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Dining Chair With Arms?

Prices for dining chair with arms start at $795 and top out at $69,500 with the average selling for $3,250.
Questions About Dining Chair With Arms
  • 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 with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver 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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 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 13, 2023
    An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 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 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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.