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Mid-Century Modern Coronet Walnut Folding Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Coronet
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of six Mid-Century Modern Coronet Walnut Folding Dining Chairs. Featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
Boho Chic Rattan Burnt Finish Folding Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with this set of 10 Boho Chic Rattan Folding Dining Chairs. Crafted
Category
1990s Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Slatted Folding Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century Slatted folding dining chairs - set of 4
Each chair measures: 18 wide x 21 deep x 31
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950's French Iron And Brass Folding Dining Chairs In Leather Upholstery
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of 4 1950's French solid iron and brass with new leather upholstery folding dining
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid Century Red Black Vintage Folding Dining Chairs Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Vienna, AT
Cuneo, 1970, Italy and executed by Mobel.
The foldable dining chairs appears elegant and timeless.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.3 in W 18.11 in D 23.43 in
Modernist Organic Vintage Three Foldable Dining Chairs Beech Mesh Chrome, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
seat and back are framed with beech and Viennese mesh.
These foldable dining chairs show an adjustable
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 19.89 in D 20.67 in
Set of Four Vintage Italian Folding Dining Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Caste
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish and striking set of four vintage Italian folding dining chairs by Giancarlo
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Folding Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern set of four solid beech folding chairs, made in Romania. This solid and sturdy
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Boho Chic Rattan Burnt Finish Folding Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your dining area with this set of 6 Boho Chic Rattan Folding Chairs. These chairs feature a
Category
1990s Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Antique French Garden Folding Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Say it with style with this set of 4 antique French folding bistro style dining chairs. Leave them
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of ten Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of eight Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of twelve Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chair or side chair
By
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of six Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side chairs
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.5 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in
Set Of Four Mahogany, Cane & Leather Regency Folding Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual and rare set of Regency style folding dining chairs in mahogany and cane, with dark ivory
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Wooden Folding Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful Mid century modern wooden folding chairs.
The chairs are well made and very sturdy
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Model Se18 Folding Walnut Dining Chairs by Egon Eiermann
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany
Designer: Egon Eiermann
Manufacturer: Wilde & Spieth
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut, Beech
Measurements: 20.5? wide x 17.75? deep x 30? tall
Condition: In excel...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Suite of Six Vintage Style Folding Steamer Dining Chairs Great Look and Feel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six slatted folding steamer chairs
A
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 17.13 in D 18.51 in
Pair of vintage Thonet folding chairs 1930s
By Thonet
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare and appealing pair of folding chairs originally from an outdoor cinema are perfect for any
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Six Vintage French Folding Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A welcome alternative to unsightly and uncomfortable plastic or metal folding chairs, this vintage
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron & Woven Rope Folding Chairs, a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of wrought iron & woven rope folding chairs.
Seat width: 14”
Seat depth: 16”
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage rattan folding chairs, 1970s - set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 vintage italian foldable chairs with a chrome and beech wooden frame and rattan backrests
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Don Shoemaker Folding Arm Chairs, Mexico c.1960-Price is per chair
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Price is per chair. Four available.
Original folding lounge chairs designed by Don
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
6 Danish Red Foldable Chairs from Late 1970's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful well kept red foldable chairs from the late 1970's.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury American Seating Metal Folding Chair Curved Plywood Seat
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage Folding midcentury industrial metal chair. We currently have 40
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1952, Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Wooden Folding Chair
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
wooden folding chair has a design with beautiful details and therefore it is interesting from any angle
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
‘Arca’ Folding Chairs by Gigi Sabadin for crassevig, 1974 Italy
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
folding chairs in solid ash. Chromed folding mechanism. Cane in good condition. Arca by Gigi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Folding "Plia" Chairs for Castelli, Italian 1970s
By Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original and signed set of 4 "Plia" lucite folding chairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1960's Beech Folding Chairs - Set Of Six (Model 2179)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Six (Model 2179)
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Six
Category
Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960's Beech Folding Chairs - Set Of Nine - (Model 2184)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Nine – (Model 2184)
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Set Of Nine
Category
Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960's, Beech Folding Chairs , Set of Eight 'Model 2179'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s beech folding chairs – set of eight (model 2179).
1960’s beech folding chairs – set of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960's, Beech Folding Chairs, Set of Nine, 'Model 2181'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s beech folding chairs – set of nine – (model 2181).
1960’s beech folding chairs – set of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
1960's Beech Folding Chairs - Large Quantities Available - (Model 2179)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs – Large Quantities Available – (Model 2179)
1960’s Beech Folding Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s German Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Set of 6 Italian Bamboo Folding Chairs, Tito Agnoli Style
By Tito Agnoli
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Bamboo folding chairs featuring large bamboo frames and smaller diameter bamboo dowel
Category
20th Century Italian Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 10 Mid Century Italian Folding leather Chairs 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Set of 10 Mid Century Italian Folding Leather Chairs from the 1960s epitomizes versatility and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Boho Chic Set of 6 Midcentury Folding Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of 6 midcentury folding chairs, France, 1960s, early 1970s.
True survivors. Original
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Folding Chairs by Coronet for Norquist, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Folding Chairs by Coronet for Norquist, USA, c. 1960s
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
2 Mid Century Legomatic Walnut Wicker Rattan Vinyl Folding Side Chairs
By Leg-o-Matic
Located in Dayton, OH
Two mid century Leg o matic folding side chairs. Made of walnut featuring woven wicker rattan
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Walnut
4 Mid Century Legomatic Walnut Wicker Rattan Vinyl Folding Side Chairs
By Leg-o-Matic
Located in Dayton, OH
Four mid century Leg o matic folding side chairs. Made of walnut featuring woven wicker rattan
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Walnut
Set of 16 Yonel Lebovici Lucite and Brass plated Folding Chairs
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic set of 16 Lucite folding chairs by Yonel Lebovici, in brass plated steel and Lucite. For
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Folding Chairs in style of Aldo Jacober, 1960’s, set of 5
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Hilversum, NL
These chairs feature folding frames crafted from black lacquered wood and wicker seats. They are
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Beech
Mid Century Italian Lucite "PLIA" Folding Chairs Piretti for Castelli, c. 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Vintage Italian "Plia" Folding Chairs in Lucite and Chrome by Giancarlo Piretti
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Pair Of Faux Bamboo Brass & Suede Folding Safari Chairs By Galeries Lafayette
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Campaign Chairs By Galeries Lafayette Of France 1950s
Provenance, we had a matching folding table with a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Italian Modern red metal ABS Folding Chairs Plia Piretti Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding chairs mod. Plia in red metal and trasparent abs by Giancarlo Piretti for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Plia Cane Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1960’s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare vintage Plia cane folding chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italian space Age design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Set 4 Smoked Lucite Folding Chairs, Italy, 1960s, Castelli Mid-Century Modern
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful set of 4 folding chairs, made of chrome and smoked Lucite, by Castelli, made in Italy for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Vintage Red 'Plia' Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, 1980s Italy
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Zagreb, HR
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Produced in Italy in the 1980s.
Price is for the pair.
Folding mechanism functions flawlessly.
Chairs are
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 18.31 in D 18.9 in
Aldo Jacober, Set of 4 Folding Chairs with Cane Seats, Italian Modern, 1960s
By Aldo Jacober
Located in Odense, DK
This set of four vintage folding chairs, designed by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzini in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 29.93 in W 18.31 in D 17.72 in
Extremely Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'theatre' Chairs with Fold Up Seats
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
" chair, a Revolt chair that was linkable, stackable with a fold up seat for use mainly in theater or
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Lucite Folding Chair by Yonel Lebovici and Bernard Berthet for Marais Int France
By Marais international
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Lucite Folding Chair by Yonel Lebovici and Bernard Berthet for Marais International Known As "Les
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 34.26 in W 15.36 in D 13.78 in
Trieste Set of Four Black Lacquered Folding Chairs by Jacob & D'aniello for Bazz
By Pierangela d'Aniello, Bazzani
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This set of four vintage folding chairs, designed by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzini in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Set of Four Folding Chairs by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Model SE18, 1952
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of Four "early" Model SE18 Folding Chairs
by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth
Germany, 1952
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Birch
H 30 in W 20 in D 18 in
Set of 20 Egon Eiermann Folding Chairs in Beech and Metal, Germany, 1950's
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 20 SE 18 folding chair, designed by German architect Egon Eiermann in 1952.
Initially
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Set of 20 Fully Restored Egon Eiermann Folding Chairs in Beech and Plywood, 1952
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Uithoorn, NL
These folding chairs, model SE18, were designed in 1952 by German architect Egon Eiermann for Wilde
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Art Deco Folding Chairs in Brown Beech and Ash, around 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This great set of 4 Art Deco folding chairs are original probably from a theater and where made
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech
Vintage Wood Slat Seat Mid Century Modern Folding Dining Game Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wood Slat Seat Mid Century Modern Folding Dining Game Chair. Item features wood slat seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four mid-century dining chairs that fold up for storage. Great V shaped back with woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage wood slat seat mid century modern folding dining game chairs. Item features wood slat seats
Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal foldable dining chair for your home. A foldable dining chair — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 120 options for an antique or vintage foldable dining chair now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a foldable dining chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A foldable dining chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one foldable dining chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli and Marcello Cuneo produced versions that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for a foldable dining chair at 1stDibs is $1,534, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $26,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Foldable Dining Chair
- What is a dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A 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 22, 2021Dining 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.
- What is a carver dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2024The 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, 2023The 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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, 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, 2024The 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, 2024To 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether 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, 2022A 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024No 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To 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, 2022No, 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021To 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.