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Sweet Heart Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
A set of 10 Solid Mahogany Sweet Heart Dining Chairs, the set consisting of 2 arm chair s and 8
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Heart Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
If you've been looking for a large number of unusual dining chairs, this is it. Set of ten Heart
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 3 Hans Wegner Fh4103 “Heart” Dining Chairs, 1953
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hampstead, QC
Set of 3 Original Hans Wegner FH4103 “Heart” Chairs for the Fritz Hansen furniture company of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
1950s Set 4 FH4103 Heart Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Superb set of four first generation 1950s Fritz Hansen FH4103 ‘Heart’ dining chairs, designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 28.55 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Model FH4103 Heart Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Karis, Nyland
This is a fine set of four FH4103 stackable heart tripod dining chairs, initially designed by Hans
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 28.55 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
1950s Set of 4 Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen FH4103 Stacking Heart Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a fine set of four FH4103 Stackable ‘Heart’ Tripod Dining Chairs, initially designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Heart Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Set of Six Heart Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech
H 36.23 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Maurice Dufrene Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Purple Heart
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco dining chairs in sculpted purple heart, circa 1922. Measures: 18" wide x 18
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Purpleheart
Restored Mid-century Rattan Dining Side Chairs with Heart Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired set of 3 mid-century rattan dining chairs features
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Hans Wegner Heart Stacking Dining Chairs Model Fh4103 By Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
also known as the ‘heart’ chairs, due to their silhouette.
With three legs set out in a triangular
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
TOULA Blue Outdoor Dining Chair in Solid Sassafrass with Heart Carved Motif
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Embark on a journey through alpine charm with Toula—a dining chair designed by the visionaries
Category
2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Mid 20thC French Iron Pierced Seats & Hearts Garden Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century French Iron chairs with pierced seats. Heart shaped backs side chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33 in W 16 in D 17.5 in
Liberty & Co. Six English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Heart Cut-Outs
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co Attributed.
A set of six English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with fabulous
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
SUITE OF EiGHT ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE VINTAGE PINE DINING CHAIRS HEART BACKS 8
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
eight lovely circa 1950-1960's English Country House pine dining chairs with nice heart detail carved in
Category
Vintage 1950s English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 21.46 in
Shapland & Petter a Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Pierced Hearts
By George Walton, Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland & Petter. A pair of Arts & Crafts oak dining or side chairs in the style of George Walton
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42.5 in W 16 in D 18 in
Hans J Wegner Stacking Dining Chairs Model FH4103 / Heart for Fritz Hansen c1952
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a rarely seen set of twelve Heart chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Plywood, Oak
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. Three matching chairs with shaped padded headrest and a single Voysey
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pewter
H 42.92 in W 18.31 in D 19.69 in
Tall Sweet Heart Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This fine quality set of 10 Tall Sweet Heart Chairs consists of 2 arm chairs and eight side chairs
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 8 Heart chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set of 8 Heart chairs in oak and leather by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark circa 1952
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Six Hans J Wegner FH 4103 Heart Chairs Oak Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very rare and truly stunning set of six Danish mid century FH 4103 / "heart" wooden dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Eight Hans J Wegner FH 4103 Heart Chairs in Teak & Oak Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare set of eight Danish mid century FH 4103 / "heart" wooden dining chairs in teak and oak by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Arts and Crafts Oak Chair with Shaped Padded Head Rest and Pewter Heart Inlay
By Liberty & Co., Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. Probably made by Shapland and Petter.
An Arts and Crafts oak chair with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pewter
H 43.5 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
Brass Heart Chair Unique Dining Chair by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
product and human will be deepened.
Brass chair, dining chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Brass Heart Chair Unique Dining Chair by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chairs from the Brass Collection are the second series of objects developed with Endless Forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Brass
The Eccentric Armchair, Solid Sucupira Wood and Purple Heart
Located in São Paulo, SP
A "Eccentric Armchair!" draws its inspiration from the sophisticated design of Brazilian modern furniture. Its essence lies in the daring pursuit of originality, reflected in the pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Straw, Wood, Purpleheart
Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. Three matching chairs with shaped padded headrest and a single Voysey
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Pewter
H 42.92 in W 18.31 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Heart Chair, Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Six Mid Century Heart Chairs, Yellow Gaston Daniela Jacquard, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Heart Chair, Yellow Gaston Daniela Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six MidCentury Butterfly & Heart Chairs, Hand Tufting Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of Mixed chairs, 3 butterflies and 3 heart chairs.
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Heart Chair and Stool, Gray Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Heart Chair and Stool, Blue Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Heart Chair and Stool, Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six Mid Century Heart Chairs, Green Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Heart Dining Table and Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Hans Wegner "Heart" for Fritz Hansen Oak and Teak Heart Dining table and set of 5 chairs in olive
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
H 19 in W 21 in D 19 in
19th Century Georgian Comb Hoop Back Windsor Elm and Yew Wood Chair with Hearts
Located in Haarlem, NL
A rustic aged worn farmhouse chair full of character and with hearts details. Ready to be used in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm, Yew
H 43.31 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
FH4602 dining set by Hans J. Wegner, 6 chairs + table for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
' Stackable - Model FH4103 dining chairs with Solid oak construction and teak veneer seats, the Iconic heart
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Heart Chair FH4104 Eichenholz 1952
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Der FH4104 Heart Chair von Hans J. Wegner, entworfen im Jahr 1952, ist ein ikonisches Beispiel für
Category
20th Century Danish Stools
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Set Of 6, Dining Chairs "Hearts" by H&J Kurmanowicz, 1950s, Poland
Located in Wroclaw, PL
A set of six bent beech wood chairs model 124, designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz, was
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set Of 5, Dining Chairs "Hearts" by H&J Kurmanowicz, 1950s, Poland
Located in Wroclaw, PL
A set of 5 bent beech wood chairs model 124, designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz, was produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set Of 6, Dining Chairs "Hearts" by H&J Kurmanowicz, 1950s, Poland
Located in Wroclaw, PL
A set of six bent beech wood chairs model 124, designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz, was
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner Heart Chair in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Ottawa, ON
Three-legged dining chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1953 and made in Denmark by Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Hans Wegner Heart Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Long Beach, CA
A set of four model FH4103 'heart' chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen 1952. These
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Set of 8 English Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs
Located in New Haven, CT
A superb set of eight English custom mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs. The heart shaped
Category
20th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Eight Danish Modern Heart Chairs in Teak and Beech by Hans Wegner
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hudson, NY
This set of eight Danish modern stacking dining chairs are made of teak and beech. The "Heart Chair
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Vintage Oak Heart Chair FH 4103 by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Stunning 'Heart chair' in oak by one of our biggest Danish designers, Hans J. Wegner, designed for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set Danish “heart” diningchairs, FH4103, Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Deventer, NL
Beautiful set of 4 dining table chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
A Set 10 of Woodard Wrought Iron Dining Seating
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Cumberland, RI
, Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Bar Carts and Tea Carts, Outdoor Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, Vintage Tempestini
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Hans Wegner 1950s round table and six heart chairs set in beech and teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Milan, IT
Heart set by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, in beech and teak, Denmark, 1953.
The table and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Hollywood Regency Eight Sweet Heart Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Eight Hollywood Regency sweet heart dining chairs parcel-gilt gold and paint decorated with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Heart Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen 'Model Fh4103'
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Heart dining chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen. (Model FH4103) The chairs have three legs and
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
1950s Hans Wegner Heart Dining chairs ILLUMS BOLIGHUS and Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner, Illums Bolighus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Hans Wegner Heart Dining chairs. These particular examples were manufactured in the 1950s in
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.2 in
Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chair FH 4103
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Three Heart chair designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Model FH 4103, circa 1953 Denmark. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen FH4103 Beech & Teak Heart Dining Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Basildon, London
also known as the ‘heart’ chairs, due to their silhouette.
With three legs set out in a triangular
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Wegner Model FH4103 for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning set of four original 'Heart' dining chairs by Hans Wegner, model FH4103. These are
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 28.75 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Set of 5 'FH4103' dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of five vintage 'heart' dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Set of Eight Heart Back Dining Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Great set of 8 dining chairs in soft silk chenille and rich rosewood kick-back legs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Art and Crafts With Heart Detail
Located in London, GB
This is a set of four hall or dining chairs, which can also be sold in pairs. Price shown is for a
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Boho Chic Bent Bamboo Rattan Heart Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with the Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Heart Chairs. This set of 4 chairs
Category
20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
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Heart Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal heart dining chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every heart dining chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a heart dining chair, we have 72 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer heart dining chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right heart dining chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made heart dining chair over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Raymor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Heart Dining Chair?
Prices for a heart dining chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $169 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,011.
Questions About Heart Dining Chair
- Why did Jim Dine paint hearts?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Jim Dine painted hearts because he was a self-described romantic artist. He embraced the heart because he believed it was a shape with boundless possibilities and a complex meaning. He explored relationships of color, texture and composition through the heart.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
- 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.