Caned Dining Chairs
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Cane, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Birch
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1980s Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1940s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Velvet, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Spanish French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Maple
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
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Finding the Right dining-room-chairs for You
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
- What is a cane chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cane chairs feature a woven pattern on either the seat or the back. They're called “cane” chairs because the woven part is made of cane, which is basically the skin of a rattan vine. Once it's peeled off, it's woven into the intricate pattern for furniture.
- What is cane on a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cane is made by using rattan bark, a plant with a long stem. It is woven into a mesh of split canes, which is then stretched over parts of the framework. In this case, cane is woven to make a chair seat and back, for a rustic look. On 1stDibs, find a range of cane chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are cane chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a properly cared for cane chair is very strong. Because cane is a plant fiber, it can dry out and become brittle over time. However, with proper oiling and by keeping your chairs out of direct sunlight, you can enjoy your cane chairs for many years to come. You’ll find a wide selection of cane furniture, including chairs, on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021To cane a chair, it will cost around $50 for the sheet and materials. If your chair has holes around the edges and it is an older piece, thin cane strands can be used to recane it. A professional will charge roughly $2 per hole, resulting in a chair costing approximately $350. Find cane furniture today on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining 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, 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 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, 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.
- 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.
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