Interior Design
A Brief History of the Dining Chair You’re Seeing Everywhere
Plus, where to snag one on any budget.
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Cece B.
July 17, 2020
I’ve had these chairs in my kitchen since 1980 and have had them recaned 3 times. I love these chairs and need to replace a few. Thanks for the article.
Elisabeth H.
July 17, 2020
Wow. I have always loved this look. I can't believe it's a thing now. It's always been my dream to have those chairs in a dining room filled with bookshelves for my gazillion cookbooks!
Joe B.
March 12, 2020
These are all great options, plus there is a beautiful walnut and leather version sold at Arhaus at a moderate price point.
https://www.arhaus.com/furniture/dining-room-furniture/dining-room-chairs/wolfgang-dining-side-chair/
https://www.arhaus.com/furniture/dining-room-furniture/dining-room-chairs/wolfgang-dining-side-chair/
GritHippie
February 23, 2020
I grew up with Breuer cane chairs - and was constantly yelled at for standing on the cane. Now the originals are in my house and I’m constantly fussing at my kids for standing on the cane! These chairs are so much a part of my life, and I’ve loved seeing them come back into fashion the last couple years. I’ll never give mine up! Look great, functional and comfortable.
Garrett F.
February 26, 2020
Hi GritHippie,
I love that you’ve held onto them! What a great memento! All these years, have you ever had a seat or back rip? It so, how’d ya fix it?
-G
I love that you’ve held onto them! What a great memento! All these years, have you ever had a seat or back rip? It so, how’d ya fix it?
-G
Aja A.
February 18, 2020
Found a great version of this chair from seats & stools. https://www.seatsandstools.com/home-breuer/breuer-cane-cesca-chair/
Ended up ordering a bunch of these for a design project at Chicago brewpub, Bungalow and they have held up great!!
Ended up ordering a bunch of these for a design project at Chicago brewpub, Bungalow and they have held up great!!
Kim
February 17, 2020
Oh, I thought we threw all those chairs out years ago! As someone who experienced the early 80's as a teenager, I'm not excited to see, and hear, it all coming back....glass tables and all!
Arati M.
February 18, 2020
I hear you, Kim, not all trends find favor when they come back around. This chair however is interesting because it has kind of never really gone out of favor, I don't think.... Glass tables are definitely a particular choice. I saw a beautiful cherry and glass dining table the other day, but have none in my home :)
Bevi
February 17, 2020
We have owned these chairs for 40 years. Seats and backs have been replaced, but they have lived through toddlers and abuses.
Garrett F.
February 18, 2020
Hi Bevi,
WOW! I bet they have the perfect patina. Nothing is better than having pieces in our homes that remind us of nice times with family and friends.
–G
WOW! I bet they have the perfect patina. Nothing is better than having pieces in our homes that remind us of nice times with family and friends.
–G
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