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Lucite Dining Table With Glass Signed by Lion In Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Lake Worth, FL
are an important part of the item description and condition so please use the zoom feature to view
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Branch Textured Metal Bar Cart by Global Views
By Global Views
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This nickel plated bar cart by “Global Views” has branch textured detailing on the frame and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Pair of Ellipse Pedestals by Global Views
By Global Views
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of ellipse pedestals by Global Views. Global Views ellipse Antique brass stand. The
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20th Century Vietnamese Modern Pedestals

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Monumental Global Views Solid Brass Library Scales
By Global Views
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho Library scale. Monumental in size and drama. Made by the Global Views
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Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Italian Dining Room Table in Wood, Style: Art Deco, 1920 '10 People'
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Global Views Carved Wood Sunburst Wall Art with Convex Mirror
By Global Views
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Striking Sunburst Design in overlapping layers of contrasting colored woods. A large dimensional sunburst form in three overlapping levels with sharp edged rays with a small center ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

2 Global Views Colonial Williamsburg Beaufort Yellow Ginger Jars Urns Vase
By Global Views
Located in Dayton, OH
Global Views Colonial Williamsburg Ginger Jars, in Yellow. Made from ceramic inspired by the fluted
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Late 20th Century Federal Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Dining / Desk / Chair in Solid Teak & New Upholstery by Benny Linden, c. 1980s
By Benny A. Linden, Benny A. Linden
Located in Deland, FL
use thanks to its recent restoration. Please view all photos for details on this chair's current
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Vintage 1980s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Dining Room Table, Style: Art Deco, ' 10 People', Year: 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

6 Belgo Chrome Dining Room Chairs, Gold - plated
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
note that we have a matching dining room table - so view all our listings or do ask us about the table.
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Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

French Empire Mahogany Grand Dining Room Table Set
Located in New York, NY
views of the item's condition can be gleaned from the accompanying pictures, and further images are
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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Sets

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Brass

Art Deco Dining Room Table with Extension Board, 1920 '8 People'
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Dining Room Table, Style: Art Deco, 1920 '8 People', Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, we have what you need. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Dining Room Table, Style, Art Deco, 1920 '12 People', Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

French Art Nouveau Living Room / Salon Five Piece Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
On Sale...! Feel free to make an offer...! French Art Nouveau Living Room Set comprises 5 pieces
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Dining Room Table with Two Extension Boards, 1920 '12 People'
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Dining Room Table, Style: Art Deco, France 1920, '8 People', Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Dining Room Table 1960°, '4/6 People', France, Material, Wood, Bronze Ferrules
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more
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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Dining Room Tables

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Bronze

Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider
By Oscar Niemeyer, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This 2-piece Brasilia Room Divider was delicately restored to preserve the original patina. We
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider
Broyhill Brasilia Room Divider
H 72.75 in W 54 in D 17 in
DESIGNER KESTERPORT AMERICAN HARDWOOD DiNING TABLE & CHAIR DINING ROOM SUITE
By Kesterport
Located in GB
you bid. Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description
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20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Hardwood

Arm Chair in Solid Teak and New Upholstery by Benny Linden Designs, c. 1970s
By Erik Buch, Benny A. Linden
Located in Deland, FL
ready for a literal lifetime more of use. Please view all photos for details on this chair's current
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Vintage 1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Dining Room Table, '6/8 People', Attributed to Marc Léo de Nicolas du Plantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Livig Room Set, Jean-Baptiste Sené, circa 1760
By I. B. Sene
Located in Long Island City, NY
Clearance Sale...! feel free to make an offer...! Exceptional Lois XV Five Piece Living room Set
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets

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Beech

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany 8 Dining Room Armchairs by Soro Stolefabrik Denmark
Located in Port Jervis, NY
fabric. Simple yet elegant seats appear to be floating from the backside view. Bevelled edge arms squared
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Contemporary Dining Table POV 465, Solid Oak or Walnut, 220
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
organically shaped table base. While it may look discreet, a P.O.V. table has the potential to command a room
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Table POV 467, Solid Oak or Walnut, 300
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
command a room – it all depends on your point of view. P.O.V. tables come in two heights, three base types
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Table POV 467, Solid Oak or Walnut, 300
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
potential to command a room – it all depends on your point of view. P.O.V. tables come in two heights, three
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Table POV 467, Solid Oak or Walnut, 280
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
command a room – it all depends on your point of view. P.O.V. tables come in two heights, three base types
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Table POV 466, Solid Oak or Walnut, 260
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
potential to command a room – it all depends on your point of view. P.O.V. tables come in two heights, three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Table POV 465, Solid Oak or Walnut, 220
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
shaped table base. While it may look discreet, a P.O.V. table has the potential to command a room – it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Table POV 462, Solid Oak or Walnut, Round or Square, 150
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
discreet, a P.O.V. table has the potential to command a room – it all depends on your point of view. P.O.V
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of Room dividers in (parchment leather ) and wood , France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

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Parchment Paper

Contemporary Dining Table POV 462, Solid Oak or Walnut, Round or Square, 130
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
discreet, a P.O.V. table has the potential to command a room – it all depends on your point of view. P.O.V
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Table POV 462, Solid Oak or Walnut, Round or Square, 140
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
discreet, a P.O.V. table has the potential to command a room – it all depends on your point of view. P.O.V
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Table POV 467, Solid Oak or Walnut, 280
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
to command a room – it all depends on your point of view. P.O.V. tables come in two heights, three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Table POV 466, Solid Oak or Walnut, 260
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
to command a room – it all depends on your point of view. P.O.V. tables come in two heights, three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Table POV 462, Solid Oak or Walnut, Round or Square, 120
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
P.O.V. table has the potential to command a room – it all depends on your point of view. P.O.V. tables
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Table POV 464, Solid Oak or Walnut, 240
By Kaschkasch, TON a.s.
Located in Paris, FR
organically shaped table base. While it may look discreet, a P.O.V. table has the potential to command a room
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Skovby Plank Dining Table
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak DC06 "Lotus" Dining Table by Skovby Møbelfabr, Denmark, 1970s
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Deland, FL
lifetime more of use. Please view all photos and videos for details on this one-of-a-kind table's current
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

1960's Skovby Møbelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Table Only Denmark
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
similarly styled furniture pieces listed. To see them, scroll down and click on VIEW ALL FROM SELLER, where
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Hand Carved Nutwood Arts & Crafts Dining Room Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
). You can shop all our 1000+ listings by pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'.
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Nutwood

Edwardian Screen Room Divider Satinwood Fabric 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
please get in touch for a shipping quote Viewings by appointment possible please get in touch the
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Etched Glass Paravent Screen Room Divider
Located in Lake Worth, FL
etched glass room divider features opaque tinted glass with etched Architectural Art Deco designs. Brass
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Moeraki Hybrid Sculptural Room-Divider - Albane Salmon
By Albane Salmon
Located in Geneve, CH
Moeraki Hybrid Sculptural Room-Divider - Albane Salmon Solid sycamore wood, partly dyed, oil finish
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2010s European Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Sycamore

Alvar Aalto, Wooden Room Divider, Late 1960s, Artek
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
The 100 slatted wall / room divider by Alvar Aalto is a dynamic interior element assembled from
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Pine

Six Panel Screen Antique Painted Room Divider Chinoiserie
Located in Potters Bar, GB
centre stage to any room Circa 1890 Viewings available by appointment Offered in great shape ready for
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Antique 1890s Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Piece a Tabula 'Non' Rasa Table by Studio Traccia
Located in Geneve, CH
points of view and new ideas that move across many scales and take on many forms. The firm believes that
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Room Divider Screen Paravent Regency Steampunk Steel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage 3 Panel Steel Room Divider
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Vintage 1960s Screens and Room Dividers

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Steel

21st Century Paradosso Inlaid Table in Canaletto Walnut, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
to a multitude of interpretations depending on the observer’s point of view. ‘Paradox’ blends
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2010s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chair tapestry room divider based on a drawing called "View from the bed"
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
View From My Bed 2, 2020 Under Cover - Chair tapestry Cotton, Linnen, Merinowool, Elastic
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21st Century and Contemporary Architectural Elements

Materials

Textile

Contemporary Sculptural Steel Black Credenza Buffet Bar Handcrafted USA
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
or buffet is ever changing depending on how it is positioned and viewed in a room. With its five
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Minimal Black Organic Sculptural Steel Coffee Table, USA
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
it is positioned and viewed in a room. With its two different asymmetrical and organic surfaces, Ahn
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Crest Table 108" in Sienna, Minimalist Dining Table in FSC White Ash Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
. This table is designed around the concept of a room centered around the dining table, with people
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Tables

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Ash

Dining Table 60° Italian in Wood for 10 People " Free Shipping in Florida "
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Expansion Dining Table in Rosewood in the Manner of Percival Lafer, Canada, 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Deland, FL
functional, structurally sound and ready for decades more of use. Please view all photos for details on this
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Crest Table Round in Nude, Minimalist Dining Table in FSC White Ash Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
information about taking care of this piece, view our Care Guide - Handcrafted with detachable legs for moving
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash

Danish Modern Expansion Dining Table in Teak w/ Stow-In-Table Leaves, c. 1960s
By Nils Jonsson, Kai Kristiansen, Niels Otto Møller, Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
use. Please view all photos for details on this tables current condition. We're limited on the amount
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Expansion Dining Table in Teak w/ Stow-in-Table Leaves, c. 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Niels Otto Møller, Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
dining table is highly functional, structurally sound and ready for decades more of use. Please view all
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Chinese Carved Room Divider Screen Crane Bird Carvings Antique 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous set of four hand carved Chinese screens These were originally part of a screen or room
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Antique 1880s Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

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Find many varieties of an authentic view in a room available at 1stDibs. A view in a room — often made from metal, acrylic and cut steel — can elevate any home. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage view in a room now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer view in a room, 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 view in a room, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made view in a room over the years, but those crafted by Vantot, Global Views and Jorge Elizondo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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    Both living rooms and family rooms are gathering spaces, but the former tend to be more formal, often used for entertaining company, while the latter tend to be more relaxed and kid-friendly.

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    What room dividers are called depends on their style. Large collapsible walls are partition walls, while sectioned panels with hinges are screens. Japanese-style room dividers are known as shoji blinds. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of room dividers from some of the world's top dealers.
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    In a living room, a console is a type of table. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Shop a selection of console tables on 1stDibs.
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    The simplest things that can be used as room dividers are room divider furnishings that stand up on their own. You can also use folding screens, pocket doors, bookcases, curtains, trellises, hanging shelves and other objects and furniture pieces as room dividers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of room dividers.
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    Living room sets are comprised of several pieces including sofas, loveseats, end tables, coffee tables, and lamps.

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    A server in a dining room is a slim piece of furniture placed near the dining table and is typically used to stage food before serving. Traditionally, servers were unassuming and provided surfaces for serving dishes — they occupied less room than a buffet or a sideboard. Newly designed servers include drawers where you can store dishes, cutlery and other necessary elements for meals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage servers.
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    A sitting room is a living room in the house where people sit. It is alternatively called a lounge, drawing room, front room, and family room — it’s a central room that binds the house into one unit. You can find a range of furniture, rugs and carpets, seating, and decorative objects to enhance the appearance of your sitting room on 1stDibs.
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    This is usually a small room, attached to the bedrooms within a house that allows for storage and is used for dressing in. If you want to set up a dazzling dressing room to get primped up within your house, then look no further than our tips on 1stDibs.
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    How long a sideboard should be in a dining room depends on the size of the space and the dimensions of the accompanying dining table. Generally, a dining table should be larger than a sideboard to ensure a balanced look. You also want to ensure that there is at least 24 inches of space between the sideboard and other furnishings to provide enough clearance for walking. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of sideboards.
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    Yes, you can use curtains as a room divider. To do so, you will need to mount hanging hardware on the ceiling. One of the biggest benefits of using curtains to divide rooms is that they are easy to maneuver when you want to open up a space or close off an area. Shop a range of curtains on 1stDibs.
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    Paper room dividers are often called decorative screens or merely room dividers depending on the design. The earliest examples of folding screens are said to have originated in China and go back at least as far as the Han dynasty. Screens of the era were heavy structures made of wood and had hinges of cloth or leather. They were adorned with elaborate landscape paintings that were typically created on silk or paper canvases and applied directly to the screen’s panels afterward. Just as they had been in the 20th century and today, the folding screens then were recognized for both their practical and purely decorative properties. Japanese room-divider screens were also decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of room dividers and decorative screens.
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    Chinese room dividers are also called pingfengs. The term pingfeng in traditional Chinese literally means “wind blocker” or “wind wall.” Some people also refer to these room dividers as folding screens because they consist of hinged panels that allow them to fold up when not in use. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of folding screens from some of the world's top dealers.