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Do chairs have to match the dining table?

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Do chairs have to match the dining table?

Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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French Louis XVI Period Walnut Oval Dining Table, last quarter 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of two piece construction entirely made from light colored walnut, the four board top removable and held securely to the base by four dowels, the apron with a height of 23 inches rai...
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Dining Table, Paul McCobb Perimeter Group, in black satin finish
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern masterpiece: the Black Lacquered Extension Dining Table, a creation by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's iconic 'Perimeter Group,' originating from the USA in...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Birch, Lacquer

Danish Modern Extendable Dining Table w Two Leaves, c 1970s, Refinished, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful and charming Danish Modern dining table comes with two leaves and can extend from 45 inches to 85 inches. Produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark during the 1970s (signed...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Massive Hackberry Cream Epoxy Resin Modern Dining Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
HACKBERRY CREAM EPOXY RESIN DINING TABLE This epoxy table emerges as a unique work of art, inspired by nature's beauty. The epoxy table stands out not only for its design but also...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Dining Room Tables

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Aluminum

Custom Chesnut Glass River Dining & Conference Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Chestnut River Glass Dining / Conference Table This table is made of one-piece natural chesnut slabs. We brought together black transparent epoxy with the unique structure of the su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Art Glass, Cut Glass, Epoxy Resin, Wood

Vintage White Laminate Custom Parsons Style Rectangle Dining Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage white laminate custom made Parson’s style rectangle dining table. Gorgeous condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The table has small flaws aka tiny chips on two of their corners that we have repaired. And it has small hairline cracks in the laminate on the sides of each leg where they meet the top. These small imperfections do not detract from the beauty or stability. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. WOW! Parson’s tables are SO attractive!! And we have a striking custom-made white laminate dining Parson’s style tables to offer to you! Such a timeless, classic design that dates to 1930 when French designer Jean-Michael Frank decided he was going to design a table that was simple enough that it could fit into any home regardless of style preference. Contemporary, Art Deco, Bauhaus, Hollywood Regency, Industrial, traditional, mid-century modern, or modern, Parson’s style tables just work! They almost take on whatever style you put them with. And talk about durability! It is comprised of all white laminate so when the grandkids are over you won’t have to worry, and you don’t have to sacrifice style for stamina! What a plus! AND, it can beautifully host any type of dining chairs you place around them. This table just has endless appeal. The original Parson’s table was designed in New York City at the Parson’s School of Design by French designer Jean-Michael Frank in the 1930’s. There is an article that states, "Frank challenged students to design a table so basic that it would retain its integrity whether sheathed in gold leaf, mica, parchment, split straw or painted burlap, or even left robustly unvarnished. What grew out of Frank's sketches and the students' participation was initially called the T-square table. Parsons tables are often intended for use as modern or contemporary furniture, and their striking design has made them popular as coffee tables, dining tables, side tables, and occasional tables. Durability, Versatility, and it looks Dynamic!! What are you waiting for?? Make this white Parson’s dining table...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Composition

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