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What are the chairs at a dining table called?
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The 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Axel Einar Hjorth Set of Six High Back Chairs in Oak and Brown Velvet, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Exceptional set of six high back chairs, special commissioned model, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s. Produced in Sweden, 1938. Oak, recently upholstered in brown velvet with me...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair att. to Thonet c 1910/20's
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Vienna Secessionist Cafe, Bistro style dining chair constructed of beech using the signature steam bent technique. This example was made in Austria, circa 1910/20's attributed to Th...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Set of 6 Oak Razor Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Brutalist oak throne-like dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik. Solid oak frames with decoratively carved 'Razor' design backrests and gray upholstered f...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet
By Walter Gropius, Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular set of 6 "W199" bentwood armchairs designed by Bauhaus co-founder Walter Gropius. Set features (2) "captains chairs" with arms and (4) of the even-more-rare arm-less chai...
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Vintage 1940s American Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Mutton Leg Chairs, Green Leather Upholstery
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six French oak mutton leg side chairs or dining chairs from the mid twentieth century are of hand pegged construction. These tall dining chairs with arched backs are upho...
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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Set of Six Thonet High Back Bentwood Bistro Chairs with Cane, Early 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Set of Six high-back bistro chairs, attributed to the renowned firm Thonet, presents an enduring example of their revolutionary bentwood design. These classic chairs showcase th...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
