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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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19th Century Austrian Set of Four Antique Biedermeier Walnut Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique set of four Austrian dining room chairs made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The detailed side chairs have...
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Set of Six Italian Architectural Side Chairs mid century modern in wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Dronten, NL
These mid-century modern Italian side chairs in wenge and leather are the epitome of effortless elegance and functional artistry. Born from the golden age of design, these chairs fus...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Wenge
Danish Pine Wood Dining Chairs 1970s/80s by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Minimalist and clean in design — a rare matching set of 12 from the same home.
One careful owner. Now fully revitalized from top to bottom with a deep clean, fresh upholstery, and a ...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Bouclé, Pine
Set of 14 Brazilian Beranger dining chairs from the 19th century
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Presenting a magnificent set of 14 Brazilian dining chairs from the 19th century, originating from a historic sugar cane plantation in Pernambuco. This ensemble includes 12 side chai...
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Antique 1870s Brazilian Other Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
Stunning Cab 415 chair in natural cognac leather - Mario Bellini - CASSINA Italy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Introducing the exquisite Cab 415 armchair, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in the 1970s. A rare find, this iconic piece is no longer part of Cassina's current collection.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Leather
GA Side Chairs by Hans Bellmann for Horgen-Glarus, Switzerland 1954
Located in Antwerp, BE
Embrace the perfect combination of Swiss craftsmanship and mid-century modern design with this lovely GA Side Chair by Hans Bellmann, created for Horgen-Glarus in 1955. A true icon o...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Steel