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What are the chairs at a dining table called?

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What are the chairs at a dining table called?
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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Set of Six Oak and Rush Chairs with Sculptural Legs, Europe 1940s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This exquisite mid-century dining set from the 1940s effortlessly merges historic charm with modern, organic design. Crafted from natural materials using traditional techniques, thes...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Swedish 19th Century Carved Oak Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous set of carved oak Biedermeier-style chairs from Sweden, early 19th century, with soft cut-velvet seats to enhance the sense of refinement the period is known for. The curv...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

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Textile, Oak

Set of 8 Dutch Mid-Century Stacking Chairs with Single Shell Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Mid-Century reddish teak toned dining chairs with blue enameled metal frames. Metal legs and side hooks for creating a single row of chairs. Very comfy single pressed wood ...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs Danish Midcentury
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 6 model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. One of the most iconic and coveted chairs to com...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Teak

4 White Furniture Hepplewhite Style Walnut Balloon Back Plume Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four balloon back dining chairs by White Furniture, circa 1970s. Drawing inspiration from Adams and Hepplewhite styling. Features a walnut frame with carved plume back over ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Cantilever Chrome Chairs with Cushions Gastone Rinaldi 'Sabrina'
Located in Toronto, ON
Set of four Cantilevered chrome chairs attributed to as the 'Sabrina' chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA. They feature a removable cushions on all four chairs. Please note, the chai...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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