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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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Set of Twelve Elegant Rustic Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, oak, rush, Europe, 1950s/1960s
This large set of twelve dining chairs combines a rustic character with a clean, modern design. The oak frames feature ge...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Four 'Sail' Dining Chairs in Turquoise Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, set of four 'Sail' dining chairs, plastic, fabric, Italy, 1973
This exceptional design known as Sail by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti reflects the des...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Blue Velvet Jacquard by Casamance, Europe.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vi...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Velvet, Beech
Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni Set of Eight 'Pasqualina' Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni, set of eight 'Pascqualina' dining chairs, leather, steel, Italy, 1980s
The Pasqualina armchair, designed by Grassi & Bianchi for Enrico...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Iconic Razorblade Tall Version Dining Chairs in Carved Oak 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 6 Iconic tall version Razorblade oak dining chairs by Henning ("Henry") Kjærnulf made in Denmark the 1960's as by EG Kvalitetsmobel (chairs are labeled underneath). These are ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Early Vico Magistretti for Mario Luigi Comi Set of Eight Carimate Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Fratelli Mario e Luigi Comi, First Edition set of eight 'Carimate' dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, design 1959
This first-edition set of dining chairs belon...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech

