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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.
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Dining Chairs By Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Dining Chairs By Ilmari Tapiovaara Circa 1960s
- Price is for the set of 6
- Black frames with teak seats
- Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara
- Produced by Asko
- Finnish ~ 1960s
- 43cm...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
$2,178 / set
Antique Set 8 Art Deco Burr Walnut Cloud Back Chairs Epstein 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb set of eight antique Art Deco burr walnut and coromandel dining chairs attributed to the world renowned cabinet makers Harry & Lou Epstein, Circa 1920 in date.
The set of e...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Macassar, Walnut
Set of 4 Model 60 Razorblade Dining Chairs in Solid Oak by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very sought after set of 4 Danish oak dining chairs Model 66 by Henning Kjærnulf made in the 1970's by Nyrup Møbelfabrik Very typical of Kjærnulf.'s designs as he was known for comb...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Elegant set of 6 dining chairs "Elisabetta" by Giuseppe Gibelli for Sormani.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
GIUSEPPE GIBELLI, SORMANI, 1963
Model “Elisabetta”
Elegant set of 4 dining chairs designed by Giuseppe Gibelli for Sormani.
Fully restored – ash wood stained walnut, newly upholstere...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of 4 Dining Chairs Wood Curved Leather Beige Mid-Century Modern Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Four Midcentury Modern wooden chairs in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
High-quality materials and precision craftsmanship give them an iconic and refined look. The chairs fea...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th-C. Painted English Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Dining Chairs - Set 4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of four English regency style hand painted Japanned side chairs. The backs have Queen Anne styling with four individually painted scenes. The chairs have cabriole legs ...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer


