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What is a dining room chair called?
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A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
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Set of 6 Edward J. Wormley Cane Dining Chairs for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Ebonized Wood, Cane Backrest, Original Upholstery
This elegant set of six dining chairs, designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar,...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Upholstery, Cane, Wood
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
Set of Twelve Mid Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of twelve mid twentieth century French Louis XVI style carved dining chairs include ten side chairs and two armchairs and are painted in a cream color with gold detailing. T...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
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Upholstery, Beech
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
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
By Fritz Hansen
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
