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What is the standard seat height?

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What is the standard seat height?
The standard seat height depends on the type of seating in question. For seating at dining tables, the average seat height is 17 to 23 inches, while the typical seat height for desk chairs ranges from 16 to 21 inches. Seat heights for sofas and loveseats are usually around 17 to 18 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of seating from some of the world's top dealers.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
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Rare Jean Prouvé Mid Century Modern Double Daybed, Circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé. Experience the refined simplicity of Mid Century Modern design with this stunning S.C.A.L. double daybed, meticulously crafted by the ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Jean Prouvé “Antony” Chair — Limited Edition, Black Frame / Black Plywood Seat
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare limited-edition example of the iconic Antony Chair, originally designed in 1954 by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. This sculptural piece is celebrated for its striking bala...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Jean Prouvé Scal Bed, Black Steel & Oak, Mid-Century Modern, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The "SCAL" bed is an iconic design by Jean Prouvé. This particular variant featuring a swiveling tablet designed by Charlotte Perriand, is a remarkable piece. It showcases a sleek de...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Steel

Jean Prouvé S.C.A.L. Double Daybed, Black Metal Frame, Mid-Century, 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Exceptional S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured in France by Ateliers Prouvé, circa 1950. A rare and highly collectible example of French Mid-Century Mode...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Jean Prouvé Armchair Fauteuil De Salon in Ivory Nubia Fabric
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
There is a particular tension in the work of Jean Prouvé—a dialogue between the engineer's uncompromising logic and a quiet, almost sensual elegance. The Fauteuil de Salon, conceived...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Jean Prouvé "Aerator" Air Vent, France 1958
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Aerator 1958 l JEAN PROUVÉ Aerator component, created for the La Doua campus of the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon, 1960-1963 This aluminium panel was designed by...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Aluminum

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