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What is the best lighting for dining room?
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The best lighting for the dining room is based on personal choice and the style of the room. The types of lights typically used in a dining room are general lighting and accent lighting. The dining room light should be at least 12 inches smaller than the table in all directions. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and contemporary lights.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Category
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By Gerald McCabe
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Category
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By Folke Ohlsson
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Mid Century Ercol Elm breakfast table
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
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Timeless Design for Everyday Use
The Mid-Century
Category
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VK201 Rosewood Dining Table by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1958, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dining table as a cafe table, breakfast nook table, game table in a den, reading / study table in a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
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$21,500 Sale Price
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