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What is the difference between chairs and stools?
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The difference between chairs and stools is generally that the latter are more compact than the former. Traditional stools are backless and armless, unlike chairs, which usually have backs and often feature arms. However, some contemporary dining stools do have backs for added support. The difference between these dining stools and dining chairs is that the stools usually rest on pedestal bases, while chairs have four legs. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of chairs and stools.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Located in Čelinac, BA
Set Of Four Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Italy 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand N.19 Wood and Rattan Mid Century Modern Chairs
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand N.19 Wood and Rattan Mid-Century Modern Chairs, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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English Edwardian Chesterfield Style Leather Chair & Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Original Leather, Walnut-Stained Beechwood, Brass Nailhead Trim
Dimensions:
Chair:
35”H x 30”W x 37”D
Seat Height:15.50"
Ottoman:
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Vintage 1960s American Edwardian Chairs
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Brass
Set of 4 vintage 1970s chairs model Arcadia design A. Caraceni for Tagliabue
By Tagliabue
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Set of four bentwood chairs and Vienna straw seat, model "Arcadia" design Adalberto Caraceni for Tagliabue di Cascina Armata, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, may show signs of ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Parisian Chair Slip Covered in Belgian Linen- Oyster
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Parisian Chair Slip Covered in Belgian Linen
-36″ Wx 37″D x 29″H
-Arm Height 23″
-Seat Height 17.5″ / Seat Depth 23″ with back cushion / 31″ without back cushion /
-Seat Width 28″
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Revival Chairs
Materials
Linen
$2,690 / item