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What is the difference between dining chairs and accent chairs?
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The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi Set of Six 'Sapporo' Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, set of six dining chairs, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1970s
Set of sculptural chairs designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, distinguished by their striking ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Original Josef Hoffmann, Chair, Model# 330 from 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Exhibition: chairs for a dining room in: Winter Exhibition of the Austrian Museum for Art and Industry, Vienna, late 1901; exhibition in Saint Louis, 1904, beechwood, stained to simu...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Beech
Volute Chair by Garnier Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Volute chair, the aim was to create a beautiful piece through finding balance in its design. We wanted it to be undoubtedly new and fresh but also conjure something classica...
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2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Burl
Pair English Chippendale Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1890
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of English Chippendale Mahogany side chairs, circa 1890.
Outstanding pair of marvelous carved mahogany side chairs in Classic Chippendale style. They are crafted after one of t...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Linen Slip Covered Madison Chair with Scallop Skirt Detail and Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Madison Slipcovered Chair blends timeless tailoring with relaxed elegance. Upholstered in 100% Belgian linen ticking, the fabric features a natural flax background accented with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Oak
Set of 6 Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Houston, TX
Set of six suede-upholstered chairs by Eero Aarnio. The vintage chairs feature original padded seats and backs in suede with chrome-plated steel frames, exemplifying late modern Scan...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$6,800 / set