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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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Pair of William Haines Mid Century Modern Klismos Lounge Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of William Haines Mid Century Modern Klismos Lounge Chairs.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Bruce Chair - Belgian Inspired Roll Slip Covered in 100% Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
A Belgian Inspired Roll Arm Chair Slip Covered in 100% Linen
36″ W x 40″ D x 33″ H
Arm Height 22″
Seat Height 17″ / Seat Depth 27″ / Seat Width 23″
Color: RH02-Greige (Oatmeal)
Leg ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Linen
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
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Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Blue Velvet Jacquard by Casamance, Europe.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vi...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Velvet, Beech
1960s solid wood chair with an ornate, hand-carved backrest – Made in Spain
Located in München, DE
Beautiful handmade solid wood chair. Mid-Century Modern
Made in the 1960s. Marked: "Made in Spain."
Striking, unique shape with an intricately carved backrest.
The legs and backrest...
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Juliana Slip Covered Chair by Bloom Home Inc, Spice Belgian Linen, New
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Juliana Slip Covered Chair in Spice Belgian Linen
30″ x 30″ x 39″H
Arm Height 21.5″
Seat Height 15″ / Seat Depth 24.5″ / Seat Width 21.5″
Leg 4″
Fabric: 100% Belgian Linen / Stone W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Linen
