How far should a chair be from a table?

How far a table should be from a chair is 10 to 12 inches. Keep in mind that the distance is from the tabletop to the seat of the chair. To determine what chairs to buy, subtract 10 or 12 inches from the height of your table and look for pieces of that seat height. If you're looking for a table to go with certain chairs, measure the height from the floor to the seat and then add 10 or 12 inches to find out what table height to buy. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of dining tables.

Do chairs have to match the dining table?

Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.

What chairs work with a Tulip Table?

Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.

What color chairs go with a black table?

There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.

Do my dining room chairs have to match my table?

No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How tall should chairs be for a 30-inch table?

Chairs for a 30-inch table should typically be between 18 and 20 inches tall when measured from the seat to the floor. Generally, the seat height of a chair should be 10 to 12 inches lower than the height of a tabletop. Tables measuring 30 inches in height are generally standard height and should work well with most standard dining chairs. Find a wide range of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

What is the end chair called for a dining table?

The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the best toddler table and chair set?

The best toddler table and chair set is really a matter of preference. The good news is that a lot of furniture designers have made furnishings specifically for children over the years, so you should be able to find the seating and table you need. Shop antique and vintage children’s table and chair sets and other children’s furniture on 1stDibs.

How do I place chairs around a Noguchi coffee table?

There is no one proper way to place chairs around a Noguchi coffee table. Your ideal placement will depend on the space you’re using and the chairs that you’ve chosen. In 1944, Noguchi created the first version of his classic glass-topped coffee table as a riff on a piece he designed for former MoMA president, A. Conger Goodyear, a few years earlier. Legendary Michigan manufacturer Herman Miller began to produce the design in 1948. On 1stDibs, find a number of Isamu Noguchi coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

What size round table fits eight chairs?

The size of a round table that can fit eight chairs is around 60 inches. That measurement corresponds to the diameter, meaning the distance across the top of the table through its center. To ensure comfort, choose a dining table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height of your dining chairs. Shop a wide range of round dining tables on 1stDibs.

How many chairs fit around a 60-inch round table?

How many chairs fit around a 60-inch round table depends largely on the size of the chairs. Most tables that are 60 inches in diameter can accommodate around 10 chairs comfortably. Ensure that there is enough space between the chairs so that users can pull them in and out easily and have enough elbow room to dine unencumbered. Shop a wide range of round tables on 1stDibs.

School Tables And Chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dutch Industrial Design Prouve Style School Chairs S21 Compas Galvanitas

H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in

Set of Twelve Italian Chairs for Naval Furnishings in Wood and Pink Satin

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant set of twelve Italian chairs from the 1950s. The set of chairs had been produced for the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Set of Twelve Italian Chairs for Naval Furnishings in Wood and Pink Satin

H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in

10 x Dutch Industrial Design Prouve Style School Chairs S21 Compas Galvanitas

By Galvanitas, Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Jean Prouvé

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Large batch of Original S21 stackable and switchable school chairs made by Galvanitas from the 60s

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

10 x Dutch Industrial Design Prouve Style School Chairs S21 Compas Galvanitas

H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in

Set of Six Art Deco Amsterdamse School High Back Dining Room Chairs, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare set of five Art Deco Amsterdamse School dining room chairs and one matching

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Art Deco Amsterdamse School High Back Dining Room Chairs, 1920s

H 46.66 in W 20.08 in D 18.71 in

“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Design Centre

Located in Girona, ES

Triangular table and 6 integrated swivel chairs made for various uses (school and university

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970

H 27.96 in Dm 62.6 in

Cow Horn Chair by Tijsseling Meubelfabriek, Netherlands 1960

By Tijsseling

Located in DE MEERN, NL

interiors. Pair the Cow Horn Chair with a mid-century modern side table and a plush throw pillow to create

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Cow Horn Chair by Tijsseling Meubelfabriek, Netherlands 1960

H 30.71 in W 24.81 in D 20.08 in

Vintage French School Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century Modern French school desk, featuring a black laquered steel structure supporting both a

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage French School Desk

H 29 in W 25 in D 34 in

Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24

By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Antwerp, BE

A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24

H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in

Illum Wikkelso easy chair and Table Mod '272' for C.F. Christiansen Sweden 1960

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Paris, FR

Illum Wikkelsø C.F. Christiansen, easy chair and table model 272, Rosewood, black leather, Denmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelso easy chair and Table Mod '272' for C.F. Christiansen Sweden 1960

H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in

Chair#3

By Frank Buschmann

Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia

, a chair that became the iconic German school chair, still used today and by my interpretation one of

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair#3

H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 4 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark

By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk

Located in Forest, BE

's by cabinetmaker Poul Jeppessens. We have 4 chairs available and a table. 8 more chairs without

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 4 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark

H 75 in W 44 in D 47 in

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 8 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark

By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk

Located in Forest, BE

6à's by cabinetmaker Poul Jeppessens. We have 8 chairs available and a table. 4 more chairs with

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 8 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark

H 75 in W 44 in D 47 in

"Mingx" Leather and Steel Chair Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade

By Driade, Konstantin Grcic

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Mingx" is a chair, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade, with a structure in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Mingx" Leather and Steel Chair Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade

H 33.4 in W 19.6 in D 20 in

Pair of Solid Bronze and Aluminium Sculpted Chairs by Tom Fereday

By Tom Fereday

Located in Geneve, CH

Pairs of solid bronze and aluminium sculpted chairs by Tom Fereday Dimensions: 77.5 H x 41 W x 51

Category

2010s Australian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Solid Bronze and Aluminium Sculpted Chairs by Tom Fereday

H 30.52 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in

Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Conference Armchairs in Oak Inc. Reupholstery

By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Knebel, DK

Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen in 1975. The well made chairs have been checked and

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Conference Armchairs in Oak Inc. Reupholstery

H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in

Table by Elisabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti, circa 1980, France

By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti

Located in Girona, Spain

Table or console by Elisabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti. Very decorative. Unique piece.designed

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Iron

Table by Elisabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti, circa 1980, France

H 29.92 in W 70.86 in D 31.49 in

Guillerme & Chambron Dining Set with 'Victorine' Table & 'Thibault' Chairs

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, table 'Victorine', in oak, France 1960. This wonderful

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Dining Set with 'Victorine' Table & 'Thibault' Chairs

H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 36.23 in

1970s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Six Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery

By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Knebel, DK

his appreticeship in 1963 producing a writing table in rio rosewood. Admitted to the Art School in

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Six Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery

H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in

Waves Chair by Olivia Cognet

By Olivia Cognet

Located in Geneve, CH

bas-reliefs and giant totems as well as chairs, tables, lamps and vases. These unique pieces, handmade

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Ceramic

Waves Chair by Olivia Cognet

H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in

Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili

Located in Geneve, CH

Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili Dimensions: W 70 x D 45x H 127 cm Materials: Iron, Wood

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili

H 50.01 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in

Elephant Chair With Armrest by NORR11

Located in Geneve, CH

wood base the Elephant Chair brings comfort to the table. The addition of an armrest elevates the

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Chair With Armrest by NORR11

H 31.7 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in

Marble Chair by Jonathan Hansen

Located in Geneve, CH

Marble low table by Jonathan Hansen 12 Editions + 1 AP Dimensions: 40.6 x 50.8 x 71 cm Materials

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marble Chair by Jonathan Hansen

H 27.96 in W 15.99 in D 20.01 in

Gibbous Chair by Jude Di Leo

Located in Geneve, CH

Gibbous chair by Jude Di Leo Dimensions: 62 x 51 x 70 cm Materials: Solid maple and English bridle

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Gibbous Chair by Jude Di Leo

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 20.08 in

Sculptural Chair by Kristina Dam Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculptural chair by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: Solid oak with oil treatment. Dimensions: 42

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Chair by Kristina Dam Studio

H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Blurb Studio Chair by Tom Fereday

Located in Geneve, CH

Blurb studio chair by Tom Fereday Dimensions: W 57 x D 44 x H 77 cm Materials: sand cast

Category

2010s Australian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Blurb Studio Chair by Tom Fereday

H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in

Modern Style Gaia Chair from Tiago Curioni

By Tiago Curioni

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

In honor of the 100 years of Bauhaus, the Gaia chair reflects the purity and strength of the well

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Style Gaia Chair from Tiago Curioni

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in

Arts & Crafts Important Cotswold School Oak Refectory Table

By Ernest Gimson

Located in Petworth, GB

Early Important Arts & Crafts Wishbone Cotswold School refectory dining table in oak 3 plank top

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Important Cotswold School Oak Refectory Table

H 29.53 in W 94.89 in D 39.38 in

1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs

Located in Tarleton, GB

Alexander designed his chair to be used in schools, churches, and other auditoriums. His design included a

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950's Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs

H 75 in W 186 in D 53 in

Solid Bronze Sculpted Chair by Tom Fereday

By Tom Fereday

Located in Geneve, CH

Solid bronze sculpted chair by Tom Fereday Dimensions: 77.5 H x 41 W x 51 D cm Hand-sculpted

Category

2010s Australian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Solid Bronze Sculpted Chair by Tom Fereday

H 30.52 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in

Set of Lucite and Wool ’Sphere’ Lounge Chairs by Boris Tabacoff for MMM, 1971

By MMModern, Boris Tabacoff

Located in Echt, NL

The Cube Armchair, These MMM “Spheres", Table, chairs, armchairs. We offer a variety of insured

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of Lucite and Wool ’Sphere’ Lounge Chairs by Boris Tabacoff for MMM, 1971

H 24.02 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in

Set of 2 Gibbous Chairs by Jude Di Leo

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Gibbous chairs by Jude Di Leo Dimensions: 62 x 51 x 70 cm Materials: Solid maple and

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Set of 2 Gibbous Chairs by Jude Di Leo

H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 20.08 in

Basket Chair by Danny Kaplan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Basket Chair is handmade studio pottery by ceramic artist by Danny Kaplan. Please note exact

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ceramic

Basket Chair by Danny Kaplan

H 27 in Dm 16 in

"Mingx" Outdoor Steel Chair Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade

By Driade, Konstantin Grcic

Located in Brooklyn, NY

: chairs, stools and tables. This year, Grcic extends the Mingx collection to include a new set of tables

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Mingx" Outdoor Steel Chair Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade

H 33.4 in W 19.6 in D 20 in

Chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Firenze, FI

Chair PK11, designed in 1957 by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, marked by the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen

H 25.6 in W 25.01 in D 14.57 in

Couple of Finnish chairs by Ilmari Domus beige leather Birch wood

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Valladolid, ES

Chair. The singularity of its short arms means that this chair can be brought closer to a table and

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Wood, Birch, Faux Leather

Couple of Finnish chairs by Ilmari Domus beige leather Birch wood

H 31.11 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in

Solid Bronze Sculpted Chair by Tom Fereday by Tom Fereday

Located in Geneve, CH

Solid bronze sculpted chair by Tom Fereday Dimensions: 77.5 H x 41 W x 51 D cm Hand-sculpted

Category

2010s Australian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Solid Bronze Sculpted Chair by Tom Fereday by Tom Fereday

H 30.52 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in

Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL

Design chair by Borge Mogensen, also called Spanisch chair, 1960 Denmark. This original safari

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark

H 26.78 in W 32.68 in D 23.63 in

3 Spanish Turquise Aluminium Vintage Chairs by Oscar Tusquets Blanca 1980s

By Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Located in Salzburg, AT

Exceptional sculptural chairs in cast aluminum with stylized naturalistic decorations and strong

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

3 Spanish Turquise Aluminium Vintage Chairs by Oscar Tusquets Blanca 1980s

H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 24.02 in

art nouveau oak stool chair Jugendstil Rabenau embroidery a. 1910 exc condition

Located in Kumhausen, DE

supplied the following chairs and tables to furnish the four-hundred-year-old "Old Nikolai School" in

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wool, Jute, Oak

art nouveau oak stool chair Jugendstil Rabenau embroidery a. 1910 exc condition

H 17.72 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in

Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Authentic original unrestored Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' chair finished in beautifully grained Teak

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60

H 35.83 in W 23.23 in D 25.4 in

Set of Four Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-47 in mahogany

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

chairs, easy chairs, footrests, sofas and coffee tables, dining tables as well as high-end office

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Four Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-47 in mahogany

H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in

Primitive Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

featuring a slanted top and dovetailed joinery. Dimensions: 18.5" x 25" x 32" / Chair Clearance - 23.5

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Poplar

Primitive Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Writing Desk

H 32 in W 25 in D 18.5 in

Pair of Hunter High-Back Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo #526

Located in Lewes, GB

parliament in Norway and chairs and table for the town hall in Oslo. Viewings welcome at our showroom in

Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter High-Back Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo #526

H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 25.2 in

Straw Wicker Woven Rush Chair Midcentury Jean Michel Frank Style, 1930, France

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in New York, NY

sheepskin club chair and parchment-covered dressing table – hold an enduring popularity, and Herme's

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sycamore, Straw

Straw Wicker Woven Rush Chair Midcentury Jean Michel Frank Style, 1930, France

H 22.45 in W 20.87 in D 31.89 in

Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s

By Thonet, Mart Stam

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

natural leather has been stretched. This chair combines the spirit of the Bauhaus school and the awareness

Category

Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage German Bauhaus Icon Black Leather & Chrome S33 Chair by Mart Stam, 1960s

H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in

Brutalist Solid Oak Art Dining Chairs by "Kunstmeubelen De Puydt", Belgium 1970s

By De Puydt

Located in DE MEERN, NL

(indestructible). Dining table will be sold seperately Measurements chairs: height: 111.5 cm width: 42,5 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Art Dining Chairs by "Kunstmeubelen De Puydt", Belgium 1970s

H 44.1 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in

Vintage Bauhaus Skaala Fabric & Chrome Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1980s, Set of 4

By Avarte, Finland 1, Yrjö Kukkapuro

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

Artek and other iconic designs such as the Saturnus table, the Skaala chair, the Remmi series, and the

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Bauhaus Skaala Fabric & Chrome Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1980s, Set of 4

H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Eight Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery

By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Knebel, DK

1963 producing a writing table in rio rosewood. Admitted to the Art School in Copenhagen he met his

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Eight Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery

H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in

1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Ten Armchairs Inc. Reupholstery

By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Knebel, DK

1963 producing a writing table in rio rosewood. Admitted to the Art School in Copenhagen he met his

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Ten Armchairs Inc. Reupholstery

H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in

1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Twelve Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery

By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Knebel, DK

1963 producing a writing table in rio rosewood. Admitted to the Art School in Copenhagen he met his

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Set of Twelve Armchairs - Inc. Reupholstery

H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in

Mario Botta Set of Six 605 Quinta Chairs in Black Lacquered Steel by Alias 1980

By Alias, Mario Botta

Located in Montecatini Terme, IT

Set of six 605 Quinta chairs with a black steel rod frame seat and back in bent perforated sheet

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Sheet Metal

Mario Botta Set of Six 605 Quinta Chairs in Black Lacquered Steel by Alias 1980

H 37.01 in W 22.25 in D 17.72 in

The Square Chair. Produced with Solid Wood Using Mortise and Tenon Joinery.

Located in São Paulo, SP

The Square Chair was designed to be used at dining tables and desks. Made from sucupira, freijó

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Straw, Wood

The Square Chair. Produced with Solid Wood Using Mortise and Tenon Joinery.

H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

1960's French Mid Century Mullca School Desk, Console Table

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s French mid century Mullca school desk – console table 1960’s French mid century Mullca

Category

Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate

1960's French Mid Century Mullca School Desk, Console Table

H 29.93 in W 49.61 in D 17.72 in

1960's French Mid-Century Mullca School Desk, Console Table

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s French mid-century Mullca School Desk – console table 1960’s French mid-century Mullca

Category

Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate

1960's French Mid-Century Mullca School Desk, Console Table

H 29.93 in W 49.61 in D 17.72 in

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Table by Cor Alons, 1923

By Cor Alons

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic and ultra rare Art Deco Haagse School table. Design by Cor Alons. Striking Dutch design

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Table by Cor Alons, 1923

H 28.15 in W 80.32 in D 31.89 in

Very Rare George Candilis Dining Table 'Les Carrots' Port Leucate France 1968

By Georges Candilis

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

aluminium angle brackets. Chairs, tables, beds and shelves were designed using a unique assembly system

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Very Rare George Candilis Dining Table 'Les Carrots' Port Leucate France 1968

H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in

Karl-Erik Ekselius - Oak lounge chair by JOC Sweden

By Karl-Erik Ekselius

Located in Klintehamn, SE

originated Scandinavian modern furniture, including dining chairs, dining tables and coffee tables, in richly

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Karl-Erik Ekselius - Oak lounge chair by JOC Sweden

H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 29.93 in

Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Lounge Chair in Solid Pine

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Axel Einar Hjorth, wingback lounge chair model 'Lovö', pine, reupholstered in Svenskt Tenn “Textile

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Lounge Chair in Solid Pine

H 43.71 in W 27.17 in D 28.35 in

Space Age Red "Tulip" Swivel Chairs by Péter Ghyczy, Germany 1970s

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Budapest, HU

designed, including: chairs, shell chairs, sofas, tables, shelves, kitchen and office plastic entrance

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Space Age Red "Tulip" Swivel Chairs by Péter Ghyczy, Germany 1970s

H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 16.93 in

Michel Cadestin for Airborne White Fiberglass with Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman

By Michel Cadestin

Located in Ferndale, MI

Michel Cadestin for Airborne of France " Karate " lounge chair with ottoman that can double as

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Michel Cadestin for Airborne White Fiberglass with Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman

H 35 in W 37.5 in D 39 in

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School Tables And Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of school tables and chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique school tables and chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and steel. There are all kinds of school tables and chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial school tables and chairs are consistently popular styles. Many school tables and chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but H. Pander, Paul Bromberg and Brunswick Co. produced popular school tables and chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are School Tables And Chairs?

Prices for school tables and chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, school tables and chairs begin at $325 and can go as high as $3,249, while the average can fetch as much as $1,160.

Questions About School Tables And Chairs

How far should a chair be from a table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
How far a table should be from a chair is 10 to 12 inches. Keep in mind that the distance is from the tabletop to the seat of the chair. To determine what chairs to buy, subtract 10 or 12 inches from the height of your table and look for pieces of that seat height. If you're looking for a table to go with certain chairs, measure the height from the floor to the seat and then add 10 or 12 inches to find out what table height to buy. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of dining tables.
Do chairs have to match the dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
What chairs work with a Tulip Table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.
What color chairs go with a black table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
Do my dining room chairs have to match my table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How tall should chairs be for a 30-inch table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
Chairs for a 30-inch table should typically be between 18 and 20 inches tall when measured from the seat to the floor. Generally, the seat height of a chair should be 10 to 12 inches lower than the height of a tabletop. Tables measuring 30 inches in height are generally standard height and should work well with most standard dining chairs. Find a wide range of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
What is the end chair called for a dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the best toddler table and chair set?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The best toddler table and chair set is really a matter of preference. The good news is that a lot of furniture designers have made furnishings specifically for children over the years, so you should be able to find the seating and table you need. Shop antique and vintage children’s table and chair sets and other children’s furniture on 1stDibs.
How do I place chairs around a Noguchi coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There is no one proper way to place chairs around a Noguchi coffee table. Your ideal placement will depend on the space you’re using and the chairs that you’ve chosen. In 1944, Noguchi created the first version of his classic glass-topped coffee table as a riff on a piece he designed for former MoMA president, A. Conger Goodyear, a few years earlier. Legendary Michigan manufacturer Herman Miller began to produce the design in 1948. On 1stDibs, find a number of Isamu Noguchi coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
What size round table fits eight chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
The size of a round table that can fit eight chairs is around 60 inches. That measurement corresponds to the diameter, meaning the distance across the top of the table through its center. To ensure comfort, choose a dining table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height of your dining chairs. Shop a wide range of round dining tables on 1stDibs.
How many chairs fit around a 60-inch round table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
How many chairs fit around a 60-inch round table depends largely on the size of the chairs. Most tables that are 60 inches in diameter can accommodate around 10 chairs comfortably. Ensure that there is enough space between the chairs so that users can pull them in and out easily and have enough elbow room to dine unencumbered. Shop a wide range of round tables on 1stDibs.