Appropriate chairs for dining?
Wendy
8 years ago
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I have a round 60" table and only want seating for 4. Going for a Zen Bohemian thing. Would these work as dining chairs?31"W x 29"D x 39"H Seat: 17"H Arms: 26.5"H weight: 15 lbs
Hennie Chair - Chairs | Serena and Lily · More Info
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Space, but wall to the left is gone and window is bigger.
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8 years agoThese are also from World Market. The comfort factor looks a bit dubious to me, but you never know. I think these have a better tilt than the ones you've been considering, and they are specifically offered as dining chairs.
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8 years agoBecause to me they look too small for the table. I prefer short and wide to tall and skinny. The chairs in the OP are actually taller than I would prefer. But, since the back was round and airy, I thought they would not be as obtrusive. If that makes sense.
The taller white chairs looks small to me, but the shorter wide desk chair looks like it fits. I'm sure it's just a personal taste thing.
This is the chair I will get if I don't find a wicker or rattan that works.
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