What is a telephone chair?

Telephone chairs or telephone benches were designed with a seating area and a raised shelf or small tabletop for the telephone. They sometimes had drawers to keep a phone book, pen and paper or other accessories. Telephone chairs are also sometimes called gossip benches. Shop a collection of telephone chairs and benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

When was the telephone table invented?

The telephone table was invented following the advent of the telephone in the late 19th century. Also called the gossip bench, it consists of a chair attached to a side table that features some type of storage, such as a magazine rack or drawers. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique telephone tables on 1stDibs.

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 are the chairs at a dining table called?

The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Telephone Chair And Table

Telephone Desk

Telephone Table With Seat

Mid Century Telephone Table

Gossip Chair

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Materials

Metal

Lucite Telephone Table and Chair Hallway Waiting Area Set, Germany 1980s

$1,100

H 20.5 in Dm 23.75 in

Antique Stickley Brothers Telephone Table and Chair - W5050

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

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Antique Stickley Brothers Telephone Table and Chair - W5050

$1,120 Sale Price

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H 33 in W 18 in D 15 in

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Antique Wicker Desk with Chair and Telephone Table

Located in East Hampton, NY

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Materials

Wicker, Wood

Antique Wicker Desk with Chair and Telephone Table

H 34 in W 37 in D 21 in

Telephone Chair with Table Combo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Telephone Chair with Table Combo, Circa 1900.

Category

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Telephone Chair with Table Combo

H 31 in W 35 in D 22 in

H 35.5 in W 30.5 in D 20 in

1950s Mathieu Matégot Style Telephone Table with Seat and Lamp, USA

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Solid, sturdy well made telephone table in enameled pierced metal on a steel rod structure

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Mathieu Matégot Style Telephone Table with Seat and Lamp, USA

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H 24 in Dm 20 in

IMPORTANT Antique Desk/Bookcase by Gustav Stickley -W7794 MUST SELL

By Harvey Ellis, Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an extremely important Antique Desk/Bookcase by Gustav Stickley and Harvey Ellis. This is one of the most important pieces made by Gustav Stickley. It was designed in 1902...

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IMPORTANT Antique Desk/Bookcase by Gustav Stickley -W7794 MUST SELL

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H 14.97 in Dm 23.63 in

Antique Arts Crafts Cabinet Stained Glass Stickley Era - W7057 SALE

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

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H 19 in W 13 in D 6.5 in

Osaka Coral Flexible Curve Sofa 480cm by La Cividina

By Pierre Paulin, La Cividina

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In 1967, the French designer Pierre Paulin challenged the rationalism that was predominant at the time by envisaging a range of seats with naturally winding lines. Developed for Exp...

Category

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Materials

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Osaka Coral Flexible Curve Sofa 480cm by La Cividina

$12,275 / item

H 26.38 in W 188.98 in D 30.71 in

Riviera Chair in Plastic Laminate Memphis Milano Collection

By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

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Riviera Chair in Plastic Laminate Memphis Milano Collection

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H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Mirror Pedestal

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning vintage modern pedestal features a cylinder shape layered with chrome strips and a mirrored top. Unique design can be used for a side table or a decorative piece. The Classi...

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Materials

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$600

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Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro- Black Bronze Finish

By form A, Gaspare Vittorio Asaro

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Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro- Black Bronze Finish

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Category

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Materials

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By Memphis Milano, Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

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Category

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Nathalie chair designed by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano ca. 1990

$2,402

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Telephone Chair And Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the telephone chair and table you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, every telephone chair and table was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect telephone chair and table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A telephone chair and table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Georgian and industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made telephone chair and table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arthur Krupp, Daciano da Costa and Giuliana Gramigna are consistently popular.

How Much is a Telephone Chair And Table?

Prices for a telephone chair and table start at $433 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $1,343.

Questions About Telephone Chair And Table

What is a telephone chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Telephone chairs or telephone benches were designed with a seating area and a raised shelf or small tabletop for the telephone. They sometimes had drawers to keep a phone book, pen and paper or other accessories. Telephone chairs are also sometimes called gossip benches. Shop a collection of telephone chairs and benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
When was the telephone table invented?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The telephone table was invented following the advent of the telephone in the late 19th century. Also called the gossip bench, it consists of a chair attached to a side table that features some type of storage, such as a magazine rack or drawers. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique telephone tables on 1stDibs.
How far should a chair be from a table?
1 Answer
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 are the chairs at a dining table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
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.
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.
What color chairs go with a black table?
1 Answer
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.
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.
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 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.
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.