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by Jessamy Calamari
3 months ago in Design Dilemma
Need help finding 20-22 inch seat height chairs for a high dining table!
We bought a beautiful industrial dining table with reclaimed wood on top and pipes with casters as the base, but the table height is 32". Our current chairs are far too short, but counter height chairs are too tall. We've been measuring every chair we see and seems they're all 18-19". We've thought about putting casters on the bottom of chairs, but as pricey as they are to start, we'd like to find the right chairs without having to alter them. Another issue we run into is that many websites don't even list the seat height. Help please!
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lefty47 HI -- Your table is 3 inches too high so you should see about fixing that instead of trying to find odd height chairs , that just doesn't make sence. Beautiful table , maybe who ever made the table can fix it to the right height of 29 inches high.
3 months ago · ·
Interiors International, Inc. Remove the wheels from the table.
3 months ago · ·
M B Wilson Interior Design You could also add cushions to a standard height chair.
3 months ago ·
ATGStores.com Hi, Jess. We're guessing the casters lock and being able to move the table any time you want is half the point, which is why you'd prefer to have chairs that "fit" rather than modifying the table. We have a selection of about 4,000 dining chairs (http://www.atgstores.com/type_1473.html?) and on the link page you'll notice height categories of "Short," "Counter," "Bar" and "Adjustable." Once you click on one of these (likely Counter, Bar and/or Adjustable) and start looking at individual chairs you will notice that we include seat height in the description. We hope this helps you in your search and wish you luck. Love the table.
3 months ago ·
lefty47 HI -- Refering to AGT --- that's all well and fine that "yes" there are chairs for the height of that table BUT that does not make the chairs comfortable to use . I am short and my feet would not be reaching the floor . It is more important to have a table at the proper height than it is to have chairs higher to fit the table .
3 months ago ·
Jessamy Calamari We love the casters? We think they give it more character, but yes, we've considered that option. Checking out the website next. Thx all!
3 months ago · ·
Barbara Griffith Designs When a table is designed, the height of the casters should have been considered. If the legs are attached in the corners, maybe they could be removed and shortened from the top. I agree above, standard chair seat height is not about the table, but about a person sitting comfortably on a chair.
3 months ago · ·
Ironwood Builders Right, so the table was made with plumbing pipe, steel threaded. If it was from out of town...take it to your plumber. He, or you can disassemble it (had to be assembled, right?) and cut the requisite amount off the long portion of the leg. The plumber re-threads the pipe and you reassemble. Done deal. They cut and thread pipe at plumbing supply stores, even HD and Lowe's will cut and thread your pipe. Or send the thing back and tell them it is too high for anyone but your 16 year old nephew...he's 6'6".
3 months ago · ·
romausa60 I'm looking for a secretarial desk chair, seat height 22inch, help please!!
3 months ago ·
Interiors International, Inc. Many desk chairs are adjustable with a hydraulic lift system. This allows for personal comfort.
3 months ago ·
ATGStores.com @Roma: We just discussed selecting office/desk chairs in our blog yesterday (http://ourblog.atgstores.com/how-to-choose-an-office-chair/), and if you'd like to check it out you'll find several links that may help you. That said, Interiors International is correct that there are seats with hydraulic or pneumatic lift systems; however, you'll want to be sure that the seat will rise to your desired height before purchase. We hope this helps! (PS: Apologies to Jess for diverting the discussion away from the table.)
3 months ago ·
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