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I think the Ghost and Eiffel would be overkill. I would go with something in white leather or pleather with a tightly upholstered back and seat.

It is too bad that the Eames is not available in a clear plastic. Although I think the Eames a more durable chair, in this case, I would go with the Ghost. The practical modernism of the Eames does not go with the high style metal and glass elegance of the Platner table.

The Eames plastic Eiffel chairs would really go well with the architectural metal in the table. I would go with all white.

Of the two, the Louis Ghost Chairs - all in one color.

That said, I'd really rather see a set of real upholstered French chairs around this table - something like these:

http://www.ballarddesigns.com/Furniture/Leather-Upholstery/Louis-Leather-Armchair-Nailhead/p/1521

I think the table base and the Eiffel chair bases would be way too much and would dilute the effect of either. Of these two options, I'd go with the Ghost. Maybe also look into the Globus:

http://www.dwr.com/product/furniture/dining/chairs/globus-chair-wood-chrome.do?sortby=ourPicks

Clear Louis Ghost chairs may end up looking washed out with this particular table. I've found that they look best with and neutralize heavier furniture. Try the black Louis Ghost chairs (they are stunning) or six white Panton chairs which would wrap around the table nicely.

Eames eiffel in a color and the dowel legs to contrast the metal and glass ( http://modernica.net/index.php?target=products&product_id=259)

I love the Gus Modern Thompson chairs(in white/natural) with this table as well: http://www.gusmodern.com/products1/dining/thompson-chair/thompson-chair.shtml#thompson-chair

I love the Platner dining table! Good Choice!

As for the chairs, I'm a little spent on the ghost chair. After seeing them EVERYWHERE they seem a little tired. BUT, given those two choice I would opt for the ghost chair. The trouble for me personally is that the legs of the Eames Eiffel chair combined with the spokes of the dining table may look a bit overwhelming.

In my VERY humble opinion I would opt for a different chair entirely. Something that showcases the design of the Platner table but doesn't compete with it.

Here are some alternate ideas.
I love this look: http://modculture.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/05/22/platner_table.jpg
Here's another take:
http://www.vastudc.com/images/dining%20area%2022west.jpg

Just a suggestion. Good luck with your decision.

I don't think either. I like the bertoia chair with cushions with for this table. My grandmother had this table with French antique chairs in a med wood color I have a black and white photo looks great.

I think either of the two options suggested would look ok, if a bit under-scale. In my opinion you need something with a bit more heft, if not the Platner Chairs perhaps the Knoll Brno Chair: http://www.buildingenvironments.com/furniture/23275.jpg or maybe the Vitra Softshell Chair: http://www.vitra.com/_assets/6/5ef322fa032967a.jpg

Congrats on your table, I use to own one, they are fantastic to live with. Cheers.

I really don't like either with this table for reasons that have already been mentioned (love the table though). I would look for something that echoes the curves of the table, maybe in wood or another non-metal. You might try black Cherner chairs.

http://www.nest-living.com/collections/cherner-chair-chairs/products/cherner-molded-plywood-dining-chair/

I also like the idea of pairing this with a more "traditional" contemporary chair.

to be honest i think I would need to see what else is going on in your space- is it all midcentury, any antiques(pre 20th cent) ,all chrome and glass...?

I would go with the Louis Ghost... opaque black, or white

I agree - Overkill. Trend on top of trend on top of mid-century trend is just too much.

I agree with prettypresley - Either of those would be nice.

But great choice on the Platner. A beautiful table, for sure!

Neither (and not the Bertoia chairs either--so uncomfortable, even with padding). Get something more traditional and substantial (and comfortable) to contrast with the modern airiness of the table.

neither.

Ebony (black) Cherner chairs.

I am totally with prettypresley. I love the links posted above and think that either would work great. It is a truly wonderful table.

Another vote for prettypresley's choices, they look stunning!

I think the Ghost chairs would be a bit cold with the table and with the Eames Eiffel (much as I love them) there would be just too much metal, like a construction site or teenagers french-kissing.

And yet another vote prettypresley!

(I am pretty tired of the Ghost chairs, which are not terribly comfortable to boot. And the legs of the Eames Eiffel would be too much.)

I like the Panton suggestion. In white.

I'm with prettypresley, too. Particularly the second option (just IMHO).

My immediate reaction on reading this question, without having read any of the other responses, was that neither the Ghost or Eames Eiffel chair are a good match for this table.

The Platner table is a beautiful, elegant design which deserves to be the focus rather than competing for attention with other iconic designs like the Eames Eiffel. I also don't think a chair made predominantly of plastic would work without being made to look somewhat cheap when set against the glass and metal.

While I can't recommend a specific chair without seeing your dining room, my instinct would be to choose a metal or timber dining chair that is upholstered or has a fabric pad. (The Platner chairs that were designed along with the table are padded, after all.)

here's another example of your table with a different style of chair than your choices. It's the last photo so you'll need to scroll all the way down. http://roomlust.blogspot.com/2009/01/jeffrey-bilhuber.html

The DCW's would be a good choice also.

See them here:

http://www.nest-living.com/collections/seating/products/eames-molded-plywood-dining-chair-dcw/

I really love how this table looks when it is paired with a set of more traditional/glamorous chairs.

I am confident that the allure of the table will survive long past the current mid-century fad. The chairs you have chosen on the other hand, probably won't. Just a thought.

The Eames and the Ghost chairs don't work with this table. It's MidC overkill and you don't want them to compete with the table.

Stick with something wood with a curved back or fully upholstered.

I actually like the Folio Leather Side chair by Crate and Barrel.
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=891&f=12354

Other options
http://www.arudin.com/index.html?page=products&cat=2&item=486&pagescroll=0

http://www.arudin.com/index.html?page=products&cat=2&item=664&pagescroll=1