83 in Dining Set: Fixed vs. Swivel Chairs
Both sets publish the same 83 x 39 in table and seat 8; the grey set uses fixed armchairs in woven Teslin fabric, the other uses swivel chairs in hand-woven PE rope rattan - the choice comes down to motion, not table size.
Side by side
| Fixed Chairs (Grey) | Swivel Chairs (Rattan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Table | 83 x 39 in wrought iron | 83 in metal, per manufacturer |
| Seats | 8, per manufacturer | 8, per manufacturer |
| Chair motion | Fixed | 360° swivel |
| Chair material | Woven all-weather Teslin fabric | Hand-woven PE rope rattan |
| Chair capacity | 350 lb, per manufacturer | 300 lb, per manufacturer |
| Chair width | Not stated | 23.4 in, per manufacturer |
What actually differs
The table size and seat count are identical on paper - both 83 x 39 in, both seating 8. The real difference is chair motion and material: fixed armchairs in a woven fabric on one set, swivel chairs in hand-woven rattan on the other, with a small trade in stated weight capacity (350 lb fixed vs. 300 lb swivel, per each listing).
What neither one tells you
Neither set publishes a chair depth, so neither can be checked against the chairs-pulled-out footprint calculation described in how much space a dining set needs with chairs pulled out - the identical table size doesn't change that gap.
Which one actually helps
The swivel set suits buyers who want to turn toward conversation without standing up, at a small trade in stated capacity. The fixed set suits buyers who want the higher stated per-chair capacity and don't need the motion.
Questions
Do these two sets have the same table size?
Yes - both publish 83 x 39 in and seat 8, per their own listings.
Which set has swivel chairs?
The rattan set - 360° swivel on all 8 chairs, per the manufacturer. The grey set's chairs are fixed.
Which set has the higher stated chair weight capacity?
The fixed-chair grey set, at 350 lb per chair, against 300 lb for the swivel rattan set.