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I have a diningroom set by Bodart.  I can't seem to get any information on it, however, I am sure it is very old.  I would like to get chairs to match the set, but don't know where to look.  Do you know of this maker?  Is it, in fact, a maker or a collection name?  Thank you.

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Hi Lisa
Nice to hear from you.
I was able to find this info regarding Bodart Furniture.

Bodart Furniture Co. was in business in Grand Rapids, Mich., from 1949 to 1973. Bodart made quality reproductions of antique European furniture forms, including desks, tables, chests and upholstered pieces.

As they obviously are not in business now, you may have difficulty finding the matching chairs.
But I'll bet you can find lots of nice chairs that would match this table fine. They don't necessarily have to be Bodart chairs.
Good Luck, and thanks for writing.
Eileen
Hope this helps

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