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Modern Dining Room Chairs

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Pair of Thonet Style Bentwood Armchairs, C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of hard to find bentwood armchairs in the style of Thonet. In very good vintage condition with minimal wear. Have other sets that can be combined but these are the only...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Modern Eleanor Outdoors Dining Chairs Set/6, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Eleanor Outdoors Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Eleanor outdoors dining chair, named after Queen Eleanor of Avis, embodies all t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Beech, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric

Two Modern Scoop Back Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Two Scoop Back Dining Chair with a mahogany frame in a dark mocha finish, with a curved slatted backrest, with an upholstered cushion seat with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

8x Shaker Modern Chairs by Ambrozia, Walnut, Dark Brown Leather, White Cowhide
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame with a genuine leather seat and Cowhide back. Featuring subtile solid wood inserti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Nubuck Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot leather dining chair stands as a contemporary piece that redefines the standards of modern...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet

1970s Set of Eight Marcel Breuer Model B5 Side Dining Chairs in Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 8 Model B5 side chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular set dates to the 1970s. The listed price includes the set of eight. Their simpl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chubby Chair in Ember 3D Printed recycled plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
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2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

2010s Vitra .03 Stacking Chairs by Maarten Van Severen in Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are multiple (we have many available, but the price listed is for each chair) red Vitra .03 stacking chairs by Maarten Van Severen. This is the first industrial chair...
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2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Armchair "D20" Axel Bruchhäuser for Tecta, Germany, 1980
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Black arm chair "D20" by axel Bruchhäuser for tecta, Germany 1980s Introducing the black arm chair "D20" by axel Bruchhäuser for tecta, Germany 198...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1976 Set of Three Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Danish Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of three Series 7 chairs with arms, designed by renowned architect Arne Jacobsen, produced by Fritz Hansen. These examples came from a Boston/Cambridge area ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1990s Set of Crassevig & Knoll Gina / Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four gorgeousGina / Ginotta bent plywood dining chairs with oatmeal-color fabric upholstery, produced by Crassevig, distributed by Knoll in the US, and de...
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

1998 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Dining / Side Chair, Model 3107
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a series 7 stacking side chair, Model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples date to 1998. The listed price includes one chair, and we have ...
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1990s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Mary Dining Chairs, Velvet Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mary lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Nubuck Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1993 Prototype Richard Schultz Topiary Collection Cafe Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz Topiary Collection stacking cafe chair prototype with a black powder-coated finish. This is a marvelous an...
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arches Dining Chair, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

2018 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Armchair with Black Seat and Oak Wood Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a HAL Armchair with natural oak wooden legs designed by Jasper Morrison and produced by Vitra. This chair was specified with a black plastic seat and oak legs. The...
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2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Oak

1948 Eames Evans for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chairs Metal & Walnut Set of Five
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original set of five DCM chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This particular set dates to approximately 1948 and was produced by Evans plywood company (the earliest manufacturer of these chairs). Notable also is that they were specified in Walnut, which contrasts the metal legs beautifully. These chairs retain their original feet, shock mounts (some may have been replaced during their lifetime), and screws. The walnut panels may show some wear. Please see photos. Their Evans production can be confirmed based primarily on the feet and headrest connection. Only early Evans examples had this round, circular detail connecting the backrest to the frames. Please note that the chair frames have not been cleaned, as some collectors prefer fully original examples. If requested, we can certainly clean the frames to remove the oxidation noted in the photos. Another set of four Evans DCM...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

2008 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair Abacus Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (The price listed is for one chair, however, four are available) Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive arm chair in Knoll's 5A Peacock color of the Abacus fab...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1948 Eames Evans for Herman Miller DCM Dining Chairs Metal in Walnut Set of Four
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original set of four DCM chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This particular set dates to approximately 1948 and was produced by Evans plywood company (t...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Arrben Dining Chairs Model Linda Italy 1982
Located in Den Haag, NL
Arrben dining chairs. Model linda Made in Italy 1980s Chrome on Steel frame, comes with a Black leather upholstery. One chair has a repair on the bottom.  
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 2003. The listed price...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Up Green Brass &Fux Leather Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
****LEAD TIME 5-6 WEEKS The UP brass chair brings comfortable seating with luxurious design to your living room... It will also be a simple and elegant option for your dining room. ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

1949 Set of Four George Nakashima for Knoll Associates N19 Chairs in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four N19 Straight Chairs, designed by George Nakashima for Knoll Associates in 1946. These are early examples, dating to circa 1949. The ‘Straight Chair’ was Nakashi...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Modern Italy Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs - a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The HAL Tube stackable chair by Vitra is very sleek with clean contemporary look. The shape of the seat shell provides great freedom of movement in a variety of sitting positions. T...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2010s Ross Lovegrove Orbit Chair by Bernhardt Design in Red Plastic Chrome Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of (the price listed is for one chair, but multiple chairs are available) Orbit chairs in red plastic with chrome legs designed by Ross Lovegrove and produce...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1957 Pair of Herman Miller Eames DKX Wire Dining Chairs with Full Vinyl Covers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of circa 1957 production Eames DKX dining chairs with wire uppers and fully upholstered pads. The pads are both original naugahyde in a yellowish tan color....
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1950s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Red Fabric with Tubular Steel Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, Model 71A, designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The design features chr...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1957 Herman Miller Eames DKR-2 Dining / Side Chairs Set of Five with Orange Pads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare set of 1957 Eames DKR-2 Dining / Side Chairs produced by Herman Miller with original Redwood avenue labels. These chairs are in very good to excellent vinta...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern De la Paz Wood Dining Chair Wood, Burgundy and Pink Upholstery
Located in Mexico City, MX
Inspired by the work of Bauhaus textile artist Anni Albers, this version of the de la paz chair, named after the artist, is an exploration of the use of colour through collaboration. MAYE, experts in colorimetry, were inspired by two of Anni's works to create pieces that dialogue with contemporary design. These combinations were adapted to the Peace chair...
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2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

1990s Set of Four Frank Gehry for Knoll High Sticking Dining Side Chairs Maple
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four High Sticking chairs designed by Frank Gehry and produced by Knoll. The chairs are marked and guaranteed as authen...
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

2018 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w/ Dark Blue Fabric by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is Softshell Side Chair designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and produced by Vitra. This chair was constructed with a black plastic base and seat upholstered with d...
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2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Roberto Barbieri Lea Leather Dining Arm Chairs for Zanotta, Set of Three
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three stone colored leather Lea dining arm chairs with leather wrapped seat and legs designed by Roberto Barbieri for Zanotta.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1974 Set of 8 Nicos Zographos CH66 Cantilever Dining Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 8 CH66 Side Chairs, designed by Nicos Zographos for Zographos Designs in 1966. The chairs were produced by the General Fireproofing Company circa 1974. The frames ar...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1986 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chairs with Original Full Pads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of classic Bertoia side chairs, model 420C, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These chairs have welded steel basket seats and retain their ori...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This particular example was produced ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood

Katavolos Littel and Kelley T Chairs for Laverne International in Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a vintage set of four T dining chairs by Katavolos, Littel, and Kelley for Laverne International in Brown Leather. Thes...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1990 Set of Three Mart Stam for Thonet Bauhaus Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of three cantilever dining chairs with arms, produced by Thonet and presumed to be designed by Mart Stam. Thonet is a historically important furniture compan...
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Dining Chairs w/ Chrome Base Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four model 1187-110 Thin Frame dining chairs, designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin. The listed price includes all 4 chai...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960s executive armchair No. 71 USB designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example retains part of its original 320 Park Avenue label, ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless Steel Mesh Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with custom polished perforated steel seat. The chair measures 31 inches tall by 23 inches...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Labor Bar Stool
Located in Beograd, RS
Simple and reduced half-bar stool Labour with its shape and design fits easily in various spaces and is ideal for kitchen islands height 95cm. What makes this half-bar stool somewha...
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2010s Balkan Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1930s Set of 4 Gilbert Rohde Dining Chairs for Heywood Wakefield in Knoll Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four dining chairs, designed by Gilbert Rohde and produced by Heywood Wakefield. Gilbert Rohde was a hugely influential designer until his passing in 1944...
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1930s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

'Sandows' Dining Chairs by René Herbst
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Sandows' dining chairs designed by René Herbst. Chrome tubular frame with bungee seat and back. Designed in 1928, this piece is considered an early modernist masterpiece well ahead ...
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1920s Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Upholstered Mahogany Side or Dining Lucie Chair by Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lucie is a solid wood chair designed to be used at a dining table or as a side chair in any room. The backrest will clear a 30" tall table, providing a visual nesting effect. The...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1970s Herman Miller Eames DCMU Chair with Black Fabric Upholstery 8x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DCMU Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This model was designed in 1970. The acronym DCMU stands for Dining Height (D) Chair (C) on Metal (M...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

2000s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Stainless Brno Chair Blue Leather 5x
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the Flat Bar Brno Chair (five are available, priced separately), designed by Mies van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. Notably, this is the solid stainless steel version w...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1975 Borge Mogensen "Asserbo" Dining chairs for CI Designs In Oak Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1975 production set of Asserbo dining chairs designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by CI designs. CI designs was an ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Ponti Dining Chair
Located in Beograd, RS
Inspired by the work of the famous Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.
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2010s Balkan Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

2019 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w/ Teal Blue Fabric by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is Softshell Side Chair designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and produced by Vitra. This chair was constructed with a chocolate colored (very dark) plastic base and...
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2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set Of 14 Burgundy Mohair Dining Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
14 custom and finely upholstered , simple and tailored burgundy color mohair dining room chairs. Comfortable and beautiful.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair

2001 Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Mesh Cantilever Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel cantilever dining chair prototype with mesh upholstery. This is a marvelous and rare example of a 2002 collection...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2001 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Knoll Series 7 Stacking & Interlocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a series 7 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The listing is for each individual chair, however, eight are available. These c...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Jens Risom C-106 Walnut Arm Chair in Original Brown Leather 3x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (three chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) C-106 chair, designed by Jens Risom and produced by Jens Risom Design Inc. in the late 1950s....
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1950s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

2019 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w/ Light Blue Fabric by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is Softshell Side Chair designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and produced by Vitra. This chair was constructed with a black plastic base and seat upholstered with l...
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2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Fabric

Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with custom leather sling. The arm height is 26" from the ground. Total height is approxim...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1952 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge SAX Dining / Side Armshell Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a super rare and original set of four lemon yellow Herman Miller Eames fiberglass dining / side chairs, designed by Ray and Cha...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Portugal, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Royal Stranger, Emeco, Marie Burgos Design, and Finn Juhl. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $170 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $1,969.

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