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Harvey Probber Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six curvaceous dining chairs, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. These
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Harvey Probber Dining Chairs Set of Six
Harvey Probber Dining Chairs Set of Six
H 35.25 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Set of 8 Kipp Stewart Dining Chairs - Refinished & Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Kipp Stewart, Calvin Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Curvaceous Dining Chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Calvin, American, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Six Teak Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by Hickory Furniture
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six teakwood chinoiserie dining chairs from Hickory Furniture. Silk blend, tone on tone
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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Declan Dining Chair
By Jillian O'Neill
Located in Houston, TX
Our Declan dining chair exudes sophisticated elegance. It is sleek and curvaceous, with the
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2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Declan Dining Chair
Declan Dining Chair
H 32 in W 24 in D 23 in
Declan Dining Chair
By Jillian O'Neill
Located in Houston, TX
Our Declan dining chair exudes sophisticated elegance. It is sleek and curvaceous, with the
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2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Declan Dining Chair
Declan Dining Chair
H 32 in W 24 in D 23 in
Curvaceous Italian Brass or Bronze Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Gio Ponti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Curvaceous Italian Brass Dining Chairs, in the manner of Gio Ponti, Italy, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

"Futura" Swedish 1950s Dining Chairs
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Kompaniet. Cherry hand carved horizontal back splats and curvaceous arms are incredibly sexy. Side chairs
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Upholstery

Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous slipper chairs, American, circa 1940s. Glamorous form with dramatic scroll backs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Modern Rosewood "Ingrid" Dining Chairs By Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six, Danish modern, rosewood, “Ingrid” dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet
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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Pair of 'Alpha' Dining Chairs
By Anna Anselmi, Bieffeplast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, pair of 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy, 1985
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1900s Wooden Dining Chairs with Upholstered Seats, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with our set of four 1900s Wooden Dining Chairs, each piece a harmonious blend of
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20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Antique Rosewood Crown / Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ely, GB
Set of Four Wonderful Early Victorian Solid Rosewood Dining Chairs, Circa 1840-1860. They are of
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Contemporary Outdoor Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Outdoor upholstered dining chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc The Stay Family turns
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Ivory Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary ivory upholstered dining chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc The Stay Family turns everyday
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Dining Chairs by Novo Rumo, Set of 8
By Novo Rumo
Located in Whitstable, GB
Eight beautiful dining chairs by Novo Rumo in solid wooden frame. Brazil 1960s These chairs have
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Arne Jacobsen Dining Chairs Set of Four by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four Curvaceous series 7 dining chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen and
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Ten 'Alfa' Dining Chairs
By Bieffeplast, Anna Anselmi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, set of ten 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Fresco Blue Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Fresco Blue Upholstered dining chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc The Stay Family turns
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Pink Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary pink velvet upholstered dining chair - stay by Nika Zupanc The Stay Family turns
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Green Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Lago Green Velvet Upholstered dining chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc The Stay Family
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Brown Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Fumo brown velvet upholstered dining chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc The Stay Family
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Six of 'Alpha' Dining Chairs
By Bieffeplast, Anna Anselmi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, set of six 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Sculptural Upholstered Italian Form Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Ponti. Curvaceous and extremely comfortable Italian dining chairs in two tone contrasting fabric with an
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Contemporary Acier Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Acier Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc The Stay Family
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Light Grey Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Light Brume grey velvet upholstered dining chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc The Stay
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Indigo Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary indigo blue velvet upholstered dining chair - stay by Nika Zupanc The Stay Family
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Argent Grey Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Argent Grey Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc The Stay Family
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Traditional Oriental Rosewood Set of Four Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a traditional, oriental rosewood set of four dining chairs, a carved suite of fine quality
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Four American Mid-Century Modern Curvy Dining / Side Chairs by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Stamford, CT
Conant-Ball set of 4 curvaceous dining or side chairs. Each chair having four slightly curved blonde wood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Jean Baptist Cresson, Louis XV, 14 Dining Chairs, France, 18th C., Christies
By Jean-Baptiste Cresson
Located in Stamford, CT
Upholstery One of a kind set of stunning dining chairs. Each having curvaceous form crest rails finely carved
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 Antique French Louis XV Walnut Dining Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique French Louis XV walnut dining chairs with cane seats combine understated elegance
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Luxurious Lacquered Sleek Black Dining and Armchair with Upholstery
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Luxurious Lacquered Sleek Black Dining and Armchair with Upholstery. Our Sleek Black chair is
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2010s Egyptian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine, Lacquer

Contemporary Outdoor Upholstered Dining Armchair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armchair are
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Ivory Upholstered Dining Armchair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
everyday seating into a special occasion. The dining chair and dining armchair are variations on an elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Grey Velvet Upholstered Dining Armchair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armchair are
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Armchair - Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armchair are
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Taupe Velvet Upholstered Dining Armchair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armchair are variations on
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Acier Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Armchai, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armchair are variations on
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Avio Blue Velvet Upholstered Dining Armchair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armchair are variations on
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Ocean Green Velvet Upholstered Dining Armchair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The Dining Chair and Dining Armchair are
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Midcentury Chrome Cantilever Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Chic pair of chairs featuring cantilever design, curvaceous steel tube bases, and rounded seats
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953. In 1953, Finn
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
H 28.94 in W 20.28 in D 22.84 in
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953. In 1953, Finn
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
H 28.94 in W 20.28 in D 22.84 in
T-Chairs by Katavolos, Kelley & Littell for Laverne International, US, 1950s
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Antwerp, BE
T-chairs by American trio of designers Katavolos, Kelley, and Littell in 1952 as part of the "New
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for ICF Set of Six T-Chairs in Black Leather
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, ICF De Padova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley, and Ross Littell for ICF de Padova, set of six 'T-Chair' dining
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for Laverne Pair of T-Chairs in Camel Leather
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for Laverne International, pair of dining chairs, chrome-plated steel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Rococo Chair in Painted Wood from Denmark Around the Year, 1740
Located in Lejre, DK
The Rococo chair in painted wood from Denmark, dating back to around the year 1740, is a beautiful
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Antique 1740s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of six Mario Bellini CAB 412 chairs by Cassina in tan leather- Italy, 1977
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
experience. Versatility: These chairs are versatile and can be used in various settings, such as dining rooms
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova Set of Ten 'Elisa' Armchairs
By Poltronova, Giovanni Battista
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. These chairs have a fierce and strong character. This set of ten 'Elisa' dining chairs of Italian origin
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Lacquer

Cassina CAB 412 - Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing the Mario Bellini for Cassina CAB 412 Chairs in Opulent Leather: Enhance your living
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20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Cassina CAB 412 - Mario Bellini
Cassina CAB 412 - Mario Bellini
H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Four ‘Dinette’ Armchairs in Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
curvaceous movement, which contributes to the chair’s solid and stabile appearance. Hence, when seated you
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK 6728 high back leather armchairs
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Highclere, Newbury
works well both in a domestic environment as a dining, side or desk chair, or in a business environment
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Carlo Scarpa "1934" Dining Chair for Bernini, 1977, set of 6
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa "1934" dining chair for Bernini, walnut and reddish brown leather, Italy, 1977, set of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova Pair of 'Elisa' Armchairs
By Poltronova, Giovanni Bassi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
curvaceous manner. This feature serves as a shell, embracing the sitter in a graceful manner. These chairs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
and carefully thought-out functionality. The clean lines and curvaceous shapes of these vintage chairs
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Minson Corp. Postmodern Sculptural Lavender Purple Chairs - Set of 6
By Minson Corp.
Located in Glendale, AZ
Minson Corp. Post Modern Lavender Sculpted Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Featuring metal frames
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1990s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

11 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in New York, NY
Incredible desk, office, or even dining chairs, designed by Ward Bennett, for Brickel Associates
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Dining Set with Guido Faleschini Table and Giovanni Battista Bassi Chairs
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
incredibly, visual texture. Measure: 8ft. This set of ten 'Elisa' dining chairs of Italian origin finds
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

"Lauren" Chair, Dragonette Private Label
By Patrick Dragonette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Proudly made by hand in Los Angeles, CA, this curvaceous and sexy chair is an homage to the work of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Bentwood And Chrome Side Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, bentwood side chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen features a curvaceous, steam
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Curvaceous Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal curvaceous dining chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every curvaceous dining chair was constructed with great care. There are 130 variations of the antique or vintage curvaceous dining chair you’re looking for, while we also have 37 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect curvaceous dining chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right curvaceous dining chair, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made curvaceous dining chair over the years, but those crafted by Nika Zupanc, Jillian O'Neill and Brickel Associates are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Curvaceous Dining Chair?

A curvaceous dining chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,595, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $58,800.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Curvaceous Dining Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best fabric for dining room chairs is really a matter of preference. Those who are looking for maximum durability should opt for a smooth synthetic fabric that is liquid repellant. Shop dining room chairs in a variety of fabrics on 1stDibs.