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European Synthetic Dining Room Chairs

Soiree Chair with Stitch Detail in Charcoal, Oscar & Gabriele Buratti for Driade
By Driade, Oscar e Gabriele Buratti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The theme of the classic, soft, fabric-covered, padded chair made of a single material is interpreted here in an exceptionally elegant, accurately finished design. Whether dressed in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Revolt Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1956
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Revolt' chair was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. An award winning design that has become an icon of Dutch industrial design from the 1950's. This solid chair has...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Modern Outdoor Dining Chair with Beige Leather Belts
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Ribbon - Outdoor dining chair Contemporary outdoor dining chair made with structure: White lacquered aluminum, Metallic details: Nickel-plated, Upholstery: Acrylic fabric, Pipping: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Eight Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, set of eight stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s. Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Twelve Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, set of twelve stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s. Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Centro Progetti Tecno Pair of Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, pair of stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that are p...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

"Rock Chair" Black, White or Gray Dining Chair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Rock Chair" is a dining chair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a shell in structural polyurethane, feet in beech and glides in nylon. Availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Nylon, Beech

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Chairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 4 Model number 45 armchairs, designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto and manufactured later (1960's?) by Artek. Beech frames and woven black nylon seat and back make a comfortable and...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Nylon, Beech

Set of Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy
By Tecno, Kolberg Justus
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Tecno P08 by Justus Kolberg in brushed stainless steel and black nylon Name: P08 folding chair designer: Justus Kolberg manufacturer: Tecno, Italy design year: 1991 seat and bac...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Soiree Chair with Stitch Detail in Red by Oscar and Gabriele Buratti for Driade
By Driade, Oscar e Gabriele Buratti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The theme of the classic, soft, fabric-covered, padded chair made of a single material is interpreted here in an exceptionally elegant, accurately finished design. Whether dressed in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Modern Outdoor Dining Chair with Navy Blue Leather Belts
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Ribbon - Outdoor dining chair Contemporary outdoor dining chair made with structure: White lacquered aluminum, Metallic details: Nickel-plated, Upholstery: Acrylic fabric, Pipping:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Contemporary Outdoor Dining Chair with Leather Straps
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Ribbon - Outdoor dining chair. Contemporary outdoor dining chair made with structure: white lacquered aluminum, metallic details: nickel-plated, upholstery: acrylic fabric, pipping: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Soiree Chair with Stitch Detail in Black by Oscar & Gabriele Buratti for Driade
By Driade, Oscar e Gabriele Buratti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The theme of the classic, soft, fabric-covered, padded chair made of a single material is interpreted here in an exceptionally elegant, accurately finished design. Whether dressed in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Set of Six Early Edition Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in 1953 by possibly the greatest of all Dutch mid-century designers, Friso Kramer, and created for renowned furniture maker Ahrend de Cirkel The Revolt was intend...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table. 2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.  
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2010s Modern Tables

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Hardwood, Oak

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
H 30 in W 48 in D 98 in
Lätt 1.0 Contemporary Marble Console by RDLC
By Difane, Raul de la Cerda
Located in Mexico City, MX
The concept is based on the essence of the material itself, with a clean and brutalist style: straight lines, geometric shapes, fewer ornaments, less noise and more naturalness. The ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Marble

Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Birch wood natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside serves as a ...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Oak

Solid Black Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted out of oak solid wood that retains its natural character.
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2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Black, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are made of folded sheet steel and seat / backpanel of resin plywood. Various colors, quantities ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Various Colors, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are made of folded sheet steel and seat / backpanel of resin plywood. Various colors, quantities ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Serpentine Vertical Ceramic Wall Sconce by Farrah Sit - Single or Mirrored Pair
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In this sandy slipcast ceramic wall sconce, generous curves are paired with crisp edges and the repetition of geometry to create a flow. The sconce snakes up and off the wall, a scul...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Tarnished Bronze Handmade Swedish Sculptural Pendant at 39”/ 95cm diameter
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Measures: 35”/ 90cm diameter"ø. Eac...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
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2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

White contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt white ceramic wall light - slip applied with natural pigments as whitewash with water - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif ...
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Clay, Earthenware

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.  
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2010s American Modern Stools

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Oak

Silhouette Dining Chair, Wood & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye-catching dining chair. The joint dimension of people and objects represented by severa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

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Dalyan Dining Chair in Faux Leather With Gloss Varnish Legs by Brabby
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
If Cleopatra was alive today, how would it be the furniture of her palace? This question dared our design team to create Dalyan dining chair, a dining room chair that breathes elegan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

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Upholstery, Synthetic

Kansas Dining Chair in Synthetic Leather With Glossy Varnish Legs by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Each Spring, from 1866-1885, cowboys drove from Texas to railheads in Kansas. Kansas dining chair is a tribute to their courage. This button-tufted back chair is upholstered in Faux ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

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Upholstery, Synthetic

Modern Italy Marcello Ziliani for Parri Mini Stackable Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Marcello Zilliani
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Mini stacking chair by Parri is very sleek with a clean contemporary look. Features distinctive style in a contoured silhouette for added comfort. The shape of the seat shell pr...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Boomerang Chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in PEGO, ES
Set of 6 Italian Designer chairs from the 1950s by Carlo Ratti Boomerang model in their original condition, iron legs and finished in brass, original seat & backrest upholstery in vi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Single Superb Belotti Fly Line 'Spaghetti’ Chair for CMP, Padova Italy 1970s
By Fly Line, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in London, GB
Giandomenico Belotti for CMP Padova, Italy c. 1970 ‘Fly Line’ dining or side chair Red metal frame with transparent tinted plastic cord seat and back. Original plastic floor glid...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 superb Belotti Fly Line 'Spaghetti’ chairs for CMP - Padova Italy 1970s
By Fly Line, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in London, GB
Giandomenico Belotti for CMP Padova, Italy c. 1970 ‘Fly Line’ dining chairs, set of 4 Red metal frames with transparent tinted plastic cord seats and backs. Original plastic floor g...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 7 'Tucroma' Chairs in Green by Guido Faleschini, 1970s Italy
By Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of 7 Tucroma chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Pace. Chairs fully reupholstered in an emerald green vegan leather. Great condition to chrome and leather. Priced as...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Eight Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, set of eight stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s. Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Set of 4 Black Jacques Adnet Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant chairs by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with black skai seat and seat back. Signature Adnet contrast stitching throughout. Brass ball feet on all four chairs. Can...
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Black Jacques Adnet Chairs
Set of 4 Black Jacques Adnet Chairs
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Brown Jacques Adnet Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant side chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with chocolate brown skai seat and seat back. Signature Adnet contrast stitching throughout. Can be folded down for st...
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Brown Jacques Adnet Chairs
Set of 4 Brown Jacques Adnet Chairs
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of Six Cassina Mabelle Armchairs by Patrick Jouin
By Patrick Jouin, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare set of 6 Mabelle armchairs designed in 2003 by Patrick Jouin for Cassina. Marked in the steel frame. Patrick Jouin studied design at the ENSCI in Paris, graduating in 1...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of 6 Prouve Style Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Prouve style industrial stacking chairs. Chairs can be interlocked to make a bench. Previously painted black. In very original condition with visible signs of wear and some ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room...

Materials

Metal

Multi-Colored Stacking Chairs with Circle Cut out
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-colored stacking school or restaurant chairs with grey enameled tubular metal frames. In good overall condition with some enamel wear and scratching consistent with age and use...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of eight famous dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash structure and seat in waxed woven rope, 1950s. Bibliography: Domus 264-265 (dicembre 1951),...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Ash, Nylon

1960s Set of 4 Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original synthetic leather upholstery, wooden parts have been re-polished.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Synthetic, Wood

1960s Set of 4 Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark
1960s Set of 4 Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in L 31.5 in
Danish Modern Dining Chairs Set of Six
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This set of six dining chairs feature beech frames with an undulating teak backrest. The synthetic, bleachable upholstery makes it easy to keep the seats clean and beautiful.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Teak, Synthetic

Pair of William Sawaya “Calla” Chairs in Matte Black for Heller, 2002
By Heller, William Sawaya
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural indoor or outdoor stacking chair rendered in matte black injection molded Polycarbonate or Nylon designed bun William Sawaya for Heller, 2002.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon

Set of Four Teak Danish Niels Møller 71 Chairs for J.L. Møllers
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A beautifully formed set of four Danish teak framed Model 71 dining chairs produced by J.L. Møller Mobelfabrik and designed by Niels O. Møller. The seat is constructed of the origina...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Nylon, Teak

Marc Newson TV chair with Titanium Legs and Orange Zipper
By Marc Newson, Moroso
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Marc Newson TV chair. The chair has the characteristic Marc Newson forms. An round oval form with a hole in it. Organic form. The chair has titanium legs. The edge of the sitting has...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak by Kai Kristiansen, Model 31
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
A beautiful set of four teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen. The comfortable and timeless Danish Classic, 'model 31'. Produced in Denmark, circa 1960. These four chairs have b...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Nylon, Teak

Rare Midcentury Wooden Dining Chairs, Pin Chairs, 1950s, Set of Five
Located in Schagen, NL
This set of five dining chairs were designed in the 1950s. They are in a Classic midcentury style and they all feature the original printed synthetic seating. The set consists of tw...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Synthetic, Wood

Slip Covered Casual Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Slip Covered Casual Dining Chairs Velcro in the back Synthetic Cover Color Beige Chair is priced separately
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20th Century French Other Slipper Chairs

Materials

Synthetic

Slip Covered Casual Dining Chairs
Slip Covered Casual Dining Chairs
H 26 in W 21 in D 18 in
Set of Six Walter Lamb Armchairs
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Danville, CA
Set of six bronze armchairs with nylon flagline seats and backrests by Walter Lamb. This set has the nylon cord option rather than the cotton, which can be cleaned and treated to mi...
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of Six Walter Lamb Armchairs
Set of Six Walter Lamb Armchairs
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Eight Armchairs NK 1931, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of eight armchairs made by Nordiska Kompaniet, NK 1931.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather, Synthetic

1960's German Six Dining Chairs Signed Lübke
By Interlübke
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Early 1960's dining chairs, design K. Schäfer for the well known german office and home furniture manufacture Lübke (changed later to Interlübke). 100% original condition with the...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of Four Nanna Ditzel Stacking Dining Chairs
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Set of four Nanna Ditzel Stacking Dining Chairs, Model 150. Designed in 1958 and made by Kolds Savverks, Denmark. Rosewood and white synthetic Leather.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Nanna Ditzel Stacking Dining Chairs
Set of Four Nanna Ditzel Stacking Dining Chairs
H 28.35 in W 20.28 in D 22.45 in
Eight Danish Teak Side Chairs by Vamo Sonderberg
Located in New York, NY
Like much good mid-century Danish design, these dining chairs complement a wide range of styles. We find that this particular design has a more elegant sculptural presence than most....
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Nylon

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European Synthetic Dining Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of european synthetic dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. There are 12 antique and vintage european synthetic dining room chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of european synthetic dining room chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. European synthetic dining room chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Driade, Oscar e Gabriele Buratti and Myface each produced beautiful european synthetic dining room chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are European Synthetic Dining Room Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,770, while they’re typically $374 on the low end and $13,511 highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining Room Chairs for You

No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.

In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.

In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.

Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.

By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?

Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.