Italian Provincial Dining Chairs
Maitland Smith Italian Provincial Dining Accent Chair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Italian Provincial Brass Nail Trim Dining Accent Chair
Approximate Measurements in Inches
48 1/2" high
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
4 Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Upholstered Dining Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4 vintage Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency upholstered dining side chairs. Items feature
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 43 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
Drexel Mid-Century Italian Provincial Carved Walnut High Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight mid-century Italian Provincial or Mediterranean style high back dining
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 47.25 in W 20 in D 23 in
Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV Yellow Cane Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV yellow cane back dining armchairs. Item features cane
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 41 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Italian Country Provincial Carved Walnut Red Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Country Provincial Carved Walnut Red Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 46 in W 23 in D 24 in
Vintage French Provincial Distressed Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French provincial distressed wood ladder back rush seat dining side chair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Rope, Wood
H 39 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
2 Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Upholstered Dining Room Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
2 vintage Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency style upholstered dining armchairs. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 43.5 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Set 6 Unusual French Provincial Hollywood Regency Pucci Style Dining Room Chairs
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Wayne, NJ
Very Unusual, One of a kind set of French / Italian Provincial chairs with a Modern appeal s they
Category
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.63 in W 22.25 in D 22 in
Italian Alfresco Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE - Set of 4
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE
Approximate Measurements in Inches
41.5" high at back
24" wide
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
10 Don Ruseau Provincial Caned Walnut Dining Armchairs
By Don Ruseau
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of ten dining armchairs by legendary carver Don Ruseau Inc., New York City.
Provincial Louis
Category
Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
4 Italian Rococo Style Red Painted Dining Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully stylish set of 4 Italian Rococo style red painted side chairs upholstered in red
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Duncan Phyfe Style Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 5 Vintage Italian Provincial
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th C Italian Klismos Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Houston, TX
18th C Italian Klismos Chairs set of 10. Concave backrest with curved legs (Klismos). The Klismos
Category
Antique 1750s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
French Provincial Lacquered Black Wood Dining Chair Upholstered Red and White
Located in Brescia, IT
This model is a stunning French provincial style black wood lacquered dining chair hand upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen
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H 37.41 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
Set of 6 Baker Chippendale Style Dining Chairs Solid Splat and Turned Front Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of six Baker dining chairs in a Chippendale style with a solid back splat and turned
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 45 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Modern Leather Dining Chair
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern leather dining chair with black steel legs.
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Unique Italian Savonarola Carved Antique Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique carved wood Savonarola side chairs for a entry way, dining table, slipper chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bonded Leather and Steel Modern Dining Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Bonded leather and steel modern dining chair.
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Leather Dining Chair With Black Steel Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern dark seaweed-toned leather dining chair with black steel legs.
This piece is a part of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
"A unique blend of Italian Provincial & French Regency styling by WM A Berkey for John Widdicomb
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
1960s Italian Franco Albini Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool
By Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Midcentury round bamboo and wicker ottoman stool. This pouf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
extra seating. Rococo Style grey painted tables or stools, vanity stool or chair.
Search terms: Swedish
Category
20th Century French Provincial Stools
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Walnut Triangular Tiered Drop Leaf Handkerchief Accent Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
group of nightstands, upholstered lounge chairs, dining-room tables and more, saw Nakashima working with
Category
Vintage 1960s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Walnut
Marge Carson Les Marches Accent Table
By Marge Carson
Located in Forney, TX
estate.
Versatile. Can be used as a accent or occasional table, chair side table, center (centre
Category
Late 20th Century End Tables
Materials
Wood
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Mid Century Modern Walnut & Cane Dining Chair by American of Martinsville, 6 pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of six Mid Century Modern dining chairs, a testament to the refined craftsmanship of the American Furniture Co of Martinsville, VA. This collection comprises two graceful armch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 38 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Six Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of vintage-modern dining room chairs featuring upholstered seats and cane back. Matching dining room table sold separately.
Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Whitaker Furniture Oak Wood Cane Back Modern Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whitaker Furniture Oak Wood Cane Back Modern Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6. Item features (6) Side chairs, oak wood frames, cane back panels, oatmeal colored Nubby wool upholstery. ...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann Cane & Wood
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of four Josef Hoffmann bentwood Prague chairs in dark stained birch. The caning on these were most likely done at some point and looks great. Beautiful set of chairs a...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Painted Parcel Gilt Petite Antique Chairs
By Georges Jacob
Located in Forney, TX
An elegant pair of petite French Belle Époque period (1871-1914) Louis XVI style parcel gilt painted chairs.
Hand-crafted in France in the late 19th / early 20th century, executed i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage Drexel Klismos Caned High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of
A Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern vintage Drexel Klismos leg caned high back dining chairs
Includes 2 armch...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Solid sculpted walnut frames, with caned seat backs and teal vinyl upholstered seats.
M...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 38.25 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
Mid 20th Century Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs With Cane Inset Back - Set of 4
Located in Cookeville, TN
Set of 4 rattan and bamboo barrel-shaped arm chairs feature bow back with cane insert and two-toned finish. Very good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Chrome and Cane Marvel Breyer Style Cantilever Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace mid-century modern sophistication with these Chrome and Cane Marvel Breyer Style Cantilever Chairs. Featuring a sleek cantilever design, these chairs combine polished chrome ...
Category
20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane
Vtg Maitland Smith Chippendale Parquetry Salesman Sample Jewelry-Keepsake Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare and early salesman sample chest of drawers that is perfect for jewelry and keepsakes. In the Chippendale style in gorgeous mahogany having parquetry drawer fronts and hand car...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 18 in W 19 in D 10 in
WALNUT Mid Century Modern CANED Dining CHAIRS, Set of Four
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of four Mid Century Modern Walnut Caned Dining Chairs, c. 1960's. Lovely solid frames with incredible wood coloring and caned back rests. Upholstery is a black naugahyde which ea...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs is the perfect choice for comfortable seating in any room of the home or office. The frames features bold class...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Maitland-Smith Chippendale Style Coffee Table With Fretwork And Rattan Base
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century coffee table with Chinese Chippendale styling. It’s base is a woven rattan with shelf, while the top takes the form of a tray table. It is by Maitland-Smi...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 21.5 in W 41 in D 41 in
WALNUT Mid Century Modern CANED Dining CHAIRS, Set of Eight
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of EIGHT Mid Century Modern Walnut Caned Dining Chairs, c. 1960's. Lovely solid frames with incredible wood coloring and caned back rests. Upholstery is a simple black naugahyde ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Maitland-Smith Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Cocktail Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Maitland-Smith large scale Chinese Chippendale mahogany cocktail table featuring book matched flame mahogany top with cut corners, and a geometric blind fretwork apron over the heavi...
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20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Frames Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very high quality set of 6 American modern dining chairs. Sculpted solid walnut frames with fine turned walnut finials. Fine turned stretchers beautiful blue fabric upholstery. Excel...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Walnut
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Baker Furniture Milling Road Italian Provincial Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Italian Provincial or Regency style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 20.25 in L 39 in
Set of 6 Finely Carved Walnut Italian Provincial Dining Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a carved set of walnut Italian chairs. The chairs are in good condition and has fairly good
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39.75 in W 21.75 in D 17.75 in
4 Vintage Italian French Provincial X Back Dining Side Chairs Traditional
Located in Dayton, OH
Four vintage French or Italian Provincial dining chairs featuring arched upper back with X
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Upholstery
4 Union National Midcentury Parma Fruitwood Italian Provincial Chairs French Em
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
Italian Provincial dining chairs by Union National of Jamestown New York, circa 1950s. Made from
Category
Vintage 1950s Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
H 35 in W 22 in D 22.25 in
Italian Provincial Dining Arm Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo-Classic style provincial dining armchair with mahogany and acacia parquetry, an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Six 18th Century Italian Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These late 18th century Italian Rococo or Louis XV style dining chairs feature beautifully curved
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
Set of 8 Italian Provincial Style Walnut Dining Chairs, C1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a nice set of 1950s era Italian-made dining chairs. The chairs measure 43 tall x 24 wide x
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Vintage 1950s Italian French Provincial Chairs
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Walnut
Set of Six Italian Walnut Rococo Style Venetian Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of six Italian Venetian dining chairs. Hand-carved in the grand Rococo taste
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Baker Furniture Italian Regency Walnut Klismos Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Italian Provincial or Regency style Klismos dining chairs
By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in
Baker Furniture Italian Regency Walnut Klismos Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Italian Provincial or Regency style Klismos dining chairs
By Baker
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in
Baker Furniture Milling Road Italian Regency Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Italian Provincial or Regency style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs
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Upholstery, Walnut
4 Lewis Mittman Country French Ladderback Dining Chairs Rush Seat Farmhouse
By Lewis Mittman
Located in Dayton, OH
"Four late 20th century Lewis Mittman dining chairs featuring a foliate carved rail over ladderback
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Rush
H 41 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Set of 6 Perriand Style French Country Wicker Ladder Back Dining Chairs, 20th C
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in View Park, CA
A set of six wooden dining chairs with woven wicker rush seats and ladder backs, circa early to mid
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 42.25 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
Set of Five Bentwood Bistro Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Set of five bentwood bistro chairs with cane seats. These Italian chairs are adorned in an ebonized
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Vintage 1940s Italian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
HENREDON Capri Mid Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid Century Italian Provincial Neoclassical Style dining side chairs by Henredon, from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Leather and Steel Sling Dining Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern steel and leather sling chair.
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Baker Furniture Milling Road Italian Regency Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Provincial or Regency style dining armchairs or club chairs
By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Hekman Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Walnut Burl Console Hall Sofa Table Queen Anne
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
production of glider bottoms and ammunition boxes. In 1960, pieces were offered in Neo-classical, Italian
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Console Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 27 in W 18.5 in D 58 in
Antique Quaint Furniture Stickley Bros Quartersawn Oak Mission Sideboard Buffet
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Dayton, OH
designers. The company employed Italian carver Leopold Baillot for three years prior to the introduction of
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Early 20th Century Mission Buffets
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Oak
H 44 in W 54 in L 44 in
2 Antique Johnson Furniture French Neoclassical Walnut Twin Size Beds Frames
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Johnson-Handley-Johnson label was used to dining suites, occasional tables, and case pieces for the hall
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 45.5 in W 42 in D 81 in
Set of Ten 19th C Italian Provincial Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A handsome set of ten 19th century walnut dining chairs from Italy featuring carved shell motifs
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Pomona, CA
Italian provincial-style set of six armchairs. The seats are covered in linen.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Union National Midcentury Fruitwood Italian Provincial Dining Set Table Chairs
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
Italian Provincial dining table and chairs by Union National of Jamestown New York, circa 1950s. A
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV style walnut dining side chairs - set of 6. Set includes (6
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hand-Carved Country Style Italian Chairs, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
chairs.
Can also be used in French Louis XV provincial or country Swedish decor.
Arm height: 24.25".
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Antique 19th Century Italian Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Baker Milling Road Neoclassical Walnut Linen Press Dresser Armoire Wardrobe
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
U.S., in 1949. The next year, the company popularizes Italian neoclassic design with the introduction
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Linen Presses
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Set of Six Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A charming set of six Italian paint decorated side chairs with cane backs and seats and custom pale
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Wood
Set of four Italian Walnut chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Just re-done in green silk velvet, these are nicely styled and Provincial in manner
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Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Painted Long Wooden Dining Table Made in Italy
Located in Oakville, ON
Lovely design, two pedestals, all wood dining table. The contrast of the pedestals color tone to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Superb LXV Style Italian Cabinet / Sideboard
Located in Miami, FL
feel, elegant tall legs. Fantastic in a dining room, provincial kitchen, but also wonderful a bed room
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Sideboards
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Fruitwood, Mirror
Set of 6 Vintage Italian Provincial Dining Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
These are a set of 6 vintage Italian dining chairs from the 1960s. They have wonderful hand carved
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Vintage 1960s Italian French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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Italian Provincial Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of Italian provincial dining chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Italian provincial dining chairs — often made from wood, fabric and natural fiber — can elevate any home. Italian provincial dining chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Italian provincial dining chairs bearing Hollywood Regency or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many Italian provincial dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Union National and Baker Furniture Company produced popular Italian provincial dining chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Italian Provincial Dining Chairs?
Prices for Italian provincial dining chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Italian provincial dining chairs begin at $750 and can go as high as $5,250, while the average can fetch as much as $2,600.
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.
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