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Tatra Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Zohor, SK
Vintage bistro chair with beautiful design features. Produced by Tatra company in Czechoslovakia in
Category

Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tatra Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Tatra Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1960s
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 15.36 in
Mid-Century Modern French Ebonized Beech Bistro Chairs, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four bistro model chairs, French production from the 1970s, in ebonized beech. Polished with
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Fibrocit Stacking Bistro Chairs Metal, France, 1950s
By Fibrocit
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal pair of Fibrocit, stacking, bistro chairs, made in France
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Vintage French Bamboo Bistro Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming set of six vintage French bistro chairs crafted in bamboo and bent bamboo with caned backs
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Reed

French Bistro Dining Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Bistro Dining Side Chair with a stained maple frame and a rattan insert seat. It speaks to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Bistro Dining Side Chair
French Bistro Dining Side Chair
H 36 in W 20 in D 17 in
Italian Midcentury Set of Five Bar Bistro Chairs, 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Set of five vintage bar chairs in excellent condition lacquered metal tubular frame and 1960s woven
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bistro Dining Chairs Baumann France Midcentury, circa 1950
By Baumann France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of midcentury French Bistro dining chairs by Baumann, circa 1950 With original label still
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Four Bistro Dining Chairs Baumann Beech and Skai France Midcentury, circa 1950
By Baumann France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Four midcentury French Bistro dining chairs by Baumann, circa 1950 With original labels and marks
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Faux Leather

Antique 1920s French Bistro Cafe or Poolside Chair Vintage Mid-Century
By Jean Prouvé, Rene Malaval, Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Mid-Century and heavily patinated accent chair. Possibly French. Old repair to one of the spokes
Category

Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint

Gallo Iron Works Wrought Iron Yellow Vinyl Modern Bistro Dining Chair, Set of 4
By Gallo Original Iron Works 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gallo Original Iron Works wrought iron yellow Vinyl Modern Bistro dining chair - set of 4. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mustard Leatherette Bentwood Bistro Chairs after Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tested manner perfected by Thonet, these European bistro chairs feature a beautiful ornamental backrest
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Thonet Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs
By Michael Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Only 2 available, price is per chair. Bentwood cafe chairs sold in a set of 2. Chairs all match
Category

Vintage 1960s Romanian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Polish Bentwood Bistro Style Side Chairs, Pair
By ZPM Radomsko
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century ZPM Radomsko Polish Bentwood Bistro Style Side Chairs. Measures 16" in width
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Ligna Bentwood Black Ebonized Cane Bistro Side Chairs - a Pair
By Ligna
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ligna Bentwood Black Ebonized Cane Bistro Side Chairs - a Pair. The item features the
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chairs, European Bistro Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four beautiful, wooden Thonet bentwood chairs, in style of the popular model no. 14. Based
Category

Vintage 1950s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair Mid-20th Century Handmade Solid Oak Ladder Back Side Bistro Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Rustic handmade Oak Side, Bistro or Dining Chairs in the Style of Charlotte Perriand and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Made Italy Bauhaus Style Bistro Café Chairs Chrome Cane Seat After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Italian bistro or café chairs in the style of Thonet comprised of lovely chrome frames with bent
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Stellar Restored Set of 10 Rattan Parquetry Bistro Chairs by McGuire, circa 1975
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 4 Vintage Thonet Mundus 207R Bentwood High Backrest Bistro Chairs, 1970s
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of four beautiful Thonet bentwood chairs, popular high backrest known as model 207R or model
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Wood

Stellar Restored Set of 8 Rattan Parquetry Bistro Chairs by McGuire, circa 1975
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

21st Century Modern Wooden Black T-Shaped Chair Tao Made in Italy
By Paolo Orlandini
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Nordic bistro chairs to Eames' immortal masterpieces.  
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

McGuire Bent Rattan Bistro Loop Back Dining Armchairs, a Set of Four
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
. Rawhide lacing enhances their appeal. The organic modern chairs feature a rattan frame and loop or fan
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Fabric

Duo of Fast Forest chairs
Located in LYON, FR
We have had these aluminum chairs that we love professionally powder-coated in a current color that
Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Duo of Fast Forest chairs
Duo of Fast Forest chairs
H 31.11 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Salterini Style Wrought Iron Small Garden Patio Bistro Dining Set, 3 Pc
By Salterini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Salterini style wrought iron small garden patio bistro dining set - 3 piece set. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 6 Iron European Stackable Chairs
Located in Malibu, CA
Trendy set of six stackable cafe/bistro chairs. Restored to a smooth satin white finish. The chairs
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal

Pierre Paulin Six Stacking "Samba" Chairs for Henry Massonnet
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Sharon, CT
Based on the French Bistro Stacking Chair. Pierre Paulin, the great French designer of modern
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

The Walky Chair by Design VA . Maple & Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The story of Walky began with the words “Café Bistro,” specifically to the classic image of a
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple, Walnut

The Walky Chair by Design VA . Maple & Walnut
The Walky Chair by Design VA . Maple & Walnut
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Dorothy Draper Outdoor Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
By Dorothy Draper, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Chairs with the available coordinating Patio Bistro table sold separately. Browse our shop to see the
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Vintage Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of 1970s restored and reupholstered Arthur Umanoff high back dining chairs. Chairs have been
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 6 Galta Oak Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
. Available in other finishes. With the Galta, SCMP Design Office rethinks the classic bistro chair. The
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Galta Oak Chairs by Kann Design
Set of 6 Galta Oak Chairs by Kann Design
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Set of 8 Galta Ash Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
. Available in other finishes. With the Galta, SCMP Design Office rethinks the classic bistro chair. The
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of 8 Galta Ash Chairs by Kann Design
Set of 8 Galta Ash Chairs by Kann Design
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Set of 8 Galta Walnut Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
classic bistro chair. The result is the epitome of lightness in terms of space and weight. Comfortable and
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Set of 8 Galta Walnut Chairs by Kann Design
Set of 8 Galta Walnut Chairs by Kann Design
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
The Walky Chair by Design VA . Ebonized Oak & Bronze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The story of Walky began with the words “Café Bistro,” specifically to the classic image of a
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

The Walky Chair by Design VA . Ebonized Oak & Aluminum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The story of Walky began with the words “Café Bistro,” specifically to the classic image of a
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 Galta Blue Oak Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
, the Galta is a timeless chair conceived for modern interiors and places. Founded in 2010, Kann Design
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Galta Blue Oak Chairs by Kann Design
Set of 6 Galta Blue Oak Chairs by Kann Design
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Set of 6 Galta Black Oak Chairs by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
, the Galta is a timeless chair conceived for modern interiors and places. Founded in 2010, Kann Design
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Galta Black Oak Chairs by Kann Design
Set of 6 Galta Black Oak Chairs by Kann Design
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Upholstered Seat
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Curry Yellow with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Stone Grey with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Stone Grey with Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.18 Chair in Yellow Ocre with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
popular bistro chairs worldwide. The bent element that embellishes the central part of the back also makes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Perforated Chair in Black with Plywood Seat
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became known as the bistro chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Claretta Chair with Black Ash Frame & Musk Velvet Seat by Florian Schmid
By Miniforms, Florian Schmid
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parisian in character and drawing its inspiration from the traditional bistro chair, Claretta
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Kastu Oak Chair by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Restaurant Kastu was born from the vision of creating an approachable, modern bistro based on fresh, local
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Kastu Oak Chair by Made By Choice
Kastu Oak Chair by Made By Choice
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Kastu Black Chair by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
from the vision of creating an approachable, modern bistro based on fresh, local ingredients. Fair
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Kastu Black Chair by Made by Choice
Kastu Black Chair by Made by Choice
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Set of 2, Kastu Oak Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kastu was born from the vision of creating an approachable, modern bistro based on fresh, local
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set of 2, Kastu Oak Chairs by Made by Choice
Set of 2, Kastu Oak Chairs by Made by Choice
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4, Kastu Oak Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kastu was born from the vision of creating an approachable, modern bistro based on fresh, local
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set of 4, Kastu Oak Chairs by Made by Choice
Set of 4, Kastu Oak Chairs by Made by Choice
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4, Kastu Black Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kastu was born from the vision of creating an approachable, modern bistro based on fresh, local
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set of 4, Kastu Black Chairs by Made by Choice
Set of 4, Kastu Black Chairs by Made by Choice
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Set of 2, Kastu Black Chairs by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Kastu was born from the vision of creating an approachable, modern bistro based on fresh, local
Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set of 2, Kastu Black Chairs by Made by Choice
Set of 2, Kastu Black Chairs by Made by Choice
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
Roland Rainer Dining Chairs in Wood
By Roland Rainer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
choice for furnishing ample spaces, such as a dining area, bistro, or café. Please note that the chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Roland Rainer Dining Chairs in Wood
Roland Rainer Dining Chairs in Wood
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
dining area, bistro, restaurant or a café. Please note that the chairs are in good condition with some
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
H 37.6 in W 19.1 in D 15.56 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Plexiglass Dining Chair 1970s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Hollywood Regency Plexiglass Dining Chair 1970s Discover the elegance of the 70s with
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Plexiglass Dining Chair 1970s
Vintage Hollywood Regency Plexiglass Dining Chair 1970s
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H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 14.57 in
Red Velvet And Ebonized Oak Café Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, mid-century, café bistro dining chairs circa 1940's feature vibrant red velvet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Roland Rainer Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood
By Roland Rainer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
choice for furnishing ample spaces, such as a dining area, bistro, or café. Please note that the chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Roland Rainer Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood
Roland Rainer Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
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Prices for modern bistro chairs start at $235 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $826.
Questions About Modern Bistro Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bistro chair is a versatile chair that can be used in cafes, restaurants, bars and even residential homes all around the world. Find a variety of antique and vintage bistro chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Whether bistro chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find the width of the seat and back make it possible to sit back and relax during a meal or conversation. Find a variety of bistro chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bistro chairs are traditionally paired with bistro tables, so the chairs are usually standard dining height. Standard dining height can range from 18 to 26 inches tall. You’ll find a large collection of bistro chairs in varying heights on 1stDibs..
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.