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Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 8 Piece Dining Set
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 8 Piece Dining Set
The Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield 8
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Set of 8 Chairs and Dining Conference Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Milo Baughman attributed dining or conference room set consisting of 8 chrome upholstered chairs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Table 8 Chairs Set New Linen Upholstery Seats
By John Stuart Inc., Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern dining table 8 chairs set new linen upholstery seats Mint!.
Measures
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in
8 Pc Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Dining Set by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 8pc indoor outdoor dining set of spun fiberglass by Russell Woodard. Set includes table
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
H 30.5 in W 21.75 in D 25 in
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Eva Dining Room Set, Maple, Black Lacquer
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Eva Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
H 29.5 in W 67.5 in D 46 in
THOMASVILLE Pecan Mid 20th Century Modern MCM Dining Table Set with 6 Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern dining set by Thomasville. Made from pecan, or a similar nutwood. Dining
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Metal
Mid century modern teak dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle, circa 1960s
By Frem Røjle
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern teak dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle, circa 1960s. The iconic “Roundette
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of eight rush and beech dining chairs, in the manner of Charlotte Perriand.
Spain, Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Rush, Beech
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
dining chairs, office chairs or conference table chairs.
Mid-Century Modern chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Steel
Mid-20th Century Wengé Dining Table with 8 Matching Chairs Jules Wabbes style
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful large round wenge dining table with 8 matching chairs in the style of Jules WABBES. The
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
1990s Colorful Memphis Style Abstract Dining Set and Swivel Stools, Set of 8
By Memphis Group
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, dining set you could hope to find. This is
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1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Mid century danish modern oak dining chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 8 Mid century danish modern oak dining chairs. Solid oak frames with red Corded cut velvet
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Danish Rosewood Dining Table Set Including 8 "Eva" Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in London, GB
find in rosewood)
Designed by Niels Koefoed and manufactured by Koefoeds Hornslet
This dining set was
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Rosewood
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Habitat English Oak Dining Table & 8 Potocco Leather Dining Chairs
By Habitant Shop
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made, solid English Oak Habitat refectory dining
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 8 Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish mid-century dining chairs, circa 1960's. Beautifully curved tapered backrests and
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-century Modern Cantilevered Dining Chairs, Stainless Steel Bases, Set of 8
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Modern Cantilevered Dining Chairs, Stainless Steel Bases, Set of 8
Offered for sale is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 40 in W 18.5 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Set of 8
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully restored Swedish Modern Gustavian Style vintage dining chair set by renowned Swedish
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Linen, Wood
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 8 mid century modern dining chairs features hardwood construction, original walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Iron & Glass Brutalist Dining Set Table & 8 Leather Chairs after Ilana Goor
By Ilana Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable high quality Mid 20th Century Iron and Glass Dining Set Consisting of a Large Glass
Category
20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Iron
H 30.5 in W 96 in D 44.25 in
1960s Ercol Set of 8 Windsor Dining Arm Chairs 493 & Large Extending Table 444
By Ercol
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This rare, and highly sought after Ercol dining suite, made of solid English beech and elm, has had
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 27.96 in W 88.19 in D 35.44 in
Richard Young Merrow Associates A Chrome Dining Table & a Set of 8, 160z Chairs
By Merrow Associates
Located in London, GB
Richard Young for Merrow Associates.
A chrome dining table with the original smoked glass
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Set of 8 Mid-century Upholstered Dining Chairs, Harvey Probber Attributed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
set of 8 Mid-century Modern upholstered dining side chairs attributed to Harvey Probber. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.5 in W 18.5 in D 23 in
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Sculptural Upholstered Italian Form Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular set of eight walnut with upholstered seats and backs dining chairs in the style of Gio
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 31.25 in W 20 in D 22 in
Mid Century G Plan Circular Extending Dining Table and 4 Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century G Plan Circular Extending Dining Table and 4 Chairs
The Table is in Teak from the
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Back / Straight Barrel Legs Dining Chair Set / 8
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship set of eight Mid-Century Modern dining room chair. The set include six side
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
H 36.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
Oak and Olive Burl Dining Table w/ 2 Leaves - 8 Dining Chairs by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Asheville, NC
This exquisite dining set by Thomasville combines timeless elegance with mid-century charm. The
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Burl
Set of 8 Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Belmont, MA
Set of 8 Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs (6 dining chairs and 2 armchairs) by
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Rosewood, Faux Leather
H 40.75 in W 19 in D 18.25 in
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Brass Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 8 dining chairs, with greatly shaped wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Brass
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 21.5 wide x 20
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
Set of 8 mid century Swedish pine dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Practical set of Swedish 1970's dining chairs.
Shaped backs with 4 back slats with a carrying
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Pine
Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
curly camel fabric. An exemplar of Mid-Century Modern design, Danish American Jens Risom was one of the
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 21.6 in D 19 in
Rare Set of 8 Mid Century Modern “CH66" Dining Chairs by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SET OF EIGHT DOUBLE-CANTILEVER BLACK LEATHER "CH66" DINING CHAIR BY NICOS ZOGRAPHOS
United States
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.88 in W 19 in D 21.38 in
Stunning Set 8 Milo Baughman D.I.A. Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of 8 Milo Baughman D.I.A. dining chairs. This set is in wonderful vintage condition
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Twist Rope Framed Dining Chair Set / 8
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern black lacquered twist rope frame set of eight dining chairs with a
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 20 wide
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Danish, Niels Moller, 1950s
By Neils O. Möller, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of eight dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller For J.L. Moller, Denmark, 1950s. Model 78. A sleek
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1950s Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Rush, Teak
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by George Nelson - Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of eight Mid Century Modern dining chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller C1960
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Set of 2 tables and 8 Georges Robert chairs 1960
By Georges Robert
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 2 tables and 8 chairs (possibility 12) Georges Robert.
Table: oak frame and pine top W 170
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Wicker, Oak, Pine
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by A. Suman, Set of 8
By Tatra Pravenec, Antonín Šuman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 8 Chairs
Designed by Antonin Suman in the 1960s for Tatra in Czechoslovakia.
Ashwood with
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Ash, Wood
Set of 8 Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern Maple and Leather Dining Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shapely set of eight vintage Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco dining chairs designed and manufactured
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple
H 35.5 in W 21.75 in D 24.25 in
Set of 8 French Mid-Century Oak & Silk Dining Chairs
By Maurice Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French 1940s bronze mounted oak high back dining chairs upholstered in white silk (att
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Bronze
Arne Vodder Set of 8 Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare & fabulous set of eight dining chairs by Arne Vodder, model #203. Designed and created from
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Brass
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 22.5 in
mid century modern set of 8 dining chairs by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic vintage mid century modern set of 8 dining chairs by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G plan
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This listing and pricing is for the set of 8 dining chairs only.
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Set of 6 Maple Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of six mid century modern dining chairs in the style of Heywood Wakefield feature hardwood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Erik Buch Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Erik Buch
Located in Countryside, IL
Erik Buch Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each chair measures: 19.25 wide x 20
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 8 Mid-century Danish Teak Dining Chairs c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Contact S16 Home San Francisco for more photos of each chair.
A set of 8 ladder back
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of 8 Ico Parisi Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Framed Dining Chairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Italian Mid-Century dining chairs with mahogany frames and yellow faux alligator
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Mahogany
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 23
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Mid-Century Danish Iron and Bamboo Dining Chairs (8)
By Lysberg, Hansen & Therp
Located in London, GB
A set of eight dining chairs.
Painted iron and bamboo.
Denmark, c1970s.
Presumably made by
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Iron
Tomlinson Mid-Century Walnut and Burlwood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Tomlinson
Located in Countryside, IL
Tomlinson mid-century walnut and burlwood dining chairs - set of 8
Each armless chair measures
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Erik Buch Style Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Erik Buch
Located in Countryside, IL
Erik Buch Style Mid Century Rosewood dining chairs - set of 8
Each armless chair measures: 19
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Set of 6 Dining Chairs #8 by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant set of 6 severely angled spindle back dining chairs in Teak by Helge
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29 in W 20.75 in D 22 in
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Model 62 & 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs by J. L. Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Chino Hills, CA
We are thrilled to present this exceptional set of eight mid-century modern dining chairs by the
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Rosewood
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
8 Monteverdi Young Dining Chairs by Maurice Bailey, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Monrovia, CA
Set of 8 Monteverdi Young dining chairs designed by Maurice Bailey. Original Vintage Velvet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 43 in W 22 in D 25 in
Vladimir Kagan Dining Room Set, Table, Chairs, Sideboard, Labeled, Copeland
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) The Kagan Family Copeland Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Lacquer
H 30 in W 67.75 in D 67.75 in
1960s Mid Century Maple Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield - Set of 8
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century maple dining chairs designed and manufactured by Heywood Wakefield in the United States
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Eva Dining Table by Vladimir Kagan, Labeled Full Dining Set
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
, circa 1983. Labeled, Fully Refinished
Investment grade Important Designer Dining Set - This listing is
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
H 29 in W 67.5 in D 45.75 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Mahogany dining chairs - set of 8
Each armless chair
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 8 Mid-Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs Upholstered in New Boucle
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set of 8 mid-century danish teak dining chairs featuring an exquisite silhouette rarely scene and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8
Materials
Teak
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage mid century modern dining set 8 you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and hardwood, every vintage mid century modern dining set 8 was constructed with great care. Find 712 options for an antique or vintage vintage mid century modern dining set 8 now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage mid century modern dining set 8 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage mid century modern dining set 8 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage mid century modern dining set 8 over the years, but those crafted by Scheurich Keramik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld and WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Set 8?
A vintage mid century modern dining set 8 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,699, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $34,391.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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