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Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful Ian Mankin fabric (70% Cotton, 20% Viscose, 10% Linen). This...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Beech

Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s

Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s

Set of Four Mid-Century Pink Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A set of 4 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Mid-Century Pink Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Four Mid-Century Pink Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Four Mid-Century Pink Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Twelve 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in camel, dura...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Twelve 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Set of Twelve 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Set of Twelve 20th Century Camel Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Set of Twelve 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is jar type model. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Twelve 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Set of Twelve 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Set of Twelve 20th Century Blue Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a touch of poetry. This innovative design proved too demanding for 1950s manufacturing methods. But thanks to the recent efforts of Rex Kralj...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

Eight 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Velvet

Eight 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Eight 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Eight 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s

20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durable...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s

20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s

Set of Six 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Six 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Set of Six 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Set of Six 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpentry...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Set of Four Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four Red Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Plastic

Set of Four Red Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
Set of Four Red Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974

Set of Four Red Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974

Set of Four Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This set is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produced...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Four Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Set of Four Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Set of Four Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Set of Four 20th Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats were dressed in...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four 20th Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four 20th Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four 20th Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beautiful chairs called "stick insect" produced in the 1960s after a complete upholstery and refreshing of the woodwork, comfortable and stabl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.

Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.

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 plywo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Black, Netherlands
Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Black, Netherlands

Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Black, Netherlands

Set of Twelve Benny Linden Teak Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This set of twelve BL10 Sanne chairs, designed in the 1970s by Danish designer Benny Linden, is a splendid example of Scandinavian design's influence extending beyond its borders, ha...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Set of Twelve Benny Linden Teak Dining Chairs, 1970s
Set of Twelve Benny Linden Teak Dining Chairs, 1970s

Set of Twelve Benny Linden Teak Dining Chairs, 1970s

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Maxalto in 1976. They feature a clear walnut briar structure and a black ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4

Series 7, Model 3107, 80th Anniversary Fully Upholstered Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Embodying Elegance and Heritage: The Series 7™ 3107 80th Anniversary fully upholstered chair, a celebration of design excellence, sophisticatio...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Series 7, Model 3107, 80th Anniversary Fully Upholstered Chair
Series 7, Model 3107, 80th Anniversary Fully Upholstered Chair

Series 7, Model 3107, 80th Anniversary Fully Upholstered Chair

Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Knoll Spoleto chairs. Marcel Breuer designed the B33 chair in 1927, it is based on the cantilever principle (cantilevered), in the same spirit as t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Set of 4
Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Set of 4

Mid-Century Knoll Spoleto Chairs 1970s Set of 4

Mario Bellini Cab Arm Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, features the original deep red saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The back legs feature a bla...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Cab Arm Chair for Cassina
Mario Bellini Cab Arm Chair for Cassina

Mario Bellini Cab Arm Chair for Cassina

Nuova X-Line Chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Hybodan AS, Denmark 1970s
By Hybodan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of 4 Scandinavian minimalistic stackable Nuova X-line chairs designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Hybodan AS, Denmark, 1970s. Chairs have a chromed steel frame and perforated me...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Nuova X-Line Chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Hybodan AS, Denmark 1970s
Nuova X-Line Chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Hybodan AS, Denmark 1970s

Nuova X-Line Chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Hybodan AS, Denmark 1970s

Guillerme & Chambron 'Thibault' Dining Chair in Oak and Papercord
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Thibault' dining chair, oak, papercord, France, 1960s Elegant chair in solid oak by Guillerme and Chambron. This chair shows a characteristi...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron 'Thibault' Dining Chair in Oak and Papercord
Guillerme & Chambron 'Thibault' Dining Chair in Oak and Papercord

Guillerme & Chambron 'Thibault' Dining Chair in Oak and Papercord

Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four matching dining chairs offer a shapely vinyl covered seat, with comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add t...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs

Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957 This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UN...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris

Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris

Pierre Guariche for Meurop Set of Six 'Coquillage' Dining Chairs in Red
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Guariche for Meurop, set of six 'Coquillage' dining chairs, lacquered steel, red propylene, France, 1960s. Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), a multi-talented French designer, int...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Guariche for Meurop Set of Six 'Coquillage' Dining Chairs in Red
Pierre Guariche for Meurop Set of Six 'Coquillage' Dining Chairs in Red

Pierre Guariche for Meurop Set of Six 'Coquillage' Dining Chairs in Red

Dyrlund Teak & Fabric Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A fantastic example of midcentury Danish design, this set of chairs was manufactured by Dyrlund. Constructed from teak frames with softly curved armrests and cylindrical legs, the...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Dyrlund Teak & Fabric Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Dyrlund Teak & Fabric Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Dyrlund Teak & Fabric Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Robert Mallet-Stevens Dining Chairs in Colourful Metal
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet-Stevens for Stevens designs, dining chairs model 222, lacquered metal, leatherette, France, design 1928, production later Large set of newly lacquered tubular chairs designed by the one of the masters of the Modern architecture; French architect Robert Mallet-Stevens. This model of a chair is one of Mallet-Stevens's best-known pieces of furniture that he created for the Salon des Art...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Robert Mallet-Stevens Dining Chairs in Colourful Metal
Robert Mallet-Stevens Dining Chairs in Colourful Metal

Robert Mallet-Stevens Dining Chairs in Colourful Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and ash wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

1950s Early Tulip Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll - a pair
By Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Iconic pair of tulip swivel chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. These chairs date to the late 1950s and early 1960s as determined by the vertical bow tie label. ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1950s Early Tulip Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll - a pair
1950s Early Tulip Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll - a pair

1950s Early Tulip Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll - a pair

Set of Six Tulu Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon International, 1967
By Simon International, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six Tulu chairs designed in 1967 by Japanese architect and designer Kazuhide Takahama for Simon International, Italy. They are the Spanish edition for MYC, signed. Steel rod s...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Tulu Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon International, 1967
Set of Six Tulu Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon International, 1967

Set of Six Tulu Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon International, 1967

Danish Mid-Century, Set of 10 Chairs in Oak & Green Bouclé, Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A classic set of 10 dining chairs in solid oak, made in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf. Crafted by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Seats reupholstered in a green bouclé. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Danish Mid-Century, Set of 10 Chairs in Oak & Green Bouclé, Kjærnulf, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century, Set of 10 Chairs in Oak & Green Bouclé, Kjærnulf, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century, Set of 10 Chairs in Oak & Green Bouclé, Kjærnulf, 1960s

1 Set of 4 Danish Design Niels Otto Moller Model 75 Dining Chairs JL Molller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful, fully restored, Model 75 chairs designed by the Danish designer Niels Otto Møller, and manufactured by JL Møllers Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The frames are made of solid t...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Teak

1 Set of 4 Danish Design Niels Otto Moller Model 75 Dining Chairs JL Molller
1 Set of 4 Danish Design Niels Otto Moller Model 75 Dining Chairs JL Molller

1 Set of 4 Danish Design Niels Otto Moller Model 75 Dining Chairs JL Molller

Set of Six George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dining Chairs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller teak and upholstered dining chairs. We also have the matching dining table, please inquire for details. All items ar...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dining Chairs
Set of Six George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dining Chairs

Set of Six George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dining Chairs

Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs in Teak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific large set of correct and perfectly matched dining chairs in teak by Pierre Jeanneret. The "PJ-SI-25-A" V-type canned chair. This particular s...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs in Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs in Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs in Teak

Set of Four 1960s Miller-Style Tulip Dining Chairs with New Black Vinyl Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time and bring classic style to your dining room with our set of four 1960s Miller-style dining chairs. Each chair in this collection boasts a distinctively modern aesthetic, featuring a unique curved back seat design that not only adds a touch of mid-century charm but also provides exceptional comfort and support during your meals. The chairs have been updated with new black vinyl seat cushions, ensuring they blend seamlessly with contemporary home decor while offering a durable and easy-to-clean seating option. The pedestal legs of each chair provide a sturdy base, embodying the perfect balance between elegance and functionality. These sleek and stylish chairs are more than just a place to sit; they're a conversation starter, a nod to the iconic designs of the past, and a durable addition to your home. With a seat height of 20 inches and a depth of 18 inches, they are designed to accommodate a variety of body types, ensuring every guest enjoys the utmost comfort. Whether you're hosting a formal dinner party or enjoying a casual family meal, this set of modern dining chairs...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of Four 1960s Miller-Style Tulip Dining Chairs with New Black Vinyl Cushions
Set of Four 1960s Miller-Style Tulip Dining Chairs with New Black Vinyl Cushions

Set of Four 1960s Miller-Style Tulip Dining Chairs with New Black Vinyl Cushions

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 Lysberg Hansen & Therp Generally good vintage condition. There is a little fraying t...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Set of Mid-Century Danish Iron and Bamboo Dining Chairs (8)
Set of Mid-Century Danish Iron and Bamboo Dining Chairs (8)

Set of Mid-Century Danish Iron and Bamboo Dining Chairs (8)

Handsome Set of Five John Stuart Walnut Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome set of 5 John Stuart walnut dining chairs. This well crafted set consists of 2 arm chairs and 3 side chairs. The seat seats pads h...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Handsome Set of Five John Stuart Walnut Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Handsome Set of Five John Stuart Walnut Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern

Handsome Set of Five John Stuart Walnut Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern

Vico Magistretti Midcentury “Carimate” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1963, Set of 4
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 4 “Carimate” chairs designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in 1963. Initially commissioned for the Carimate Golf club near Milan, they were then produced for t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vico Magistretti Midcentury “Carimate” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1963, Set of 4
Vico Magistretti Midcentury “Carimate” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1963, Set of 4

Vico Magistretti Midcentury “Carimate” Dining Chair for Cassina, 1963, Set of 4

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 "Razorblade" Dining Chairs in Oak & Cowhide, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
An intriguing and popular sculptural set of 8 classic dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in quality black cowhide. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik -...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cowhide, Oak

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 "Razorblade" Dining Chairs in Oak & Cowhide, 1960s
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 "Razorblade" Dining Chairs in Oak & Cowhide, 1960s

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 "Razorblade" Dining Chairs in Oak & Cowhide, 1960s

Set of 4 "Toscanolla" Dining Chairs in Solid Pine by Alessandro Becchi, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Skokie, IL
Alessandro Becchi rare matched set of four solid pine "Toscanolla" dining chairs by for Giovanetti, Italy, 1970s Wicker and Solid Pine Toscanolla Chairs by Alessandro Becchi for Giovanetti circa 1970s. Alessandro Becchi chairs...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine, Rush

Set of 4 "Toscanolla" Dining Chairs in Solid Pine by Alessandro Becchi, 1970s
Set of 4 "Toscanolla" Dining Chairs in Solid Pine by Alessandro Becchi, 1970s

Set of 4 "Toscanolla" Dining Chairs in Solid Pine by Alessandro Becchi, 1970s

Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of Furniture Industry in the 1960s. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpentry....
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s
Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s

Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s

Hat Trick Chair and Powerplay Ottoman by Frank Gehry for Knoll
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in TORONTO, CA
2009 production. Inspired by the surprising strength of the apple crates he played on as a child, Frank Gehry created his thoroughly original collection of bentwood furniture name H...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Hat Trick Chair and Powerplay Ottoman by Frank Gehry for Knoll
Hat Trick Chair and Powerplay Ottoman by Frank Gehry for Knoll

Hat Trick Chair and Powerplay Ottoman by Frank Gehry for Knoll

Industrial Plywood Marko School Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s
By Marko
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable Industrial Marko Plywood school chairs, produced by Marko Holland in the 1960s. The chairs have a black tubular metal frame and beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Industrial Plywood Marko School Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s
Industrial Plywood Marko School Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s

Industrial Plywood Marko School Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A set of 8 rare dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This set features two arm or "Captain's" chairs along with 6 side chairs. Great form with a gentle curved back an...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs, Set of 8

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs, Set of 8

Brazilian Jacaranda Wood and Beige Linen 1960s Midcentury Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Brazilian midcentury dining chairs from the 1960s in jacaranda wood and beige linen.
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Linen, Jacaranda

Brazilian Jacaranda Wood and Beige Linen 1960s Midcentury Dining Chairs
Brazilian Jacaranda Wood and Beige Linen 1960s Midcentury Dining Chairs

Brazilian Jacaranda Wood and Beige Linen 1960s Midcentury Dining Chairs

Six Barbara Barry Baker Tiffany Blue Leather Dining Chairs
By Barbara Barry
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 6 fine dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker. The chairs covered in a soft pallet of Tiffany blue leather with a contrasting voided velvet back. The chairs with ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Six Barbara Barry Baker Tiffany Blue Leather Dining Chairs
Six Barbara Barry Baker Tiffany Blue Leather Dining Chairs

Six Barbara Barry Baker Tiffany Blue Leather Dining Chairs

Pair of Midcentury Marcel Breuer Chrome and Rattan Cesca Chairs for Gavina 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
Set of wonderful two mid-century chromed metal and rattan chairs "Cesca model". These amazing chairs were designed by Marcel Breuer and produced for Gavina in Italy during the 1970s....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Marcel Breuer Chrome and Rattan Cesca Chairs for Gavina 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Marcel Breuer Chrome and Rattan Cesca Chairs for Gavina 1970s

Pair of Midcentury Marcel Breuer Chrome and Rattan Cesca Chairs for Gavina 1970s

Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of eight dining chairs, model '330', leather, walnut, Italy, 1969 Wonderful set of dining chairs in black leather upholstery and walnut wood by Itali...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut, Leather

Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Walnut
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Walnut

Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Walnut

Set of Six Erik Christiansen ‘Boomerang’ Teak Dining Chairs
By Erik Christensen
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of six Erik Christiansen ‘Boomerang’ teak dining chairs Captain chairs: 22” D x 21.5” W x 31.5 H 18.25 seat height.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Erik Christiansen ‘Boomerang’ Teak Dining Chairs
Set of Six Erik Christiansen ‘Boomerang’ Teak Dining Chairs

Set of Six Erik Christiansen ‘Boomerang’ Teak Dining Chairs

Exquisite Set of Eight 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and co...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Exquisite Set of Eight 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
Exquisite Set of Eight 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958

Exquisite Set of Eight 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958

1970s Antonin Suman Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- repolished - newly upholstered - height of set 46 cm.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1970s Antonin Suman Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 4
1970s Antonin Suman Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 4

1970s Antonin Suman Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Mid-Century set of four Italian "Tulu" Chairs by K. Takahama for Gavina, 1969.
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Sacile, PN
Set of four grey "Tulu" chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina Studio Simon, 1969. This set is for a second series as shown in the crossbar on the front of the seat New foam pa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century set of four Italian "Tulu" Chairs by K. Takahama for Gavina, 1969.
Mid-Century set of four Italian "Tulu" Chairs by K. Takahama for Gavina, 1969.

Mid-Century set of four Italian "Tulu" Chairs by K. Takahama for Gavina, 1969.

Beetle Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered, Black Stained Beech
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Beetle chair has since its introduction in 2013 being well received by end-consumers as well as interior architects. Due to its appealing design, outstanding comfort and unique c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Beetle Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered, Black Stained Beech
Beetle Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered, Black Stained Beech

Beetle Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered, Black Stained Beech

Sergio Rodrigues Six Dining Chairs in Wood and Tan Cowhide, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues (1927–2014) A striking set of six modernist dining chairs by Carioca design pioneer Sérgio Rodrigues, in hardwood upholstered in unshaved caramel-colored cowhide. T...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cowhide, Hardwood

Sergio Rodrigues Six Dining Chairs in Wood and Tan Cowhide, Brazil, 1960s
Sergio Rodrigues Six Dining Chairs in Wood and Tan Cowhide, Brazil, 1960s

Sergio Rodrigues Six Dining Chairs in Wood and Tan Cowhide, Brazil, 1960s

Hvidt & Mølgaard, Set of 4 Chairs in Ash, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Odense, DK
An extremely rare and extraordinary set of 4 dining chairs in solid ash, highlighted details such as the butterfly shaped back rest. Seats and the curved back reupholstered in a grea...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Ash

Hvidt & Mølgaard, Set of 4 Chairs in Ash, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1950s
Hvidt & Mølgaard, Set of 4 Chairs in Ash, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1950s

Hvidt & Mølgaard, Set of 4 Chairs in Ash, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1950s

Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Solid Pine, Rainer Daumiller, Danish Modern, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 Armchairs in solid pine. Designed by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill in 1970s, Denmark. A fine midcentury Brutalist set that pair well with many types of interior...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Solid Pine, Rainer Daumiller, Danish Modern, 1970s
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Solid Pine, Rainer Daumiller, Danish Modern, 1970s

Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Solid Pine, Rainer Daumiller, Danish Modern, 1970s

Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960
By Colette Gueden
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of 4 Reilly-Wolff Associates 1950’s iron spindle fan back kitchen/side chairs A very nice pair of spindle fan back side chairs. These are dining c...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960
Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960

Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960

Ibisco Italian hideleather dining sling chairs in brandy colour, 1970s
By Ibisco Sedie
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Introducing a set of four Ibisco chairs, a timeless embodiment of Italian craftsmanship from the 1970s. These chairs seamlessly blend cubistic and minimalistic design elements, featu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Ibisco Italian hideleather dining sling chairs in brandy colour, 1970s
Ibisco Italian hideleather dining sling chairs in brandy colour, 1970s

Ibisco Italian hideleather dining sling chairs in brandy colour, 1970s

Mid-century Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Knoll, Herman Miller, and Charles and Ray Eames. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $175,000 while the average work can sell for $3,236.

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