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Chairs For Sale
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, beech, leather, Italy, 1970s.
A delicate set of chairs that are well-proportioned and will elevate one's dining area in a vigorous and strong way. The wood...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
John Vedel Rieper for Källemo Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
John Vedel Rieper for Källemo, set of twelve dining chairs, oak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
This design features a constructive frame with sleek lines ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
French Chair in Vinyl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chair, beech, vinyl, France, 1960s
This dining chair is characterized by a sculptural construction featuring sleek lines and geometrical shapes. The seating area and backres...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Beech
Elegg Stainless Steel Tubular Armchair with Floral Quilted Drape
Located in Larnaca, CY
Continuing the design principles of the signature ELEGG, this armchair comes in a wider version with a suspended armrest. Its soft cushion tube and drape, upholstered in embroidered ...
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Dining Chair in Metal and Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, yellow leatherette, metal, Italy, 1970s
Comfortable Italian dining chair in yellow leatherette. The eye-catching colored upholstery emphasizes the round shaped seat a...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Twelve Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, set of twelve stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s.
Highly functional chairs designed ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Knud Faerch Rosewood Armchair 1960s
By Knud Faerch
Located in London, GB
Knud Faerch Model 343 Armchair
Produced in the early 1960s by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Slagelse, Denmark. The Model 343 arm...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Dutch Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Wood and Dark Green Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, wood, dark green leatherette, The Netherlands, 1960s.
Modest set of twelve dining chairs. Its design shows clear lines and an open backseat. The dark green leatheret...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Italian Pair of Dining Chairs With Structural Frames in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, velvet, Italy, 1960s
Beautiful pair of dining chairs in blonde oak and velvet petrol colored upholstery. The open frame in combination with the striking...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Dutch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Paper Cord Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, paper cord, The Netherlands, 1960s
These dining chairs feature a geometric backrest that slightly curves to provide comfort for the user. Vertical slats structur...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Caramel Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Swivel Bar Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mary bar stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Safari' lounge chair, wood, black leather and brass, Pakistan, 1970s
This 'Safari' armchair shows very elegant and well designed lines, in combination with carefully crafted wood j...
Category
1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Laurence Leather Dining Chairs, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Purple Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, fabric, oak, France, 1960s
These distinctive chairs in beautifully patinated oak...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
French Art Deco Set of Six Dining Chairs in Darkened Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, oak, metal, faux leather, France, 1940s
This set of French dining chairs show a basic design, with strong propo...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, fabric, oak, France, 1960s
Guillerme and Chambron lounge chair in solid oak with the typical characteristic decorative details a...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953.
In 1953, Finn Juhl designed this 'Reading Chair' for Bovirke....
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rob Eckhardt for Pastoe Lounge Chair ‘Pouffe Garni’ in Red Fabric Upholstery
By Rob Eckhardt, Pastoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rob Eckhardt for Pastoe, pouf or lounge chair model ‘Garni’, red fabric upholstery, wood, metal, The Netherlands, 1986
Sculptural yet playful Dutch lounge chair or pouf in red fabri...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Mobil Girgi Set of Five Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mobil Girgi, set of five dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s
Well-constructed set of dining chairs that is simple yet very strong in lines and proportions. Characteristic i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Four Barstools in Metal and Teal Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four barstools, chrome-plated metal, metal, leatherette, Europe, 1960s.
Set of four eccentric barstools executed in black lacquered metal with ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four 'Sawbuck' Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, oak, Denmark, 1952.
This set of four chairs is designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. The chairs are de...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
French Art Deco Set of Six Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Red Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco dining chairs, stained oak, leatherette, brass, France, 1940s
With their round backrest this set of six French dining chairs catches the eye. Carved rings emphasize the cir...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Giuseppe Davanzo Set of Eight Dining Chairs 'Serena' in Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Davanzo for Appiani Selezione, set of eight dining chairs 'Serena', elm, plastic, Italy, 1960s
This set of eight Italian dining chairs was d...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Elm
Poul Hundevad Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Hundevad, pair of dining chairs model '30', teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of dining room chairs in teak and beige fabric upholste...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Centro Progetti Tecno Pair of Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, pair of stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s
Highly functional chairs designed by Ce...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur Set of Four 'Sörgården' Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, dining chairs model 'Sörgården', pine, Sweden, 1950s
This set of four dining chairs designed by Malmsten and manufactured by Svensk Fur combines comfor...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Dorothy Draper Outdoor Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Dorothy draper outdoor wrought ion garden chairs
A Pair of Peacock style garden chairs available now and ready to ship. Pierced Metal Filagree Seat ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Michel Charron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Plexiglass and Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Charron, dining chairs, plexiglass, aluminum, fabric, France, 1970s
These organic shaped dining chairs were designed by the French designer Mich...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jacob Kjaer Rare Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, dining chairs, niger leather, cuban mahogany, brass rivets, Denmark, 1937.
Stunning set of dining chairs by Jacob Kjær manufactured in 1937. The Danish designer Jacob Kjær created this particular model for the Paris World Fair in 1937. The strong, elegant form of the geometrical backrest with spindles, all executed in the finest Cuban mahogany is absolutely striking. Lightness is created through the slim proportions of the frame which is executed in mahogany. Together with the original cognac niger leather with admirable patina this set of dining chairs is visually striking. A nice decorative touch are the brass rivets on the side of each seating.
Jacob Kjaer (1896-1957) started working as a furniture designer in 1915. From 1918-20 he studied at the Institute of Arts and Crafts Museum in Berlin, then worked in Paris and returned to Copenhagen in 1926. Here, he opened his own workshop. His highly skilled craftsmanship and designs got honored with the Hand Work Medal in 1954.
These items are in good, used condition and show patina and signs of wear and use common for pieces this age. The mahogany type of this piece does not require an export license.
Please note that we have a total of sixteen chairs...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Matteo Grassi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Matteo Grassi, set of six dining chairs, leather and steel, Italy, 1980s.
These sophisticated grey leather chairs by Matteo Grassi, feature an angu...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tapio Wirkkala Set of Six 'Nikke' Dining Chairs with Metal Frames
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, set of six dining chairs, black lacquered plywood, metal, Finland, 1950s
Beautiful 'Nikke' set of six dining chairs design by the Finnish designer Tapio Wir...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rainer Daumiller Armchairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, armchairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Beautiful set of six organic and natural armchairs in solid pine. A simplistic design with a round seating ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Danish Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, pine, Denmark 1970s.
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine. A simplistic design with a round seating and attention for the natural expression an...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Walnut with Rotatable Backrest
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, walnut, fabric, Europe, 1960s.
This design has a strong and sincere appearance constructed due to the subtle and minimalist wooden frame. The rotatable ba...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner
FH 4283 China chair, 1944.
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion.
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
French Art Deco Set of Four Dining Chairs in Red Leatherette and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, leatherette, oak, brass, France, 1940s
The strong, elegant form of the geometrical backrest with spindles, all executed in the finest oak is absolutely s...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Dutch Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, The Netherlands, 1940s
These dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy which is also visib...
Category
1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Lovely set of four dining chairs designed by Bertil Fridhagen for the Danish manufacturer Bodafors in the...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mogens Kold Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chair model 71, teak, Denmark, 1959
This sculptural dining chair is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Mø...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
Large Set of Italian Patio Chairs in Lacquered Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining patio chairs, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s
This collection of patio chairs from Italy has a strikingly refined design that is emblematic of the quintessential Italian patio ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Laurence Bar Stool, Turquoise, Steel, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence bar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Large Set of Dutch Chairs with Chrome Tubular Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Foldable chairs, chrome-plated metal and plywood, The Netherlands, circa 1930
This very large set of midcentury Dutch School chairs would be a gre...
Category
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tripod Chairs in Steel and Green Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of tripod chairs, steel, green leatherette, iron, Europe, 1960s.
Pair of modest tripod chairs in green leatherette. These chairs feature a clear geometrical shape. Note for ex...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pudica Chair • Handmade Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
The Pudica Chair (MMXVI) is an artefact that seeks syncretism between the rationalist style of the early twentieth century and the Brazilian colonial expe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Large Set of Italian Patio Chairs in Red Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large set of dining chairs, colored metal, Italy, 1960s
Very large set of metal chairs in a red color. The chairs have an elegant, bold design, as is quintessential of Italian patio chairs. Curved shapes and thin armrests form the frame combined with a mesh seat and back. Because we were able to get a very large quantity of this characteristic and quirky chair...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ernst Moeckl Colorful Kangaroo Chairs
By Ernst Moeckl, Trabant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, 'Z' armchairs, wood, Germany, 1968
This set of colourful Kangaroo chairs is designed by Ernst Moeckl in 1968. The chair is al...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Semo Armchair with Yellow and Green Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dutch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Paper Cord Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, paper cord, The Netherlands, 1960s
These dining chairs feature a geometric backrest that slightly curves to provide comfort for the user. Vertical slats structur...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
Sculptural Side Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chair, leather, stained wood, United States, 1950s
Admirable handcrafted side chair from the 1950s. This chair features a combination of diverse shapes that create a wonderful ...
Category
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Lounge Chair in Leather and Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, suede, lace, metal, Italy, 1970s.
This bulky lounge chair is characterized by its tremendous shape featuring beautiful tufted buttons, which make this chair r...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Twelve Stackable Armchairs in Blue Upholstery and Black Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve armchairs, lacquered metal, fabric, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s
This set of mid-century Dutch chairs are stackable and therefore easy to store. Another functional fe...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wim Den Boon Set of Six Dining Chairs in Ash and Metal
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim den Boon, set of six dining chairs, ash, lacquered metal, The Netherlands, 1955.
Exclusive set of six dining chairs designed by Wim den Boon for a Dutch family home, and therefore one of a kind. Each chair features a three legged geometric black lacquered frame and an elegant ash seat. Together, the six chairs can be aligned backwards in one circle and create an eccentric rounded seat. A true demonstration of Den Boon's pragmatism. The dynamic grain pattern of the ash frame matches...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller, dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful set of organic and natural armchairs in solid pine. A lovely design focusing on the natural expression and grain of t...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Carved Swedish Monk Chairs in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of chairs, solid oak, Sweden, 1950s
Sculptural pair of nordic monk chairs in stained, solid oak. Not only do these chairs have a very interesting, beautiful frame, moreover, th...
Category
1950s Swedish Medieval Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Robert Mallet-Stevens Dining Chairs in Colourful Metal
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...
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel
Friso Kramer Set of Eight 'Revolt' Dining Chairs in Metal and Blue Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, set of eight dining chairs, model 'Revolt', lacquered plywood, metal, The Netherlands, 1953.
This chair named ‘Revolt’ is designed by the Dutch d...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue 'Medea' Chair in Teak and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, dining chair 'Medea', teak and mahogany, Italy, 1955.
This 'Medea' chair is designed by the Italian desi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Dining Chairs in Colorful Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs or patio chairs, metal, Italy, 1960s
Wonderful airy patio or dining chairs in differently colored metal. What makes these chairs appear so lightweight is their thin li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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