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Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs from Italy attributed to Carlo di Carli. They are made of mahogany that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
6 Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
6 Italian Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
Solid Wood Frame
Tapered Legs
Refinished
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Design; Dining Chairs; Mid-Century Modern; Italy; 1960s; Modernist;
Italian dining chairs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs Set of Four
Located in Hudson, NY
Sleek and modern, this exquisite set of four mid-century Italian dining chairs is sure to make a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 14 Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of fourteen stylish dining chairs.
Italy, c1970s.
The fabric has wear and tear so
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Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Italian Modernist dining chairs attributed to Vittorio Dassi.
Stained beechwood.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid-century dining chairs, Italy 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elegant mid-century pair of dining chairs made in Italy in the 1970s. Balancing form and function
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pierluigi Molinari for Pozzi Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs
By Pierluigi Molinari
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 Pierluigi Molinari lacquered dining chairs. Made in Italy. Original burgundy color.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy 50s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Italian dining chairs from the 50s era.
In very good condition. The upholstery was recently
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi Space Age Mid-Century Dining Chairs (4)
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in London, GB
A set of four dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima.
Italy, c1970s.
Price is for the set of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Italian Scarpa 'Monk' Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four fabric 'Monk' chairs, by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molenti.
Italy, c1970s.
Original
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Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs , Italy 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Italian mid century modern dining chairs.
Sculptural backrest and legs crafted in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs after Carlo de Carli
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs having medium tone scoop form hardwood frames
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Midcentury Italian Dining Chairs : Restored Vintage from 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Set of six dining chairs, hailing from the esteemed Italian craftsmanship of the 1950s. Each chair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Leggera Mid Century Dining Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
relevant mid-century collectible design. Check out our storefront and website for a constantly updated
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Italian Dining Chairs, Ico Parisi Style, Italy 60s, Set of 6
By Ico Parisi
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 6 Italian dining chairs in style of Ico Parisi.
Made of beech wood and velvet.
In good
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
6 blond wood Midcentury Italian Dining Chairs, 1950s, attrib. to Melchiorre Bega
Located in London, GB
A set of six stylish and comfortable mid-century Italian dining room chairs, blond wood, grey
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37.01 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 Mid-century dining chairs, made by Consorzio Sedie Friuli, Italy 1950s
By Consorzio Sedie Friuli
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set consists of 4 chairs from the Italian manufacturer Consorzio Sedie Friuli. The wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Italian Dining Chairs in Teak, Renato Venturi for MIM Roma, 1960s
By Renato Venturi, MIM Roma
Located in Roma, IT
fantastic vintage conditions.
A set of chairs that will be perfect for smartening up a mid-century living
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather, Wood
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Set of 7 Italian Nautical Brass and Black Patent Leather Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of 7 Italian mid-century dining chair set (2 armchairs, 3 side chairs) with brass frames
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 Gio Ponti Italian Mid-Century Ships Wheel Brass Frame Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century dining chairs (2 armchairs, 2 side chairs) with brass frames featuring
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 Ico Parisi Italian Ebonized Green Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 midcentury Italian dining chairs featuring ebonized frames with shaped openwork backrests
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
H 38 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six Ico Parisi Style Dining Chairs Made in Italy c 1950's
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six mid century dining chairs, in the style of Ico Parisi made in Italy circa 1950's
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dining chair Lulli by Carlo Ratti for ILC Lissone Italy 70s Set of 2
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century dining chairs Lulli by Carlo Ratti for Industria Legni Curvati Lissone made in Italy in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 21.26 in
Sabrina chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Delft, NL
Sabrina chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema, 1970s. These mid-century dining chairs are very
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Italian Modern Neoclassical Dining Chairs in Carved Gilt Wood & Rattan
By Chiavari
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of Italian Mid-Century dining chairs reflecting both traditional Italian chair making
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
H 37 in W 16.5 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Brass Walnut Dining Chairs by Paolo Barracchia for Roman Deco, 1978
By Paolo Barracchia, Renato Zevi
Located in DE MEERN, NL
your dining space with these Mid-Century Brass and Italian Walnut dining chairs by Paolo Barracchia for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 41.74 in W 16.93 in D 18.31 in
Rush and Wood Rustic Dining Chair Set, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century dining chair set was born from a desire to create a design that was comfortable
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Pair of Blue Postmodern Industrial Metal Dining Chairs by Parisotto, 1980s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of two Mid-century dining chairs by Parisotto, made from an metal base and blue galvanized
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 14.57 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six Italian Mid-Century Modern dinning room chairs. The frame of each chair is made of a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Four Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of vintage-modern Italian dining chairs featuring sculpted legs and upholstered seats and backs
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Six Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of six sculptural frame dining chairs features exquisite Mid-Century hardwood frames
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Folding Cane Dining Chair Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare mid-century metal cane folding dining chairs made in Italy in the 1970s. Italian industrial
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dining Chairs, Designed by Vittorio Armellini, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six dining chairs upholstered in yellow leatherette on wooden frame. Signs of age and use
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 40.56 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Thema Italy Set of Six Dining Chairs in Tubular Steel and Black Leather
By Thema Italy 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thema Italy, set of six dining chairs, metal, leather, Italy, 1960s
Dining chairs with tubular
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs upholstered in Boucle Fabric- very comfortable
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 12 Wood Mid Century Italian Dining Chairs 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enrich your dining experience with this exceptional Pair of 12 Wood Mid Century Italian Dining
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Mid Century Red Leather Dining Chairs, Zanotta, Italy 80s, Pair
By Zanotta
Located in Lucija, SI
Vintage Dining Chairs were designed and produced by Italian brand Zanotta in '80s.
Chairs are
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Black Bast Chiavari Dining Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black bast chiavari dining chairs, Italy 1960s.
This set of 8 wooden dining
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Black Bast Chiavari Dining Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black bast chiavari dining chairs, Italy 1960s.
This set of 8 wooden dining
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Chiavari Brass Ottone Dining Chair Red Velvet, mid-century, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Andernach, DE
Italian classic by Chiavari dining chair from the 1955-1965 production.
Here in a dark red velvet
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Teak Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely set of 6 dining chairs, designed and fabricated in Italy in the 50's.
The teak wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Teak, Fabric
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Pasadena, TX
Walnut frame.
Bronzed capped tapered wood legs.
Featuring splayed leg design.
Blue fabric upholstered seats and backs,
circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Melchiorre Bega, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Eight Dining Chairs, Black Lacquer
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Stamford, CT
Melchiorre Bega, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Eight Dining Chairs, Black Lacquer
Set of eight
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
H 37 in W 20 in D 18.75 in
Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century
By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons
Located in New York, NY
in a golden cream/off white cotton/linen blend. Original Tag. Chairs were made in Italy for Singer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Ico Parisi Style Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Ico Parisi Style Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item features solid
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37.5 in W 17.25 in D 21 in
Italian Mid-Century Collectible Armchair, Dining Chair, Luisa by Franco Albini
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern “Luisa” dining chair, designed by architect Franco Albini for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Dining Chairs Piero Bottoni Attributed, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage ash dining chairs, set of six, which design is attributed to Piero
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Ash
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 5 Bamboo Dining Chairs. 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 5 bamboo and rattan dining chairs with original fabric. The set
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four 'Africa' Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa (re-upholstery included).
Italy, c1975
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Chiavari Brass Ottone Dining Chair Amber-golden Velvet, mid-century, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Andernach, DE
Italian classic by Chiavari dining chair from the 1955-1965 production.
Here in a golden amber
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.59 in W 15.36 in D 14.57 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema Italy 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi, Thema Italy 1
Located in BAARLO, LI
Set of 4 dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema Italy. The chairs from the 1970s feature a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six 'Africa' Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa (re-upholstery included).
Italy, c1975
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Six Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Guglielmo Ulrich, chairs in solid walnut
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 38.59 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Six Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the chairs are in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
H 40.56 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
6x mid-century desing dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italy
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century desing dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Italy in excellent original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in W 20.08 in D 22.84 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Leather and Brass Dining Chairs 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Leather and Brass Dining Chairs from the 1980s embodies the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Six Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Vittorio Dassi, solid mahogany chairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Walnut, Faux Leather
H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Mid-century red chair Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
essence of mid-century design. This armchair stands out with its unusual yet captivating design, a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
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Midcentury Italian Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of midcentury Italian dining chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all midcentury Italian dining chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 189 antique and vintage midcentury Italian dining chairs in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Midcentury Italian dining chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Midcentury Italian dining chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many midcentury Italian dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Cassina, Gastone Rinaldi and Gio Ponti produced popular midcentury Italian dining chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Midcentury Italian Dining Chairs?
Prices for midcentury Italian dining chairs start at $345 and top out at $42,512 with the average selling for $3,438.
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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