$2,400
H 36.75 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of Six Danish Oak Dining chairs with Leather Cushions, 1930's
By Kaare Klint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great Danish dining chairs made sometime in the 1930's. Rustic and very elegant in their simplicity
Leather, Oak
$3,250 / set
H 36.23 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
1930s Georg Kofoed Set of Six Danish Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Knebel, DK
1930s Georg Kofoed set of six Danish mahogany dining chairs Handcrafted mahogany dining chairs by
Mahogany
$1,595 / set
H 42.92 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
1930s, set of 4 Danish dining chairs, carved oak wood, furniture leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, set of 4 Danish dining chairs. Reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman. Solid carved
Leather, Oak
$4,000 / set
H 32 in W 23.25 in D 19 in
1930's Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier Danish Oak Side Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Oakland, CA
. Rasmussen, Denmark, circa 1930s. Each chair features an elegant, wide curved back and retains its original
Oak
$4,000Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 42.52 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Danish Brutalist Folk Art Dining Chairs in Wicker / Rattan in Solid Oak, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
4 Danish folk art wicker dining chairs from 1936. Made by cabinetmaker E. Druse in 1936 - signature
Wicker, Oak
$15,500
H 29.87 in W 17.32 in D 31.5 in
Fritz Hansen Dining Chairs by Karl Schrøder "Model 1572" Denmark 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A rare and early pair of dining chairs designed by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen in the early 30's
Rope, Beech
$16,546 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Frits Schlegel 'Husum' Chairs in Elm, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare set of six dining chairs was designed by the Danish designer and architect Frits Schlegel
Beech, Elm, Bentwood
$1,412 / set
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Set Of Four Dining Chairs Made In Mahogany By Fritz Hansen From 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four dining chairs by Fritz Hansen from the 1930s is a classic and elegant example of
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,092 / set
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
1930s, set of 6 Danish chairs, furniture velour, oak wood, reupholstered.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, set of 6 Danish vintage chairs. Furniture velour, solid oak wood. Chairs were reupholstered
Velvet, Oak
Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern mahogany dining chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. They have probably
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
$991Sale Price / set|46% Off
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
1930s, set of 6 scandinavian chairs, original good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, set of 6 chairs in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Leather and oak wood
Leather, Oak
$183 / item
H 40.16 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Set Of 4 Rococo Chairs Made In Glit Wood With Striped Fabric From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four antique rococo chairs in gilded wood with striped fabric from around the 1930s
Wood, Fabric
$14,694
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 34.65 in
Mahogany Dining Table & Set of Six Chairs, Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1930s
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful solid Danish mahogany dining table and set of six chairs - exceptionally rare. Designed
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage Danish Shoemaker Chair, 1930s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Shoemaker Chair, 1930s. Three legged hand-carved shoemakers stool or milk stool in
Beech
Fritz Hansen, Six Dining Chairs, Oak, Wool, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fritz Hansen, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining or Side Chairs, Oak, Wool, Denmark, 1930s A
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Art Deco, Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Birch & Bouclé, Danish Design, Made in 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Exceptional rare set of 6 decadent dining chairs in flamed birch, newly reupholstered in luxurious
Wool, Bouclé, Birch
Sold
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Karl Schrøder, Set of 4 Dining Chairs for Fritz Hansen, "Model 1572", 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 4 dining chairs made in bentwood and reupholstered seat and back in paper cord. Very
Papercord, Beech, Bentwood
Jacob Kjær Six Dining Chairs Oak, Niger Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JACOB KJÆR - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful set of 6 dining chairs by designer and
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Karl Schrøder, A Pair of Dining Chairs for Fritz Hansen, "Model 1572", 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of dining chairs made in bentwood and reupholstered seat and back in paper cord. Very
Papercord, Beech
Danish Swivel Chair, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swivel stool in steel and faux leather. Denmark 1930s. Adjustable height. Measures
Steel
Sold
H 36.62 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Danish Baroque Style Solid Oak + Cognac Leather 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a stunning set of 10 Danish vintage dinning room chairs in great baroque style from the
Brass
Art Deco Baroque Dining Chairs, 1930s, Set of 4
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Exceptional set of four dining room chairs featuring comfortable, lightly padded armrests and a
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 20.67 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s Additional Information
Mahogany, Leather
Sold
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Karl Schrøder, Set of 8 Dining Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Model 1462 & 1572, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 8 dining chairs made in bentwood and reupholstered seat and back in paper cord. Very
Papercord, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in
Fritz Hansen Dining Chairs by Karl Schrøder "Model 1572" Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important set of 5 dining / side chairs made in the 1930s at Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Beech, Papercord
Sold
H 32.88 in W 17.52 in D 21.46 in
"Model 1462" Dining Chair by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
collection of rope chairs for the Danish furniture maker Fritz Hansen in the 1930s. Twisted paper cord woven
Papercord, Wood
Sold
H 32.88 in W 20.67 in D 23.23 in
"Model 1570" Dining Chair by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
collection of rope chairs for the Danish furniture maker Fritz Hansen in the 1930s. Twisted paper cord woven
Papercord, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
A Set of 4 Dining Chairs By Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, "Model 1572", 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 4 dining chairs made in bentwood and reupholstered seats and back in paper cord. The
Papercord, Oak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Set of Eight Chairs by Fritz Hansen in Polished Wood from the 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of eight chairs manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the 1930s. The chairs are in polished Wood
Brass
Sold
H 36.03 in W 16.54 in D 4.73 in
Stained Pine Chair by Carl Malmsten, Model "Skedblad", Early 20th Century, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Odense, DK
A rare dining / office chair in stained pine. Designed by Carl Malmsten in 1930s. Model "Skedblad
Pine
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart
By Ecart International, Adolphe Chanaux & Co., Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940". Ecart has re-edited this design and has been producing it from their Paris showroo...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
$4,800 / set
H 38.5 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Superb pair of Danish late Art Deco Highback Lounge Chairs Carved Wood Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained Birch with g...
Beech
$460Sale Price|50% Off
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The table is elegant combination of lighter birch wood on the sides and mahogany wood on to...
Birch, Mahogany
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$14,500 / set
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Sheepskin, Beech
$5,400 / set
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 32 in
Superb pair of Danish late Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Birch Armrests 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid Birch with great gra...
Wool, Birch
$660Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery. Refreshing design with b...
Oak
$4,800
H 31.5 in W 59 in D 29 in
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
Wool, Beech
$9,219
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Cabinet in Stained Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in Odense, DK
Rare cabinet in dark stained pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur. Pair of doors with relief decor. 4 shelves with dovetail joints. Original key included. Göran Malmvall (1917-...
Pine
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 6.75 in
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle
By Sergio Asti, Candle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Montparnasse' Sconces by Sergio Asti for Candle. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. Double-breasted white acrylic shields form these minimal sconces. Each ...
Aluminum
$5,394 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
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