vintage chairs dining chairs Effezeta 80s
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage chairs dining chairs Effezeta 80s period 80s design Effezeta Italy condition good
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
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vintage chairs dining chairs Effezeta 80s
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage chairs dining chairs Effezeta 80s period 80s design Effezeta Italy condition good
Chrome
80's Postmodern Curved Dining Chairs Annig Sarian Style
By Annig Sarian
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Postmodern round wood curved dining chairs in the manner of Annig Sarian for Tisettanta. Great
Wood
$1,875
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Unique Dining Chairs, Postmodern, Fabric, 80s, Metal Frames, Unique, Kitchen
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Unique Dining Chairs, Postmodern, Fabric, 80s, Metal Frames, Unique, Kitchen, Italian, Vintage, Mid
Metal
$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Set of Six Postmodern Costantini Ello Dining Chairs Made in Italy c 1970/80's
By Constantini, Ello Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Heroic set of Post Modern, Hollywood Regency school black lacquered dining chairs made in Italy
Leather, Wood
80s Red Tubular Cantilever Chair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Striking 1980s cantilever chair featuring a sculptural frame of glossy red tubular metal paired
Hardwood
$573 / item
H 37.01 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Vintage wooden Cane Dining Chairs-Cottage Chairs--Style Louis XV-80s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
4 Vintage Cane Dining Chairs - Style Louis XV from the 80s Solid wood Chairs - Traditional French
Wood, Cherry, Cane
$7,782 / set
H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Vintage 1980s Danish Pine Wood Dining Chairs 1970s/80s by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
uphlstery beautifully. Crafted from thick pine beams, these chairs feel like solid pieces of furniture
Fabric, Bouclé, Pine
$2,094 / set
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Bentwood Dining or Bistro Chairs in Thonet Style, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
A beautiful set of bentwood dining chairs in the style of Thonet. The chairs were made in Italy in
Cane, Bentwood
$479 / item
H 32.09 in W 17.33 in D 20.28 in
Memphis Design Postmodern Geometrical Stackable Dining Chairs by KFF 80s Germany
By KFF, Karl Friedrich Förster
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of seven steel and plywood postmodern chairs designed in the 1980s in Germany by Karl Friedrich
Metal
$1,754 / set
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Italian Postmodern Wood and Velvet Dining Chairs, Italy 80s, Set of 4
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 Italian Postmodern dining chairs from the 80s era. In excelent condition. The upholstery
Velvet, Wood
$4,168
H 41 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs, Black Lacquer, Postmodern, 80s, Solid Wood
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs, Black Lacquer, Postmodern, 80s, Solid Wood, Kitchen, Dining Room
Wood, Fabric
$9,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
'80s Art Deco 9 Piece Dining Set Signed by Philippe Starck 8 Chairs+Dining Table
By Philippe Starck
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1980's Art Deco Inspired 9 Piece Dining Set Signed by the best! Philippe Starck. 8 chairs and one
Wood
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34 in W 23 in D 18 in
Westnofa Set of Four Norwegian Designer 80s Modern Dining or Game Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
upholstered in a very high end jacquard "Miro" designer fabric. The chairs are signed and were made by the
Wood
$6,006 / set
H 44.1 in W 14.18 in D 20.08 in
6 Renato Zevi 1970s Brass Dining Chairs Yves Saint Laurent 80s Hollywood Italian
Located in London, GB
A super amazing set of six brass plated dining chairs by Renato Zevi, upholstered in a 1980s
Brass
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Italian dining chairs by Antonio Sibau - 80s black lacquered beech wood
Located in Catania, IT
Set of 4 dining chairs in black lacquered beech wood and 80s sky seat by Antonio Sibau as visible
Wood
$257 / item
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1 of 8 Vintage Bauhaus Chrome, Steel and Beige Velvet Dining Chairs. 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and beige velvet stackable dining or living room
Steel, Chrome
$2,830 / set
H 18.31 in W 16.74 in D 28.75 in
Set of four 'Tapiolina' chairs by I. Tapiovaara for Fratelli Montina, 1970/80s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four dining chairs made of solid ash, designed by Illmari Tapiovaara (Finland, 1914-1999
Ash
$3,172 / set
H 40.56 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 vintage velvet Milo Baughman for D.I.A dining chairs, 1970s 80s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hastings, GB
chairs. Newly reupholstered in dark green velvet. Dimensions: width 55cm, depth 55cm, height 103cm, seat
Brass, Steel
$1,768 / set
H 40.56 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Set of 6 Zea chairs by Anning Sarian for Tisettanta, 80s
By Tisettanta, Annig Sarian
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Introducing a set of 6 Zea Dining Chairs created by the renowned designer Anning Sarian and
Fabric, Wood
$11,700 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.31 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six French Naturalistic Dining Chairs in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of Six dining chairs, solid elm, France, 1970s/80s These French dining chairs from the 1970s
Elm
$1,474 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Italian Chairs Model 4870 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy 80s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Lucija, SI
Italy in '80s. The Chairs are stackable and the legs are removable. These Chairs are in good vintage
Plastic
$271 / item
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Italian Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Green Velvet Chairs, 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Three Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and green velvet stackable dining or living
Steel, Chrome
$2,948 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 beige Cesca chairs was made in Italy in '80s. It's fabulous iconic piece of furniture
Steel
$2,830 / set
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Italian Modern Gruppo Chairs, De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for Bellato, Italy 80s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare set of 4 Italian modern Gruppo model chairs designed by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for
Wood
$2,500 / item
H 27 in W 20 in D 22 in
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen 'Dark Horse" Danish Modern Chairs
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
80s Side or Dining Chairs "Dark Horse" designed by Rud Thygesen & Jonny Sørensen for Botium. Made
Steel
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
80s Annig Sarian round bend wooden dining chair for Tisettanta set/6
By Tisettanta, Annig Sarian
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
model dining chair and the Letto Arriane bed. From this same design line are these round bentwood chairs
Papercord, Birch
80s Antonio Citterio ‘Eridiana’ chair for Xilitalia set/4
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Postmodern design chair set of 2, model Eridiana, designed by Antonio Citterio for Xilitalia, B&B
Metal
80s Charles Pollock ‘Penelope’ Chairs for Castelli Set/6
By Charles Pollock, Castelli
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
developed for Castelli a revolutionary chair from a technical and formal point of view: a steel-wire sled
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
80s Paolo Parigi ‘flap’ folding chair for Heron Parigi set/4
By Heron Parigi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
design exhibitions have received important awards. Paolo designed the Flap chair in 1986 and won the IP
Metal
80s Robert Mallet Stevens nr 222 dining chair set/6
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
into obscurity after his death in 1945. The No. 222 chair was designed by Mallet-Stevens in the early
Metal
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Retro Modern Velvet and Black Oak Tribeca Dining Chair Handmade and Custom
By Moanne
Located in Madrid, ES
The Tribeca dining chair embodies New York's neighborhood's contemporary essence and vibrant spirit
Velvet, Oak
Matteo Grassi - 8 dining chairs
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian design by Matteo Grassi Late 80’s dining chairs in white and grey leather on four black
Leather
4 Saporiti 80's Dining/Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four newly upholstered tan/camel velvet Modernist Italian chairs by Saporiti. Original
Chrome
Set of 4 Rattan dining chairs, 80s
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 4 Rattan dining chairs. Geometric chapes with leather details and reupholsteren seat and
Rattan
Set of 4 minimalistic beech wood 80's chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 minimalistic beech wood 80's chairs. Excellent design. Very comfortable. 18.5 in. seat
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
Leather, Plastic
Sold
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of 8 Model 80 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, Denmark, c. 1960's
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of eight (8) Model 80 Dining Chairs designed by Niels Møller
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 30.75 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Model 80 Teak Dining Chair Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers, Denmark, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Attention Collectors! As comfortable as it is visually captivating this exquisite Moller Model #80
Teak
Rare Set of 6 80s Italian Modern Dining Chairs by Cattelan Italia
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Palm Springs, CA
chairs with curved wood backs and curved wood metal legs. They are architectural and a great example of
Metal
Sold
H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 20.87 in
Set of 4 Vintage Bauhaus Style Chrome Steel Stackable Dining Chairs, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four Italian dining chairs, made from chromed tubular steel frame with a curved structure
Metal
Sold
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Africa Dining Chairs Maxalto Artona, 1970-80s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A beautiful set of four chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1970, model Africa produced by
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
1 of 6 Postmodern Wooden Stackable Dining Chairs by Arno Votteler, 80s Germany
By Arno Votteler
Located in Zagreb, HR
Six beautiful postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s by Arno Votteler for Bisterfeld and Weiss
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
1 of 4 Vintage Italian Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chairs in Memphis Style, 80s
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano
Located in Zagreb, HR
Four vintage Italian postmodernist sculptural chairs, following the Memphis Milano style. A
Metal
Sold
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Vintage Bauhaus Design Cantilever Dining Chairs by Arc Linea, Italy 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Italian chairs, made from curved tubular steel chrome structure and yellow clear
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Bruno Rey Stackable Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair for Kusch & Co, 80s
By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Mid-Century-Modern dining chair designed by Bruno Rey in the 1970s. Iconic design
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Italian Space Age Chromed Steel, Brown Velvet Dining Chairs, Italy 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of our Italian Space Age cantilever chairs, tubular chrome steel, velvet upholstered seat and
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1 of 6 Bruno Rey Stackable Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs for Kusch & Co, 80s
By Bruno Rey, Kusch+Co
Located in Zagreb, HR
Six Mid-Century-Modern dining chairs designed by Bruno Rey in the 1970s. Iconic design, produced
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, Wood and Vervet Chairs, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 rare Italian dinning chairs. Made in the late 80s. They are in good vintage condition
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Mid Century B32 Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucija, SI
Marcel Breuer's Cesca Chairs were made in Italy in '80s. These chairs are in perfect vintage
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Set of 4 Vintage Italian Memphis Design Postmodern Chairs, Plywood & Chrome, 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four Italian postmodern dining chairs, made from chromed metal frame with a curved structure
Metal
Sold
H 32.49 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in
1 of 2 Vintage Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs, Tubular Steel, Marcel Breuer, 80s
By Bauhaus
Located in Zagreb, HR
Two vintage Bauhaus design cantilever chairs, upholstered in brown coloured original fabric Italian
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 iconic Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs. They were made in Italy in the 80s. In very good
Steel
Sold
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of four Cesca chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer and made in Italy in the 80s. It's fabulous
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Cesca Chairs Designed by Marcel Breuer, Italy 80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 6 Mid Century Moderm Cesca chairs. The chairs are designed by Marcel Breuer in the late 20s
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather Chairs, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of 4 Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and brown faux leather stackable dining
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Pop-Art Syle Tubular Steel Checkered Red Upholstery Chairs, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pop-art style red-white checkered upholstery modernist chairs. Painted tubular steel base, wooden
Steel
Sold
H 40.16 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
SET OF 4 CHAIRS IN LEATHER FROM THE 80s DESIGN A. DEL LAGO FOR MISURA EMME
By Adalberto Dal Lago, Misura Emme
Located in None, IT
Set of four chairs in black metal with seat and back in black leather. Design Adalberto del Lago
Metal
Sold
H 30.75 in W 24 in D 24.75 in
Vintage Postmodern Set of 4 Barrel Dining Chair MCM Minimalist Retro
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Set of 4 Dining Chairs. Newly upholstered vintage chairs in a soft jacquard velvety
Chenille
Sold
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Arrben Italy dining room chairs, black leather with leather armrests.
By Arrben
Located in Oirlo, LI
of the 80s with our vintage dining room chairs from Arrben Italy. These chairs combine an elegant
Chrome
Sold
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Bauhaus Design Steel and Grey Faux Leather Armchair, Effezeta, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage Italian chrome and grey faux leather armchair, produced by Effezeta, 1980s Italy. Quality made and in good vintage condition with expected signs of age, as can be seen fro...
Steel, Chrome
Two Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Arm chairs 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the 80s side or dining chairs.
Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
Midcentury Dining Chairs Tonietta by Enzo Mari, Zanotta, Italy 80s, Set of 4
By Enzo Mari
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare chair designed by Enzo Mari in the 80s Model Tonietta 2090 This model is presented at the
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Set of 8 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather Dining Chairs, 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and brown faux leather stackable dining or living
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Beige Velvet, 80s Vintage Italian Chairs
Located in Zagreb, HR
1 of 7 Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and beige velvet stackable dining or living
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in
Bentwood Prague Chairs, Model N.811 Designed by Josef Hofmann, Italy 80s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 6 black bentwood dining armchairs in style of Prague Chair by Josef Hoffmann. The set is
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Black Chrome Leather Chairs, 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and black faux leather stackable dining or living
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 38.5 in W 27 in D 26.5 in
Set Baughman Parsons Postmodern Channel Velour Upholstered Dining Chairs-6 pcs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Basel, BS
This is a very fabulous set of 6 unique designers Sculptural, vintage 70's / 80's Stylish
Upholstery
Sold
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
1 of 4 Vintage Leather Cantilever Armchairs in Style of Matteo Grassi, Italy 80s
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Zagreb, HR
Four vintage Bauhaus design dark brown leather cantilever chairs, in style of Matteo Grassi or
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 34 in W 22.75 in D 24.25 in
Vintage 80s McGuire Antalya Directors Style Dining or Occasional Chairs Rawhide
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Classic 1980s directors style McGuire dining or occasional armchairs with lattice style
Hide, Rattan
A Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs 1970/80s
Located in London, GB
A Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs 1970/80s (Originally a set of 14- 6 Darker backed ones
80s Black Lacquered Beautiful High Back Dining Chair Set/4
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
High back dining table chairs have a very long history. In fact, it dates back to the time when
Brass
80s Josep Llusca 'street silver' dining chair for Amat3 set/4
By Josep Llusca, Amat-3
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Amat Street Silver Chair is an all-round design chair with beautiful lined armrests. The Street
Aluminum
Sold
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 18.25 in
1970's/80's Set of 12 Polished Steel Chairs, Stamped "Made In Italy"
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970'S/80'S SET OF 12 POLISHED STEEL CHAIRS, STAMPED "MADE IN ITALY"- SEAT HEIGHT-17.25" T An
Sold
H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
80s Annig Sarian round bend wooden dining chair for Tisettanta set/6
By Tisettanta, Annig Sarian
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
model dining chair and the Letto Arriane bed. From this same design line are these round bentwood chairs
Papercord, Birch
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.31 in D 20.67 in
Mid Century Cesca B32 Blonde Cantilever Chair Marcel Breuer Italy 1970/80s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
1920's. This chair dates from the 1970/80's, was made in Italy. Features: The chrome tubular frame The
Chrome
Sold
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of 8 Niels Otto Moller Model 80 Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark 1960's
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Teak dining chairs with purple upholstery. The former owner had recently reuphosltered the chairs
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
Safari Suede and Leather Dinner Chair, Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 80s
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage dinner or side chair 'Safari' from the furniture system 'Bogo' designed by the Italian
Lambskin, Suede
$1,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41 in W 18 in D 18 in
Postmodern Set of 4 Italian Fan Back Chairs by Pietro Costantini
By Pietro Costantini
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four tall back Italian chairs by Pietro Costantini, circa 1990s in black lacquer glossy finish and handstitched black leather seat, solid and sturdy elegant chairs, stamped ma...
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
$2,063 / set
H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 16.74 in
Set of 6 of italian vintage Arrben dining chairs, 1980s - Cognac Leather
By Arrben
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 6 of italian vintage Arrben dining chairs, 1980s - Cognac Leather Vintage - Dining Chair - Seating Measures : 40cmx42,5cm H87cm SH:44,5cm Materials : Brushed Metal - Leather ...
Metal
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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